1. Seinfeld
2. Curb Your Enthusiasm
3. Modern Family
4. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
4. South Park
1. Seinfeld
I can sum up this entire show in one word; NOTHING. Other than quoting George during an episode, everyone knows that is all you need to know about Seinfeld. Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld created one of the most popular, hysterical and recognizable shows of all time on the premise of… nothing. Who would have thought that four friends, hanging out in a New York apartment and coffee shop, would turn into something so big?
The list of spectacular episodes goes on and on. First one that comes to mind has to be the contest. Who truly is king (or queen) of their domain? The soup Nazi is another classic. NEXT! Other great episodes include Babu, Little Jerry, Puddy and the Devils, the Chinese restaurant, Kramer’s intern and so much more. And how many Seinfeldisms were formed after this show? There is the yada, yada, yada, shrinkage, “get out” or even the interaction about car reservations. Seinfeld truly is the classic comedy of our time and it was based on NOTHING.
2. Curb Your Enthusiasm
Pretty, pretty good. Judging by my first two picks, you can imagine that I am big fan of Larry David. Unlike Seinfeld, this show isn’t necessarily about nothing, but nonetheless, it does not have much of an ongoing plot. Yet, Larry David plays the role to perfection. Shockingly enough, it’s almost as if he is not even acting. He is just being himself.
What other show could you get a random African-American family living in a mansion with Larry David who he just met weeks earlier? Or how about after Kramer’s incident at a late night club and then David incorporates into the show. Genius. A personal favorite had to be Wendy wheelchair and Denise handicap. Not in the same manner, but I think some of us can relate to inserting special names into our phones just so we remember who they are. Then we got the social assassin, the ratdog, the ski lift, the black swan and so many other memorable episodes. Larry David bleeds genius ideas. So, yeah, I’d say this show is pretty, pretty… pretty good.
3. Modern Family
Although I dislike picking shows that have not been on air for at least three or four seasons, Modern Family is undeniably moving up the ranks of best comedy of all time. If there is a classic, family oriented comedy with better writing than this, I haven’t heard of it.
As times change, so does TV. Men are marrying younger women. More and more states are allowing gays to marry. The goofiness of Phil can make any Wednesday seem that much brighter. Sofia, despite the most annoying voice on television, is gorgeous. Manny, and I bet I will get some grief for this one, is hysterical as a 12-year-old portraying a 40-year-old man. Then we get to Cameron and Mitchel. Cameron may be one the most underrated comedy actors on television right now. He is your stereotypical homosexual that people love to be around and love to watch. Modern Family reflects the way in which the world has changed and has turned into an ABC great we all love to watch.
4. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Talk about a show of our generation. Four friends and a father own a bar and act out the dumbest, most hysterical and outrageous acts of all time. Think about this. When Dennis and Mac go to an abortion rally to hit on women was by none one of the funniest episodes of any comedy I have ever seen. The road trip is another fantastic episode. Who throws an entire beer bottle at a random biker? In the same episode, they play the drinking state game. According to D and Charlie, South Virginia and Detroit are states. Greatness.
Later on in the series, Frank comes to form. After becoming a raging alcoholic, he starts sleeping with his cousin and dropping acid. Speaking of the same episode, Charlie joins in on the acid and brings out green man. Charlie dancing around with the Mcboyles is a first class scene for the comedic ages. Think how prevalent green man has become. You can’t see a highlight of a Phillies game without seeing at least one of those in the stands. Although the series has gone a bit downhill the past two years, you can’t deny the greatness in the hit FX comedy.
5. South Park
As a true TV writer, I have to give credit where credit is deserved. Even though I have not seen many of the episodes, I fully understand the fame and popularity this show has generated over the years. South Park, unlike many other shows on TV, is not afraid to say what the world is thinking. Much like Always Sunny, South Park takes today’s topics, whether it’s social media, child molestation, human centipad or dumbass movies, and capitalizes on its faddish status. When a show holds nothing back, knows when to push the limits and has been on air for 20 seasons, it must make the list.
Honorable Mention
- Arrested Development
- Friends
- The Office
- How I Met Your Mother
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