What is the best comedy?

[Indoor Living]

So, I was posting in the It's Always Sunny thread a few days back, and I was reading a pretty intense argument between some people, and from what I caught, it was discussing out of Seinfeld, Curb, It's Always Sunny, and Arrested Development, which is the funniest? So I figured, why not, I'll throw a poll out there, based off the success of my Arrested Development poll, this one should get some pretty good feedback.

So without further ado, I give you the four funniest TV shows of all time. According to the It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Official Thread.

[Indoor Living]

My vote goes to Seinfeld. Without it, none of the other three would be as funny as they are/were, or maybe never even created.

[3eb23]

Seinfeld

[Nick Hull]

My vote goes to Seinfeld. Without it, none of the other three would be as funny as they are/were, or maybe never even created.
although I agree with the second part of your statement, I feel Arrested Development is a funnier show than Seinfeld is, but nowhere near as revolutionary for TV comedy.

[MADSTA]

HIMYM!
But of these, AD.

[yoyostring]

It's Always Sunny.

[briewer]

Stella.

[Indoor Living]

Stella.
Is this a serious statement or not?

[seraph1214]

I agree that Seinfeld was very revolutionary, but I just don't find it as funny as the other three. My vote's for It's Always Sunny.

Edit: My grandpa fucking loves Seinfeld.

[phil19]

went with seinfeld. arrested development comes in second

[jeremypeele]

here's how i would rank them

1. Seinfeld
2. Curb Your Enthusiasm
3. Arrested Development
4. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

[Alex DiVincenzo]

Always Sunny is probably my favorite show on TV, but there's no topping Seinfeld.

[And Hours Pass]

Seinfeld obviously opened up doors for a lot of these, but I gotta go Always Sunny. It just produces some of the most absurdly hilarious plot lines. The bottom on this one for me was easily Curb. It really plays like a watered down version of seinfeld. I've really never seen the appeal.

[Indoor Living]

I agree that Seinfeld was very revolutionary, but I just don't find it as funny as the other three. My vote's for It's Always Sunny.

Edit: My grandpa fucking loves Seinfeld.
Did you ever watch much of their last season? I believe if more people did, then more votes would go to Seinfeld than there already are. They started hitting their prime so well, and their 9th season produced the funniest dialogue and storylines I've ever seen on television before. If they would've gone one more season, they would've ended on an Emmy-winning note.

[Zippedychick]

Everyone always told me how awesome Arrested Development was. I didn't believe them until I found the whole series for free on hulu. Couldn't stop watching until I was done. One of the most hilarious and ridiculous shows I've ever seen!

[Ravenous]

"I was in the pool!"

With that, my vote goes to Seinfeld. Hahaha.

[jay_klinkhammer]

I picked Sunny even though I've seen every episode of all except for Seinfeld.

And voting Seinfeld just because it "caused" the others to happen is the most ridiculous reason. Same for why you like bands.

[Wait_For_It]

Seinfeld.

[delvec19]

LOVE them all but Seinfeld always wins.

[Indoor Living]

I picked Sunny even though I've seen every episode of all except for Seinfeld.

And voting Seinfeld just because it "caused" the others to happen is the most ridiculous reason. Same for why you like bands.


I'm sorry, but this is just wrong.

[VIVALAMATT]

Always Sunny is probably my favorite show on TV, but there's no topping Seinfeld.

Agreed. I've been watching It's Always Sunny a lot lately, but it's not as classic of a comedy show as Seinfeld is.

[inthemidst]

Scrubs.

[fueledbyvictory]

I don't think any of these are funny.

That 70's Show.

[jwicklun]

so hard. but I had to go with Arrested Development.

[jwicklun]

I don't think any of these are funny.

That 70's Show.
wrong

[bard]

I'm sorry, but this is just wrong.
no, he's right. voting for something, whether its a movie/tv show/band/etc..., JUST because it influenced others doesn't mean it's the best.

my choice is seinfeld, but that's just because it's my favorite out of the four. AD is close behind thouhg.

[Indoor Living]

no, he's right. voting for something, whether its a movie/tv show/band/etc..., JUST because it influenced others doesn't mean it's the best.

my choice is seinfeld, but that's just because it's my favorite out of the four. AD is close behind thouhg.
Alright, sorry. Let me rephrase myself. Most of the time, what Klinkhammer said is correct. For most bands, TV shows, etc. it is. In this, though, it's a different story. Seinfeld re-invented, and sometimes, I even think invented the sitcom as we know it. What they did was revolutionary for TV history, and that's why TV Guide ranked it the number one show of all time. I accept your opinion, I'm not trying to spark a violent argument here, I'm just saying what I think. Never has anything been influenced by anything else like the modern sitcom has been by Seinfeld. That show really set the standard, created the mold of how to make something really truly funny, and I believe that most modern comedies that are on the same level of humor have to give a lot of credit to Seinfeld.

