History DuelingWorksLiveActionTV / Sitcom

** '''Implementation:''' ''Glee'', which aired on Creator/{{Fox}}, is originally a (high) {{school club stor|ies}}y until Season 5, while ''Community'', which originally aired on Creator/{{NBC}} then [[Website/{{Yahoo}} Yahoo! Screen]], features a cast of characters who (up until the end of Season 4) are attending community college. ''Community'''s characters are more widespread in age, while ''Glee'''s are mostly around the same age (mid teens at the beginning of the show). ''Glee'' is mainly a musical show; ''Community'' is mostly a metafictional comedy show. In a rather unfortunate coincidence, the third episode of both shows' fifth season featured a major CharacterDeath.

** '''Capsule Pitch Description:''' BritCom parody of the World War II drama ''Series/SecretArmy''
** '''Implementation:''' '' 'Allo 'Allo'' took the same basic premise (a café in German-occupied territory during World War II aiding the local resistance and helping downed Allied airmen evade German capture) but played it entirely for laughs. ''Fairly Secret Army'' inverted the formula by changing the setting to contemporary Britain and the "resistance" consists of an inept unemployed former army officer and his equally inept cohorts attempting to "save" Great Britain from "Marxists". ''Fairly Secret Army'' had considerably drier humor (with no studio audience or laugh track) and more politically-charged jokes.

** '''Implementation:''' Premiered six days apart. While the Addams were extremely eccentric while viewing themselves as ordinary (and the world around them full of weirdos), very little was explicitly supernatural about them; though it was implied they had a witch ancestry. The Munsters, meanwhile, were a couple of vampires, a wolf-boy and a Frankenstein's monster, and considered themselves normal people but unable to understand why their neighbours didn't accept their attempts at friendship. The Addams were portrayed as well-to-do and as having been in America for several generations, while the Munsters seemed to be more working-class and recent immigrants. The Addams satirised the wealthy, white elite that came from old money and met the status quo; the Munsters were a response to the Civil Rights movement that had been occurring at the time, and were allegories to real minorities facing unfair prejudice.
''Series/TheAddamsFamily'' generally had the odder storylines and a more macabre sense of humor, while ''Series/TheMunsters'' was played more as a traditional SitCom.

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** '''Implementation:''' Premiered six days apart. While the Addams were proudly and extremely eccentric, very little was explicitly supernatural about them; though it was implied they had a witch ancestry. The Munsters, meanwhile, were a couple of vampires, a wolf-boy and a Frankenstein's monster, and considered themselves ordinary. The Addams were portrayed as well-to-do and as having been in America for several generations, while the Munsters seemed to be more working-class and recent immigrants. ''Series/TheAddamsFamily'' generally had the odder storylines and a more macabre sense of humor, while ''Series/TheMunsters'' was played more as a traditional SitCom.

** '''Implementation:''' ''A to Z'' has the gimmick of the framing device establishing exactly how long the couple will date, as well as a LemonyNarrator. ''Manhattan Love Story'''s gimmick is that audiences can hear the internal thoughts of the main characters. Both ended with TheyDo, after a NewOldFlame upsets the status quo.

** '''Implementation:''' The former is about a teenager in then-present early 2010s who lands a job at a prestigious fashion house, but no one from her work has no idea that she's actually still in high school, while the latter is about the younger days of [[Carrie Bradshaw Series/SexAndTheCity]] in [[Main/TheEighties The 80s]] who secretly part-times at Interview magazine, as opposed to a law firm she's supposedly interning. ''The Carrie Diaries'' is an adaptation from a novel and a prequel to Series/SexAndTheCity, while ''Jane By Design'' is an original work.

** '''Implementation:''' The former centered on a retired wealthy billboard executive who's recently been elected as the new mayor of L.A., while the latter is about a recent multi-billionaire divorcée who discovers that she apparently founded a charity organization, thus she decides to start her new life by actually getting involved in its causes.

** '''Capsule Pitch Description:''' Comedies about a cheery, optimistic American who is sent to do a job in an European country, [[CultureClash while being completely clueless to its customs]]. Both titular main characters are from the Midwest.
** '''Implementation:''' ''Ted Lasso'' focuses on an ''American'' football coach from Wichita, Kansas, who's hired as a new coach for an ''English'' football (soccer) team, while having no clue at all about both soccer and British customs, while ''Emily In Paris'' is about a twenty-something marketing executive from [[UsefulNotes/{{Chicago}} Chicago]] who takes on a new job in [[UsefulNotes/{{Paris}} Paris]], after her pregnant boss is unable to do it, while having no single idea about French customs....and language. The former has more in common with the typical sitcoms, while the latter is more of a rom-com.

** '''Capsule Pitch Description:''' A Main/WorkCom about an out-of-touch, insanely rich person who suddenly finds themselves in a position of power that can possibly improve the lives of the people of UsefulNotes/LosAngeles. Each show has a sassy gay Asian assistant, [[BigFun a funny, lovable, chubby guy]], and a more experienced second-in-command who's very passionate about their causes.
** '''Implementation:''' The former centered on a retired wealthy billboard executive who's been elected as the new mayor of L.A., while the latter is about a recent multi-billionaire divorcée who discovers that she apparently founded a charity organization.

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** '''Capsule Pitch Description:''' Comedies about a cheery, optimistic American who is sent to do a job in an European country, while being completely clueless to its customs. Both titular main characters are from the Midwest.
** '''Implementation:''' ''Ted Lasso'' focuses on an ''American'' football coach from Wichita, Kansas, who's hired as a new coach for an ''English'' football (soccer) team, who has no clue at all about both soccer and British customs, while ''Emily In Paris'' is about a twenty-something marketing executive from [[UsefulNotes/{{Chicago}} Chicago]] who takes on a new job in Paris, after her pregnant boss is unable to do it, while having no single idea about French customs....and language. The former has more in common with the typical sitcoms, while the latter is more of a rom-com.

