By2005,televisionstood at a cultural crossroads; it required contemporary storylines to usher in the new millennium.
Theseshowswere unafraid of taking risks and experimenting with style,comedy, and controversial themes.
The humor of shows from 2005 is unmatched and would go on to inspiresitcomsthat came after.
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Kudrow portrays former sitcom actress Valerie Cherish, whose attempts at reviving her career result in desperation.
Additionally, the series satirizes the reality TV genre that reigned over cable throughout the 2000s.
They were still developing a reputation, butThe Boondocksis a great example of reflecting the period.
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While they appear to be a stereotypical nuclear family, the Smiths are anything but.
Oh, and they are housing an alien rescued by the Smiths on the run from Area 51!
Or at least, an absurd and satirical take on the political landscape.
As the series goes on, both the Smith family and the writing itself adapt with the times.
6’My Name is Earl' (2005-2009)
Created by Greg Garcia
Who is Earl?
Earl is an otherwise insignificant man who has made some mistakes in life.
It isnt until he wins the $100,000 lottery that he decides to turn his life around.
Ultimately,My Name is Earlis a redemption story.
Sadly, the Emmy Award-winning sitcom didn’t get the ending it deserved.
My Name is Earlsfirst season garnered over 10 million viewers but dwindled in its final season.
This was one of the reasons for its untimely cancelation,resulting in a cliffhangerthat may never be addressed.
Which begs the question: did Earl ever finish that list?
Back in 2005,Everybody Hates Chrispremiered, starring a much younger Williams as the titular character.
The semi-autobiographical sitcom is told in flashbacks looselybased on Chris Rocks early life, who also narrates the series.
WhileWeedscould be considered a drama, its satirical tone provided comedic commentary on suburbia in the early 2000s.
What secrets lie within those Californian ticky-ticky homes?
By 2005, few states had begun to legalize marijuana.
However, the stigma was still there.
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Highlighting shocking (and often dangerous) scenarios made for some surprisingly hilarious moments.
How I Met Your Mothercarved its corner in pop culturewith iconic quotes and running gagsstill applicable today.
Oftentimes, there is no plot, which makes therunning gags and quotesstand out even more.
Based on the U.K. series of the same name,The Officespilot episode was nearly identical to its predecessor.
Running for eight seasons,The Officecemented itself as one of thebest TV comedies of all time.
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