/rant

[bard]

Alright, sorry. Let me rephrase myself. Most of the time, what Klinkhammer said is correct. For most bands, TV shows, etc. it is. In this, though, it's a different story. Seinfeld re-invented, and sometimes, I even think invented the sitcom as we know it. What they did was revolutionary for TV history, and that's why TV Guide ranked it the number one show of all time. I accept your opinion, I'm not trying to spark a violent argument here, I'm just saying what I think. Never has anything been influenced by anything else like the modern sitcom has been by Seinfeld. That show really set the standard, created the mold of how to make something really truly funny, and I believe that most modern comedies that are on the same level of humor have to give a lot of credit to Seinfeld.

/rant
i completely agree with you, except that just because someone/something is the first of its kind or creator of something doesn't make them the best automatically.

[Indoor Living]

i completely agree with you, except that just because someone/something is the first of its kind or creator of something doesn't make them the best automatically.
Also a good point. Just because At The Drive-In created Mars Volta and Sparta, doesn't make it the best band out of the 3. I have nothing to back this point up, and it's a terrible analogy, but it's the first thing I thought of. I guess the reason I'm trying so hard to back this up, is, to this point, I haven't seen anything that beats Seinfeld yet, so I guess I do think it is the best.

[bard]

Also a good point. Just because At The Drive-In created Mars Volta and Sparta, doesn't make it the best band out of the 3. I have nothing to back this point up, and it's a terrible analogy, but it's the first thing I thought of. I guess the reason I'm trying so hard to back this up, is, to this point, I haven't seen anything that beats Seinfeld yet, so I guess I do think it is the best.
i agree. out of those, it's my favorite.

the office is my overall favorite though, but there is more than comedy there though so it's not even.

[IceAge/HeatWave]

seinfeld or arrested development. or curb. went seinfeld.

[Indoor Living]

i agree. out of those, it's my favorite.

the office is my overall favorite though, but there is more than comedy there though so it's not even.

Huge Office fan, but I'm not gonna lie, I was not impressed with a majority of Season 5. I really like how they're starting the new season though, so I think they're getting it back.

[FUCKDIRTYWIPES]

Seinfeld. Easily.

[Indoor Living]

seinfeld or arrested development. or curb. went seinfeld.
What exactly is so good about Curb?

[SpyKi]

What exactly is so good about Curb?
It's incredibly funny. Out of those four I'd pick Sunny for funniest but AD for the best. I love all four of them though, deeply.

[Indoor Living]

It's incredibly funny. Out of those four I'd pick Sunny for funniest but AD for the best. I love all four of them though, deeply.
Do you have a favorite Sunny episode?

[runningohfive]

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[flks511]

Always Sunny, Season 3 is the best.

[GamEin]

I'll go with Seinfeld because it is so classic and awesome. But Always Sunny has been cracking me up so much lately.

[FueledByRock]

Most definitely Arrested Development.

[tossit]

gotta go with sunny...it doesn't get any better than that...you got the wild card!

[owiseone35]

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Seinfeld.

[lesto17]

Arrested Development, easily. I am a fan of both It's Always Sunny and Seinfeld as well. I have never watched Curbed, but I probably should check it out since I have only heard good things.

[patrickhowell]

Voted for Arrested Development, but I could argue that Seinfeld is better because there are 180 episodes, versus the 53 of AD... and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia is the funniest sitcom currently on TV. All-in-all this is a very good poll.

[Theseventhson]

I don't think any of these are funny.

That 70's Show.
Holy irony.


Arrested Development gets my vote.

[Un'Aria Ancora]

Seinfeld.
It's not my favorite out of these, but it probably is the best.

[kbi the crowing]

Seinfeld easy

EDIT: although I have only watched a few episodes of Curb.. and they seemed to have great potential
so if I watched more of that that could have gotten my vote

[himynameisjohn3]

Arrested Development.

[Indoor Living]

Scrubs.

Eh, Scrubs is very hit and miss.

I don't think any of these are funny.

That 70's Show.

Haha, you win most ironic post of the poll.

Voted for Arrested Development, but I could argue that Seinfeld is better because there are 180 episodes, versus the 53 of AD... and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia is the funniest sitcom currently on TV. All-in-all this is a very good poll.

