19 Jokes From Nostalgic Sitcoms That Still Hit Hard

Lauren Glen
Updated October 30, 2023 1.0K votes 224 voters

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Vote up the funnies from nostalgic sitcoms that stood the test of time.

Whether we remember the days of planning our evenings around the local cable network's schedule, or when we watched our favorite shows through a streaming service for the first time, there's something about sitcoms that have the power to brighten our days with humor.

And while some of the jests we heard on these shows didn't age well, or got old after we heard them a few times, others remain relevant and hilarious - no matter how many times we've heard them. This list features old jokes that still hit hard from some of the best sitcoms from the 1970s, ‘80s, and ’90s.

  • When Dorothy Called Out Her Ex-Husband On 'The Golden Girls'
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    When Dorothy Called Out Her Ex-Husband On 'The Golden Girls'

    Sophia: I feel better just lying here. The ride in the car could only make me feel worse.

    Stan: She's right, Dorothy. Sometimes just laying motionless is the best thing a person could do.

    Dorothy: That didn't sound right when you said it on our honeymoon, and it doesn't sound right now.

    164 votes
  • When Rose Insinuated The Kind Of Parties Blanche Attends On 'The Golden Girls'
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    When Rose Insinuated The Kind Of Parties Blanche Attends On 'The Golden Girls'

    Blanche: Do you know what I hate doing most after a party?

    Rose: Trying to find your underwear in the big pile?

    140 votes
  • When Jerry Offered A Wisecrack Solution To George's Rhetorical Question On 'Seinfeld'
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    When Jerry Offered A Wisecrack Solution To George's Rhetorical Question On 'Seinfeld'

    George: Why do they make the wrappers on [condom packets] so hard to open? 

    Jerry: It's probably so the woman has [a] chance to change her mind.

    • Actors: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, Michael Richards, Ruth Cohen
    • Premiered: July 5, 1989
    155 votes
  • When Lisa Let Bart Know Who Runs The House On 'The Simpsons'
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    When Lisa Let Bart Know Who Runs The House On 'The Simpsons'

    Lisa: Maybe if you buckle down and get good grades, Dad will give you money.

    Bart: Does he give you money for getting good grades?

    Lisa: I've been doing the family's books for years. I take what I need.

    151 votes
  • When Ross Wanted To Have A Serious Conversation With Joey On 'Friends'
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    When Ross Wanted To Have A Serious Conversation With Joey On 'Friends'

    Ross: Do you have a minute? I'd like to talk to you about something I'm really uncomfortable talking about.

    Joey: Sure. How about, uh, you showering with your mom? 

    Ross: I actually had a topic in mind. 

    147 votes
  • When A Toast Turned Into A TV Show Lineup On 'Three's Company'
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    When A Toast Turned Into A TV Show Lineup On 'Three's Company'

    Jack: It's time to toast the bride and groom. To Gloria and Larry, happy days.

    Janet: Good times.

    Chrissy: Little House on the Prairie.

    110 votes