

2021–now · CNN · Running
History of the Sitcom reunites audiences with the television friends, families, and co-workers they grew up with while introducing cutting-edge comedies that are sure to be your next binge-watch. The eight-part docuseries features over 180 original interviews with sitcom icons including Norman Lear, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Lisa Kudrow, Jason Alexander, Kelsey Grammer, Kim Fields, Tim Allen, Carl Reiner, Dick Van Dyke, George Lopez, Mel Brooks, Isabella Gomez, Bob Newhart, Ted Danson, Joey Soloway, Jimmie Walker, Judd Apatow, Dan Levy, Zooey Deschanel, Chuck Lorre, Mara Brock Akil, Helen Hunt and many more, breaking down how sitcoms have helped generations of Americans navigate an ever-shifting cultural landscape.
Sundays at 9:00 PM New York time
No upcoming episode has been announced yet.
Last aired
S01E08 · Escaping Reality
2021-08-23
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A Family Matter
2021-07-11 · 60 min
Sex & The Sitcom
2021-07-11 · 60 min
Just Friends
2021-07-18 · 60 min
Working for Laughs
2021-07-25 · 60 min
Facing Race
2021-08-01 · 60 min
Movin' On Up
2021-08-08 · 60 min
Freaks, Geeks & Outsiders
2021-08-15 · 60 min
Escaping Reality
2021-08-22 · 60 min
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