What is the best post-1980 American sitcom?

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Recently, we blogged about some of our favorite television shows. Now it's time to make it official. What is the best post-1980 American sitcom? [712 votes total]
The Cosby Show (30): 4%
Curb Your Enthusiasm (26): 4%
The Simpsons (102): 14%
Cheers (21): 3%
The Office (94): 13%
Seinfeld (166): 23%
Arrested Development (196): 28%
Family Guy (24): 3%
Sports Night (16): 2%
Other (37): 5%

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By Mark on June 9, 2008

When looking at a Post 80's sitcom as the best... I would argue for the Simpsons simply because it does all of the things that the other shows did (ground breaking, new, fun, twist, and even growth) but it spans MORE of the years that are Post 80's.

By Chad on June 10, 2008

Seinfeld, hands down. All of the really great sitcoms in recent years - Arrested Development, The Office, 30 Rock - owe so much to Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer.