Lists that rank the best, most hilarious films that will make you laugh so hard, you'll wake up the whole neighborhood.

Very Funny Movies

Comedy Movies

The world can be a pretty scary place sometimes, so thank goodness we have funny movies to make us laugh. A number of recent comedy movies have done just that. The last four or five years have given audiences some truly hilarious&nbsp;films that are already on their way to achieving &quot;classic&quot; status. Other recently released comedies&nbsp;may not quite get elevated to that lofty level, but they provide&nbsp;a few&nbsp;hours of escapist entertainment nonetheless. The best new top comedy movies make you forget your problems for a little while at least. They send you away feeling upbeat and happy. Such an experience is always worth the price of a ticket or a rental fee.

Every generation produces its own stars. Modern comedies are driven by immensely talented performers such as Melissa McCarthy, Seth Rogen, Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, and Amy Schumer, to name just a few. These are the people who are making their mark on cinematic humor in this decade.&nbsp;

Vote up your favorites from this list of new and current comedy movies. Check back later as the latest comedy movies are added to the list once they are released.

The Best New Comedy Movies Of The Last Few Years

Film

The 50+ Funniest New Comedy Movies, Ranked by Fans

Ranker Film

Lists of comedy shows in all their iterations, from classic sitcoms to avant-garde dark comedies.

Very Funny TV Shows

Ranking everything in the era of JFK, the Vietnam War, the Beatles, Martin Luther King, the mini-skirt, the space race, and Woodstock.

The Swinging Sixties

Sitcoms

Some of television history’s best, most classic, sitcoms aired in the '60s, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-tv-shows-60s/erin-mccann" target="_blank">as television was finally finding its groove</a>. When you’re in the mood for a good laugh, there’s no better medium than the televised situational comedy. Sitcoms are designed to make the viewer laugh and forget about any and all problems for at least a half-hour. Whether you wanted to watch the top comedians of the day perform, or enjoy fantastical and hilarious situations, the best 1960s sitcoms offered entertainment for every type of audience.The 1960s was a decade filled with some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-sitcoms-in-television-history?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best sitcoms ever</a> written. Shows like The Andy Griffith Show, Leave it to Beaver, and The Dick Van Dyke Show still air on various television stations to be enjoyed by new and old audiences alike. Many '60s sitcoms were eventually turned into movies, such as Bewitched and Get Smart, partially due to the timeless nature of their stories.What are the best '60s sitcoms? Did the sitcoms you think are best make the list? Are they still as fresh today as they were 60 years ago? Take a look and vote the best 1960s sitcoms to the top.&nbsp;

My Favorite Martian

The Best Sitcoms Of The '60s

TV Program

The Best 1960s Sitcoms & Comedy TV Shows, Ranked By Fans

Ranker TV

Ranking the best, funniest, and most original stand-up comedians and comic actors.

Very Funny People

Looking closer at the actors who have played cold-blooded bad guys—and totally nailed it.

Playing the Villain

Comedy

Actors like Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, and John Malkovich can&#39;t always play the villain. These times great villains were played by comedians prove that sometimes casting against type can reap great rewards.

Robin Williams and Jim Carrey were both hilarious stand-up comedians with&nbsp;impressive filmographies filled with hilarious movies. However, both actors wanted to expand their resumes with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-serious-movies-starring-comedians" target="_blank">dramatic roles</a>&nbsp;that cast them in a completely different light.&nbsp;Sometimes it&#39;s hard to imagine our comedic heroes <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-villains-played-by-musicians/mike-mcgranaghan" target="_blank">playing the bad guy</a>. But, sometimes when the script and performances are just right, those normally funny protagonists make terrifying villains.

Make your voice heard. Vote up the most sinister villains played by comedians.

14 Times Great Villains Were Played By Comedians

Actor

Ann Casano

Underrated

The '90s was a pivotal time for humanity. Not only did McDonald's allow customers to supersize their meals, and the Tamagotchi replaced the golden retriever as America's favorite pet, but it also boasted another golden era of movie stars. From <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/people-talk-about-nicolas-cage/pierce-nahigyan">Nicolas Cage</a> to Ben Stiller, the Hollywood Hills were alive with the sound of superstardom.Much like any A-lister from any time period, these stars have several features in their filmography that the average moviegoer might not remember. This isn't to say the films are bad, just lesser known than others. Since everyone loves a good laugh, here are some forgotten comedies from the biggest celebs of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/favorite-movies-of-the-90s">1990s</a>.

