And I’m back! This time with a list of my top 10 favourite sitcoms, and why. Let’s get into it.

The Addams Family (1964 - 1966)

based on characters created by Charles Addams

They’re creepy, they’re cooky and I love them to bits. Honestly, The Addams Family is one of the most loving and supportive families I’ve ever come across. They’re eccentric, but they are fully comfortable with who they are. This translates to them being fully accepting of the people who come into their sphere, wildly generous and I’m pretty sure you could be an Addams just by waltzing in and saying “so, where’s my bedroom? Also, where can I keep Bambam, my pet snake?”

And, honestly, Morticia and Gomez are goals. But I’ll talk more about that in a future post. Keep your eyes peeled!

Boy Meets World (1993 -2000)

Created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly

Another loving and supportive family. This show has a special place in my heart, and I can watch it over and over again. I love seeing Cory, Topanga, Shawn and Eric navigating the challenges of growing up and becoming some of the most iconic characters ever in the process. And I will never say no to some Feeny wisdom.

Full House (1987 - 1995)

Created by Jeff Franklin

Full disclosure: I love the idea of communal living, and hate the fact that it’s somehow become synonymous with “cult”. So, when Full House came out on Netflix and I realised what it was about, I had to watch it. And I was not disappointed. I love watching this family grow over the seasons, as they figure out how to do life together. What starts of as a family of four with an uncle and a friend moving in for a few days ends up as a family of 9 all still living in the same house. If that’s not wild, I don’t know what is.

The Good Place (2016 - 2019)

Created by Michael Schur

This is the first of three shows on this list created by Michael Schur. The only one by him not on this list is The Office, which (confession) I have not watched in it’s entirety. The Good Place, however, may just be my favourite. I love philosophy and discussions about ethics.. Sure, the premise of this show may not align with my own personal beliefs as a Christian, but it is a compelling watch, excellently written, with amazing characters. Personally, I think this is not a show to be missed.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013 - )

Created by Michael Schur and Daniel Goor

NINE-NINE!!

Oh man, I love this show so much! I love the diversity and complexity of the main cast of characters. I love how pure and wholesome they all are. I love the way they humourously and sensitively look at heavy topics, all while still being the coolest cops around. It’s so fun to just watch these characters interact, and honestly? Those are the best kinds of shows.

Parks and Recreation (2009 - 2015)

Created by Michael Schur and Greg Daniels

Leslie Knope is an icon.

What else is there to say?

But seriously, I love this show. And I love that the cast is led by a strong, driven female character, who I would be very happy to have working for my local government. Leslie Knope cares so much, and her whole town is better for it.

One Day at a Time (2017 - )

Created by Gloria Calderon Kellett and Mike Royce

A show featuring a Cuban-American family living in LA? That talks about anxiety, PTSD, racism, sexuality, addiction and so much more in a thoughtful, sensitive way? Yes please!

Mr. Iglesias (2019 - )

Created by Kevin Hench

Gabriel Iglesias is a hilarious man, and I can not believe that this show was my first introduction to him. Here, he stars as the titular character: Mr. Iglesias, a Latino-American history teacher who decides to take on the more “challenging” students. Over the course of the first season (there’s only one so far! More please!), his love and commitment to his students results in them beginning to not only flourish, but to grow in confidence and certainty of their place in the world. All while being insanely funny.

As Time Goes By (1992 - 2005)

Directed by Sydney Lotterby
Written by Colin Bostock-Smith and Bob Larbey

This one is a family favourite, so I grew up watching it. The shenanigans of these grown men and women as they try to figure out love, life and family are both funny and extremely British. I mean, how do you accidentally turn down a knighthood? Also, it’s Judi Dench. She’s incredible.

The IT Crowd (2006 - 2013)

Created by Graham Lineham

This show is one I would describe as being a candy show. I heavily debated whether or not I should include it, but the truth is, it leaves me gasping for breath from laughter. So I decided to include it. However, I do also find this show highly problematic, as they make light of a character’s suicide, mental health problems and even day to day misogyny in the work place. I also tend to prefer the things I watch and read to have something to say, and I just don’t know that this show does.

But still, it’s really hard to get past: "Dear Sir stroke Madam. Fire, exclamation mark. Fire, exclamation mark. Help me, exclamation mark. 123 Clarendon Road. Looking forward to hearing from you. All the best, Maurice Moss."

Honourable Mentions

So, these are my top 10 favourite sitcoms. As I decided not to include spin-off series, I’ll shout them out here as Honourable Mentions:

Fuller House (Full House sequel series)
Girl Meets World (Boy Meets World sequel series - Cory, Topanga, Shawn and Eric are all still iconic!)
The Office (not included as I haven’t finished it yet, but still a fun show).

And now for you guys! Do you enjoy sitcoms? If so, what are some of your favourites? Let me know in the comments below!