The best sitcoms of the 1990s
The top 3 according to 16 votes from people: Seinfeld (1989-1998) · Frasier (1993-2004) · King of the Hill (1997-2010). (Updated Jul 1, 2026.)
From Seinfeld and Friends to Frasier and The Larry Sanders Show: the decade's best sitcoms, ordered from SlashFilm, TVLine and Paste.
Top 15
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1
Seinfeld (1989-1998)
The show about nothing; the decade's best live-action sitcom for many.
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2
Frasier (1993-2004)
Kelsey Grammer's psychiatrist in Seattle.
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3
King of the Hill (1997-2010)
Hank Hill and propane in Texas.
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4
3rd Rock from the Sun (1996-2001)
Aliens posing as a human family.
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5
Friends (1994-2004)
Six friends and Central Perk.
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6
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996)
The show that made Will Smith a star.
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7
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996-2005)
Ray Romano and his meddling parents.
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8
Home Improvement (1991-1999)
Tim Allen and his DIY show.
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9
Spaced (1999-2001)
Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes, directed by Edgar Wright.
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10
The Simpsons (1989-)
The animated sitcom above all others.
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11
The Larry Sanders Show (1992-1998)
Garry Shandling's late-night talk show satire.
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12
Mad About You (1992-1999)
Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt as newlyweds.
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13
Martin (1992-1997)
Martin Lawrence as a Detroit radio host.
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14
NewsRadio (1995-1999)
A New York radio station's newsroom.
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15
Murphy Brown (1988-1998)
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.
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