plural sitcoms
: a television series that involves a continuing cast of characters in a succession of comedic circumstances : situation comedy
… lame, formulaic sitcoms driven by an overinsistent laugh track.—
Ted Cox
Ted CoxLike many classic sitcoms, this show is episodic, so feel free to dive in anywhere you want.—Greg Morabito
Greg MorabitoDidn't some guy named Jerry play himself on an NBC sitcom called Seinfeld?—Benjamin Svetkey
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Lynn Hamilton, a renowned actress who starred on the beloved television drama The Waltons and the influential sitcom Sanford and Son, has died.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 22 June 2025
McElhenney likes to joke that the secret to being the longest-running live-action sitcom in TV history is that each season is short.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Her most significant arcs in television include her role as practical Nurse Donna Harris, Redd Foxx’s onscreen fiancée on NBC’s sitcom Sanford and Sun; Verdie Foster on CBS’ historical drama The Waltons and Vivian Potter on NBC sudser Generations.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 June 2025
Before she was set to begin her freshman year at USC, Ferrera was offered a starring role on the ABC sitcom Ugly Betty in 2002.
—Maria Yagoda, People.com, 21 June 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 22 June 2025
McElhenney likes to joke that the secret to being the longest-running live-action sitcom in TV history is that each season is short.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Her most significant arcs in television include her role as practical Nurse Donna Harris, Redd Foxx’s onscreen fiancée on NBC’s sitcom Sanford and Sun; Verdie Foster on CBS’ historical drama The Waltons and Vivian Potter on NBC sudser Generations.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 June 2025
Before she was set to begin her freshman year at USC, Ferrera was offered a starring role on the ABC sitcom Ugly Betty in 2002.
—Maria Yagoda, People.com, 21 June 2025
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“Sitcom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitcom. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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