Making of Best 50 Sitcoms

While ranking the best 50 sitcoms of all time, chief TV critic Alan Sepinwall took comedy and cultural impact into consideration — which was often quite challenging. “Comedy is among the most subjective forms of art we have,” he says. “How do you compare a show as old as The Honeymooners, which ran for only a season, to something as modern and long-running as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia? On the other hand, it provided an excuse to go back and watch classic episodes and scenes, especially when it came time to break ties. The ‘What does a yellow light mean?’ gag from Taxi is over 40 years old and still perfect.”