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History of the Sitcom (2021)

Documentary · History

This docuseries 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. Featuring over 180 original interviews with sitcom icons the series breaks down how sitcoms have helped generations of Americans navigate an ever-shifting cultural landscape.

IMDb rating
7.2 (639 votes)
Seasons
1
Streaming (US)
HBO Max · Plex Channel
Language
EN
Type
TV series

Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

7.23 avg 8 episodes 7.3 → 6.9 45 min avg

Ep 1: 7.3 · 148 votesEp 2: 7.2 · 130 votesEp 3: 7.6 · 116 votesEp 4: 7.4 · 94 votesEp 5: 7.1 · 89 votesEp 6: 7.2 · 85 votesEp 7: 7.1 · 77 votesEp 8: 6.9 · 71 votes
Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1A Family Matter7.3148
2Sex & The Sitcom7.2130
3Just Friends7.6116
4Working for Laughs7.494
5Facing Race7.189
6Movin' on Up7.285
7Freaks, Geeks & Outsiders7.177
8Escaping Reality6.971