Top 20 Sitcoms of the 1970’s: A Nostalgic Countdown

Hey there, 70s TV fans! Ready to take a groovy trip down memory lane? Buckle up, as we count down the top 20 sitcoms of the 1970s! Let’s get started!

Number 20, The Bob Newhart Show. First aired in 1972, this show ran for six seasons with 142 episodes. Starring Bob Newhart as the brilliant psychologist Dr. Bob Hartley, this sitcom had us laughing with classic episodes.

Coming in at 19, we have WKRP in Cincinnati. Debuting in 1978, this gem ran for four seasons and 90 episodes. Featuring Gary Sandy and Howard Hesseman, it offered a hilarious look at the misadventures of a struggling radio station.

At 18, Laverne & Shirley. Premiering in 1976, it lasted eight seasons with 178 episodes. Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams brought us unforgettable laughs and the show even bagged a couple of Golden Globe nods.

Number 17 is Soap. First hitting the screens in 1977, it ran for four seasons and 85 episodes. Featuring Katherine Helmond and Billy Crystal, this parody of soap operas was ground-breaking and won a few Emmy Awards.

Next up, at 16, Good Times. Airing from 1974 for six seasons and 133 episodes, this show starred Esther Rolle and John Amos. It tackled serious issues with humor and won a Golden Globe.

Number 15, The Odd Couple. Debuting in 1970, it ran for five seasons and 114 episodes. Tony Randall and Jack Klugman’s chemistry made it a classic, winning several Emmy Awards.

At 14, Three’s Company. Premiering in 1977, it lasted eight seasons with 172 episodes. Starring John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, and Suzanne Somers, this sitcom became an instant favorite and won an Emmy.

Number 13 is Alice. First aired in 1976, it ran for nine seasons and 202 episodes. Starring Linda Lavin, this show had us in stitches and earned several Golden Globe nominations.

Coming in at 12, Welcome Back, Kotter. This 1975 show ran for four seasons and 95 episodes. Starring Gabe Kaplan and John Travolta, it was a hit and earned a couple of Golden Globe nominations.

At 11, The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Premiering in 1970, it ran for seven seasons and 168 episodes. With a stellar cast including Mary Tyler Moore and Ed Asner, this classic won multiple Emmy Awards and left a lasting legacy. That’s the list, folks! If you loved this trip down memory lane, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell! Catch ya on the flip side!