Binging TV shows from start to finish is a relatively recent trend, sparked by the emergence of global streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Amazon Prime. This isn't to say that audiences never used to binge in the past, but the process was cumbersome (and required either box-set collections or persistent DVR-ing habits).

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There are countless sitcoms available to choose from, so winnowing out the mediocre options becomes slightly trickier. Family-oriented comedies are a dime a dozen. Some viewers enjoy watching their sitcoms in private, whether to satisfy their personal aesthetic or simply because they prefer uninterrupted viewing experiences.

10 Community Interweaves Layers Of Character Development With Meta-Comedy

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Community is centered around the journeys embarked on by each of its main characters. Community's structure takes the form of a "story circle," a technique devised by creator Dan Harmon that adds some much-needed narrative symmetry to the hero's journey template.

Community failed to attract a wide audience, but it acquired both a dedicated fandom and enormous critical appreciation. The interesting thing about Community is that its comedy doesn't weigh it down as much as flesh it out - ultimately producing interwoven layers of "meta-madness" and character development.

9 Jane The Virgin Is Both A Telenovela And A Parody Of The Genre

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Jane The Virgin is a spectacularly funny telenovela that is simultaneously a parody of the telenovela genre. In fact, these two aspects are so deeply knitted into each other that it becomes a pointless task to even try separating them.

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Jane The Virgin has the extremely rare honor of obtaining a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating for all five seasons, with critics praising the sitcom's kaleidoscopic vision and "delightfully diverse writing." Jane The Virgin is a decent choice for family binging, although a solo watch might help viewers detect far more subtleties.

8 The Good Place Burrows Into Territories Rarely Explored By Standard Sitcoms

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The Good Place belongs to the "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" species of sitcoms. The Good Place adopts elements from world religions and transcendentalist philosophy. The Good Place resculpts these convoluted concepts into a surprisingly easy watch.

Every episode is anchored to the central storyline. The Good Place burrows into territories rarely explored by standard sitcoms, making it unique among its peers. That doesn't mean The Good Place is any less amusing.

7 Hacks Is Certain To Leave Its Audiences Cramping Up From Laughter

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Deborah Vance's wit and comedic flair remain as hilarious as ever. Hacks is stuffed silly with punchlines that never flounder, and back-to-back barbs that are certain to leave viewers cramping up from laughter.

Hacks' strongest point is the relationship established between Deborah and Ava and their struggle to reconcile intergenerational differences. Jean Smart's dazzling performance as a Las Vegas landmark fighting to regain her rightful place earned her a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award.

6 Schitt's Creek's Nuanced Writing And Precisely Calibrated Storyline Justifies Audience Attention

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Schitt's Creek is a thorough indictment of capitalism. Schitt's Creek somehow manages to endear the Rose family, and its four deeply flawed members, to the audience. One would assume that a show about rich people would get boring very fast, but Schitt's Creek elegantly avoids almost every major sitcom pitfall.

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There is much to learn from the misfortunes of Johnny, Moira, David, and Alexis, as long as viewers concentrate on Schitt's Creek's nuanced writing and precisely calibrated storyline.

5 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Stays True To Its Precepts Without Taking Itself Too Seriously

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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is heavily influenced by recent sitcom precursors, notably 30 Rock (in style as well as the radiant presences of Tina Fey and Jane Krakowski). Although Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt seems idealistic on the surface, a deeper dive into the narrative reveals plenty of emotional truths.

The themes of sexuality, race, and gender in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt are coated with deliriously funny humor, allowing it to stay true to its precepts without taking itself too seriously.

4 Ted Lasso's Delightful Ambiance And Adorably Perky Dialogue Have Captivated Most Viewers

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Ted Lasso's two seasons have garnered universal acclaim, largely for the decision to make its overarching theme utterly inspirational. Ted Lasso comes at a time of global uncertainty and fearmongering, which is why its comedic timbre seems so uplifting.

Ted Lasso might not be a cutting-edge example of the genre, but its delightful ambiance and perky dialogue are enough to captivate most audiences. Ted Lasso fully deserves to be binged, preferably alone, if only because viewers would benefit from paying a little extra attention.

3 Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Fast-Paced Comedic Tenor Warrants Solo Binges

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine has had a tumultuous history over its eight-season run, first getting canceled by Fox after season 5 and then being picked up almost automatically by NBC. This hilarious sitcom teems with sympathetic characters, many of who have squeezed themselves into the hearts of Brooklyn Nine-Nine's vast fandom.

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That being said, Brooklyn Nine-Nine's fast-paced comic tenor warrants solo binges. In theory, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is an excellent option for family binging sessions, but its TV-14 rating suggests that it isn't exactly appropriate for pre-teens and younger.

2 Veep Requires Its Audience To Dedicate Most Of Their Bandwidth To The Show

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Veep has broken numerous award ceremony records. In particular, Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Selina Meyer won six straight Primetime Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

Veep is filled with countless references and White House mind-games that aren't always easy to parse with a single viewing. Veep is easily among the nimblest political black comedies of the 21st century. Most viewers need most of their bandwidth to focus on Veep's labyrinthine satire.

1 What We Do In The Shadows Is Arguably One Of The Funniest Sitcoms Ever Conceived

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What We Do In The Shadows is an extension of the universe created by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, and it is more than a worthy successor to the original film. What We Do is a first-rate synthesis of the horror, comedy, drama, and mockumentary genres.

While What We Do In The Shadows is widely considered to be one of the funniest sitcoms ever conceived, its Taika-esque brand of humor may not work for all audiences. Those who enjoy his style, however, will find it very difficult to maintain a straight face for more than ten seconds.

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