Here’s The Best Sitcom Of All Time
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Here’s The Best Sitcom Of All Time

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Here’s The Best Sitcom Of All Time
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Through its 11 seasons, "Frasier," topped off the golden age of television as one of the greatest series of all time. The show, which started in 1993, follows Dr. Frasier Crane, a radio psychiatrist recently divorced and newly moved to his birthplace of Seattle, where his brother, Niles, another psychiatrist who is equally as pompous; their father, a regular-Joe; and quirky physical therapist Daphne spend their days.

To the average young adult who spent high school watching "The Vampire Diaries" and "Gossip Girl," it may seem an unusual choice for the regular college student. But bottom line is: it is one of the best sitcoms of all time. Maybe that’s just an opinion, but nonetheless, all the seasons are on Netflix, which is reason enough—but here’s ten more to convert you to this gem of a show.


1. The Witty Writing

I’m a bit of a television nerd, and one that appreciates good writing above anything else, and frankly sitcom-wise, "Frasier" is as good as it gets. The series never ceases to prove throughout all of its seasons that it can be witty through a mix of dark and family-friendly humor. Each character, comical in his or her own way, can relay a different sense of humor for the watcher, ultimately leaving everyone satisfied.

2. The References

"Frasier" is the type of show that makes you feel smart when you watch. Through endless references to operas and novels, the show will remind you of a realm you likely have yet to delve into, and the interesting world that surrounds the two Crane boys who have.


3. The Comebacks

Along with the amazing writing, comes the jabs between feuding characters, from the familial fights of brothers to the status conflicts of the intentionally pompous Crane brothers and essentially everyone else.


4. The Ships

Niles and Daphne forever. While that should be enough said, to provide more context, I will say that this show has ongoing unrequited love stories, and a few love triangles here and there. For the main ships of the show, it takes years to reach a satisfying point, but that doesn’t matter. This show isn’t the type that leads you up and down an annoying rollercoaster of will they, won’t they. You’ll be rewarded for your patience.


5. The Fan Base

Seattle, the setting of the show, once held a “Frasier Crane Day,” which is pretty much indicative of both the strength of the fan base and the quality of the series.


6. The Title Cards

Unlike any other show I have previously seen, each episode is divided into subsections, or acts, much like a play. And each one has a name, indicated by a title card every few minutes of the 20-minute episode. A lot of the time, the cards are genuinely hilarious and provide another little moment of humor in this already comedic series.


7. The Feels

Ultimately, this show is a comedy, so most of the time it will leave you in that jolly, upbeat mood that is supposed to accompany a sitcom. There is no other show that I watch when I am sad. "Frasier" keeps the mind off of the sads, and focused on the ridiculous adventures of the upper-class world of the Cranes.


8. The Ending

The good thing about the show ending is that you don’t have to wait every week for the next episode.


9. The amount of seasons

In addition, there are eleven seasons of humor you can pack into your Netflix queue that will take about five days, 12 hours, and 30 minutes to complete according to Binge Clock.

10. The little brother

Finally, the most important reason that you should watch the show is for Frasier’s nerdy little brother, Niles. By far the funniest character of the show, he sets the tone for every scene with his beyond witty lines and scathing comebacks. Then again, he’s madly and unrequitedly in love with his dad’s physical therapist, all the while being married to his ghost-like wife, whom we never see. And this all adds another layer to the character, mixing his humor with his somewhat sad character. The best part of the show is trying to figure out if Niles will finally get what he wants.


These are only some of the reasons that "Frasier" should be next up in your queue. Essentially all you need is a Netflix account and a few spare days and your door to the golden age of television will be opened.

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