** '''Capsule Pitch Description:''' Comedies about a cheery, optimistic American who is sent to do a job in an European country, while being completely clueless to its customs. Both main characters are from the Midwest.
** '''Implementation:''' ''Ted Lasso'' focuses on a ''American'' football coach who's hired as a new coach for an ''English'' football (soccer) team, who has no clue at all about both soccer and British customs, while ''Emily In Paris'' is about a twenty-something marketing executive who takes on a new job in Paris, after her pregnant boss is unable to do it, while having no single idea about French customs....and language. The former has more in common with the typical sitcoms, while the latter is more of a rom-com.

** '''Capsule Pitch Description:''' Comedies about a cheery, optimistic American is sent to do a job in an European country, despite being completely clueless to its customs. Both main characters are from the Midwest.

* ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'' (2007) / ''Series/ModernFamily'' (2009)
** '''Capsule Pitch Description:''' Most successful sitcoms of the 21st century
** '''Implementation:''' ''TBBT'' has had incredible ratings throughout its 10-year-run, constantly being in the top 10 ratings. ''Modern Family'' has also had amazing ratings, albeit not like the former. ''TBBT'' receives criticism for its predictable and crude content, and how stereotypical its characters are. The grating laugh track also generates backlash from everyone who doesn't watch the show. ''Modern Family'' is ''immensely'' acclaimed, for its 21st century characters and themes.
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* ''Series/LizzieMcGuire'' (2001) / ''Series/{{ICarly}}'' (2007)
** '''Capsule Pitch Description:''' Tween-orineted sitcoms of the SliceOfLife variety, in which a teenage girl and her two friends navigate school and social life
** '''Implementation:''' TBA
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** '''Implementation:''' Premiered six days apart. While the Addams were proudly and extremely eccentric, very little was explicitly supernatural about them; though it was implied they had a witch ancestry. The Munsters, meanwhile, were a couple of vampires, a wolf-boy and a Frankenstein's monster, and considered themselves ordinary. The Addams were portrayed as well-to-do and [=WASPy=], while the Munsters seemed to be more working-class and ethnic. ''Series/TheAddamsFamily'' generally had the odder storylines and a more macabre sense of humor, while ''Series/TheMunsters'' was played more as a traditional SitCom.

** '''Implementation:''' Both shows debuted a year apart from each other. Both have the fathers working in law and had heart attacks, annoying [[DropInCharacter drop in characters]], [[HollywoodNerd Hollywood nerds]], the mothers' original actors quitting and [[TheOtherDarrin being replaced]], babies who developed SoapOperaRapidAgingSyndrome and characters that are not in the intermediate family became the most memorable.

