The Most Hilarious TV Shows We've Ever Watched

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

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      Let’s dive in.

      But First

      Saturday Night Live. NBC

      Your selections might differ, so feel free to share your own preferences. After all, humor is subjective.

      You'll notice a tendency here towards more contemporary shows. Since comedy revolves around breaking norms, older series can struggle to maintain their humor as societal standards evolve. What was a daring joke in 1960 may not even register as funny today.

      Lastly, this isn't a compilation of the "best" or "most cherished" comedy series, nor is it based on the characters we favor — rather, it's a list of shows that have made us laugh, sometimes uncontrollably.

      With that clarified, let’s move on to the funniest TV shows we’ve ever seen.

      The Righteous Gemstones

      HBO

      The Righteous Gemstones recently concluded its fourth and final season, blending comedy and drama — along with shockingly violent moments — better than any other show we’ve witnessed.

      This series, centered around a family mega-ministry, boasts an exceptional ensemble cast, although everyone stands out. Benjamin Jason Barnes (Tim Baltz) had us laughing harder than anyone else with his reaction to Baby Billy (Walton Goggins) tipping over a trailer filled with remedies for "covids" and other issues.

      All three of Danny McBride's HBO shows — the others being Eastbound and Down and Vice Principals — could warrant a spot on this list of funniest TV series.

      Favorite line: “The elixirs…”

      Chappelle’s Show

      Comedy Central

      Dave Chappelle and Neal Brennan brought to life one of the most shocking sketch shows ever, a series that Comedy Central executives eventually confessed they didn’t grasp, as Brennan shared on the Joe Rogan podcast.

      The character of blind racist Clayton Bigsby, who is oblivious to his own Black identity, may epitomize what Chappelle’s Show stood for: thought-provoking, absurd, yet primarily just outrageously funny.

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

      The Simpsons

      Fox

      The longest-running comedy in television history is arguably also the finest. Although its quality has fluctuated over the seasons, The Simpsons has introduced more brilliant characters than any other program while imparting plenty of simple wisdom.

      Among the funniest TV shows, it also holds the record for the most unexpected jabs at beloved chain restaurants.

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

      In Living Color

      Fox

      In Living Color would do anything for a laugh, no matter how outrageous or grotesque; hence, we gladly include it among our funniest TV shows.

      It leaned heavily on oversized characters and catchphrases, from “Fire Marshall Bill” to the “Men on Film,” but we particularly enjoyed its quirky observational sketches like “Hey Mon,” which focused on a diligent West Indian family.

      Favorite line: “How many jobs he got?”

      It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

      FX

      We hold boundless admiration for Always Sunny for never attempting to make its lead characters intelligent, likable, or admirable across its 16 seasons. Charlie Day, Glen Howerton, Kaitlin Olsen, Rob McElhenney, and, of course, Danny DeVito may be the funniest individuals ever to appear in a sitcom, despite Emmy voters never giving them the recognition they deserve due to their basic cable status and their uncooperative demeanor.

      We cherish the incredibly bold early episodes but also enjoy watching The Gang try and fail to virtue signal in today’s ostensibly more socially conscious climate. Ultimately, we determine the funniest TV shows by how hard they make us laugh — and few shows do that better than this one.

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

      South Park

      Comedy Central

      When others shy away from speaking out, South Park takes the plunge. Throughout its nearly 30-year run, it has targeted everyone, and we appreciate it — even when it pokes fun at people and institutions we cherish. It stands as one of the funniest and least fearful TV shows.

      The Mad Max episode occupies our thoughts daily.

      Favorite line: “Respect my authoritah.”

      The Office

      NBC

      Are you a fan of the British Office? Or the American Office? The great news is that you don't have to choose; both are exceptional.

      While on a plane yesterday, we happened to catch the “Gay Witch Hunt” episode from 2006 — a time when a significant number of people were still in the closet at their workplaces and same-sex marriage was not legal. It has aged remarkably well, right up 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

      I Think You Should Leave, created by Tim Robinson, a former Saturday Night Live writer and actor deemed too quirky for the