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5 Outstanding Comedy Series To Watch This Weekend

Comedy series such as "The Office," "Community" and "Cheers" are sure to provide some good vibes and laughter for your weekend at home.

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Cast of "The Office" (2005)
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If there's one thing that can help us stay positive through these challenging times, it's laughter. And in an effort to help lift your spirits a bit, we've compiled a list of five outstanding comedy series that are sure to spark some laughter as you practice social distancing this weekend.

Looking for a comedy series that parodies popular sci-fi flicks such as "Doctor Who" and "Terminator"? Look no further than "Community," in which a crew of misfits attempts to revive a local community college's sense of pride.

For those seeking a musical comedy series, "Victorious" is sure to get you dancing and singing in a heartbeat.

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Meanwhile, if you're in the mood for a comedy series that is bound to be timeless, "Cheers" and "Frasier" are available on Netflix and Amazon Prime, respectively, for your streaming pleasure. And when it comes to binge-worthy comedy series, "The Office" is a no-brainer.

So while you stay indoors this weekend, get excited to check out these fun comedy series that will make you laugh out loud:

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“Community” (Netflix) — Joel McHale, Alison Brie, Ken Jeong, Gillian Jacobs; created by Dan Harmon

Based on Dan Harmon’s personal experiences as a student at a community college, the sitcom follows the misadventures of Jeff Winger (Joel McHale), a lawyer disbarred for having lied about his educational credentials. In his attempt to pursue a legitimate law degree, Jeff enrolls at a community college, where the former attorney catches the love bug upon meeting student activist Brita Perry (Alison Brie). However, his well-laid-out plan to spend quality time with the young woman goes awry when Brita introduces Jeff to a group of misfits (Donald Glover, Gillian Jacobs, Ken Jeong). Soon, Jeff and the rest of the gang take classes together, where their wildest and hilarious talent truly shines, as they pay homage to popular sci-fi and horror flicks, including “Doctor Who,” “Dungeons & Dragons,” “Terminator,” “Halloween” and many more. The successful series premiered Sept. 17, 2009, and concluded its sixth and final season June 2, 2015.

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“Victorious” (Netflix and Amazon Prime) — Victoria Justice, Ariana Grande, Matt Bennett; created by Dan Schneider

Dan Schneider’s musical comedy series follows the story of Tori Vega (Victoria Justice), a teenager aspiring to become a successful singer someday. Well, the 16-year-old is about to get the chance of a lifetime when she is accepted at Hollywood Arts, a performing arts academy known for its longstanding prestige and unrivaled excellence. As Tori navigates her challenges to fit in as the new kid on campus, we get to meet her new circle of amazingly talented friends, including the sweet Cat Valentine (Ariana Grande), musical prodigy Andre Harris (Leon Thomas III), the socially inept Robbie Shapiro (Matt Bennett), the blunt Jade West (Elizabeth Gillies) and Jade’s boyfriend, Beck Oliver (Avan Jogia). Winner of the 2012 Kids’ Choice Awards for Favorite TV Show, the comedy sitcom ran from 2010 until 2013, lasting three seasons.

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“The Office” (Netflix) — Steve Carell, Mindy Kaling, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer; created by Greg Daniels

Greg Daniels’ American adaptation of the popular British series “The Office” is a mockumentary on the trials and tribulations of office workers in the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictitious Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. Specifically, it highlights the day-to-day monotony, disagreements, office romances and inappropriate behavior of the office employees led by the blunt Michael Scott (Steve Carell), a regional manager who is notorious for not mincing any words. The series, which lasted for nine seasons from 2005 until 2013, made stars out of newcomers John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer in their portrayal of a pair of office mates — salesman Jim and receptionist Pam — who appeared to be on the verge of a burgeoning romance.

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“Cheers” (Netflix) — Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Kirstie Alley; created by James Burrows, Glen Charles and Les Charles

Hailed as one of the most popular TV series of all time, the comedy sitcom centers on the titular local saloon called “Cheers,” where its regular patrons meet and gather to escape their daily grind. In other words, it is the place “where everybody knows your name,” as the show’s main theme song echoes in its refrain. One of the central characters is the eccentric bar owner Sam Malone (Ted Danson) who tries to pursue a meaningful relationship with the intellectual Diane Chambers (Shelley Long). Then, there is the superstitious and cynical cocktail waitress Carla Tortelli (Rhea Perlman), who happens to be Diane’s nemesis. Another bar fixture is the accountant Norm Peterson (George Wendt), whose marriage is on the rocks. Other characters in the show include the independent, business-savvy Rebecca Howe (Kirstie Alley), the snobbish psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) and the happy-go-lucky bartender Woody Boyd (Woody Harrelson). The show ran from 1982 until 1993, lasting 275 half-hour episodes over 11 seasons.

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“Frasier” (Amazon Prime) — Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce; created by David Angell, Peter Casey and David Lee

A spinoff of “Cheers,” the show continues the life story of the fastidious and haughty psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer), who has long since returned to his native town of Seattle, Washington, where he is now gainfully employed as a popular radio therapist and host at station KACL. The sitcom primarily highlights Frasier’s misadventures with his wisecracking radio producer Roz Doyle (Peri Gilpin), and the sibling rivalry between Frasier and his equally stuck-up brother, fellow psychiatrist Dr. Niles Crane (David Hyde Pierce). Other recurring plotlines include Frasier’s love life and the Crane brothers’ clashes with their level-headed and simple dad, the recently retired Seattle police detective Martin Crane (John Mahoney). Meanwhile, Niles also becomes smitten with Frasier’s live-in British housekeeper Daphne Moon (Jane Leeves). The comedy series, which premiered Sept. 16, 1993, and concluded its 11th and final season May 13, 2004, won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series for five consecutive years from 1994 through 1998.

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