17 Forgotten Comedies Of '90s Movie Stars

17 Forgotten Comedies Of ‘90s Movie Stars

Sergio Pereira

Unscripted

Celebrities often <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/nerdy-tv-cameos/julian-hoffman">guest-star</a> on popular network sitcoms, usually on&nbsp;well-known shows like Friends, which featured&nbsp;a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/friends-guest-stars/cehudspeth">long list</a> of celeb appearances during its run. But the big TV shows aren’t the only ones to feature an A-lister or two. Underrated sitcoms feature some of the funniest and best cameos around.&nbsp;While some guest-star roles on underrated shows are an act of self-promotion, many come about because the celebrity is a fan of the show and wants to be involved in any way possible. Seriously acclaimed actors are often doing pretty silly stuff in these sitcoms - with some appearances resulting in fan-favorite episodes.

18 Surprising A-List Cameos In Underrated Sitcoms

TV Actor

Big Cameos In Small Sitcoms

Griffin Peters

Ranking the best movies of the decade that brought us everything from Fight Club to Titanic to Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

'90s Movie Nostalgia

Entertainment

While the movies of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-80s-kids-movies/ranker-film">1980s</a> frequently saw children embarking on fantasy and sci-fi quests, the 1990s let kids take control of more familiar situations. These hilarious stories explore versions of the world where kids rule over adults, whether defending themselves after parents accidentally abandon them, taking initiative to lead a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/kids-sports-movies/ranker-film">sports</a> team to victory, or simply outsmarting all the bumbling grown-ups around them. This genre launched the career of many <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/kids-from-90s-movies-grown-up/lauren-glen">child actors</a>, some of whom appeared in several films where they outsmarted adults.With a sense of fantasy fulfillment for kids watching, these movies bring a warm wave of '90s nostalgia as they let the kids take charge.

'90s Movies Where Kids Get To Be In Charge

17 '90s Movies With Kids In Charge

Rebecca Williamson

Sometimes, the moments that haunt us the most are the ones we aren&#39;t expecting. Watching a horror movie, you expect to see some messed-up stuff, but the most intense scenes in comedies often come out of left field and take you completely by surprise. These aren&#39;t just laugh-out-loud moments, either. Sometimes they can be downright harrowing, unnerving, or even horrifying. At times, they crop up in movies meant for the whole family, managing to scar us as kids so that we remember these scenes for the rest of our lives. Other times, they&#39;re in raunchy, R-rated comedies where we might be expecting, say, an off-color joke, but not necessarily a graphic beheading.

Consider these harrowing moments in otherwise silly comedies the flip side of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unexpected-funny-moments-in-horror-movies/jodi-smith" target="_blank">unexpectedly funny moments in serious horror movies</a>, or just a way to keep audiences on their toes and catch them off-guard with an uncomfortable laugh. Vote up the most memorably horrific moments.

13 Horrific Moments In Otherwise Silly Comedies

Orrin Grey

Whether shows are set in the quiet suburbs or a bustling city, TV fans often become just as enthralled with their favorite characters' fictional neighborhoods as they do with the storyline itself. As we think about the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-home-values-today/michael-muir">TV homes </a>in some of our best-loved sitcoms, we can't help but become nostalgic about the imaginary places we always secretly wished we could visit.&nbsp;Lucky for us, some of our favorite places featured on TV series and even <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cartoon-homes-values/michael-muir">cartoon programs</a> were based on real locations. While the settings may be somewhat different from what these shows suggested throughout their airtime, many of the locales have a lot in common with how they were portrayed on TV. From <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/high-cost-living-fictional-new-york/michael-muir">high-cost living</a> in New York City to blue-collar towns, here are some of the real locations that inspired the sitcoms we love.

