Summary– From Big Mouth to BoJack Horseman, these five sitcoms cover topics like friendship, identity, coming-of-age, midlife struggles, and human frailties. Each show is both entertaining and thought-provoking because it combines humor and realism.
Playing your favorite show on the screen while you just do your chores, these are the levels of comfort your favorite show gives you. And if not a sitcom, then what else to relax, if you want to find some of the worthy ones, in that case, here is a list of the top 5 sitcoms which are best amongst the rest. This carefully selected list shall definitely leave you satisfied. Also, a warning because you might find some of the most wholesome sitcoms in here.
5. BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)
This one is by far one of the most underrated sitcoms to ever exist. BoJack’s character, which once was a great star, sees a decline; the entire plot revolves around this. Though the portrayal of a horse as a human being is a little bit off, once you start watching the series, you will find out that BoJack is more human than any other series has ever shown. The realism in his story and incidents occurring in the series will keep you questioning whether you like the character or you really despise it. Surely, there shall be a moment where you are totally in love with Bojack but minutes later he will do something again which will move you to a latter. This is how human beings are; this side of the theme of humanism has been depicted in this sitcom. Definitely worth your time.
4. Girlfriends (2000–2008)
Four young black women who are in their twenties are paving their path through life, juggling between career, love and whatnot. These four characters are cleverly written that even if you try to live through one vicariously, you will end up living through the other ones as well. It is based on relatable life happenings which young people, especially those lurking through the dark patch of life called the twenties. So behold you are going to laugh, cry, and roll your eyes all at the same time. This one, out of all the sitcoms, could easily be a top 5 for anyone.
3. Girls5Eva (2021–2024)
This musical comedy shows the life of four women who were once popular and were bonded together as a band called Girls5Eva. The story revolves around them navigating through life and trying to reunite with the girls to make a musical comeback. Things have changed as the era when they hit their highs was in the 90s but now, as they hit their 40s, there are other responsibilities which need their attention. Just see yourself through these characters once, and then you will understand the comedy behind the character and their characteristics. Yo-yoing between family, life, and this newfound reason, this series just fits the definition of a classic comedy, in the realm of sitcoms.
2. Never Have I Ever (2020–2023)
A teenage girl trying to figure out life, Never Have I Ever, shows the story of Devi Vishwakumar. Born and raised in America, she has been accustomed to the lifestyle; now she needs to find a connecting root to the Indian side of her life. This American sitcom depicts the complexities of a teenager and how she tackles each of the occurrences. When you are at the age as young as 15 you don’t very much realize what is wrong and what is right, you just try to overcome that anxious feeling and be accepted by people around you. This beautiful notion is shown very realistically in this show, which not many sitcoms have done. Showing teenage life is not just about showing all the fun activities, but rather tapping into those uncomfortable topics as well.
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1. Big Mouth (2017-2025)
This show’s theme comprises layers of puberty. The story of four friends who are just hitting the critical age where everything needs to be uncovered, and the driving force of curiosity blinds them or can be said to guide them. This one among the other mentioned sitcoms is a bit different, which is why it is the top 1 of our list. Though the story is of puberty-driven kids, the story is so compelling that even adults can resonate with it. The main objective behind the show is to educate the kids as well as the older people and remove the taboo surrounding talking about intimate things.
Wrapping Up
Summing it up, in this list of our top 5 sitcoms, inclusion of all kinds of genres has been done. From dark comedy to midlife crisis, from family drama to puberty forces all of the themes and objectives have been carefully explained. There are hundreds of series to choose from, but with this list, you will not need to look for another right after starting one. That is how hooked you are about to get.
Written by Kenbi Riba