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|| Original || Clone || Description || Implementation || Winner? ||
|| ''Series/TheAddamsFamily'' (1964) || ''Series/TheMunsters'' (1964) || SitCom about an altogether ooky [[CreepyFamily family of freaks]]. || Premiered six days apart. While the Addams were proudly and extremely eccentric, very little was explicitly supernatural about them; though it was implied they had a witch ancestry. The Munsters, meanwhile, were a couple of vampires, a wolf-boy and a Frankenstein's monster, and considered themselves ordinary. The Addams were portrayed as well-to-do and [=WASPy=], while the Munsters seemed to be more working-class and ethnic. ''Series/TheAddamsFamily'' generally had the odder storylines and a more macabre sense of humor, while ''Series/TheMunsters'' was played more as a traditional SitCom. || Both lasted to 1966. Ended in a stalemate, since they were both canceled in the same week. Even at their ratings peaks, both had the same amount of popularity. ''The Munsters'' has done better in syndication and ''The Addams Family'' had a major revitalization because of two successful movies in the early 1990s. ||
|| ''Series/{{Bewitched}}'' (1964) || ''Series/IDreamOfJeannie'' (1965) || SitCom in which a guy tries to live an ordinary life despite having a long-term relationship with [[MagicalGirlfriend a blonde with magical powers]]. || ''Series/{{Bewitched}}'' had Creator/ElizabethMontgomery, Creator/AgnesMoorehead and Creator/DickYork and Creator/DickSargent as TheOtherDarrin. ''Series/IDreamOfJeannie'' had Creator/BarbaraEden [[MsFanservice in revealing clothing]] and Creator/LarryHagman (before he was [[Series/{{Dallas}} J.R. Ewing]]). Actually, if you like 1960s sitcoms, these are both pretty good. || Both won -- and so did viewers. Though to be fair, ''Bewitched'' had 3 more seasons. ||
|| ''Series/TheBradyBunch'' (1969) || ''Series/ThePartridgeFamily'' (1970) || Two squeaky-clean {{Dom Com}}s about an atypical (for the 60s) but loving large family (the former being a blended family due to the parents' remarriage while the latter being a family with a single mother). || Although both series were primarily comedies surrounding a family and their daily lives, ''The Partridge Family'' were also a musical band (having been inspired by the real-life family band The Cowsills). Also, the older children from both shows were teen idols/sex symbols that brought extra attention to their respective shows. || ''The Brady Bunch'', for better or worse, has been shaped into a [[CashCowFranchise money-making franchise]] complete [[Series/BradyBunchSpinOffs with numerous spin-offs,]] [[WesternAnimation/TheBradyKids a cartoon series,]] [[Film/TheBradyBunch two successful films in the mid-90s]] and is seen as an international cultural icon. ''The Partridge Family'', while also a hit and produced great music (particularly the well-known hit by Creator/DavidCassidy "I Think I Love You"), is mostly overshadowed by the troubled personal lives of stars Creator/DannyBonaduce and Cassidy which led to the latter's 2017 death. ||
|| ''Series/MaryHartmanMaryHartman'' (1976) || ''Series/{{Soap}}'' (1977) || SoapOpera comedies/parodies || Creator/NormanLear's ''Series/MaryHartmanMaryHartman'' was actually done as a 5-days-a-week SoapOpera (with no laugh track), while ''Series/{{Soap}}'' was a more standard sitcom as a weekly UsefulNotes/PrimeTime show with audience laughter. || Both were popular, though ''Series/MaryHartmanMaryHartman'' was more of a [[CultClassic cult hit]] while ''Series/{{Soap}}'' was a mainstream hit. ||
|| ''Delta House'' (1979) || ''Brothers and Sisters'' (1979)\\
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''Co-Ed Fever'' (1979) || Campus comedies inspired by ''Film/AnimalHouse''. || ''Animal House'' was a box-office smash in 1978, so there is no surprise it inspired a TV series or two. || All three series failed, but ''Delta House'' wins because it lasted the longest (three-and-a-half months) compared to ''Brothers and Sisters'' (two-and-a-half months) and ''Co-Ed Fever'' (one episode). ||
|| ''[[Series/YesMinister Yes (Prime) Minister]]'' (1980) || ''Series/TheNewStatesman'' (1988) || Politically oriented sitcoms depicting the lives of UK Members of Parliament, airing on Creator/TheBBC and Creator/{{ITV}} respectively. || ''Yes Minister'' (and its follow-up, ''Yes Prime Minister'') depicted a good if naive politician trying his best in the face of an obstructive civil service, while ''The New Statesman'' featured a cartoonishly evil Conservative MP trying to subvert the system. || ''Yes Minister'' and its follow-up were probably a little more critically respected, but ''The New Statesman'' was itself very well-reviewed and almost equally successful in the ratings. Both are remembered as classic {{Brit Com}}s however, so one could call it a tie with viewers being the winners. ||
|| ''Series/FamilyTies'' (1982) || ''Series/TheCosbyShow'' (1984)\\
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''Series/GrowingPains'' (1985) || 1980s family sitcoms that showed generally well-to-do parents contradicting their strong-willed children. || ''Series/TheCosbyShow'' showed a wealthy African-American family which was totally new for the world of television while ''Series/FamilyTies'' showed the return to conservatism in the 1980s from the liberalism of the 1960s. ''Series/GrowingPains'' showed the role reversal of stay-at-home dad (he's a psychiatrist however) and a working mother who's an anchor. The former two aired on Creator/{{NBC}} while the latter air on Creator/{{ABC}} || ''The Cosby Show'' by a mile, albeit a short one. It helped break down racial barriers, made household names of many of its stars, was the highest rated televison comedy for second half of the 1980s, and single-handedly revived the sitcom genre. To its own merit, ''Family Ties'' does have a 2 year headstart and more acclaim than the Huxtables. It was also the #2 Nielson rated program for 2 seasons but the Cosby Show was the #1 for 5. ''Growing Pains'' has neither the ratings nor the acclaim of the former two yet all three are well remembered and loved by people of all races. ''Cosby'' and ''Pains'' haven't aged nearly as well into the 2010s as ''Ties'', due to Bill Cosby's rape allegations and Kirk Cameron's Evangelical activism, respectively. ''Ties'' still has a very clean image. ||
|| ''Series/TheGoldenGirls'' (1985) || ''Series/DesigningWomen'' (1986) || Sitcoms about the lives of groups of four older women. (''Designing Women'' in their 30's and 40's, ''The Golden Girls'' were 50+.) || ''Designing Women'' was more work com, with the ladies running an interior design company together. ''Golden Girls'' was more dom com, with the focus on their lives at home. || ''The Golden Girls'' had better ratings (Top Ten for most of its seasons), more acclaim, more awards (all main cast members won Emmys, one of only 3 shows to do so), and is remembered more fondly. ''Designing Women'' was successful, but was hit with controversy surrounding star Delta Burke's departure and a revolving door of cast members. ||
|| ''Series/FullHouse'' (1987) || ''Series/MyTwoDads'' (1987) || Sitcoms with heterosexual males raising daughters. || ''Full House'' aired on Creator/{{ABC}} and centered around widowed father Danny Tanner and his three daughters DJ, Stephanie and Michelle. His brother-in-law Jesse and best friend Joey helps raise the girls. ''My Two Dads'' aired on Creator/{{NBC}} and has Michael Taylor and Joey Harris, two men who had a relationship with a woman in the 1970s. 12 years later, the woman dies, leaving behind a daughter, Nicole. One of the men is their biological father and both are awarded joint-custody of her. || ''My Two Dads'' managed to last three seasons and received a cult following. ''Full House'' lasted eight seasons and made a big cultural impact, especially making stars of the Olsen Twins. Plus it received a spin-off series, ''Series/FullerHouse'', two decades later. ||
|| ''Series/FullHouse'' (1987) || ''Series/{{Blossom}}'' (1991) || Sitcoms with families consisting of 3 kids and their father. || ''Full House'' aired on Creator/{{ABC}} for 8 seasons from 1987 to 1995. The father in this show was a NeatFreak with 3 daughters and had help from his cool brother-in-law (who was the lead) and his goofy best friend after his wife died in a car accident. ''Blossom'', on the other hand, aired for 5 seasons on Creator/{{NBC}} from 1991 to 1995. The wife of the father in that show left for reasons unknown, and he is stuck raising his perky titular daughter and her two half-wit older brothers. Also, ''Blossom'' focused on the titular daughter whereas ''Full House'' kept the spotlight on the entire family. || [[CriticalDissonance Despite mixed reactions]] to the [[TastesLikeDiabetes sugary nature]] of ''Full House'', it was the more successful show that launched the Olsen twins' career. It also gave way to a SequelSeries, ''Series/FullerHouse'', two decades later. ||
|| ''Series/MarriedWithChildren'' (1987) || ''Series/{{Roseanne}}'' (1988) || Two White, blue-collar [[DysfunctionalFamily dysfunctional families]] atypical to ''Series/TheCosbyShow'' set in the state of Illinois. || Both shows starred a snarky, primary breadwinner whose [[HeManWomanHater hatred of]] [[DoesNotLikeMen the opposite sex]] becomes magnified to the point of {{Flanderization}} over time and each had a large portion of the series end up being AllJustADream. A significant difference is with ''Married...With Children'' was primarily a black comedy, ''Roseanne'' was a comedy-drama. || When both were in their original production, ''Series/{{Roseanne}}'' was the slight winner given how it received more attention (as viewers were more likely to receive Creator/{{ABC}} in their homes than Creator/{{Fox}}) and won plenty of Emmys at its competitor's expense. However, ''Series/MarriedWithChildren'' lasted a full decade and tends to be remembered more fondly by both cast members and crew alike (and its final season wasn't considered controversial like the former's show). ''Roseanne'' did manage to receive an initially acclaimed revival in 2018, but was soon tainted by star Creator/RoseanneBarr's offscreen behavior, most infamously a racist tweet comparing former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett to an ape; the show was cancelled within hours of the tweet, and lead to her being killed off in the [[BrokenBase base-breaking]] spinoff, ''Series/TheConners''. Invariably, it's a draw. ||