Where The Locations That Inspired Our Favorite Sitcom Places Actually Are

City/Town

Real Sitcom Locations

Lauren Glen

Pop Culture

When it comes to sitcoms, The King of Queens is an undeniable icon in the world of television. Between its endearing characters, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hilarious-florence-pugh-interviews/charlie-boyle">relatable charm</a>, and impeccable comedic timing, this show guarantees a delightful and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-movies-of-all-time">laughter-filled</a> experience. Here are some of our favorite moments that literally made us laugh out loud.&nbsp;

Hilarious Moments From 'The King of Queens'

The Funniest Moments From 'The King of Queens'

abeswaves

Celebrating the tough, goofy, loving men of the house who know and can fix everything.

Here's to Dad

Sitcoms have given us some of the most iconic characters in TV history, and the dads are no exception! From the quirky and unconventional to the nurturing and supportive, these paternal characters have won over our hearts. Take a look and vote for your favorite sitcom dads that taught you a thing or two!

18 Of The Best Sitcom Dads We Love Almost As Much As Our Own

TV Character

Jane LaCroix

Total Nerd

It&rsquo;s shocking enough when comedians like Robin Williams and&nbsp;Steve Carrell <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-serious-movies-starring-comedians" target="_blank">manage to shed their funnyman persona</a> and deliver knockout dramatic performances in films like Good Will Hunting and Foxcatcher, respectively. But just as impressive is when actors known for their onscreen gravitas pull a&nbsp;reversal&nbsp;and manage to make the audience laugh by playing the fool every once in a while. And frankly, it&#39;s borderline unfair that some of Hollywood&#39;s best-looking, most-respected stars just&nbsp;happen&nbsp;to be funny&nbsp;too.

Vote up the best funny serious actors who made you laugh just as much as those who specialize in comedy.

16 Serious Actors Who Have No Business Being As Funny As They Are

E. Reid Ross

Cult films, particularly comedies, occupy a special place in the minds of many. There's something uniquely pleasurable about enjoying a film that was, for one reason or another, either reviled or overlooked at the time of its initial release.Many of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-cult-comedy-movies-list/ranker-film">best cult comedy films</a>, appropriately enough, have fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, some of which have come to light many years after they were shown in theaters.

Behind-The-Scenes Stories About Cult Comedies

Thomas West

Performances

For a profession that relies on people playing pretend, acting frequently limits what actors can due with&nbsp;the prevalence of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-played-against-type-on-tv-and-nailed-it/adina-kruskal">typecasting</a>.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sitcom-actors-who-played-villains/mike-mcgranaghan">Sitcom actors</a> usually have it the hardest, as viewers struggle to see them as anything more than comic relief. Yet, to get on TV - especially a sitcom - takes talent and timing, so it should be no surprise these performers have what it takes to electrify in other genres.There are many actors who pivot from comedic protagonists to portraying villains in other TV shows and do a phenomenal job. This list looks at the sitcom stars who broke out of their box and dropped villainous performances for the ages.

Sitcom Stars Who Played TV Villains And Nailed It

Romance

For much of the ‘80s, ‘90s, and into the ‘00s, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/favorite-rom-com-scenes/lucirose">romantic comedy</a> was one of the most lucrative genres in Hollywood. Though it has somewhat fallen out of favor, it does seem to be making a bit of a comeback, and thus it’s all the more fascinating to take a look back at those big stars who actually got their start in the genre.In fact, many stars who are now known for their action hero personae - particularly as revealed in the various franchises such as the MCU and the DCEU - frequently made <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-romantic-comedies-of-all-time/ranker-film">romantic comedies</a> long before they made the shift to acting in action films, in the process displaying a remarkable versatility.&nbsp;

Rom-Coms Actors Made Before They Became Action Stars

Weird History

The 1990s was an excellent decade for comedies, thanks to talented actors such as <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-robin-williams-facts/pierce-nahigyan">Robin Williams</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jim-carrey-movies-behind-the-scenes/anncasano">Jim Carrey</a>, and Dana Carvey. Believe it or not, a large number of comedic movies from 1990 through '99 featured ad-libbed moments.Improvisation is an inextricable aspect of comedy, but extemporaneous scenes rarely appear in movies. Sure, you might see a blooper reel during the credits, but other than that, improv rarely makes the final cut. Of course, when it does, it's often hilarious.This list features some of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unscripted-improvised-marvel-scenes/pierce-nahigyan">best improvised moments</a> that made it into ‘90s comedies. They may have been done in the moment or put together before shooting, but one thing’s for sure - they weren't in the script. Take a look and upvote your favorites!

