NBC's workplace sitcom is an inspiring stalwart in this genre, full of generally good people trying to do good things. 'Parks and Recreation' (Peacock) Nothing can stop Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler). Underneath its appealing aesthetics, 'Place' has great performances, great writing and some sincere thoughts about ethics and philosophy. “The Good Place” (Netflix) NBC's afterlife sitcom feels like a dose of palliative care with its bright colors, puns and visual gags. “Cheers” (Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock) You can still go where everybody knows your name in this classic NBC comedy starring Ted Danson. “30 Rock” (Netflix, Hulu) Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey and Tracy Morgan make an endlessly appealing trio in this award-winning NBC series about a 'Saturday Night Live'-style sketch comedy series. More: The 50 best TV shows to watch on Netflix You might want to skip the disappointing series finale though. “Seinfeld” (Netflix) If you've never seen Jerry Seinfeld's landmark NBC show about nothing, it's a great time to start. “Happy Endings (HBO Max, Hulu) One of the many 'Friends'-like hangout sitcoms to emerge over the past two decades, ABC's 'Endings' is on the quirkier, more heightened side, following five 30-somethings in Chicago. It may be a cliché, but it is nice to spend some time with our 'Friends.' Its long afterlife in cable reruns and streaming (it was on Netflix for years before it moved to HBO Max) has introduced it to new generations. “Friends” (HBO Max) Nearly three decades after it premiered on NBC, 'Friends' remains a cultural institution and a reliable source of delight and laughs.

Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) became one of the most successful spinoffs of all time. “Frasier” (Hulu, Paramount+) Although it's more cynical and mature than its forerunner, 'Cheers,' NBC's series about Dr. 23” (Hulu) This quirky series about a nightmare roommate didn't last long on ABC, but made great comedy, with Krysten Ritter and James Van Der Beek, playing a fictional version of himself.

“Community” (Hulu, Netflix, Amazon) This slightly zany NBC comedy about a group of diverse friends attending a local community college has its ups and downs, but its funniest, most ambitious installments are among the best TV episodes ever made. “The Big Bang Theory” (HBO Max) The CBS sitcom starring Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco was TV's most popular show for a reason – its big, broad humor and nerdy characters are comforting and familiar.

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