History Of The Sitcom

Sitcoms, at heart, is a reflection of America's situation- family. Explore how sitcoms evolved, reflecting the change of this most fundamental unit. (1 of 8)

The workplace is a rich source of comedy as it binds vastly different people together with laughter. Sitcoms evolve in endlessly humorous ways. (2 of 8)

When Americans look beyond family or work for their identity, the 'hanging out with friends' sitcom hilariously redefines the genre. (3 of 8)

Humour, creators and sitcom stars, have helped generations of Americans to address the intractable problems of racial injustice and representation. (4 of 8)

Americans' changing attitudes towards sex, women's rights, gender identity and the winding path from sex as taboo to sex as punchline. (5 of 8)

Though the nerds in Big Bang Theory owned the airwaves in the new millennium, sitcoms have always found humour in fish-out-of-water stories. (6 of 8)

In ever-changing America, sitcoms have offered an escape from the pressures of a turbulent social and media landscape, often through nostalgia and sheer absurdity. (7 of 8)

This episode explores 'class' struggles and how to achieve the American dream. Sitcoms have helped Americans find their place in society. (8 of 8)