|| ''Series/FamilyMatters'' (1989) || ''Series/TheFreshPrinceOfBelAir'' (1990) || Family [[SitCom Sitcoms]] with a black family as the main characters. || Both shows debuted a year apart from each other. Both have the fathers working in law and had heart attacks, annoying [[DropInCharacter drop in characters]], [[HollywoodNerd Hollywood nerds]], the mothers' original actors quitting and [[TheOtherDarrin being replaced]], babies who developed SoapOperaRapidAgingSyndrome and characters that are not in the intermediate family became the most memorable. || Both are fondly remembered and were very successful, although thanks to stronger characterization, ''Fresh Prince'' got more respect critically. ||
|| ''Series/{{Blossom}}'' (1990) || ''Molloy'' (1990) || Sitcoms about a teenage girl with an unconventional family. || Both shows premiered at the same time and, unusually, featured the same star - Creator/MayimBialik played the title character in each. || ''Blossom'' won almost immediately. ''Molloy'' was interesting and well-written, and even featured a then-unknown Creator/JenniferAniston as Bialik's evil stepsister. ''Blossom'', however, proved to be the critical and audience favorite, and ''Molloy'' was canceled after only a few episodes. ||
|| ''Ferris Bueller'' (1990) || ''Series/ParkerLewisCantLose'' (1990) || {{Sitcom}} about a HighSchoolHustler. || Both aired in the very early 90s -- the former on Creator/{{NBC}}, the latter on {{Creator/FOX}}. And they were both an attempt to make a viable show out of the movie ''Film/FerrisBuellersDayOff''. || ''Parker Lewis'' was generally regarded as being of higher quality, and ultimately got three seasons. ''Ferris'' got one. ||
|| ''Series/TheFreshPrinceOfBelAir'' (1990) || ''Series/TheNanny'' (1993) || Sitcoms about a middle-class character becoming part of an upper-class household. || ''Fresh Prince'' is set in UsefulNotes/LosAngeles, ''The Nanny'' is set in [[BigApplesauce New York City]]. Both shows prominently feature a ServileSnarker in their ensemble casts (Geoffrey from ''Fresh Prince'', Niles from ''The Nanny''). Additionally, ''The Nanny'' was more of a romantic sitcom. || Both were well-received and are remembered fondly, but ''Fresh Prince'' is the more iconic of the two thanks to Creator/WillSmith have a more vast career than Creator/FranDrescher. ||
|| ''Series/LivingSingle'' (1993) || ''Series/{{Friends}}'' (1994) || A group of twenty-something friends/roommates living in UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity || The most obvious difference was the main cast: ''Single's'' black, female-dominated cast vs. ''Friends'' ' white, gender-balanced cast. ''Living Single'' also tended less soap opera-ish and slightly more reality-based and avoided ''Friends''' mass-{{Flanderization}}. || ''Friends'' lasted ten seasons. ''Living Single'' lasted only five, though the rerun appeal of both programs remain high. ''Friends'' was a huge success internationally, while ''Living Single'' didn't have much appeal on the international syndication level. And while ''Living Single'' remains a cult classic, ''Friends'' is one of the most iconic TV series of all time that continues to make new generations of fans long after it ended. Also, ''Friends'' spawned a (not very successful) spin-off. ||
|| ''Series/{{Spaced}}'' (1999) || ''Series/BlackBooks'' (2000) || Eccentric Channel 4 Brit-coms featuring eccentric characters, with little in the way of sets or budgets. Both co-written by its stars. Turned into Duelers by their side-by-side broadcasts on 4. || Spaced had the larger and younger cast and had more in visual gags and fourth-wall breaking; Black Books relied more on dialogue. || Both achieved cult status but ''Spaced'' has outlasted its sister-show. The rivalry is quite affectionate and just about all the cast from both appear on Black Books as guest stars or in Pegg and Wright's films. ||
|| ''Series/MalcolmInTheMiddle'' (2000) || ''Series/OliverBeene'' (2003) || {{Sitcom}} about a DysfunctionalFamily that raises a boy who [[NoFourthWall frequently breaks the fourth wall]]. || Another example of dueling shows created by the same network. ''Oliver Beene'' had the same style of humor and direction, but set in a version of the 1960s that basically [[AnachronismStew came off as the 2000s in vintage clothing]]. || ''Oliver Beene'' lasted for two seasons while ''Malcolm'' lasted seven. ||
|| ''Series/TheITCrowd'' (2006) || ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'' (2007) || Socially awkward nerds befriend a woman who knows nothing about technology or geek culture. || ''The Big Bang Theory'' is a fairly straight American SitCom. ''The IT Crowd'' is a surreal British WorkCom more along the lines of Graham Linehan's previous series ''Series/BlackBooks''. || Each one is popular in its country of origin, although ''Big Bang Theory'' is more known worldwide. Graham Linehan referenced the supposed feud when he claimed intelligence reports said Bin Laden watched the ''The IT Crowd''... only to reveal it was actually ''Big Bang Theory''. ||
|| ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'' (2007) || ''Series/ModernFamily'' (2009) || Most successful sitcoms of the 21st century || ''TBBT'' has had incredible ratings throughout its 10-year-run, constantly being in the top 10 ratings. ''Modern Family'' has also had amazing ratings, albeit not like the former. ''TBBT'' receives criticism for its predictable and crude content, and how stereotypical its characters are. The grating laugh track also generates backlash from everyone who doesn't watch the show. ''Modern Family'' is ''immensely'' acclaimed, for its 21st century characters and themes. || Very close between the two; however, ''Modern Family'' has acclaim combined with incredible ratings, so one would say it wins. ||
|| ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'' (2007) || ''Series/{{Community}}'' (2009) || American sitcoms about an ensemble cast of seven close friends (both composed of four men and three women) that rely heavily on geek humor. Both shows' most popular characters are also their biggest geeks. || ''The Big Bang Theory'', which airs on Creator/{{CBS}}, is more of a WorkCom, as all of its main characters have full-time jobs, while ''Community'', which airs on Creator/{{NBC}}, features a cast of characters who (up until the end of Season 4) are still attending community college. ''Community''’s characters are more widespread in age, while ''Big Bang Theory''’s are all around the same age (late twenties to early thirties). Pop culture references in ''BBT'' are also more heavily restricted to fantasy and science-fiction; ''Community'' is arguably the nonpareil in terms of metafictional humor, though. || ''Community'' concluded first in 2015, so ''The Big Bang Theory'' (which concluded in 2019) wins, although ''Community'' has had somewhat better critical reception. However, even after moving into the younger show’s timeslot in 2010, ''The Big Bang Theory'' continued to beat the tobacco juice out of ''Community'' in the ratings and award nominations. ''The Big Bang Theory'' hasn't had to contend with threats of cancellation, either, though doing this to ''Community'' may be responsible for its fans’ fabled passion. ||
|| ''Series/{{Glee}}'' (2009) || ''Series/{{Community}}'' (2009) || American PostModern sitcoms about a diverse EnsembleCast that ran from 2009-2015. || ''Glee'', which aired on Creator/{{Fox}}, is originally a (high) {{school club stor|ies}}y until Season 5, while ''Community'', which originally aired on Creator/{{NBC}} then [[Website/{{Yahoo}} Yahoo! Screen]], features a cast of characters who (up until the end of Season 4) are attending community college. ''Community''’s characters are more widespread in age, while ''Glee''’s are mostly around the same age (mid teens at the beginning of the show). ''Glee'' is mainly a musical show; ''Community'' is mostly a metafictional comedy show. In a rather unfortunate coincidence, the third episode of both shows' fifth season featured a major CharacterDeath. || ''Glee'' has more mainstream recognition, while ''Community'' is more beloved by critics. Both shows also have dedicated fanbase. ||
|| ''Series/EastboundAndDown'' (2009) || ''Series/TheLeague'' (2009) || Sitcoms ostensibly centered around sports (UsefulNotes/{{Baseball}} for ''Eastbound'', UsefulNotes/AmericanFootball for ''League'') that remain accessible to those who don't like sports. || Both shows share similarities in [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonists]], BlackComedy, CringeComedy and a sense of RefugeInAudacity. However, the former is on Creator/{{HBO}} and is largely focused on one character, while the latter airs on Creator/{{FX|Networks}} and has an [[{{Ensembles}} ensemble cast]]. || Tough to call. While ''League'' has lasted longer with more episodes, ''Eastbound'' was designed with BritishBrevity in mind. And while ''League'' has received positive reviews, ''Eastbound'' was more acclaimed. Nevertheless, both shows have cult followings. ||
