A poignant look into the mind of a dry-witted, passionate, grief-riddled woman trying to make sense of the world around her. The situations are intense, with every single character being profoundly flawed, and the lead character gives an impeccable performance.
Whether she’s struggling to stay sane after the death of her best friend or struggling with temptation in a relationship, she’s vulnerable, convincing, and incredibly entertaining. Her fourth-wall-breaking asides to the camera are also brilliant.
Night Court
The courtroom shenanigans were interesting enough to keep this show on the air for nine seasons. The sitcom revolved around a judge who had an unconventional manner; his Manhattan court staff; and the night people who appeared before him.
When the series was canceled, Warner Bros. hoped to sell it on to another company so it could continue. As a result, the finale episode wasn't exactly a touching farewell as producers hoped it wasn't the end.
Seinfeld
Although NBC approached Jerry to produce a show, he actually came up with the idea himself. It's then that Jerry enlisted Larry David, and a winning partnership was created, leading them to strike gold. Unlike many other sitcoms at the time, "Seinfeld" focused on the small things in life, often leading it to be described as "a show about nothing."
The far-reaching influence of the series cannot be denied. Not only did it keep viewers addicted for nine seasons, but it also made very rich men out of its creators.
One Day at a Time
This is such a particular show; their own streaming service mourned its cancelation — even though they were dropping the ax. "One Day at a Time" was reimagined for modern audiences and introduced the Alvarez family, whose Cuban roots suggested this wasn't going to be like the typical family sitcom.
But it's not the family's heritage and culture that made them different; it was the tremendous insight instilled at every turn. Tackling issues of racism, immigration, mental illness, and prejudice, the series embraced the flaws of our world with wide eyes and open arms.
The IT Crowd
Consistently funny and inventive, this aptly titled UK sitcom centers around a group of misanthrope IT workers who work in the basement of a massive corporation, only leaving to go upstairs and fix computers by unplugging them and then plug them back in again.
The fizzy chemistry between the trio of loners makes for a clever laugh. It may only sound slightly interesting, but this gang manages to get into all sorts of buffoonery, mainly thanks to them all being especially reclusive and unequipped to socialize.