1.   But while most drama goofs can be explained away, sitcoms have to reflect real life to be funny.

2.   Even sitcoms have them.

3.   Her nine-year-old sitcom had its finale last night, after ABC canceled it.

4.   Many sitcoms this week have special Halloween themes.

5.   Sitcoms have long since abandoned double entendres for single ones.

6.   So two above-average sitcoms have to duke it out with each other.

7.   This smarmy sitcom has no basis in reality, and the opening episode features a debate on what euphemism should be used for fecal matter.

8.   While DeGeneres has always excelled at physical comedy, goofy facial expressions and stammering confusion, her sitcom never had a point of view.