Entertainment,Movies & tvAPR 4, 2022

92 80’s Sitcoms That Truly Defined the Decade

The 80s hype is picking up speed. Long hair, quality content, and, most importantly — 80’s sitcoms — are becoming popular each day. They are like the grandparents of our modern comedies. They defined the rules for series like Friends and How I Met Your Mother. Long forgotten, these sitcoms are having a renaissance.

Unlike the 80s movies, sitcoms will glue you to your seat for over a day. You might lose track of time while watching them. With engaging characters and rather bizarre plotlines, 1980s sitcoms explored themes that might be too hostile for some audiences today. But this aspect doesn't stop hundreds of people from rewatching the series.

Do you know why the 80s got the nickname “golden age of sitcoms”? No, not because of The Golden Girls. Stroll through the post to find out why! Upvote the series you want to watch (or already did) and read through the comments. Also, stick around to find out even more about sitcoms of the 80s — the best and longest-running ones.

The Top 10 Shows From the 80’s

Sticking with the top ten? Bored Panda users voted and selected the ten best shows of the 80s of the sitcom genre. Without a doubt, they are some of the most recognizable series in the history of TV. Think of them as the “golden” sitcoms. Like all the great shows of the decade, they did their part and left the formulas for all other sitcoms after them.

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#81 The Associates

In the 70s, there was That ‘70s Show. And, ironically, there is That ‘80s Show. However, it wasn’t filmed in the 80s. While the action might take place in the golden age of sitcoms — the show was filmed in the 2000s.

#91 She's The Sheriff

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#92 Joanie Loves Chachi

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FAQ

How Can I Watch 80s Sitcoms?

Today, you can watch sitcoms on multiple devices and think of many streaming services. Netflix seems to have the most extensive assortment of shows. However, you can always go the DVD way, buy the whole series, and watch it on your TV.

Why Were Sitcoms So Popular in the 80s?

The 80s saw a rise in themes of family and friends. For this reason, shows in the 80s focused on the two aspects and milked everything they could. Some died out slowly. Others saw the horizon and ended earlier than a demise.

What Was the First Sitcoms?

Mary Kay and Johnny is regarded as being the first sitcom in television history. It broke more ground than you think — the first time a couple was in a bed together and the first time a woman was shown to be pregnant in a show.

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