|| ''Series/ModernFamily'' (2009) || ''Series/{{Parenthood}}'' (2010) || Comedy series about the different kinds of families in the 21st century (straight, gay, step, single-parent, interracial, young, experienced), all found under one extended family headed by classic TV patriarchs [[Series/MarriedWithChildren Al Bundy]] and ''Coach'' ([[WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles Mr. Incredible]] or [[Film/BladesOfGlory an redemption-seeking ice-skating coach]] to you young'uns), respectively. || ''Parenthood'' had the undignified burden of being the first 10pm show to try to fix the damage Jay Leno wrought on the NBC schedule, but has the credentials of Ron Howard producing and a who's who of the best actors and actresses of the last three decades; ''Modern Family'' has Ed O'Neill returning in front of the camera (ironically, playing a role originally intended for Craig T. Nelson who now stars in ''Parenthood'', ''Series/{{Frasier}}'' alumni Scott Levitan and Christopher Lloyd (no, not [[Creator/ChristopherLloyd the guy who played Reverend Jim on "Taxi" or Doc Brown in the "Back to the Future" movies]]) behind it, rave reviews so far and having two if its stars in the ''Maxim 100'' (including Sofia Vergara being on it for three years straight). || Both shows have had healthy runs and positive reviews, but ''Modern Family'' is the clear winner in terms of acclaim and ratings. ''Parenthood'' ended its run in 2015, while ''Modern Family'' is expected to run well into 2019. ||
|| ''Series/GrandmasHouse'' (2010) || ''Series/FridayNightDinner'' (2011) || Sitcoms about dysfunctional Jewish families meeting up regularly for a meal. || ''Grandma's House'' focuses on the generational clash and is written by and stars [[Series/NevermindTheBuzzcocks Simon Amstell]] AdamWesting. ''Friday Night Dinner'', written by Robert Popper of ''Series/LookAroundYou'', focused more on simple {{Fawlty Towers Plot}}s, with a cast including Tamsin Greig and Mark Heap of ''Series/GreenWing'' and Simon Bird of ''Series/TheInbetweeners''. || ''Grandma's House'' came first and has recieved generally better reviews, although ''Friday Night Dinner'' has been fairly well recieved too. ''Friday Night Dinner'' was also the first of the two shows to be picked up for a [[TransAtlanticEquivalent US remake]]. ||
|| ''Series/RaisingHope'' (2010) || ''Series/BabyDaddy'' (2012) || Sitcoms involving a young man who ends up caring for the infant daughter of a former girlfriend. || ''Raising Hope'' is on FOX, while ''Baby Daddy'' is on ABC Family. || The differences between network and cable make this tricky, but ''Raising Hope'' came out first, and seems to be the more critically praised. ''Baby Daddy,'' however, was recently renewed for a fifth season whereas ''Hope'' was canceled after four. ||
|| ''[[Series/TwoBrokeGirls 2 Broke Girls]]'' (2011, CBS) || ''Series/DontTrustTheBInApartment23'' (2012, ABC) || Set in New York City, involving a likeable naive blond girl, suddenly faced with adverse economic circumstances, becomes roommate with cynical dark-haired opposite. || ''2 Broke Girls'' has a LaughTrack and the two [[WorkCom work at the same diner]] in Brooklyn, trying to raise money to start a cupcake business; ''Don't Trust the B---- In Apartment 23'' is set in Manhattan, with Creator/JamesVanDerBeek [[AdamWesting playing a camp version of himself]] as a supporting character. || Disputable. ''Apt. 23'' was cancelled after its second season, while ''2BG'' concluded with six, but ''Apt. 23'' had far more critical acclaim throughout its run than ''2BG'', which has received a lukewarm critical reaction. ||
|| ''Series/TheCrazyOnes'' (2013) || ''Series/TheMichaelJFoxShow'' (2013) || {{Sitcom}}s built up as the comebacks of their lead actors, returning to television after a long stretch of time. || ''The Crazy Ones'' is a star vehicle for Creator/RobinWilliams and, to a lesser extent, Creator/SarahMichelleGellar, while no points for guessing [[Creator/MichaelJFox the star]] of ''The Michael J. Fox Show''. || Both shows were cancelled after one season. A slight edge could be given to ''The Crazy Ones'' as its entire season of 22 episodes was shown and had more overall viewers compared to ''The Michael J. Fox Show'' which only got to air 15 of 22 (episodes) and had less overall viewers. ||
|| ''Instant Mom'' (2013) || ''Series/TrophyWife'' (2013) || Sitcoms where a single woman marries a man who has children. || Both series premiered around the same time, but although ''Instant Mom'' was green-lit first, ''Trophy Wife'' was the first to air. || ''Instant Mom'' lasted three seasons and proved to be a huge success for the otherwise controversial [[Creator/NickJr NickMom]] block. ''Trophy Wife'', however, was canceled after one season despite a strong critical following. ||
|| ''Series/AToZ'' (2014) || ''Series/ManhattanLoveStory'' (2014) || Two shows that begin by establishing the OfficialCouple before they even get together, each with a unique spin on narration. || ''A to Z'' has the gimmick of the framing device establishing exactly how long the couple will date, as well as a LemonyNarrator. ''Manhattan Love Story'''s gimmick is that audiences can hear the internal thoughts of the main characters. Both ended with TheyDo, after a NewOldFlame upsets the status quo. || Both were cancelled before the first season ended. However, ''MLS'' was cancelled after only four episodes, whereas ''A to Z'' was cancelled later, and at least allowed to finish its run. ||
|| ''Survivor's Remorse'' (2014) || ''Ballers'' (2015) || [[RecycledInSpace Sports]] ''Series/{{Entourage}}'' || ''Survivor's Remorse'' airs on Creator/{{Starz}} (whose CEO, Chris Albrecht, greenlit ''Entourage'' when he was working at HBO), UsefulNotes/LeBronJames is a producer on the show, which focuses on a Basketball player moving to Atlanta. ''Ballers'' was created by a former ''Entourage'' writer and stars Wrestling/DwayneJohnson as a former Football player turned financial advisor. || ''Ballers'' has much bigger ratings (Thanks to HBO having more viewers than Starz, and The Rock being a popular actor), but ''Survivor's Remorse'' has much stronger critical support. ||
|| ''Hindsight'' (2015, Creator/VH1) || ''Younger'' (2015, TV Land) || Comedy-drama shows about New York dwelling women getting second chances in life while learning how different one generation is from the next. || The slightly darker ''Hindsight'' has a woman magically going back to 1995 and actively trying to correct what she sees as mistakes where her life went wrong, whereas the more light-hearted ''Younger'' is about a 40-year-old woman returning to work after raising her children and lying about her age to fit in at a company filled with 20-somethings. || Fewer shows on TV Land give the appearance that ''Younger'' has more network support, but aside from that, it's too early to call. ||
|| ''High Maintenance'' (2016) || ''Mary + Jane'' (2016) || Sitcoms built around characters who deliver marijuana to oddball characters in major cities ([[BigApplesauce New York City]] for ''Maintenance'', Los Angeles for ''Jane''). || ''High Maintenance'' is based off the successful web series of the same name and has a male lead, while ''Mary + Jane'' is more inspired by ''Series/BroadCity'', to the point of FollowTheLeader (Both series are about two female stoner best friends). || ''Mary + Jane'' has received [[SoOkayItsAverage mixed reviews]], while ''High Maintenance'' has received critical acclaim, and is already renewed for a second season. ||
|| ''Damage Control'' (2016) || ''Series/Powerless2017'' || WorkCom where normal people have to deal with logistical fallout from superhero battles. || ''Powerless'' deals with a security company set in the [[Franchise/TheDCU DC Universe]], while ''Damage Control'' is a salvage and construction firm in the Franchise/MarvelUniverse. Also, ''Damage Control'' is an adaptation of [[ComicBook/DamageControl an actual comic series]], while ''Powerless'' has an original concept and characters. || ''Damage Control'' got stuck in DevelopmentHell, so ''Powerless'' wins by default. However, its victory rings hollow as it wasn't even able to finish out a season before being pulled from the schedule. As a consolation prize, Damage Control appears in ''Film/SpiderManHomecoming'', and its existence is a major factor in the movie's plot. ||
|| ''Series/SonOfZorn'' (2016) || ''Series/ImaginaryMary'' (2017) || Single camera sitcoms with a mix of live action and animation || ''Son of Zorn'' is about a He-Man-esque warrior who moves to Orange County to reconnect with his ex-wife and teenage son, while ''Imaginary Mary'' is about a woman whose imaginary friend from her childhood reappears where she is now a PR executive falling in love with a single father of 3 kids. Both the shows' titular animated characters are voiced by former ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' alumni, Creator/JasonSudeikis voices Zorn on the former, while Rachel Dratch voices Mary on the latter. ''Zorn'' is traditionally-animated while ''Mary'' is CGI. || ''Zorn'' has received mixed reviews from critics, while ''Mary'' received negative reviews from critics. The shows were cancelled after a single season, so they both lost in they end. ||
|| ''Series/TheGoldbergs'' (2013) || ''Series/TheKidsAreAlright2018'' || Both are ABC sitcoms that are based on the childhood of the show's creator, and include many nostalgic references to the decade in which they are set in. || While both series have nearly identical premises, ''The Goldbergs'' is set in the 1980s and focuses more on the popular culture of the decade, while the 1970s-set ''The Kids Are Alright'' focuses on the political and social issues of that decade, and how they affect the Cleary family. || ''The Goldbergs'' has clearly been the more successful show. Not only has the series been renewed through its seventh season and has developed a life in syndication, its success led to the spin-off ''Schooled'' being ordered by ABC. In contrast, ''The Kids Are Alright'' was cancelled after a single season. ||
|| ''Series/LizzieMcGuire'' (2001) || ''Series/{{ICarly}}'' (2007) || Tween-orineted sitcoms of the SliceOfLife variety, in which a teenage girl and her two friends navigate school and social life || TBA || TBA ||
|| ''Series/FullerHouse'' (2016) || ''Series/RavensHome'' (2017) || ContinuityReboots of popular sitcoms featuring the main character as a single mother who moves in with their best friend and their child. || TBA || TBA ||

