Sitcoms

One of the most glaring question marks present in The Office is the door between Meredith's desk and the accounting department. Viewers find out during season 9 that it's a place for the in-show film crew's equipment, but where does it really go?

It's hard to imagine The Big Bang Theory without its core cast, but one of the actors revealed they almost landed a role on The Office.

According to Barenaked Ladies frontman Ed Robertson, "I was overworked, I had written for a lot of different TV and movie projects that never worked out. Honestly, when I realized who Chuck Lorre was, I thought, 'This probably isn't going to work out then.'"

There have been a lot of phenomenal fictional fathers to grace the small screen over the last few decades, so to celebrate some of the TV pops that have earned a permanent place in our hearts, here's a fond look back at some of the very best sitcom dads in TV history.

Thanks to Sheldon, Leonard, and the rest of the gang's many, many interests, The Big Bang Theory set was a treasure trove of geeky goodness, but for the cast, taking home a piece of the show once it ended was harder than you might expect.

Over the last few decades, sitcom moms have changed quite a bit, but good TV moms can be found in sitcoms across the generations. Here are some of the best sitcom moms in TV history.

Actor Jim O'Heir shared what Jerry's dream Treat Yo' Self day might look like for his lovable character, and it's pretty much exactly what Parks and Recreation fans would expect.

In Parks and Recreation, when Ben Wyatt becomes temporarily unemployed, he loses all sense of direction and turns to his nerdy habits to keep him afloat. The result is one of Parks and Rec's most enduring legacies — so enduring, in fact, it translated to real life at one point.

Viewers adored Karen, and the new dynamic she brought to the show, leaving many upset when Rashida Jones left The Office. Even though Jones was a terrific addition to the cast, the exit of Karen felt inevitable, but Jones didn't leave The Office simply because Jim and Pam finally got together.

In terms of pure meanness, there is one of the many, many mean-spirited office pranks that really stands out above the rest.

Here's a ranking of Thanksgiving episodes based on the quality of laughs, cultural impact, and comfort, including greats from "Friends" and "Bob's Burgers."

The moment Kristen Johnston joined the Mom landscape, fans of a certain late '90s sitcom were quick to note the possibility of an onscreen reunion with her longtime co-star French Stewart.

On a recent episode of their "Office Ladies" podcast, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey recalled a Creed joke from the third season finale of The Office that managed to make its way into the real world.

While WandaVision has taken cues from many eras of sitcom history, a quote from director Matt Shakman points to one sitcom that was of particular importance.

Throughout the years, the show has been praised for everything from its quirky brand of purposely-cringey humor to its iconic, unforgettable characters, but you can't talk about what makes The Office great without getting into the insane amount of detail that went into every part of it.

Netflix’s new original romantic comedy The Holidate features some pretty recognizable television stars, but you probably don’t know that one of its supporting players turned down two huge sitcoms earlier in her career.

We only see Kitty Forman's parents, Burt (Tom Poston) and Bea Sigurdson (Betty White), a few times throughout That '70s Show. Burt sadly dies of a heart attack on a season 5 episode, and fans think Bea had something to do with it.

Donna's character grows through the show's progression, but the growth is ultimately influenced by her scrawny boyfriend. Some fans don't like the person Donna grows into.

We're here to bring you the untold truth of Ron Swanson, with behind-the-scenes facts about Parks and Recreation and actor Nick Offerman that prove he and Ron are almost the same person, with a few key differences.

When you set a '90s sitcom around teenagers in the 1970s, it's hard to avoid taking a jab at disco. But That '70s Show devoted an entire episode to the music genre, and in doing so, created one of the most meaningful scenes for two of its main characters.

Even with so many lovable characters, there's bound to be a few duds that annoy both the audience and the characters on the show. That's where Donna's dad, Bob Pinciotti, comes in.

For over two decades, actor Ashton Kutcher has remained a consistent household name, but teenagers today might not realize that Kutcher landed his first big Hollywood break playing the dim-witted but lovable Kelso on the hit '90s sitcom That '70s Show. Here's the story of his departure.

The couples in The Big Bang Theory might not be the best examples of healthy relationships at times, but the show does a good job of putting them together in pairs that contrast each other to set up the show's jokes ... except for one, which some fans think undermined the premise of the series.

On October 12, 77-year-old Conchata Ferrell tragically passed away as a result of complications from a heart attack. While her demise is undoubtedly saddening, and fans across the world will mourn her for some time, now is as good a time as any to reminisce and appreciate her unmatched wit.

While The Office's Jim is known for his hilarious antics and the heartfelt, vulnerable moments he shares with Pam, a lot of his actions make for great TV but would never fly in an actual workplace. Here's one scene between the two that would result in a firing if anyone tried it in real life.

The dysfunctional family at the center of the Netflix original series The Ranch has taken us on a ride full of ups and downs, laughs and drama, bitter feuds and sweet moments. It wasn't a victim of Netflix's itchy trigger finger; the show's creative team had told the story they wanted to tell.

If you've ever watched "Trailer Park Boys," you probably know a bit about Bubbles, but here are some things you might not know about actor Mike Smith.