The 2020s have delivered some TV shows that can be called genre-defining masterpieces, from Severance to The Pitt.

Sitcoms have come a long way from the classic multi-cam studio audience set-up and the formulaic script writing. And yet, regardless of its changes, viewers always find comfort in the beloved genre.

Sometimes we just need a laugh. With decades of classic sitcoms to choose from, a few underrated shows deserve a second look.