Its Friday morning and there was no 30 Rock to watch. We
have said goodbye to one of the greatest and most revolutionary comedies ever.
This got me thinking. We need to appreciate the comedy we have on TV while it
is on TV. So without further or due I figured we should recognize the 10 best
comedies on TV right now (removing the Simpsons, Family Guy, and SouthPark).
10. Louie,
FX
Louis C.K.
is arguably the funniest comedian working today. His stand-up is globally
praised and he has captured viewers with this hilariously dark comedy about a
fictionalized version of himself. As a divorced comedian father, Louie makes
fun of himself and life, and we enjoy every second of it.
9. How I Met
Your Mother, CBS
Though many
feel the show has run its course as it wraps up its 8th season,
there is no doubt of the mark this comedy has left on the world. Many of the
show’s catch phrases have become part of every day language. With awesome stars
like Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Alyson Hannigan and Neil Patrick
Harris, the show is hilarious. NPH’s Barney Stinson will go down as one of the
greatest comedic characters ever, like Kramer before him.
8. Parks and
Recreation, NBC
This very
funny show stars Amy Poehler as a mid-level government worker in the parks
department of a fictional town in Indiana. The small town politics mixed with
the mid-American humor spells pure genius. With an excellent supporting cast,
this comedy in its 5th season continues to please viewers.
7.
Shameless, Showtime
Though the
show takes some very serious turns, this UK converted comedy is amazing. With
an amazing cast, the Galligers led by Frank (William H Macy) wreak havoc on
their Southside community. The show knows no boundaries and the audience
benefits from that.
6. It’s
Always Sunny in Philadelphia, FX
I absolutely
love this show. With an unreal cast the show flourishes on amazing
characterization. The short but sweet episodes are comedic magic. The
mid-seasons’ addition of Danny Devito really raised this show to new and
unimaginable heights.
5. The
League, FX
Though no
one will ever say it, the characters of this show are loosely based on ‘Its
Always Sunny’. The show revolving around a group of best friends who share a
love for Fantasy Football provides hilarious laughs. The show creates unreal
situations that truly feed into the amazing characters. This trait, I believe
separates this show from many others.
4.
Community, NBC
Thank god
this show has been brought back. Though way too over the top at points, there
are very few shows that have made me laugh as much as Community. Some of their
works and storylines are the funniest ever seen on TV.
3. The New
Girl, Fox
In only its
second season, the New Girl continues to shock in its hilarious ways. The
emergence of Schmidt as an all-time classic character and the growth of Jess
and Nick’s relationship is something special to watch. Please go and watch this
show now.
2. Modern
Family, ABC
Modern
Family has totally dominated the comedic awards for a reason. This show about
the most functional/dysfunctional family ever is so funny I promise you that
you will laugh. If you need any motivation at all to watch, just realize that
Ed Bundy is on the show.
1. The
Office, NBC
If there was ever a college course in the formation of
characters in a work of art, theater, TV or Film, they should simply show the
office. The show requires some dedication but with an appreciation for great
storylines and amazing characters, the Office will wrap up its final season
this winter, thus ending one of the best comedies ever.
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