8 Best Sitcoms From the 90s, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

While modern comedies may be more compelling in terms of storytelling and contemporary sensibilities, sometimes you just need a good show from the 90s to feed your nostalgia and cure a bad mood.

Here are Rotten Tomatoes' picks to help you scratch that 90s sitcom itch.

8. Spin City (Rotten Tomatoes – 69%)

The political satire starring Michael J. Fox as the deputy mayor of New York may not be the strongest entry on the list, but if you just want to spend some time laughing at the political shenanigans, there's almost nothing better than Spin City.

7. Friends (Rotten Tomatoes – 79%)

The iconic sitcom of the 90s has as many haters as die-hard fans, but it can't be denied that the cast of Friends boasts insane levels of chemistry that make the whole project extremely rewarding to binge.

6. Full House (Rotten Tomatoes – 80%)

This family-friendly sitcom starring the late Bob Saget managed to cover a lot of controversial topics during its run, making it not only a comedy show but also a valuable document of the 90s.

5. Seinfeld (Rotten Tomatoes – 89%)

Jerry Seinfeld's cult show about nothing is just that — characters bantering with each other, getting themselves into ridiculous situations, and somehow making it all extremely compelling to watch, thanks to Seinfeld and Larry David's ingenious writing.

4. NewsRadio (Rotten Tomatoes – 95%)

This small show about a group of radio workers may not be the most popular, but the great cast chemistry and relatable characters make it a hidden gem for those who value vibes over plot twists.

3. The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air (Rotten Tomatoes – 90%)

The show that made Will Smith famous may look a little dated compared to the other titles on this list, but the feel-good energy this sitcom generates puts it far above its close competitors.

2. Frasier (Rotten Tomatoes – 95%)

Frasier may be the best spin-off ever created, as it has managed to surpass even the original Cheers in terms of ratings and fans' love, proving that a little intellectual banter never hurts a show's chances of going mainstream!

1. The Larry Sanders Show (Rotten Tomatoes – 100%)

The ingenious deconstruction of the talk show genre proved to be just as relatable as more traditional comedy series, as Larry Sanders pretending to be a talk show host was the best joke some critics had ever seen.