Sitcoms have become an international phenomenon, with each country putting its own spin on the genre. While American productions dominate the scene, Canadian sitcoms have risen to notoriety in recent decades. Although Canadian comedy has focused predominantly on sketch shows like Baroness von Sketch Show and The Kids in the Hall, the country has produced some of the best sitcoms worldwide.

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Canada's region-specific humor and unique settings provide a refreshing spin on the formulaic nature of the sitcom. These shows focus on different segments of society and locations, spanning from small towns to big cities, to allow for more rich and witty references. While some Canadian sitcoms have famous Hollywood stars, others introduce viewers to new talented actors.

10 Call Me Fitz Explores Ethics Through Dark Comedy

Call Me Fitz - Fitz and Larry

Audiences that are looking for what to watch after Living With Yourself and Drop Dead Diva can enjoy the underrated comedy Call Me Fitz. Jason Priestley plays Richard "Fitz" Fitzpatrick, an unethical salesperson who skates through life.

After putting a woman in a coma, Fitz meets his new co-worker, Larry, who insists that he's Fitz's conscience. Due to being polar opposites, Fitz tries every trick to get rid of Larry, even going as far as trying to kill him.

9 Corner Gas Avoids The Stereotypes Readily Seen In Other Small-Town Sitcoms

Corner Gas - the whole crew at Ruby's diner huddled around a table

Inspired by his small-town upbringing, comedian Brent Butt created Corner Gas to explore how his life would be if he had stayed home instead of following his comedy career. Each episode charmingly follows the daily mishaps of the Corner Gas employees, their families, and friends.

Unlike other shows set in a small town, the characters of Corner Gas are dynamic with multiple layers, and their reasons for living in Dog River vary. The sitcom covers various perspectives and explores the pros and cons of small-town living. The show's successful and fleshed-out portrayal led to its spin-off, Corner Gas Animated.

8 Young Drunk Punk Captures The Culture Of The 1980s

Young Drunk Punk - Ian and Shinky walking acroos the townhouse community

Young Drunk Punk did not deserve to be canceled after only one season; the show cleverly explores the pitfalls of coming-of-age in the early 1980s, and is full of great music to boot. The sitcom was created by Bruce McCulloch to portray his experience growing up in Calgary during the height of punk rock.

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Set during the early 1980s, Ian McKay (Tim Carlson) and Andrew "Shinky" (Atticus Mitchell) try to figure out who they are while they dedicate their time to collecting records and adhering to punk ideals. Additionally, Ian has to deal with his overbearing parents, especially his strict father (McCulloch).

7 Trailer Park Boys Set The Tone For Mockumentaries

trailer park boys - canadian mockumentary series - on netflix

Trailer Park Boys helped paved the way for the mainstreaming of mockumentaries, which dominated the 2000s. Due to its dedicated fanbase, Trailer Park Boys has become a franchise that includes movies, a long-running series, TV specials, mini-series, and an animated spin-off.

Trailer Park Boys continues the events of the film by the same name and follows the return of Julian (John Paul Tremblay) and Ricky (Robb Wells) back to the Sunnyvale Trailer Park after leaving prison. Mike Smith, who plays Bubbles, later transitions from a secondary character to one of the protagonists and joins Julian and Ricky on their daily mishaps.

6 Cavendish Is A Surreal Must-Watch

Cavendish - Andy and Mark sitting in their room on the beds

Cavendish is a must-watch for fans of absurd comedies despite only lasting for a single season. When Andy (Andrew Bush) and Mark's (Mark Little) father become sick, the two brothers must return to their hometown, Cavendish, to take care of him.

Soon, the Tennesen brothers begin to notice strange occurrences around the town, including possession, covens, cults, and a collective fear of a monster. More specifically, the town has an unhealthy obsession with Anne Shirley (Anne of Green Gables) for being the province's icon. Viewers can enjoy the duality of references being both region-specific and part of the larger pop-culture iconography.

5 Mr. D Adds Authenticity To The School-Based Sitcom

Mr. D with his arms crossed at a parent-teacher meeting

Mr. D follows Gerry Duncan (Gerry Dee), an unqualified teacher at Xavier Academy who cannot get his students' respect and struggles to befriend his colleagues. This sitcom is comparable to Bad Education and A.P. Bio, but its success gave it a longer run.

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A key to this success is Gerry Dee's real-life experience teaching P.E., which gave the show more authenticity. Unlike similar productions, the jokes of Mr. D come naturally through character interactions and serve to add depth to the various situations the titular character finds himself in.

4 Letterkenny Showcases Multi-Layered Dialogue

Letterkenny

Fans of Shoresy will enjoy its predecessor and cult classic, Letterkenny. Instead of straying away from Canadian stereotypes, this sitcom leans into them, especially those surrounding farmers, which produces witty commentary and dialogue.

Wayne (Jared Keeso), his sister, Katy, and friends Dan and Daryl, are a group of farmers who complain and share their dislike of the other groups in town, especially the "Skids" and the junior-hockey players. Letterkenny is an unparalleled classic that shifted the focus of sitcoms more towards dialogue and showcased impeccable acting, wit, and wordplay.

3 Kim's Convenience Light-Heartedly Highlights Intersecting Identities

Kim's Convenience - Mr. Kim, Mrs. Kim, Janet, Jung, Kimchee, and Shannon

Kim's Convenience follows the Kims, who own a convenience store in the heart of Toronto. The store's customers allow fans to explore and learn about the different cultures and identities of the customers. Furthermore, the sitcom unpacks many cultural and generational conflicts between parents and children.

Mr. Kim (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee) has to learn to reconcile with his estranged son, Jung (Simu Liu). At the same time, Janet (Andrea Bang) tries to make sense of her Korean-Canadian identity while balancing the responsibilities of adulthood. Mrs. Kim (Jean Yoon) is the glue that holds the family together but is always pressured to compete with the other families in her community.

2 Workin' Moms Pulls Back The Curtains On Taboo Topics

Kate, Frankie, Anne, and Jenny at the mommy and me meeting on Workin' Moms

Set in Toronto, Workin' Moms follows the lives of a group of mothers who meet at a mommy-and-me group. Despite their different backgrounds, they struggle to balance their careers, children, and relationships. Behind the laughs is a raw exploration of parenthood and gender expectations.

Workin' Moms follows the strain Frankie's postpartum depression has caused on her relationship with her wife. Similarly, Anne becomes anxious about her new pregnancy, while Kate's ambition riddles her with "mom guilt," forcing her to choose between her career and family.

1 Schitt's Creek Examines The Implications Of Social Class

Alexis, Johnny, Moira, and David Rose in Schitt's Creek

Schitt's Creek did not only garner a cult following, but it has won multiple awards, making it one of the best sitcoms of the past decade. The series stars Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Dan Levy, and Annie Murphy as a rich family that loses all its wealth. Left with nothing, they relocate to the quirky small town of Schitt's Creek and try to adjust to their new surroundings.

Schitt's Creek had an intriguing plot, strong writing, and a group of talented comedians. However, the show also tackled many important topics like sexuality, gender identity, social status, mental health, and relationships while taking well-known small-town people tropes and turning them on their heads.

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