Mom2Five Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I have no life :lol: and im sitting here watching Friends. It reminded me of a convo between dh and I. I think Friends is hands down the best sitcom of all time. The dh voted for Seinfeld. What do you say? This has to be more entertaining than just watching Friends without a debate :laugh: . I have insomnia , so keep the replies coming, :lurk5: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Arrested Development 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2Five Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 I am honestly not a tv person at all. I do like what I think is The Middle though. The one with Raymonds wife? Lol That is one of the few shows I can watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 M.A.S.H. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Family Ties - I loved that show! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The Office is our favorite, neck and neck with Seinfeld. I can't stand Friends. The majority of people do like Friends, so I know I'm an outsider, but I don't find it funny in the slightest. I can laugh until I can't breathe watching some eps of The Office and I certainly chuckle for a number of Seinfelds. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmyboys Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I vote Friends, Scrubs, The Office, and Seinfeld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Between the 2 Seinfeld. I do not think Friends is funny at all. But if you expand the choices I would have a hard time deciding between Seinfeld, The Office, and Arrested Development. Those are my top 3 favorites of all time. I can't think of another sitcom that comes anywhere close to those 3. But there may be one or two I'm forgetting 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The Office is our favorite, neck and neck with Seinfeld. I can't stand Friends. The majority of people do like Friends, so I know I'm an outsider, but I don't find it funny in the slightest. I can laugh until I can't breathe watching some eps of The Office and I certainly chuckle for a number of Seinfelds. Apparently I'm an outsider as well! The Office and Seinfeld are the only shows we own on DVD. And we've rewatched them many times. We also quote them often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooksandBoys Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Scrubs. I love Scrubs. Parks and Rec is amazing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) I sincerely miss the days of 70's TV - The Odd Couple, M*A*S*H, All in the Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and the variety shows like The Carol Burnett Show. Those were the days when Little House on the Prairie was on prime time. There were so many shows we watched as a family - it was like picking candy in a sweet shop. This is really showing my age but I can't stand TV with the exception of a few British shows. Narrowing it down to a favorite would be hard but I suppose the best one of all was M*A*S*H which often brought me to tears. ETA: Forgot to add The Bob Newhart Show, another favorite. For flat-out comedy and perfect timing, Gilligan's Island. Edited February 21, 2016 by Vida Winter 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Friends and Big Bang Theory. Seinfeld is quite possibly one of the most annoying shows ever. Your DH has BAD taste in t.v. shows. Edited February 21, 2016 by fraidycat 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 There are so many good ones. Right now I am on a Benson and House kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Well, in general, I don't like sitcoms much. If I *had* to choose one, I guess I'd say Friends is the best I've watched, because I have watched it all and overall I like it. However, I sort of hated all those characters at the same time. If I was friends IRL with any of them I'd have punched them all in the face at some point. Because... ugh. :glare: ETA: I have no idea about Seinfeld, I've seen random episodes but hated it. I've never had any interest in any others (like all of them listed upthread lol) so I've not ever tried to watch them. They're just not my thing. Edited February 21, 2016 by PeacefulChaos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I suppose the best one of all was M*A*S*H which often brought me to tears. I have always hated that show. I never understood why everyone thought it was funny. I know it's me though because it was so popular at the time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I'm an idiot. I'm currently watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which is another favorite although quite different than the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The Office, New Girl, and the Mindy Project I laugh so hard watching these three shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Frasier!!! 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 we love Last Man Standing with Tim Allen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I have always hated that show. I never understood why everyone thought it was funny. I know it's me though because it was so popular at the time. (referring to M*A*S*H) It wasn't really a comedy; it was serious with some funny parts. My father was in the Korean War so it struck close to home. