7 Classic Sitcoms That Aren't Friends or The Office

Sitcoms are diverse and varied, but when you think of the genre, only the most obvious shows come to mind: Friends, The Office, Community, The Big Bang Theory. These series are great, but there is just one downside they all share — most people have watched them a number of times!

In case you're looking for a new comedy series with a proven cult following, we've compiled a list of seven classic sitcoms that won't disappoint.

7. King of the Hill (1997, 13 seasons)

King of the Hill is one of the best sitcoms of its kind, set in an ordinary American suburb in Texas. Despite the often surreal situations the characters find themselves in, the show is a very realistic portrayal of the lives of ordinary working people.

6. Arrested Development (2003, 5 seasons)

This sitcom will appeal to Community fans, as the humor in it is even more meta! The story follows the dysfunctional Bluth-Fünke family and their attempts to live as extravagantly as possible despite their dwindling income. The Russo brothers, who worked on Community, also produced AD.

5. The IT Crowd (2006, 4 seasons)

The IT Crowd is similar to The Office in that it follows the IT department employees of a London corporation. Just like the employees of Dunder Mifflin, the IT geeks are hilarious, living their regular lives and causing real chaos in the workplace.

4. Cheers (1982, 11 seasons)

Cheers is probably the most classic sitcom on this list, as more than one generation grew up watching it. The plot revolves around a small Boston bar, its employees and regulars. It has great jokes and lots of ridiculous situations, all spiced up with booze. What could be better?

3. Schitt's Creek (2015, 6 seasons)

Schitt's Creek has already become a classic in the world of situation comedies. The show is about a broke family forced to start their life anew in the backwater town of Schitt's Creek. Over the course of six seasons, the characters learn to live simply, trust others, and be empathetic.

2. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013, 8 seasons)

Brooklyn Nine-Nine can be thought of as the Friends of our time. No, the show's characters do not live in the same apartment, but they do work in the same precinct. The series' light and understated humor, as well as its vivid characters, made it a cult favorite.

1. The Good Place (2016, 4 seasons)

Perhaps we are too biased, but in terms of writing quality, no sitcom seems to do as well as The Good Place. Thanks to its fantasy setting in the afterlife, the show raises many ethical dilemmas in a humorous way, especially regarding the division between good and evil.