Anyone needing quick laughs or good vibes can look to the funniest movies of 2023 or to the best comedies streaming on Netflix. But those looking specifically for the unique pleasures that sketch comedy delivers, it’s not so quick or easy a search. There are a lot of lackluster efforts out there, but we’re bypassing all that noise to focus on the best of the best, the cream of the crop, the kinds of classics that don’t need “more cowbell” to remain watchable year after year, even if they weren't ever the most popular shows of any given year.
Join us in celebrating the past 50+ years of floating narratives, interrupted storylines, star monologues, and celebrity cameos with our list of the best sketch comedy TV shows of all time. Starting with one of the most hilariously cringe-worthy creative efforts of its kind.
