Year in Review: Funniest Show of 2012
Happy holidays, TV Fanatics, and welcome to another edition of a staff Round Table.
After debating the Best Character of 2012 - along with Best Episode, Best Male Performance, Best Female Performance, Best Couple, Best Villain, Best Feud and Best New Show - it's time to turn our attention to the sitcoms and answer the following query:
What was the funniest show of 2012?
Kate Brooks: Happy Endings.
Gabrielle Moss: Bob's Burgers. If you're a fan of classic Simpsons-style wit, or a fan of alternative comedy (everyone from Sarah Silverman to Zach Galifianakis has done a guest voice), there is just no reason to sleep on this gem of a show.
Dan Forcella: It may go downhill without Dan Harmon, but for 2012 Community was the best comedy on television. The funniest and the most thought provoking.
Nick McHatton: Cougar Town.
Christine Orlando: Modern Family. From Jay to Luke, every generation is smart and I truly laugh with every episode.
Lisa Palmer: Girls. There's nothing remotely like it on television. Close second place goes to Parks and Recreation.
Leigh Raines: Happy Endings/New Girl tie. The actors are so underrated and at least New Girl is getting some recognition... but where is the love for Happy Endings?
Jim Garner: The Big Bang Theory. Look no further than this this Big Bang Theory clip for a great example of why this show is so awesome.
Chandel Charles: Psych. Not a single episode goes by that I'm not laughing every few minutes. The writers on that show are genius.
YOUR turn, TV Fanatics: What was the funniest show of 2012?
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December 28th, 2012 10:06 PM
It's Always sunny?????
Rank: Regular Character
December 28th, 2012 3:54 PM
@ SnakeTheCritic The Big Bang Theory has a studio audience, not a laugh track.
Rank: Guest Star
December 27th, 2012 9:02 AM
Funniest Show of 2012
1. Raising Hope
2. Awkward
3. Modern Family
4. Wilfred and Californication
Although I'm biased as I really don't watch shows with laugh tracks. So HIMYM, TBBT,and 2BG don't get a fair shake with me.
New Girl - is awful, at least for me.
Girls - like SNL gets away with being mediocre at best.
Rank: Recurring Character
December 26th, 2012 2:16 PM
Modern Family and the Big Bang Theory.. I voted for the second one but both are funny.
December 26th, 2012 2:42 AM
2 BROKE GIRLS!!
Rank: Regular Character
December 26th, 2012 2:07 AM
WHITNEY! Its omg funny. Its real situations made funny. Truly an under rated gem! I hope it gets a season 3!
December 25th, 2012 7:47 PM
I voted Big Bang Theory but honorable mentions are two new shows: Go On and Ben & Kate are both hilarious! I lol every show.
Still loving:
Parks & Rec
Modern Family
December 25th, 2012 4:00 AM
my heart will always lie with How i met your mother
December 25th, 2012 12:44 AM
Girls, Community, Parks & Recreation, and Veep
December 25th, 2012 12:39 AM
I love parks and rec but the league has been hilarious this season.