|| ''Series/LizzieMcGuire'' (2001) || ''Series/{{ICarly}}'' (2007) || Tween-orineted sitcoms of the SliceOfLife variety, in which a teenage girl and her two friends navigate school and social life || TBA || TBA ||

|| ''Series/TheBradyBunch'' (1969) || ''Series/ThePartridgeFamily'' (1970) || Two squeaky-clean {{Dom Com}}s about an atypical (for the 60s) but loving large family (the former being a blended family due to the parents' remarriage while the latter being a family with a single mother). || Although both series were primarily comedies surrounding a family and their daily lives, ''The Partridge Family'' were also a musical band (having been inspired by the real-life family band The Cowsills). Also, the older children from both shows were teen idols/sex symbols that brought extra attention to their respective shows. || ''The Brady Bunch'', for better or worse, has been shaped into a [[CashCowFranchise money-making franchise]] complete [[Series/BradyBunchSpinOffs with numerous spin-offs,]] [[WesternAnimation/TheBradyKids a cartoon series,]] [[Film/TheBradyBunch two successful films in the mid-90s]] and is seen as an international cultural icon. ''The Partridge Family'', while also a hit and produced great music (particularly the well-known hit by Creator/DavidCassidy "I Think I Love You"), is mostly remembered for the troubled personal lives of stars Creator/DannyBonaduce and Cassidy which led to the latter's 2017 death. ||

