The Office tops IMDB’s list of greatest American sitcoms

Collider reports IMDB's ranking of the eight greatest American sitcoms places The Office at No. 1.

The list highlights a range of influential comedies: Seinfeld (1989–1998) ran nine seasons and 180 episodes and is described as a landmark "show about nothing"; Friends (1994–2004) ran 10 seasons and over 230 episodes, earned 62 Emmy nominations and six wins, and had a 2021 reunion special on Max; It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is noted as the longest-running live-action sitcom, renewed for 18 seasons with the 17th season concluding in August 2025. Other entries include Silicon Valley (2014–2019), which earned 41 Emmy nominations; Parks and Recreation (2009–2015), which received 12 Emmy nominations; Arrested Development (2003–2019), which won six Primetime Emmys and was later revived by Netflix in 2013; and Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024), which ran 12 seasons and 120 episodes and garnered 55 Emmy nominations.

The article also notes legacy and uncertain futures: The Office spawned a follow-up series titled The Paper that premiered on Peacock 12 years after the original concluded, Arrested Development was revived by Netflix after cancellation, and It’s Always Sunny’s continuation is described as unclear unless creator Rob McElhenney and the cast decide to end the series.

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Culture, The Office, Friends, Seinfeld, It's Always Sunny, Curb Your Enthusiasm