5 Best Sci-Fi Sitcoms Of All Time, Ranked
Comedy can be an amazing outlet for science fiction, something the best sci-fi sitcoms on television has been proving since at least the 1970s.
Ranking the top sci-fi sitcoms is no easy feat, but these five series rise to the top for their blend of humor and genre staples. At the top of the list is Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's Future Man. This Hulu original follows an aimless janitor who only cares about video games, only to be recruited by an alien duo to save the world.
The show's irreverent writing, exciting action, and homages to genre favorites have earned it a dedicated fanbase, despite Disney cutting off streaming access in recent years. Next up is the beloved Mork & Mindy, where Robin Williams' character travels to Earth to study humans while developing a crush on his human roommate. The series, which ran for four seasons, showcased Williams' unique humor and helped launch his career.
A decade later, 3rd Rock from the Sun offered a similar fish-out-of-water tale, with a crew of aliens studying human culture in Ohio. The show's excellent writing, physical comedy, and star-studded supporting cast earned it multiple Primetime Emmy Awards. Matt Groening's Futurama took a similar approach with its protagonist, a cryogenically frozen pizza delivery boy waking up in the distant future.
The series' blend of sharp writing, multi-faceted humor, and memorable characters like Bender and Leela kept audiences engaged for 14 seasons, even after its original Fox run. Lastly, the cult favorite Red Dwarf follows a group of misfits caught in an infinite loop after a space accident. The show's blend of sci-fi concepts, dark humor, and recurring gags has made it a staple of British television, with multiple revivals keeping the series alive.
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