Lumo Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I've recently finished watching the sitcom series Frasier. In general I enjoyed it, I thought many of the episodes were good with only a small proportion being poor. I also liked the 20 minute length of the episodes, great for watching after tea as a break but not taking up loads of time. I'm now trying to find another series to replace this one but am having difficulty. I started watching King of Queens but cannot get into it, some episodes are OK but much of the time I find it a drag rather than entertainment. Can anyone recommend a sitcom / series that is good to watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I love 'The Big Bang Theory'. It is always entertaining with witty scripts and great acting. UK wise it can be found on E4 and Channel 4. I have also enjoyed 'Malcolm in the Middle', but not sure what channel that's being shown at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I love Frasier and have many dvds. I also love Everybody Loves Raymond and Third Rock from the Sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I love 'The Big Bang Theory'. It is always entertaining with witty scripts and great acting. UK wise it can be found on E4 and Channel 4. I have also enjoyed 'Malcolm in the Middle', but not sure what channel that's being shown at the moment. Its being repeated on 5* around 7.30pm at the moment makes me laugh every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Reader Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I would say 'The Big Bang Theory' too. Not only can I watch repeats but I can watch them out of sequence too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 30 Rock is very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphy Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I like Mentalist and Merlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison10 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 You can't beat Friends, I can watch these episodes over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefield Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Duncan, if you enjoyed Frasier, you might like the older series called Cheers. The Frasier character was originally on that show for a couple of seasons then they gave him is own spinoff show. Including the other great suggestions from you guys, I would also highly recommend Seinfeld . It's my fave, hands down. Beware though, the very first season is not the best. All the others are hilarious though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I am really enjoying Modern Family - it is very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTR Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I was so against watching the big bang theory but gave in and loved it. Love everybody loves Raymond, King of Queens, 2 and a half men. Lie to me, House, all of the CSIs to name but a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasei Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Gonna go do a call-back to the 90s and recommend Fresh Prince of Bel Air--love that show and it always makes me laugh. A more recent show I enjoyed immensely was Firefly. Very clever dialogue and interesting scenario, though it is definitely not a sit com and more of a sci-fi drama. If you're feeling adventurous you might check it out, who knows? Perhaps you'd like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I would highly recommend Scrubs. It's very funny, but tempered with some lovely serious moments as well. There is nary a dud episode to be found. It's consistently brilliant all the way through (although season 9, after some of the major characters left, was a bit of a letdown). I was also a massive fan of That 70s Show. If you would something that focuses more on drama than the comedy (but is still very funny), then I'd recommend my favourite ever show, Gilmore Girls. It might sound like a 'chick' show, but I know several men who really enjoy watching it (including at least one on this forum). It's the most intelligently written show I've ever seen and the acting is brilliant. The characters are all really quirky and interesting and...well, just go watch it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I also loved friends, but I think the greatest sitcom series of all time was The Honeymooners. You can still get these shows on a dvd, and there was never one episode that was not really funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I really like The Middle. I've also been watching Raising Hope which is good too, but I prefer The Middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I also loved friends, but I think the greatest sitcom series of all time was The Honeymooners. You can still get these shows on a dvd, and there was never one episode that was not really funny. I'll catch them on a re-run . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amesy Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 The Big Bang Theory gets my vote hands down... and the first 2 seasons of True Blood (Not liking the 3rd season) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumo Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Thanks for the many good suggestions, I'll try some out and see where it goes :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Arrested Development? Only three seasons, but very very funny indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I'm up to the end of season 3 of The Big Bang Theory and loving it. Watched the flashback episode last night when Leonard first met Sheldon and had to sign roommate agreement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I can't believe nobody has mentioned How I Met Your Mother!! One of my favourite shows of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirley Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 We are in the process of watching every episode of Cold Case and Without a Trace, at the moment on Sky two brilliant series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 My favorite shows are NCIS and Without a Trace. Also 24 but they only show reruns of season number 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisman Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 For me, Only Fools and Horses will always be the best - Yes Minister comes a pretty close second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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