Sitcoms, or Situational Comedies, are basically short television shows that last about 30 minutes. They are usually about pretty relative everyday life situations, however they incorporate humor and comedy and have unusual circumstances to make it seem more out of the ordinary and absurd in some cases. Some are also focused around more unrealistic family situations or changes happening in society. Sitcoms are considered episodic because the storyline has a beginning and an ending that usually ends at the same place. Because each episode only lasts about 30 minutes, a lesson or advice is a main theme in the plot. So basically the stories or plots never carry over to the next episode and therefore character arcs aren’t complicated.
Two characteristics that are really important to have in sitcoms are humor and comedy. Without this, the plot wouldn’t be as interesting or entertaining. One of my favorite television sitcom shows is It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Every episode has a plot that is focused around the bar that the characters work/live in. However, the storyline has a bit of a twist to it that involves some outrageous circumstance that the characters have to solve or work out. Most of the humor and comedy is show by random or silly actions that the characters do. Some of it you would never think of or imagine would ever happen in a regular day of life. That is what makes the show so funny! Sitcoms are very important to television production, because it allows the viewers to watch the show when they want or have time to, since the storyline isn’t consecutive to every episode. Also, it gives a chance for the viewer to laugh, which is important for everyone!
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