Television History

And that original concept worked for decades. The comedy of TV sitcoms reflected the everyday situations of common people, and so they had broad appeal across age groups and social class. The era of Taxi and Cheers defined the television tastes for the masses, with people making an appointment each week to sit and enjoy those episodes as they aired live. But TV has changed in recent years, and sitcoms have been part of that change....

It’s truly surreal to root for a dysfunctional TV family, since they often feature some vile characters and motivations. But we somehow relate to them anyway… and obsessively follow their exploits. There are many dysfunctional families out there (beloved or not), so here are our picks for the best dysfunctional families on TV and what make them so great to watch. 10. The Roys (Succession) 10. The Roys (Succession) Succession follows the powerful Roy family who owns a giant media conglomerate....