15 TV Comedy Running Jokes For the Hall Of Fame

Cracked's Comedy Hall of Fame unveils a new exhibit today, this time with those most quotable of jokes: the running gag. We begin in the land of TV comedies, were even the biggest—nay, hugest—mistakes can be resolved in 22 minutes:

15 Arrested Development: I've Made a Huge Mistake

Wikimedia Commons: German logo for Arrested Development

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

Jim Rash and Dan Harmon — Wikimedia Commons: Gage Skidmore

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

Parks and Recreation cast — Wikimedia Commons: Parks and Recreation

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

Family Guy TV set — Wikimedia Commons: Beao

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

Peppa Pig World — Wikimedia Commons: Paultons Park

We never said children's television couldn't make the Hall of Fame. It's almost spooky season, check your teachers' reflections in the mirror.

4 The Good Place: Bortles!

Manny Jacinto — Wikimedia Commons: aitchisons

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?

Horse man in pool — Shutterstock: Carlo Prearo

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!

Cheers sign — Wikimedia Commons: Psemper

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

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