# The best sitcoms of the 1990s

From Seinfeld and Friends to Frasier and The Larry Sanders Show: the decade's best sitcoms, ordered from SlashFilm, TVLine and Paste.

- 16 votes · 15 items
- Jul 1, 2026 · Jade Jones
- https://even.best/en/l/3746/the-best-sitcoms-of-the-1990s

## Top 15

1. **Seinfeld (1989-1998)** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — The show about nothing; the decade's best live-action sitcom for many.
2. **Frasier (1993-2004)** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Kelsey Grammer's psychiatrist in Seattle.
3. **King of the Hill (1997-2010)** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Hank Hill and propane in Texas.
4. **3rd Rock from the Sun (1996-2001)** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Aliens posing as a human family.
5. **Friends (1994-2004)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Six friends and Central Perk.
6. **The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — The show that made Will Smith a star.
7. **Everybody Loves Raymond (1996-2005)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Ray Romano and his meddling parents.
8. **Home Improvement (1991-1999)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Tim Allen and his DIY show.
9. **Spaced (1999-2001)** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes, directed by Edgar Wright.
10. **The Simpsons (1989-)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The animated sitcom above all others.
11. **The Larry Sanders Show (1992-1998)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Garry Shandling's late-night talk show satire.
12. **Mad About You (1992-1999)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt as newlyweds.
13. **Martin (1992-1997)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Martin Lawrence as a Detroit radio host.
14. **NewsRadio (1995-1999)** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — A New York radio station's newsroom.
15. **Murphy Brown (1988-1998)** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Candice Bergen's sharp political comedy.

How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.