Current TV Comedy Shows
By Wayne Keating, About.com Guide to TV Comedies
Pictures and reviews of current TV comedy shows, sitcoms, dramedies and variety shows.
New Shows for the 2008-2009 Season
New comedy is on the way! See what's coming up to make us laugh in the 2008-2009 television season.
CBS Comedy
Monday nights are for comedy on CBS, which has had the #1 comedy in America for a few seasons running now (Two and a Half Men). How I Met Your Mother is another great sitcom, not only for laughs but for catchphrases, in large part thanks to Barney (remember the Crazy/Hot Scale?).
- How I Met Your Mother
- Rules of Engagement
- The Big Bang Theory
- The New Adventures of Old Christine
- Two and a Half Men
Fox Comedy
Fox is known for pushing the boundaries, and airing shows that make you think, "How'd they get that one past the censors?" They're not afraid to make fun of everything and everyone, including themselves. The Simpsons have been a key part of Fox comedy for over a decade. Sundays are the night to look for comedy on Fox.
ABC Comedy
ABC comedy excels more along the lines of comedy-drama, with offbeat hit Ugly Betty a major success.
NBC Comedy
NBC has had some very funny sitcoms (and big success lately) with shows like 30 Rock and The Office.
CW Comedy
The CW network has struggled, recently divesting itself of its comedy department and keeping only Everybody Hates Chris.
TBS Comedy
TBS is a relative newcomer to original comedy series. Their shows, while not exactly ground breaking, have been ratings success stories.
HBO Comedy
HBO likes to push the envelope, and garners quite a bit of critical success. Their sitcoms are no exception, and are definitely worth watching!
More Comedy on Cable TV
Recently, cable channels have gone beyond syndicating popular comedy series and are producing their own very funny sitcoms.