Your avatar automatically makes you awesome. "Taked baby. Meet at later bar. Night or day sometime." Just imagine if AD made it to 9 seasons. It's sad because they were still getting better and better when they got canceled. Their third season was by far the funniest. Such a shame. I agree with the Always Sunny statement wholeheartedly. Such a great show, McElhenney is a genius. Thank you, I believe it's a good poll as well.

[mike'smannequin]

cye

[blue_bedlight]

Arrested Development. Without a doubt. Sunny is in second (out of the four choices). Seinfeld & Enthusiasm aren't even on the bottom of the bottom of the list. I fucking hate both of those shows. I'd rather stab myself with a rusty screwdriver. In the liver. Then the ears so I don't have to hear Jerry's voice. Finally the eyes.

Scrubs in reality, would be my second choice. Then I'm torn between The Office (2nd and 3rd season cause the newer ones, aren't all that), Weeds (First 3 seasons, 4th & 5th were decent but not amazing), Chuck, Californication, & Rescue Me. They all take third place. I really can't rank them.

[blue_bedlight]

Eh, Scrubs is very hit and miss.
Just imagine if AD made it to 9 seasons. It's sad because they were still getting better and better when they got canceled. Their third season was by far the funniest. Such a shame.
I thought the second season was the funniest.

And I enjoy the hell out of Scrubs.

[queenofcrouton]

Seinfeld, without question.

[HelpMeSleep]

I had to go with Seinfeld. but Arrested Development is so great and definitely one of my other favorites.

[joeag1985]

Seinfeld.

[tentativetitle]

Arrested Development, Seinfeld, Its Always Sunny

I have never seen Curb Your Enthusiasm

[I'm DC]

Sunny, no doubt

[Indoor Living]

I thought the second season was the funniest.

And I enjoy the hell out of Scrubs.
I believe that they were just finally starting to like fine-tune everything that made it funny by the third season. The jokes were becoming a lot more efficient and there was no filler.

Scrubs, to me, seems forced, a lot of the time. They try too hard to make wacky, over-the-top bits funny. It's just not for me.

[patrickhowell]

I believe that they were just finally starting to like fine-tune everything that made it funny by the third season. The jokes were becoming a lot more efficient and there was no filler.

No filler? That whole MR F scenario went on for wayyyy too long. I think the beginning and end of Season 3 had the best episodes, and the middle of Season 3 had the worst of the whole series.

[Indoor Living]

No filler? That whole MR F scenario went on for wayyyy too long. I think the beginning and end of Season 3 had the best episodes, and the middle of Season 3 had the worst of the whole series.
To each their own. I quite enjoyed the MR F plotline. I'm a sucker for a British accent, so that could explain it. Haha.

[patrickhowell]

To each their own. I quite enjoyed the MR F plotline. I'm a sucker for a British accent, so that could explain it. Haha.

I thought it was good, but it was just dragging toward the end

[Indoor Living]

I thought it was good, but it was just dragging toward the end
It certainly doesn't beat Nightman. Fuck, I laugh everytime I see your av. It never fails.

[harveyn590]

simple lol. ya right

Arrested Development is technically "the best" i think. best writing and character development and shit but for me Always Sunny makes me laugh the hardest

[harveyn590]

I don't think any of these are funny.

That 70's Show.

wow really? how come?

[fueledbyvictory]

wow really? how come?

They're alright, I just don't laugh at them. The Office is okay. But I like the stupid people humor, like Family Guy and such.

[Indoor Living]

They're alright, I just don't laugh at them. The Office is okay. But I like the stupid people humor, like Family Guy and such.
And That 70's Show?

[fueledbyvictory]

And That 70's Show?

What is wrong with That 70's Show that nobody likes it?

[harveyn590]

What is wrong with That 70's Show that nobody likes it?

It was my favorite show like 3/4 years ago. But i gave it a rest and when i came back to it, it seemed kinda lazy like. It seemed a little trite and hackneyed. although it is operating in the traditional sitcom format, which non of these other shows besides Seinfeld are, and it is a little self aware which can be funny. I think there is always a part of me that will love this show.

But if you like stupid humor I would totally recommend Always Sunny. I think that and all of these shows developed their own sense of humor.

But I mean my favorite show of all time is Stella, which I doubt many people would agree with.

[SeanFracture]

Arrested Development >>>>>>>>>>>>> Curb Your Enthusiasm = It's Always Sunny > Seinfeld

[fueledbyvictory]

It was my favorite show like 3/4 years ago. But i gave it a rest and when i came back to it, it seemed kinda lazy like. It seemed a little trite and hackneyed. although it is operating in the traditional sitcom format, which non of these other shows besides Seinfeld are, and it is a little self aware which can be funny. I think there is always a part of me that will love this show.