Improvised Moments From 1990s Comedies

Improvised Moments From '90s Comedies

Jonathan H. Kantor

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/oocsitcoms/status/1652114296627937281">Fans took to Twitter</a> to share which sitcom characters they think would win The Hunger Games, even if their victories are totally accidental.&nbsp;Vote up the characters you believe would be the last person standing in the Capitol arena.&nbsp;

20 Sitcom Characters Fans Think Would Win 'The Hunger Games'

General

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Lists about Saturday Night Live cast members, hosts, musical acts, and backstage antics of America's favorite sketch comedy series, airing from 30 Rockefeller Plaza since 1975.

Live from New York!

Saturday Night Live

As these banned SNL hosts and guests proved the hard way, on live television, anything can happen. These fine actors, comedians, public figures, and musicians each did something so profane, outrageous, or just plain rude that they were banned from the sketch comedy institution of Saturday Night Live for life. Which hosts and musical guests have been banned from SNL?

It might be a surprise that in over 40 years of the show being on the air, only a little over a dozen of the hundreds of performers and guests have been banned. From Sin&eacute;ad O&#39;Connor&#39;s infamous incident with the photo of the Pope,&nbsp;to <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ludicrous-steven-seagal-stories/robert-f-mason?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors like Steven Seagal</a> acting like jerks, these stars and public figures are all part of an elite group banned from Saturday Night Live.

It&#39;s not necessarily a group they wanted to be a part of, but their outrageous behavior, either on stage or behind the scenes (or both), got all these people on the Saturday Night Live banned list. Read through the list below to find out if your favorite SNL host or musical guest has ever been banned from appearing on the show.

17 People Who Have Been Banned from SNL

Person

Banned SNL Hosts | List of Stars Banned from Saturday Night Live

Best of SNL

Comedians

This list ranks the best stand-up comedians in the history of the art form. First and foremost, all of the people on this list are funny comedians. Beyond that, this is a diverse list of people with different styles who approach different types of subject matter.&nbsp;Many of the popular comedians listed below worked their way up through the stand up circuit and eventually landed shows&nbsp;or specials on Netflix or Comedy Central, while others started their own YouTube channels and put their best jokes out into the world that way. The funniest comedians can come from any type of background, obviously there are insanely talented Black, Asian, Latino and white comedians (and everything in between.)

Being a good stand-up comic is tough, and whether they&#39;re an observant, an orator, an absurdist, blue collar, or alternative, all of the funny comedians on this list are unique, hardworking, and hilarious. They&#39;re some of the biggest and most famous names in the game, whether current or beloved goofy old comics.&nbsp;Many of the best comedians of all time got their start as stand-up comedians and then progressed to star in their own films <a href="/list/best-shows-starring-stand-up-comics/ranker-tv" target="_blank">or TV series</a>. It takes a certain skill set and the ability to connect with people in order&nbsp;to excel at stand-up comedy, and we feel that these are the ones that shine.

This list is made of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians and then some. The top&nbsp;comedians are always changing. Feel free to add your votes on the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/comedy-central_s-100-greatest-standups-of-all-time-v1/celebrity-insider?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest standups of all time</a>. Then check back to see if any of your favorites broke into the top 20 comedians.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robin Williams

The Funniest Stand-Up Comedians Of All Time

The 100+ Best Stand-Up Comedians of All Time

Ranker Community

Look: There are hundred of thousands of movies out there for you to watch. All we're saying is that these are the ones you should put at the top of your list.

Greatest and Favorite Movies

Looking for good comedy movies to watch? Here are the funniest movies of all time, ranked by fans. What are the top comedies ever made? From old comedy classics, like Airplane!, to super funny&nbsp;movies that are more recent,&nbsp;this list of the most hilarious movies attempts to answer the question &quot;What are the very best comedy&nbsp;movies of all time?&quot; by incorporating the views and opinions of all members of the Ranker Community to determine which of these are extremely funny movies. Featuring hysterical slapstick, silly, goofy, and stupid parodies (all of which are hilarious movies) - including plenty of <a href="/list/stupid-comedy-movies-dealing-with-real-world-problems/maggie-clancy" target="_blank">comedies that touch on serious subjects</a>&nbsp;- our ranking of great must-watch comedies has them all.

