Best comedy series of all time

In the following page, you will see a ranking of the bests comedy series of all time. We have gathered the ratings of Imdb, Metacritic, Filmaffinity and crafted our own algorithm and generated the following ratings.

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1. Leyla and Mecnun (2011)

Leyla and Mecnun is a surreal, heartfelt Turkish comedy-drama about Mecnun’s obsessive love for Leyla that expands into an episodic, eccentric, emotionally rich blend of absurd humor, fantasy and tender friendships. read more

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama

IMDB Rating 9.1 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.1 /10

2. TVF Pitchers (2015)

TVF Pitchers follows four friends who quit steady jobs to chase a startup dream, mixing sharp humor, tense, realistic entrepreneurship, betrayals and heartfelt, character-driven drama. read more

Genres: Comedy, Drama

IMDB Rating 9.1 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.1 /10

3. Panchayat (2020)

Panchayat follows Abhishek, an engineering graduate who becomes a panchayat secretary in a remote UP village. A slow‑burn, character-driven slice‑of‑life blending understated humor, humane portraits and subtle social commentary as he adapts and grows. read more

Genres: Comedy, Drama

IMDB Rating 9.0 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.0 /10

4. Kota Factory (2019)

Kota Factory: a black-and-white coming-of-age drama about an IIT aspirant in Kota, showing the grueling coaching routine, exam pressure, friendships, mentorship and resilience amid systemic critique. read more

Genres: Comedy, Drama

IMDB Rating 9.0 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.0 /10

5. Dhindora (2021)

Dhindora (2021) follows Bhuvan's chaotic middle-class family when one purchase sparks a chain of absurd events. Fast-paced, satirical slice-of-life comedy with slapstick, warmth and quirky characters. read more

Genre: Comedy

IMDB Rating 8.8 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.8 /10

6. Rick and Morty (2013)

Rick and Morty is a fast, adult sci‑fi comedy about genius, alcoholic Rick and anxious grandson Morty. They hop dimensions, spawning absurd, dark humor, satirical sci‑fi and surprisingly emotional family drama. read more

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Filmaffinity Rating 8.3 /10 IMDB Rating 9.1 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.7 /10

7. The Simpsons (1989)

The Simpsons is a long-running animated sitcom about the chaotic, loving Simpson family in Springfield — Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie — mixing rapid-fire jokes, satire, slapstick, pop-culture gags and occasional heart. read more

Genres: Animation, Comedy

Filmaffinity Rating 8.6 /10 IMDB Rating 8.7 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.7 /10

8. One Punch Man (2015)

One Punch Man follows Saitama, a bald hero who defeats any foe with one punch and grows bored. It's kinetic monster-action and satire of superhero tropes, mixing epic fights, deadpan comedy and quiet existential themes. read more

Genres: Action, Animation, Comedy

IMDB Rating 8.7 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.7 /10

9. The Family Man (2019)

The Family Man (2019) follows a middle-class man leading a double life as an NIA agent, balancing tense counter‑terrorism missions with warm, often funny family duties and moral dilemmas. read more

Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama

IMDB Rating 8.7 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.7 /10

10. Friends (1994)

Friends is a warm, fast-paced sitcom about six twenty-somethings in Manhattan—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe—navigating careers, romances and adulthood with sharp comedy and heartfelt moments. read more

Genres: Comedy, Romance

Filmaffinity Rating 8.2 /10 IMDB Rating 8.9 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.6 /10

11. Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)

Monty Python's Flying Circus (from 1969) is a surreal British sketch show mixing rapid-fire skits, satire, slapstick and Terry Gilliam's animations. Iconic, absurd, provocative and influential. read more

Genre: Comedy

Filmaffinity Rating 8.4 /10 IMDB Rating 8.8 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.6 /10

12. Blackadder II (1986)

Blackadder II: sharp British Tudor comedy where cynical Lord Blackadder schemes for the queen’s favour amid absurd court rituals, dim servants and recurring gags across six witty episodes. read more

Genre: Comedy

IMDB Rating 8.6 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.6 /10

13. Community (2009)

Community is a smart, fast-paced ensemble sitcom about ex-lawyer Jeff forming a Spanish study group at Greendale. A ragtag cast (Annie, Troy, Abed, Shirley, Pierce) fuels meta, pop-culture humor, inventive episodes and warm, found-family growth. read more

Genre: Comedy

IMDB Rating 8.5 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.5 /10

14. The Office (2001)

A dry British mockumentary about a failing paper branch, centering on deluded manager David Brent, bored salesman Tim, and earnest Gareth. Cringe humour, awkwardness, subtle romance and bittersweet humanity. read more

Genres: Comedy, Drama

IMDB Rating 8.5 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.5 /10

15. M*A*S*H (1972)

M*A*S*H is a darkly comic dramedy at the 4077th in the Korean War: irreverent staff use jokes and camaraderie to survive wartime horrors. It mixes rapid-fire humor, tense surgeries, and poignant reflections on war’s human cost. read more

Genres: Comedy, Drama, War

IMDB Rating 8.5 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.5 /10

16. Only Fools and Horses (1981)

Only Fools and Horses follows Peckham brothers Del Boy and Rodney, whose get-rich-quick schemes, witty Cockney banter and warm family moments blend sharp comedy with heartfelt nostalgia. read more

Genre: Comedy

Filmaffinity Rating 7.8 /10 IMDB Rating 9.0 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.4 /10

17. BoJack Horseman (2014)

BoJack Horseman: a dark-comedy about a washed-up 1990s sitcom horse battling addiction, depression and past mistakes while chasing a comeback in satirical Hollywood—biting humor meets raw, character-driven drama. read more

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama

Filmaffinity Rating 8.0 /10 IMDB Rating 8.8 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.4 /10

18. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is a weekly satirical news show that blends biting comedy with deeply researched, data-driven long-form segments to expose complex political, corporate, and social issues while informing viewers. read more

Genres: Comedy, History, News

Filmaffinity Rating 8.0 /10 IMDB Rating 8.8 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.4 /10

19. Steins;Gate (2011)

Steins;Gate is a sci‑fi anime that begins as quirky college comedy and becomes a tense time‑travel thriller: Okabe and friends send messages to the past, facing moral costs, mounting suspense, and deep emotional stakes. read more

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama

Filmaffinity Rating 8.0 /10 IMDB Rating 8.8 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.4 /10

20. Blackadder Goes Forth (1989)

Blackadder Goes Forth is a darkly comic British sitcom set in World War I trenches. Cynical Captain Blackadder, eager Lt. George and dim Baldrick skewer military pomp with sharp wit and a poignant finale. read more

Genres: Comedy, War

Filmaffinity Rating 8.0 /10 IMDB Rating 8.8 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.4 /10

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