|| Original || Clone || Capsule Pitch Description || Implementation || Winner? ||

''Co-Ed Fever'' (1979) || Campus comedies inspired by ''Film/AnimalHouse''. || ''Animal House'' was a box-office smash in 1978, so there is no surprise it inspired a TV series or two. || All three series failed, but ''Delta House'' wins because it lasted the longest (three-and-a-half months) compared to ''Brothers and Sisters'' (two-and-a-half months) and ''Co-Ed Fever'' (one episode) .

''Series/GrowingPains'' (1985) || 1980s family sitcoms that showed generally well-to-do parents contradicting their strong-willed children. || ''Series/TheCosbyShow'' showed a wealthy African-American family which was totally new for the world of television while ''Series/FamilyTies'' showed the return to conservatism in the 1980s from the liberalism of the 1960s. ''Series/GrowingPains'' showed the role reversal of stay-at-home dad (he's a psychiatrist however) and a working mother who's an anchor. The former two aired on Creator/{{NBC}} while the latter air on Creator/{{ABC}} || ''The Cosby Show'' by a mile, albeit a short one. It helped break down racial barriers, made household names of many of its stars, was the highest rated televison comedy for second half of the 1980s, and single-handedly revived the sitcom genre. To its own merit, ''Family Ties'' does have a 2 year headstart and more acclaim than the Huxtables. It was also the #2 Nielson rated program for 2 seasons but the Cosby Show was the #1 for 5. ''Growing Pains'' has neither the ratings nor the acclaim of the former two yet all three are well remembered and loved by people of all races. ''Cosby'' and ''Pains'' haven't aged nearly as well into the 2010s as "Ties", due to Bill Cosby's rape allegations and Kirk Cameron's Evangelical activism, respectively. "Ties" still has a very clean image. ||

