The best comedy shows are those that make us laugh uncontrollably, whether they’re silly or satirical. Here are 10 of the funniest currently on television.
- “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
This police procedural sitcom is set in Brooklyn’s 99th Precinct and follows the (mis)adventures of a group of eccentric detectives. The humor is derived from both the absurd situations the characters find themselves in and the deadpan delivery of the cast, which includes Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher.
- “The Good Place”
This smart and original comedy follows Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell), a recently deceased woman who wakes up in the titular good place, only to realize that she’s been mistaken for someone else. The show deals with complex philosophical concepts in a way that’s both humorous and accessible, and it has a delightful cast that includes Ted Danson and William Jackson Harper.
- “The Office”
This classic mockumentary-style sitcom follows the everyday lives of the employees of fictitious paper company Dunder Mifflin. The humor is derived from the characters’ awkward interactions and cringe-worthy behavior, which is all too relatable. The show has an excellent ensemble cast, including Steve Carell, John Krasinski, and Jenna Fischer.
- “Parks and Recreation”
This political satire follows the employees of the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana. The humor is derived from the characters’ over-the-top dedication to their jobs, as well as the various hijinks they get up to. The show has an excellent cast, including Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, and Aziz Ansari.
- “30 Rock”
This satirical sitcom follows the employees of fictional NBC sketch comedy series “TGS with Tracy Jordan”. The humor is derived from the characters’ egos and eccentricities, as well as the various absurd situations they find themselves in. The show has an excellent cast, including Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, and Tracy Morgan.
- ” Veep”
This political satire follows Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), a fictional Vice President of the United States. The humor is derived from the characters’ cutthroat ambition and the various scandals they find themselves embroiled in. The show has an excellent cast, including Anna Chlumsky and Tony Hale.
- “The Simpsons”
This animated sitcom follows the Simpson family, a dysfunctional nuclear family living in the fictional town of Springfield. The humor is derived from the characters’ faulty logic and short-sightedness, as well as the various absurd situations they find themselves in. The show has an excellent voice cast, including Dan Castellaneta and Nancy Cartwright.
- “South Park”
This animated sitcom follows the adventures of four foul-mouthed elementary school children in the fictional town of South Park, Colorado. The humor is derived from the characters’ crude behavior and the various taboo topics the show tackles. The show has an excellent voice cast, including Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
- “Bob’s Burgers”
This animated sitcom follows the Belcher family, who own and operate a hamburger restaurant in the fictional town of Ocean View, New Jersey. The humor is derived from the characters’ quirky personalities and the various hijinks they get up to. The show has an excellent voice cast, including H. Jon Benjamin and Kristen Schaal.
- ” Archer”
This animated spy comedy follows the exploits of suave secret agent Sterling Archer (H. Jon Benjamin) and the other members of his dysfunctional spy agency. The humor is derived from the characters’ over-the-top egos and the various absurd situations they find themselves in. The show has an excellent voice cast, including Aisha Tyler and Jessica Walter.