Quiz: Can You Name the 2010s Sitcom By Its Main Character?

There have been some excellent sitcoms over the years. The 2010s was the point when more shows landed on streaming platforms, and there were a few that initially went under the radar. So, how well do you know them? Can you name them all by just the main character alone? We have a quiz to put your TV knowledge to the test.

How did you do? If you got a perfect score, you deserve a gold star. This wasn’t an easy quiz, as this was the point when TV shows finally started getting titles that didn’t necessarily link to the main character’s name. So, why not share with your friends and see who deserves the most bragging rights?

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The Best Sitcoms of the 2010s

While some of them started in 2009, they continued through to the early and even into the late 2010s. In fact, one of them ran into 2020, which is a rare feat in today’s TV landscape.

That series? Modern Family! The mockumentary comedy followed a group of different families. They were all related in some way, and it allowed for an approach usually not seen on TV. While they all came together in times of need, they also had their own trials and tribulations, creating some highly comedic moments.

This show had it all, including immigration topics, LGBTQ+ representation, and the discussion of stay-at-home moms going back to work. It was a chance to showcase lived experiences, and it’s why it ran successfully from 2009 to 2020.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is another that stands out for all the right reasons, bringing us a comedic look at the life of cops. Throughout the eight-season series, we got to know Jake, Amy, Rosa, Holt, and so many more. Of course, we can’t overlook Terry!

The series touched on serious topics, even within the comedy. Before the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, Brooklyn Nine-Nine offered an episode where Terry Crews’s character was profiled in his own street, and there was an episode that focused on the seriousness of trauma after a difficult call. In the end, the series won our hearts with the friendships and found family aspect of the storytelling.

What’s at the top of the list? Well, IMDb says Parks and Recreation, and that’s not surprising. It helped to really push the mockumentary style after The Office, following the absurd antics of the public officials of an Indiana town. They want to make their city better, but it’s not always that easy—and great ideas don’t always turn out to be what the people needed.

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