Best-Reviewed TV Comedies 2020
2020 was a banner year for comedy on TV and streaming, with the arrival of new critically lauded shows like Ted Lasso and a pitch-perfect send-off for Schitt’s Creek, the Canadian series that, over six seasons, went from hidden gem to cult favorite to Emmy-dominating powerhouse. The five series below – including Schitt’s Creek at number four – represent the best of the best, according to the critics, with top of the class going to Hulu’s PEN15, the story of middle-school besties Maya and Anna, played by show creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle. Its second season, Certified Fresh at 100%, only improved on the first, with Erskine and Konkle dialing up the cringe and the heart.
The order of the rank below reflects the Adjusted Score as of December 31, 2020. Scores might change over time.
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