Vote up the really&nbsp;funny movies that will guarantee tons of laughs, and if you think our popular&nbsp;top ten&nbsp;comedies looks wrong, get your votes in! Because your votes will help determine the funniest movies of all time.

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

The Absolute Funniest Movies Of All Time

The 100+ Best Comedy Movies Of All Time, Ranked By Fans

The best comedy movies&nbsp;of all time are listed here, in one convenient list to be voted on and ranked by true fans. These hilarious movies are not only laugh-out-loud funny, they&#39;re considered to be some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time">best movies of all time</a> as well as some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-movies-of-all-time">funniest movies ever</a>. Itching to watch a great comedy right now? Here&#39;s what you can find currently streaming on <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-comedy-films-on-amazon-prime/ranker-film">Amazon Prime</a> or <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-comedies-on-netflix-instant/polkadotking">Netflix</a>.&nbsp;

To be called one of the best comedies&nbsp;of all time is kind of a big deal, and chances are, you&#39;ll think some of the movies on this list are more deserving of the title than others. This round-up of top comedy movies includes gross-out comedies (Dumb and Dumber, South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut), comedy parodies (Spaceballs, This is Spinal Tap), teen comedies (American Pie, Superbad), and plenty of British humor (Monty Python and the Holy Grail, History of the World: Part 1)&mdash;not to mention all the classics.&nbsp;Whatever you think is the best kind of comedy movie, it&#39;s here for you to vote on in this list of the best comedy movies.

What are the best comedy movies ever? What are the funniest movies to watch? We&#39;re not talking about just good comedy movies, but the best comedies of all time.&nbsp;This list is here to sort out the &quot;HAHA&quot; funny films from the &quot;ha&quot; movies that are kind of funny, but not so much. Don&#39;t see your favorite comedy movie on the list? Add it to this list of the greatest comedy movies so that other people will have the chance to laugh as hard as you. If you see a supposedly great comedy movie that you think stinks, make sure to vote it down to the bottom of the list of the greatest comedy films.

The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films

The All-Time Best Comedy Films, Ranked by Fans

Phoebe Buffay

Lucy Ricardo

Rose Nylund

Kenan Thompson

Mikey Day

Stewie Griffin

Eric Cartman

Homer Simpson

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

South Park

The Simpsons

After spending so very many hours watching a TV show, we form strong attachments - and revulsions - to certain characters. Let's rank 'em.

TV Characters We Love & Hate

Look, you watch enough of a show, you get to know the characters. Maybe you even care about them. Maybe you even love them. Or hate them. Or want to read tons of lists about them.

The People in Your TV

Vote on These Lists

Who are the funniest current TV characters on air right this very moment? This is your chance to vote up the small screen characters you truly believe are the funniest on the tube in 2019-2020. Sitcom superstars like Sofia Vergara on Modern Family and Rachel Brosnahan&nbsp;on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel&nbsp;are represented by their respective characters, the hilarious Gloria Delgado-Pritchett and Midge. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-animated-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Current cartoon characters</a> like Eric Cartman from South Park and Pam Poovey from Archer are also included. In fact, other animated series have given us some of the funniest characters on television right now. For instance, Bob&#39;s Burgers brought audiences Louise Belcher, while Family Guy introduced the world to Stewie Griffin.

Funny characters <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">currently on TV</a> span from comedic network TV characters like Detective Jake Peralta (played by comedian Andy Samberg) on FOX&#39;s Brooklyn Nine-Ninge&nbsp;to <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">premium cable</a> dramas characters like Jensen Ackles&#39;s Dean Winchester on The CW&#39;s Supernatural.

Which of these current TV show characters in 2020 do you think are the funniest and most laugh out loud hilarious? Cast your votes below and be sure to add any other funny television characters, provided they are on a current show (network or streaming).