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Frasier!!! THANK you. I was hoping someone would mention it. I still call hatchbacks "hunchbacks" because of it. Niles was the BEST. I also liked Mad About You. I wonder if it'll ever hit netflix? Golden Girls and Designing Women were fun too. Dharma and Greg amused me. Right now I'm watching New Girl. It's actually a bit annoying, but I ran out of Last Man Standing and a The Almighty Johnsons episodes. The New Girl episode with Prince in it was my favorite thus far. Prince was hysterical. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I can't come up with just one. Between Seinfeld and Friends, IMO Seinfeld comes out on top. I'm watching Arrested Development on Netflix and loving it. I'm re-watching 30 Rock and enjoying it again. Going back further - M.A.S.H. Cheers Frasier Golden Girls WKRP Mary Tyler Moore The only current one I like is Big Bang Theory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) (referring to M*A*S*H) It wasn't really a comedy; it was serious with some funny parts. My father was in the Korean War so it struck close to home. Did your father touch his nose??? Speaking of the Korean War, That 70s Show was funny too. Edited February 21, 2016 by KungFuPanda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2Five Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Thanks for mentioning The Office. I looked it up and its on Netflix. Wooo! I've seen a few episodes and have liked it as well, although it was slightly annoying too. It's funny to see so many people who do not like Friends. I basically grew up watching Friends so there are certain memories attached to certain episodes. I can watch Seinfeld, but it's not my favorite. Oh, also I loved I Love Lucy growing up but when I watch it now it's more like meh. I really haven't watched any new TV shows since early 2000's so ya know :). Edited February 21, 2016 by Mom2Five 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Oh, and if it's a poll, Seinfeld wins. Much more quote-worthy. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 we love Last Man Standing with Tim Allen I love the constant references to Home Improvement that my kids don't get. I liked the crossover episode on Cristella. Also, I loved Living Single and Martin. When will they hit netflix??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 King of Queens, Grounded For Life, Bernie Mack . . . Comedy is my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Definitely The Office! But between Friends and Seinfield...I would say Friends and dh would say Seinfeild. On a personal note, it was during Seinfield's last season that dh and I started dating. I remember going to his place to watch the finale and that was the first time he told me he loved me. So although the finale was horrible, it holds a special place in my heart. <3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Oh, and if it's a poll, Seinfeld wins. Much more quote-worthy. Yep. Seinfeld either coined or popularized already existing phrases. It wins hands down. regifting double dipping yada yada yada Serenity NOW and so much more. :D 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickerplum Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Frasier, Mad About You, Designing Women, I Love Lucy and (I KNOW people are going to throw things and yell at me here) the Nanny always cracked me up. Can't help it. There should be a customizable channel that allows you to pick your favorite shows... I don't like a lot of sitcoms that are on right now. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Parks and Rec, I Love Lucy, The Middle, Malcolm in the Middle There was a great sitcom about how some guy met his kid's mother, but it ended up ruined in the last episode so never mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Oh, and if it's a poll, Seinfeld wins. Much more quote-worthy. I dunno about that. Our whole family, including the 10 year old, quotes Friends on pretty much a daily basis. So much of real life can be related to a Friends episode. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Oh I miss the days of 30 Rock so much! I have also loved others mentioned... Parks and Rec Arrested Development How I Met Your Mother The Office Currently loving Blackish and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Edited February 21, 2016 by Sara in AZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 MASH. they ended it after 11 seasons - because they wanted to go out while they were still on top. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Off the top of my head: The Dick Van Dyke Show Parks and Rec I loved selfie though it was cancelled after only a few episodes. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Frasier, Mad About You, Designing Women, I Love Lucy and (I KNOW people are going to throw things and yell at me here) the Nanny always cracked me up. Can't help it. There should be a customizable channel that allows you to pick your favorite shows... I don't like a lot of sitcoms that are on right now. Love the Nanny. I am not so patiently waiting for the series to come down in price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Cristella its on Netflix and it is hilarious of course I don't like any of the ones big ones mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Frasier 3rd Rock From the Sun The Middle from the old days: Taxi Barney Miller MASH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The Office Parks and Rec Scrubs I loved Friends as a teen, but can't get into it as an adult. I was never a Seinfeld fan, but watched every episode with my parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The IT Crowd. :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateReignRemix Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Yep. Seinfeld either coined or popularized already existing phrases. It wins hands down. regifting double dipping yada yada yada Serenity NOW and so much more. :D I have a grievance with you for not mentioning Festivus. I will air that grievance immediately after we complete the feats of strength. