15 TV Comedy Running Jokes For the Hall Of Fame

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Arrested Development: I've Made a Huge Mistake

So many sitcom episodes would be so much shorter if more folks just said “I've made a huge mistake” faster.

14

Community: Dean Pelton Plays Dress Up

Dean-a-ling! Just make sure he keeps track of his puttin' on the ritz cane. 

13

The Simpsons: “Smithers, Release The Hounds”

An evil rich guy line so cool all the other evil rich guys are cursing ol' Burnsy for getting there first. 

12

Archer: Phrasing

Boom! Inappropriate. 

11

Bob's Burgers: Burger of the Day

The chalkboard that launched a thousand puns, multiple YouTube videos, and one cookbook.

10

Parks and Rec: Leslie Vs. The Library

The shining beacon of the power of public service…hates the place where all the knowledge is available to the public. There's a metaphor here somewhere. 

9

The Office: Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration

What line of work you in, Bob?

8

Family Guy: The Cutaway

First it was odd, then it was hilarious, then it was self-aware, then it was overused, then it was a YouTube compilation. 

7

Scrubs: Rowdy the Dog

Keeping a taxidermy dog in your apartment is one of the purest forms of goofy fun you can have your best friend. We all agree on that, right? Right?!

6

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Cops Vs. Firefighters

A hilarious, Patton Oswalt-cameo-fueled feud that apparently spills over into real life. 

5

Peppa Pig: Madame Gazelle Is A Vampire

4

The Good Place: Bortles!

Professional sports team the Jacksonville Jaguars once started a quarterback named Blake Bortles. A perfect fandom for a Florida man. 

3

BoJack Horseman: What Is This, A Crossover Episode?

The stupidest, most vacuous thing someone could say over and over again—chef's kiss for a show set in Hollywood.

2

Community: Troy and Abed In The Morning

A friendship born out of Spanish rap could only evolve into a morning show with no cameras. 

1

Cheers: Norm!

“Afternoon Everybody!” “Norm!” “What would ya like, Norm?” “A reason to live, and keep ‘em comin’.”