The 15 Most Hilarious TV Shows We've Ever Watched

      These are the funniest TV shows we've ever watched.

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      Here we go.

      But First

      Saturday Night Live. NBC – Credit: C/O

      Your list may differ, so feel free to share your picks. Comedy is subjective, after all.

      You might notice a bias towards more recent shows. Given that comedy is largely about breaking norms, it can be challenging for older shows to remain funny as those norms evolve. What was a risky joke in 1960 may not even register as a joke today.

      Finally, this list isn't about the "best" or "most beloved" comedy shows, nor about shows with our favorite characters—it's specifically about the shows that had us laughing uncontrollably.

      With that clarification, let’s dive into the funniest TV shows we've ever watched.

      The Righteous Gemstones

      HBO

      The Righteous Gemstones has just concluded its fourth and final season, expertly blending comedy and drama—along with shocking violence—in a way that no other show has.

      This series focusing on a family mega-ministry features an exceptional core cast, although all the actors shine. Benjamin Jason Barnes (Tim Baltz) made us laugh more than anyone else on the show with his reaction to Baby Billy (Walton Goggins) tipping over a trailer filled with "cure-all" remedies for various ailments.

      One could argue that all three of Danny McBride's HBO shows—Eastbound and Down and Vice Principals—deserve a spot on this funniest TV shows list.

      Favorite line: “The elixirs…”

      Chappelle’s Show

      Comedy Central

      Dave Chappelle and Neal Brennan crafted one of the most surprising sketch shows ever, which even Comedy Central executives admitted to not fully grasping, as Brennan recently mentioned on the Joe Rogan podcast.

      The character of blind racist Clayton Bigsby—who isn't aware he's Black—might be the ideal creation from Chappelle’s Show: provocative, absurd, yet primarily very funny.

      Favorite line: “I’m Rick James, b—-.”

      The Simpsons

      Fox

      As the longest-running comedy in television history, it can also be argued that it's the best. While its quality has varied across seasons, The Simpsons has introduced more outstanding characters than any other show and also shares plenty of simple wisdom.

      Among these funniest TV shows, it stands out as the all-time king of unexpectedly taking shots at beloved chain restaurants.

      Favorite line: “I’m so hungry I could eat at Arby’s!”

      In Living Color

      Fox

      In Living Color risked everything for a laugh, regardless of how offensive or grotesque it might be, which earns it a spot on our list of the funniest TV shows.

      It heavily featured memorable characters and catchphrases, from “Fire Marshall Bill” to “Men on Film,” but we particularly loved its quirky observational sketches like “Hey Mon,” a sitcom about a diligent West Indian family.

      Favorite line: “How many jobs he got?”

      It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

      FX

      We have tremendous respect for It’s Always Sunny for never once attempting to make its lead characters smart, likable, or admirable over 16 seasons. Charlie Day, Glen Howerton, Kaitlin Olsen, and Rob McElhenney—along with Danny DeVito—might be the funniest group to ever star in a sitcom, though Emmy voters may never recognize them due to their basic-cable status and refusal to conform.

      We cherish the boldness of its early episodes, as well as The Gang's misguided attempts at virtue signaling in today’s supposedly more socially aware climate. Ultimately, we assess the funniest TV shows based on how hard they make us laugh—and few can outdo this one.

      Favorite line: “Turn the cage so I can see!”

      South Park

      Comedy Central

      When others hesitate to speak out, South Park doesn’t hold back. It has targeted everyone in its nearly 30-year run, and we appreciate its fearless approach—even when it mocks people and institutions we care about. It’s one of the funniest and most daring TV shows.

      Plus, we think about the Mad Max episode every day.

      Favorite line: “Respect my authoritah.”

      The Office

      NBC

      Are you a fan of the British The Office or the American version? The good news is you don’t need to choose; both are brilliant.

      We were flying yesterday and happened to catch the “Gay Witch Hunt” episode from 2006—back when more people were still in the closet at work and same-sex marriage was illegal. And it absolutely held up, right to the cringe-worthy forced kiss between Michael (Steve Carell) and Oscar (Oscar Nuñez).

      Favorite line: “That’s what she said. Or he said.”

      I Think You Should Leave

      Netflix

      Created by Tim Robinson, a former Saturday Night Live writer and actor who was just too odd for the show, I Think You Should Leave is the newest show on our list—and perhaps the one that has elic