Looking for a New Sitcom to Love? Check out These 7 Underrated Shows You Haven't Seen

Comedy has been a staple genre on television since its inception, appearing in various forms and subgenres such as situational comedies and sketch shows.

Sometimes it seems like there are too many comedy shows, making it difficult to choose ones that will click with you personally.

Well, we've decided to help you out by compiling a list of lesser-known sitcoms that are actually quite good.

Gilligan's Island (1964-1967, 3 seasons)

This show follows a group of shipwreck survivors, offering a humorous take on a serious situation. The diverse characters must cooperate if they want to survive, kind of like people in any society have to do. Despite the seemingly grave circumstances, the show offers comic relief in spades and is absolutely hilarious.

Welcome Back, Kotter (1975-1979, 4 seasons)

The show follows a high school teacher assigned to a remedial education class and features a diverse cast of characters not just in terms of personalities but in terms of race and ethnicity as well. It's all fun and jokes, but the show also successfully delivers the message that we're all fundamentally the same regardless of our skin colour or origin.

Night Court (1984-1992, 9 seasons)

Despite dealing with the seemingly serious topic of crime and punishment, the show is extremely funny because its cast of chaotic characters, including judges, officers of the law and criminals, are constantly finding themselves in all kinds of absurd situations in a very serious setting.

Get a Life (1990-1992, 2 seasons)

Exploring the concept of an adult man who refuses to grow up, this Peter Pan-esque sitcom revolves around a thirty-year-old bachelor living with his parents and working as a mail carrier. The show is surreal and replete with all sorts of hilarity.

The King of Queens (1998-2001, 9 seasons)

This not-so-old sitcom gained popularity in the 2000s. It follows a married blue-collar couple from Queens, NY, navigating life in The Big Apple. The show offers lots of light-hearted humour and a pleasant sense of nostalgia.

Yes, Dear (2000-2006, 6 seasons)

This family comedy showcases the chaos of extended families, focusing on Greg and Kim Warner as they deal with Kim's sister's family moving in with them. The vastly different characters struggle to coexist under the same roof, resulting in comedic moments for viewers to enjoy.

Grounded for Life (2001-2005, 5 seasons)

This sitcom follows a young married couple with five children, delving into the drama of an Irish-Catholic family from New York. Centred on the characters' relationships and conflicts, the show is filled with humour derived from the hilariously engaging interplay among the various family members.