Sitcoms

Since debuting on Fox in 2013, Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been revered not only as the funniest series on television, but also one of the most overlooked, with little more than a strong cult following keeping it afloat in the network realm. Where have you seen Detective Boyle before, though?

In season 7, Kelli Berglund was introduced as Erica's (Hayley Orrantia) college friend and Barry's (Troy Gentile) love interest Loren, AKA Ren. She won't be reprising the role come season 8, so the showrunners decided to fill the role of Ren in with another actress: Carrie Wampler.

One of the best things about The Office is Jim and Dwight's dynamic. As great as all the workplace shenanigans between them were, though, Jim pulled one final prank on Dwight, and we never got to see it. Here's the story of the Office series finale prank to end all pranks.

Every great sitcom has a common hang-out spot. How I Met Your Mother takes place in more than one location, but if there's one setting where some of the most cherished moments of the series were captured, it's MacLaren's Pub. Here's the story behind the iconic spot.

Trying to figure out the best Michael Scott scene on The Office is hopeless — an easier task is watching the lovable sitcom from start to finish, and deeming all Michael Scott scenes worthy. Throughout the series, Scott flouts all of the standard office politics, procedures, and decorum.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was a hit that aired from 1990-1996. The set was a home for many Americans who were practically raised by their televisions in the '90s, and that set contained a hidden gem that most of us never knew about.

Sitcoms are among the oldest forms of TV programming, and with a history that extensive, there are bound to be some unfortunate or distasteful moments. Here are some sitcom moments that went too far.

As it turns out, there's a huge hint about Ben and Leslie's future relationship hidden in the scene where they first meet. Here's the Parks and Recreation relationship hint that even die-hard fans probably missed.

Parks and Recreation's Pawnee isn't a real place, but it sure does seem like one. There's a lot about this little town even the most diehard fan might not know, from its bizarre legal history to its terrifying raccoons. We're here to give you the full Pawnee story, one waffle at a time.

Just like on the show, the real Adam Goldberg has two older siblings, but what he doesn't have is a sister.

Picking out plot holes and inconsistencies has almost become its own hobby, these days. Generally speaking, the bigger the franchise — that is, as far as scale, rather than fan base size — the bigger the expected plot holes. The Office, though, has one mighty suspicious inconsistency.

For every Jim and Pam there was an Erin and Gabe, or an Erin and Andy ... actually, poor Erin just couldn't find a guy worthy of her. Her luck might have changed if only actors Ellie Kemper and Brian Baumgartner had their way about a potential Erin-Kevin pairing.

A standout among the cast of The Big Bang Theory is Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz, who became more and more important to the series with each passing season. In fact, his characterization is tied directly to a real person, whose personality helped lay the groundwork for the fictional scientist.

A common problem with television's portrayal of scientists is that they often seem to know everything science-related. However, The Big Bang Theory's Dr. Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons), a noted theoretical physicist, proved he's no ornithologist when a bird showed up at his window.

Luckily for star Ray Romano, his TV sitcom became a major hit. Although, if you ask Romano, he might say the show's success was also a bit of a curse, because he was adamantly against a title he knew would haunt him for the rest of his days.

After 12 seasons spent searching for love, Raj Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar) is the only single person left in his friends group at the end of The Big Bang Theory. Fans were left brokenhearted when the hopeless romantic ended the series without finding someone to spend his life with.

It's hard to believe, but nearly seven years have passed since NBC's beloved TV workplace comedy Parks and Recreation aired its final episode. Looking back, though, the crew snuck in a number of clever Easter eggs regarding Xena: Warrior Princess.

Early on in The Big Bang Theory, there's one error you're bound to notice if you're familiar with the rare Star Trek action figures.

"That '70s Show" tells you everything you need to know about the sitcom, and it was a good way to differentiate it amongst a crowded sitcom lineup in the '90s. But amazingly, the show almost wasn't called that.

Hangin' out, down the street... Fans of the iconic sitcom That '70s Show will instantly fill in the rest of those lyrics, thanks to the long-running series' insanely catchy theme song. Here's the untold truth of "That '70s Song," and the most optimistically-named band in history: Big Star.

The Office has become one of the most beloved sitcoms in TV history. But way back when the pilot was being shot, things were a lot more rocky for the Dunder-Mifflin crew. These are the weirdest, juiciest, and most fascinating facts about the making of that very first episode.

The fans are devoted in their defense of these endearing characters and the show's glimpse into nerd culture, even if it's a bit of a caricature. However, there is definitely a lot of division within the fanbase itself.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy these moments you forgot about that happened in Michael Scott's office.

At first glance, 'bazinga' seems like a pretty standard sitcom catchphrase. But as the series dragged on into double-digit seasons, the word began to take on a completely new meaning that may have gone over some fans' heads.

Just because Howard and Bernadette are a relationship success on Big Bang Theory doesn't mean the way their coupledom was handled on the show was flawless. One hot-button goofs got us thinking about a couple of times things seemed a little off with Howardette.

One of the huge draws for fans of Parks and Recreation, aside from the steady humor and the stacked cast, is the enjoyable crew of supporting characters. Few, however, left a longer-lasting impression on fans than everyman Ron Swanson's ex-wife, Tammy 2. Here's why she's important.

The Big Bang Theory stars a group of brilliant scientists -- but that doesn't mean the show isn't full of glaring errors. We're here to take a look at the worst mistakes the show ever made, from the experiments that should have killed characters to major untruths in the show's theme song.