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Why Family Matters Ended After 9 Seasons

Family Matters was part of ABC's legendary TGIF lineup, but after 9 Seasons the popular '90s sitcom went off the air.

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What is a Sitcom and Why Are They So Funny?

Since they were created, sitcoms have impacted viewers worldwide. But from I Love Lucy to Friends, what are they and what makes them so funny?

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Formerly Shelved Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie Is Being Released For The Holidays

Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie starring Jaleel White will arrive just in time for the Holidays.

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10 Best Kid Characters In Sitcoms

While sitcoms are mostly populated by adults, some of the best characters happen to be children. From Dewey to Urkel, here are some of the best.

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10 Controversial TV Endings That Get Too Much Hate

While divisive finales in shows like Lost, and How I Met Your Mother initially angered fans, they make more sense when viewed in a different light.

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15 Great Sitcoms That Went Off The Rails

Some sitcoms continue long after they have nothing to say. Even revered shows like The Office and Big Bang Theory can go off the rails.

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Family Matters: How the Show Was Connected to Perfect Strangers

Perfect Strangers not only set the stage for Family Matters, but the two ABC series also shared a connected universe because of these characters.

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10 Weirdest Sitcom Characters

Some of the most memorable sitcom characters are also the genre’s weirdest, goofiest, and funniest individuals, like The Office's Creed Bratton.

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10 Greatest Black Sitcom Dads, Ranked

The father figure is a vital component of the Black sitcom experience. These characters represent the best dads any viewer can find on TV.

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10 Greatest Black Sitcom Moms, Ranked

From Bow Johnson's stern parenting style in Black-ish to Tanya Baxter's laidback nature in That's So Raven, Black sitcoms are full of great moms.

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10 Greatest Sitcom Spin-Offs

From classics like Happy Days to new hits like Young Sheldon, these spin-offs prove that sitcom characters can successfully launch their own shows.

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10 Popular Sitcom Characters Who Overstayed Their Welcome
10 Popular Sitcom Characters Who Overstayed Their Welcomes

Although famous characters like Steve Urkel and Charles Boyle are beloved, they stuck around in their sitcoms for too long and became annoying.

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The 10 Best Sitcom Neighbors

From Ned Flanders' nosiness to Steve Urkel's hilarious antics, sitcoms are full of great next-door neighbors.

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10 Funniest '90s Sitcoms About Black Relationships

Shows like Family Matters and Fresh Prince are gone but not forgotten. The '90s' collection of Black sitcoms marked a high point for the subgenre.

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10 Funniest Sitcoms About Black Relationships Of All Time

Black-led sitcoms have been around for a long time, while new ones have also made an impact.

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10 TV Shows That Had To Get Creative After Outlasting Their Premise

These TV shows shifted from their original premises thanks to major plot twists, changes in cast, or the demand for the series to continue.

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The 10 Most Nostalgic TV Shows

Decades-old aesthetics are steadily integrating back into mainstream culture as old, beloved sitcoms receive newfound praise and inspire newer series.

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10 Best Sitcoms With The Strangest Titles

Most sitcoms want a title that is easy to remember and explains the overall plot of the show. These sitcoms went in a stranger direction.

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10 TV Characters More Famous Than The Show

While a character's popularity helps a show's success, several characters surpassed their TV series in popularity and fame.

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10 Weirdest Sitcom Episodes Of All Time

TV sitcoms sometimes go into strange territory for an episode, showing viewers the weirder side of things.

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