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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McGee appeared on dozens of episodes of the ABC sitcom between 1997 and 2000.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 5 June 2024
Her acting jobs continued, securing a recurring role in the sitcom Goodwin Games in 2013, followed by her claim-to-fame lead role in Girl Meets World on Disney Channel one year later.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Her Emmy for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series came in 1995 for her unforgettable appearance on the smash NBC sitcom, Mad About You.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 4 June 2024
There are themed channels for key genres, from movies to sitcoms to kids shows to sports and news.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 May 2024
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 5 June 2024
Her acting jobs continued, securing a recurring role in the sitcom Goodwin Games in 2013, followed by her claim-to-fame lead role in Girl Meets World on Disney Channel one year later.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Her Emmy for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series came in 1995 for her unforgettable appearance on the smash NBC sitcom, Mad About You.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 4 June 2024
There are themed channels for key genres, from movies to sitcoms to kids shows to sports and news.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 May 2024
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“Sitcom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitcom. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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