sitcom

noun

sit·com ˈsit-ˌkäm

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

Like many classic sitcoms, this show is episodic, so feel free to dive in anywhere you want.—

Greg Morabito

Didn't some guy named Jerry play himself on an NBC sitcom called Seinfeld?—

Benjamin Svetkey

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Of course, nearly every sitcom and drama, from I Love Lucy to South Park to This Is Us, has holiday episodes. —

Bob Sassone, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024 Following the success of Bob Hearts Abishola, CBS is trotting the globe again with a new sitcom. —

Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 Dec. 2024 DeGeneres famously came out as gay both in her real life and in her sitcom, Ellen, in 1997, the same year Chasing Amy was released. —

Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024 Nominated for best supporting actress in a comedy series for her role as Principal Ava Coleman in the hit ABC sitcom, James, 45, had selected a stunning gown for the Emmys. —

Julie Jordan, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sitcom