|| ''Series/{{Spaced}}'' (1999) || ''Series/BlackBooks'' (2000) || Eccentric Channel 4 Brit-coms featuring eccentric characters, with little in the way of sets or budgets. Both co-written by its stars. Turned into Duelers by their side-by-side broadcasts on 4. || Spaced had the larger and younger cast and had more in visual gags and fourth-wall breaking; Black Books relied more on dialogue. || Both achieved cult status but Spaced has outlasted its sister-show. The rivalry is quite affectionate and just about all the cast from both appear on Black Books as guest stars or in Pegg and Wright's films. ||

|| ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'' (2007) || ''Series/ModernFamily'' (2009) || Most successful sitcoms of the 21st century || ''TBBT'' has had incredible ratings throughout its 10-year-run, constantly being in the top 10 ratings. ''Modern Family'' has also had amazing ratings, albeit not like the former. ''TBBT'' receives criticism for its predictable and crude content, and how stereotypical its characters are. The grating laugh track also generates backlash from everyone who doesn't watch the show. ''Modern Family'' is ''immensely'' acclaimed, for its 21st century characters and themes. || Very close between the two, however, Modern Family has acclaim combined with incredible ratings, so one would say it wins. ||

|| ''High Maintenance'' (2016) || ''Mary + Jane'' (2016) || Sitcoms built around characters who deliver marijuana to oddball characters in major cities ([[BigApplesauce New York City]] for ''Maintenance'', Los Angeles for ''Jane''.) || ''High Maintenance'' is based off the successful web series of the same name and has a male lead, while ''Mary + Jane'' is more inspired by ''Series/BroadCity'', to the point of FollowTheLeader (Both series are about two female stoner best friends.) || ''Mary + Jane'' has received [[SoOkayItsAverage mixed reviews]], while ''High Maintenance'' has received critical acclaim, and is already renewed for a second season. ||

|| ''Series/TheGoldbergs'' (2013) || ''Series/TheKidsAreAlright2018'' || Both are ABC sitcoms that are based on the childhood of the show's creator, and include many nostalgic references to the decade in which they are set in. || While both series have nearly identical premises, ''The Goldbergs'' is set in the 1980s and focuses more on the popular culture of the decade, while the 1970s-set ''The Kids Are Alright'' focuses on the political and social issues of that decade, and how they affect the Cleary family. || ''The Goldbergs'' has clearly been the more successful show. Not only has the series been renewed through its seventh season and has developed a life in syndication, its success led to the spin-off ''Schooled'' being ordered by ABC. In contrast, ''The Kids Are Alright'' was cancelled after a single season. ||

|| ''Series/TheBradyBunch'' (1969) || ''Series/ThePartridgeFamily'' (1970) || Two squeaky-clean {{Dom Com}}s about an atypical but loving large family (the former being a blended family while the latter being a family with a single mother). || Although both series were primarily comedies surrounding a family and their daily lives, ''The Partridge Family'' were also a musical band (having been inspired by the real-life family band The Cowsills). Also, the older children from both shows were teen idols/sex symbols that brought in extra attention to their respective shows. || ''The Brady Bunch'', for better or worse, has been shaped into a [[CashCowFranchise money-making franchise]] complete [[Series/BradyBunchSpinOffs with numerous spin-offs,]] [[WesternAnimation/TheBradyKids a cartoon series,]] [[Film/TheBradyBunch two successful films in the mid-90s]] and is seen as a cultural icon. ''The Partridge Family's, while also a hit at the time and producing great music (particularly the well-known hit by Creator/DavidCassidy "I Think I Love You"), is mostly remembered for the troubled personal lives of stars Danny Bonaduce and Cassidy which led to the latter's 2017 death. ||

|| ''Series/MarriedWithChildren'' (1987) || ''Series/{{Roseanne}}'' (1988) || Two White, blue-collar [[DysfunctionalFamily dysfunctional families]] atypical to ''Series/TheCosbyShow'' set in the state of Illinois. || Both shows starred a snarky, primary breadwinner whose [[HeManWomanHater hatred of]] [[DoesNotLikeMen the opposite sex]] becomes magnified to the point of {{Flanderization}} over time and each had a large portion of the series end up being AllJustADream. A significant difference is with ''Married...With Children'' was primarily a black comedy, ''Roseanne'' was a comedy-drama. || When both were in their original production, ''Series/{{Roseanne}}'' was the slight winner given how it received more attention (as viewers were more likely to receive Creator/{{ABC}} in their homes than Creator/{{Fox}}) and won plenty of Emmys at its competitor's expense. However, ''Series/MarriedWithChildren'' lasted a full decade and tends to be remembered more fondly by both cast members and crew alike (and its final season wasn't considered controversial like the former's show). ''Roseanne'' did manage to receive an initially acclaimed revival in 2018, but was soon tainted by star Creator/RoseanneBarr's racist tweet that quickly canceled the show and lead to her being killed off in the [[BrokenBase base-breaking]] spinoff, ''Series/TheConners''. Invariably, it's a draw. ||

|| ''Series/LivingSingle'' (1993) || ''Series/{{Friends}}'' (1994) || A group of twenty-something friends/roommates living in UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity || The most obvious difference was the main cast: ''Single's'' black, female-dominated cast vs. ''Friends'' ' white, gender-balanced cast. ''Living Single'' also tended less soap opera-ish and slightly more reality-based and avoided ''Friends''' mass-{{Flanderization}}. || ''Friends'' lasted ten seasons. ''Living Single'' lasted only five, though the rerun appeal of both programs remain high. ''Friends'' was a huge success internationally, while ''Living Single'' didn't have much appeal on the international syndication level. Also, ''Friends'' spawned a (not very successful) spin-off. ||