So now, in no particular order, we present:
The Shapusens' Top Ten Episodes of the Decade: Comedies
(episode summaries are lazily stolen from imdb.com)
30 Rock, “Episode 210” (season 2)
Jack asks Liz to deal with a group of German TV execs so he can spend more time with C.C. but Liz has fallen in love with a piece of real estate. Tracy buys a cappuccino machine and gets Kenneth addicted to caffeine.
Why it makes the cut: The final performance of “Midnight Train to Georgia” is pure genius.
How I Met Your Mother, “Slap Bet” (season 2)
The gang discovers that Robin's been hiding a huge secret, but they have no idea what it is. Marshall thinks she is married, and Barney thinks she was a porn star.
Why it makes the cut: Not only did this episode introduce us to the pure magic that is Robin Sparkles, but it also began one of the best running jokes of any series – the slap bet. For those of you keeping score, we’re at four slaps down, one to go.
Pushing Daisies, “Pie-lette” (season 1)
Ned uses his unique powers to bring his childhood crush, Chuck, back to life and solve her murder. But he is also forced to keep his distance from her, because if he touches her, she will be dead forever.
Why it makes the cut: While it’s true that other episodes certainly have some funnier moments, there will always be a special place in our hearts for the one that started it all.
Arrested Development, “Mr. F” (season 3)
The family's meeting with Japanese investors backfires big time when Tobias mistakes a real government agent for a talent agent. GOB tries to connect with his father, who is controlling a Surrogate. Meanwhile, Michael has another encounter with Rita's uncle, and Maeby's romantic comedy is a total flop.
Why it makes the cut: There are so many great moments in this episode, like Lucille screeching like Godzilla when she is out of vodka and the big reveal that Rita is a “MR F” (mentally retarded female), but it is the epic battle between mole and spaceman destroying the village in front of the Japanese investors that lands this solidly in the top.
Gilmore Girls, “Love, Daisies, and Troubadours” (season 1)
Lorelai is becoming seriously involved with Max just as she finds herself getting in the middle of another relationship when Luke's girlfriend Rachel accuses him of being in love with Lorelai. Meanwhile, Rory has her own romance drama and tries to work up the courage to win Dean back.
Why it makes the cut: Don’t get us wrong, we 100% support Luke and Lorelai as the one true paring of this series, but Max’s proposal with the room filled with daisies gets us everytime.
Modern Family, “En Grande” (season 1)
Why it makes the cut: The whole family comes out to support Manny's newfound interest - fencing. It turns out he's quite masterful in the sport, but Jay's proud enthusiasm triggers an old childhood wound for Mitchell. Meanwhile Phil is determined to find where Luke's hidden talents lie.
Why it makes the cut: Claire and Mitchell’s reenactment of their pairs figure skating routine from their childhood team “Fire and Nice”. Laughed. So. Hard.
Community, “Comparative Religion” (season 1)
Shirley throws a Christmas party for the gang and much to her surprise learns her classmates come from various religious backgrounds. Meanwhile, Jeff is challenged by the school bully and faces the reality that he may fail Spanish 101.
Why it makes the cut: Best version of Silent Night ever:
Sensible night, appropriate night.
Snow on ground, left and right.
Round yon purchase of decorative things.
Tolerant rewrite of carols to sing.
Function with relative ease,
Function with relative ease.
Better Off Ted, “Racial Sensitivity” (season 1)
Veridian comes up with an extremely insensitive solution to a problem with its motion sensors that do not detect black people, and Ted finds out that Linda now has a boyfriend who is extremely likable.
Why it makes the cut: First the motion sensors don’t detect Lem because he is black and he gets stuck in the lab all night, then he gets stuck in the elevator with other black employees because the sensors won’t recognize him. Next the company installs special manual devices for it’s black employees only. Finally they hire minimum wage white dudes to follow all of the black employees around everywhere they go so that new sensors will recognize them. To top it all off we’re treated with a Veridian Dynamics commercial celebrating cultural diversity, but it shows all only white people ending with the phrase “Diversity, Good for us!”
Chuck, “Chuck Versus The Ring” (season 2)
Chuck is given an opportunity to rid himself of the Intersect but will have to protect Ellie from Fulcrum on her wedding day.
Why it makes the cut: The greatest fight scene in the series accompanied by the dulcet tones of Jeffster performing Mr. Roboto, which is topped only by the final line of the episode “Guys, I know Kung Fu.”
Glee, “Acafellas” (season 1)
Will forms the Acafellas, an all-male acapella vocal group, and spends more time building his own confidence than he does with the glee club. In Will’s absence, the glee club decides to hire a well-known choreographer to help coach them to Nationals. Meanwhile, Mercedes is bitten by the love bug, but her feelings aren’t reciprocated. When the Acafellas perform for the P.T.A., they get a surprise visit backstage from Josh Groban.
Why it makes the cut: Who’s Josh Groban? Kill yourself!!!! I don’t know much about you, Josh Groban, but after this episode I know that you love a blousy alcoholic – and that is enough for me. Also the above pictured thumbs up cake given to the guy who just had both of his thumbs cut off in a shop accident . . . I am still laughing.
That makes ten! We’re holding a bonus eleventh spot open in honor of The Office, but we don’t feel qualified to pick an episode since we are only at the beginning of the third season. Personal favorites so far have included “The Injury” (season 2) and “Gay Witch Hunt” (season 3).
Keep an eye out for our top episodes in Dramas, as well as a very special category!
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