plural sitcoms
: a television series that involves a continuing cast of characters in a succession of comedic circumstances : situation comedy
… lame, formulaic sitcoms driven by an overinsistent laugh track.—
Ted Cox
Ted CoxLike many classic sitcoms, this show is episodic, so feel free to dive in anywhere you want.—Greg Morabito
Greg MorabitoDidn't some guy named Jerry play himself on an NBC sitcom called Seinfeld?—Benjamin Svetkey
Benjamin SvetkeyExamples of sitcom in a Sentence
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Ahead of the Wednesday, March 19 season finale of their ABC sitcom Shifting Gears, Dennings and Scott spoke with PEOPLE about what Allen, 71, is really like on set.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Philip Rogers, a producer with credits including the 1960s ABC sitcom Love on a Rooftop and the 1988 action film Shoot to Kill, starring Sidney Poitier, has died.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Once her Tipton days were over, Song landed roles on various sitcoms, including Dads (2013–2014) and Dollface (2019–2022).
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Will Arnett does fantastic voice work as the title character, the star of a ‘90s sitcom who is struggling to find his way back to the spotlight.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
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Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Philip Rogers, a producer with credits including the 1960s ABC sitcom Love on a Rooftop and the 1988 action film Shoot to Kill, starring Sidney Poitier, has died.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Once her Tipton days were over, Song landed roles on various sitcoms, including Dads (2013–2014) and Dollface (2019–2022).
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Will Arnett does fantastic voice work as the title character, the star of a ‘90s sitcom who is struggling to find his way back to the spotlight.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Sitcom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitcom. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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