Phil Dunphy

The Funniest Characters Currently On TV

The 50+ Funniest Characters Currently on TV

List of the best current Saturday Night Live cast members, as ranked by fans and casual critics. SNL has been on for 45 glorious seasons. The show has been known for scooping up the most talented improv and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/comedians?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comedy actors</a> on the underground circuit and turning them into comedy superstars. In 2012, many of the SNL cast members who were carrying the weight of the show for years - including Bill Hader, Jason Sudeikis, and Fred Armisen - left the cast and left plenty of room for newcomers to shine. The current cast of SNL is filled with newcomers who have yet to make a big name for themselves in sketch comedy. The present season has allowed these lesser known cast members to properly sparkle.&nbsp;This list features <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-saturday-night-live-cast-thinks-about-show/mike-calendrillo/">long time cast members</a> like Cecily Strong and long-time sketch comedy veterans Kenan Thompson and Colin Jost, as well as newer faces like Bowen Yang and Ego Nwodim&nbsp;who prove themselves on a weekly basis. Not only is individual comedy prowess important, illustrating an ability to work as a comedy team puts some of these cast members among the best of the best. The SNL current cast is versatile and can do it all.&nbsp;Who are the best SNL cast members still on the show in 2022-23? This list features the entire current cast, including repertory and featured players.

The Best Current SNL Cast Members

Ranking All SNL Cast Members In Season 48, Best To Worst

The funniest <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-tv-characters-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female TV characters</a> are those whom we&#39;ve both laughed at and laughed with, sharing their hilarious moments and sometimes their most touching ones. These funny females are mothers, friends, wives and businesswomen -- comical television character versions of the roles women play in real life. Sometimes easy to relate to, sometimes not, funny female TV characters keep viewers returning to the TV for season after season.

While most truly funny women on TV can be found in sitcoms, a few of the best and funniest women in television can be found in dramas and even cartoon shows. Ally McBeal proved that a leading woman&rsquo;s role could deal with dramatic situations, yet still allow the female lead to be humorous. A few of the funniest female TV characters have also come from books adapted into television shows, as in the case of Piper Chapman -- who also plays in a drama.&nbsp;

Some of the funniest women on TV are known for their antics; a classic example is Lucy Ricardo&rsquo;s failure to pronounce &ldquo;Vitameatavegamin&rdquo; after becoming tipsy off the health tonic of the same name. Some of TV&rsquo;s funniest women are known for their rants or musings. Remember when Elaine Benes had to decide whether men were &lsquo;spongeworthy?&#39; Or 30 Rock&#39;s sarcastic Liz Lemon and her many antics. No matter why viewers find them funny, these quirky, witty girl characters continue to stand the test of time and give both men and women hilarious females to enjoy on TV.&nbsp;

Whoever your favorite funny women on TV are, chances are they&rsquo;ve become characters you can watch again and again. And that&rsquo;s the real test: The funniest female TV characters aren&rsquo;t just funny once, they&rsquo;re enjoyable and humorous with repeated viewings. They&rsquo;re human, they&rsquo;re engaging and these funny television females give audiences not only a laugh, but a lift -- whether they earned one season, six seasons or more.

The Funniest Female TV Characters

The 50+ Funniest Female TV Characters Of All Time

All the best shows airing new episodes on regular TV and streaming through online media.

TV: What's On Now?

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What's your favorite TV show to turn on if you're looking for a laugh? We've decided a list of the funniest shows is needed, so have a look and judge which ones give you the best comic relief. Spread out between the top <a href="/list/best-current-tv-sitcoms/ranker-tv">current best sitcoms</a>, the animated series that keep us laughing, and those news-style, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-improvised-sitcoms/ranker-tv">improv</a> or sketch comedy series, these are the absolute funniest programs on television today.Some of the funniest and best comedy shows currently on the air are new takes on the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-sitcoms-in-television-history?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">classic sitcom</a>. The Goldbergs was funny enough to get its own spin-off series while other sitcoms like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Bob's Burgers enjoy strong followings and great ratings.Aside from traditional sitcoms, there are many other funny shows on television today. Animated favorites remain among the funniest on TV such as The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy,&nbsp;and Archer while news-style shows like The Daily Show and Last Week Tonight poke fun at recent events and do so hilariously. Let's not forget how funny other shows like Saturday Night Live are as well. There is little doubt that many of these choices will be remembered among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-tv-shows-of-all-time">greatest TV shows of all time</a> and the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-2010s-comedy-tv-shows/ranker-tv">funniest series of the decade</a>.What's your go-to show for laughs? Vote for your must-see comedy shows below, and where your favorite funniest shows rank! Happy laughs, TV watchers!