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A great sitcom is the most rewatchable thing on television — comfort food you can drop into at any episode. Here are warm, funny and much-loved comedy series, the ones worth keeping on a permanent loop.
This is a curated mix of the most acclaimed and endlessly rewatchable comedies — not a strict ranking. Save the ones that catch your eye to a Cinopsys list and tick them off as you go.
Sitcoms to watch and rewatch
The Office2005The mockumentary that turned a paper company into the most rewatchable comedy on TV.
Parks and Recreation2009Leslie Knope and a small-town parks department you can't help rooting for.
Fleabag2016Phoebe Waller-Bridge's sharp, fourth-wall-breaking tragicomedy — barely 12 episodes of perfection.
Arrested Development2003The densely layered, infinitely quotable saga of the awful, hilarious Bluth family.
Community2009A meta, endlessly inventive comedy about a community-college study group.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine2013A joke-a-second precinct comedy with a surprisingly big heart.
Schitt's Creek2015A spoiled family loses its fortune and slowly, beautifully grows up.
30 Rock2006Tina Fey's rapid-fire satire of life behind a live sketch-comedy show.
What We Do in the Shadows2019Hopeless vampire flatmates in the funniest mockumentary in years.
Superstore2015Warm, sneakily pointed workplace comedy set in a big-box store.
Abbott Elementary2021A documentary-style sitcom about teachers who care, in a school that can't catch a break.
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Frequently asked questions
Which sitcom should I watch first?
There's no single answer, but The Office, Parks and Recreation and Arrested Development appear on most lists, with Fleabag a standout of the modern era.
What should I watch if I love The Office?
Parks and Recreation is the closest match — same mockumentary style, even bigger heart. Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Superstore are great next steps too.
How can I track the sitcoms I've watched?
Use Cinopsys: add any series to a watchlist, mark episodes as watched, and see your progress and stats.