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I vote Seinfeld; Frasier would be my second. We still quote Seinfeld a ton around here. Not that there's anything wrong with that. :D 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Currently on the air I enjoy Brooklyn 99 and a couple others. Fresh Off the Boat, The Middle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I dunno about that. Our whole family, including the 10 year old, quotes Friends on pretty much a daily basis. So much of real life can be related to a Friends episode. Sure it's qoatable right after you watch it on Netflix, but is it AS quotably memorable 2 decades later? Before Netflix, a LOT more Seinfeld quotes worked their way into everyday conversation than Friends references. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Ab Fab ::ducking:: And Father Ted! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Sure it's qoatable right after you watch it on Netflix, but is it AS quotably memorable 2 decades later? Before Netflix, a LOT more Seinfeld quotes worked their way into everyday conversation than Friends references.Oh see, we didn't need Netflix. DH and I have been quoting Friends for 15 years - which is how long we've been together. So, I'm going to have to go with Yes, it's memorable. Of course, the kids are now understanding their weird parents a little better because they are watching them now and get the references. I've not done a formal study on who is more quoted, you may be correct. Or you may recognize the quotes more because they are more familiar to you. Selective attention or Baader-Meinhof may be in effect here. Kind of like how I only pick out Spanish words I hear around me AFTER I learn them in my Spanish class. Or, learn them on Jane the Virgin. ETA: Speaking of Baader-Meinhof, sort of, DH just invited me to watch... Kung Fu Panda. Frequency illusion? Coincidence. Two different Kung Fu Pandas in the same day... Edited February 21, 2016 by fraidycat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Frasier or The Middle, I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) The Office, New Girl, and the Mindy Project I laugh so hard watching these three shows. For current sitcoms, I love New Girl, too. It's one of those very rare shows that makes me laugh a lovely belly laugh. And I very much enjoy the Unsinkable Kimmie Schmidt. Edited February 21, 2016 by Garga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The Beverly Hillbillies, MASH, Hogan's Heroes - in that order. Y'all knew I was weird, so the uncommoness of my choices shouldn't really be a surprise. I watched Friends once - maybe twice - and wasn't impressed. Ditto that with Seinfeld. After reading this thread I'm planning on taking a look at The Office just to check it out. We tend to like The Big Bang Theory now, but it's not as good as it used to be IMO. We've been tempted to drop it several times, but we don't have a half hour sitcom we like better at the moment and sometimes one just wants to watch comedy (and hopefully not be too disappointed). I'm hoping The Office is good... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) The Beverly Hillbillies, MASH, Hogan's Heroes - in that order. Y'all knew I was weird, so the uncommoness of my choices shouldn't really be a surprise. I watched Friends once - maybe twice - and wasn't impressed. Ditto that with Seinfeld. After reading this thread I'm planning on taking a look at The Office just to check it out. We tend to like The Big Bang Theory now, but it's not as good as it used to be IMO. We've been tempted to drop it several times, but we don't have a half hour sitcom we like better at the moment and sometimes one just wants to watch comedy (and hopefully not be too disappointed). I'm hoping The Office is good... For The Office, there is a British version (which came first) and an American version. The main idea behind The Office is that the boss is quirky and difficult to work for. The British version feels meanspirited to me--the boss seems to feel no remorse for his terrible behavior. I prefer the American one because while the boss is ridiculously annoying to his employees, it doesn't come across as mean-spirited; it comes across as clueless. However, there are heated debates about which version is better, with lots of people preferring the British version and just as many preferring the American. You will have to decide for yourself. Last time I checked, they were both on Netflix. Edited by Garga about 10 times. I normally don't wake up until. 7:00. I should never, ever write before 7:00 because apparently I can't spell worth beans and...grammar? What's that?? And there's always that adrenaline rush that someone will quote my horrible spelling and grammatic errors before I have a chance to fix them. Like this morning. When I had to edit this post 10 times for all the mistakes. Edited February 21, 2016 by Garga 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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