But if you like stupid humor I would totally recommend Always Sunny. I think that and all of these shows developed their own sense of humor.

But I mean my favorite show of all time is Stella, which I doubt many people would agree with.

Oh, I mean stupid humor as in shows that you don't really have to be smart to enjoy. Like Spongebob.

[COTA]

Gotta go with Arrested Development

[evry1willisten]

Always Sunny FTW. I'm glad the show's getting alot more exposure this season. people thought I was crazy when I would ask, "So, do you watch It's Always Sunny?" WTF is sunny, bitch?!

[sammyboy516]

You're Killing Indipendent Geroge!!!!!!

[fightinirish217]

Gotta vote for Seinfeld, it's a classic.

[Kal El]

"Half analyst half therapist…the world's first analrapist." - Tobias Funke

Arrested Development.

[what_ever]

Seinfeld will always win this, but I went with Sunny because it's fresher and pushes the limits further.

[SpyKi]

Seinfeld will always win this, but I went with Sunny because it's fresher and pushes the limits further.
Seinfeld's losing this..

[HometownHero]

Here's the order for me:
1) Arrested Development
2) Seinfeld
4) It's Always Sunny
4)Curb
I dont find the last two very funny

[porttheman]

I love Seinfeld and Always Sunny but i went with Arrested Development. Ive never seen Curb Your Enthusiasm though.

[SpyKi]

I love Seinfeld and Always Sunny but i went with Arrested Development. Ive never seen Curb Your Enthusiasm though.
Get on that shit man. It's amazing.

[porttheman]

Get on that shit man. It's amazing.

I might do that.

[what_ever]

Seinfeld's losing this..

everyone knows it should be winning, but we vote for our favorites anyway.

[beckster]

Stella.
eff yeah, stella!

Everyone always told me how awesome Arrested Development was. I didn't believe them until I found the whole series for free on hulu. Couldn't stop watching until I was done. One of the most hilarious and ridiculous shows I've ever seen!
I might not get off the computer now that I know this.

[Say Nothing]

No reason any of these should be beating Seinfeld...under any circumstances

[nonamesleft]

None.

[Indoor Living]

Always Sunny FTW. I'm glad the show's getting alot more exposure this season. people thought I was crazy when I would ask, "So, do you watch It's Always Sunny?" WTF is sunny, bitch?!
Yeah, man, I know where you're coming from. It's definitely getting a little more mainstream. I'm happy for them.

[Mochem]

I just don't like Seinfeld. I can see how others might, but it's not that great to me. I like Cramer, and I like Jason Alexander, but that's about it. Granted I've only seen about 4 episodes of Arrested Development, I don't think that could top Sunny or Curb for me. I voted Sunny.

[I am Mick]

Seriously fucking tough. Curb comes in last, though this season so far has been unreal

[GenerationZer0]

I was so pissed when they cancelled Arrested Development

[mpw]

Seinfeld.

Simple.

[fadedmemories]

This one was difficult. Arrested Development narrowly beating It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia IMO

[midkay]

SEINFELD ALL THE WAY. Curb Your Enthusiasm in close second.

Larry David is a genuis.

EDIT: Yes, that's right, a genuis.

[patrickhowell]

I was so pissed when they cancelled Arrested Development

Me too.

[miketheauthor]

sunny

[mick2late]

Full House.

[Readyfuels]

Never seen Arrested Development, and I'll pick anything over Curb. That show is so ridiculous (not in a good way) and overrated.

Seinfeld

[Debut_Fin]

01 Arrested Development
02 Curb Your Enthusiasm
03 Seinfeld
04 It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

I love them all though

[Debut_Fin]

i don't see how people can like Seinfeld and not like Curb

[Debut_Fin]

Not gonna lie though, Friends is my all time favorite. I grew up watching it and I still think it's hilarious

[patrickhowell]

i don't see how people can like Seinfeld and not like Curb

Seinfeld is just the traditional sitcom format, so it's easier for more people to get into.

[Debut_Fin]

Seinfeld is just the traditional sitcom format, so it's easier for more people to get into.

Other than the cast and the fact that you can get away with more on HBO i really don't see many differences between the shows

[patrickhowell]

Other than the cast and the fact that you can get away with more on HBO i really don't see many differences between the shows

Curb Your Enthusiasm is improvised, it's not scripted. Seinfeld has a laugh track, and Curb doesn't. There are a lot of little details.

[TheBestBet]

Seinfeld based on the fact that it is has already tested time and is still damn funny every time.