15 Sitcoms That Proved They Have Dramatic Chops

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15 Sitcoms That Proved They Have Dramatic Chops

These sitcoms, we tell ya! They already had our devotion with the jokes, then they go and drop the feels on us?! Great, now these characters have cemented themselves in our hearts forever. Even if the quality starts wombling a little by the end, we can always look back on those heart-wrenching moments. They could’ve weirded us right out, because let’s face it, a lot of comedic actors don’t have drama in their tool belt. But these shows… They nailed it.

When a funny show masterfully tackles grief, abuse, or even just heartfelt, “real” moments, we subconsciously realize how much we love the characters. We’ve invested serious time in their lives, and we genuinely care that they’re going through something. The funny had to be at the forefront though, since if the pilot opened on a dramatic moment, we might question if the show is even a comedy. But they dipped from the funny for a few powerful moments, and somehow seamlessly got right back to the funny. So cheers to these 15 sitcoms that completely nailed the drama.

The Simpsons blend grief with humor.

CRACKED THE SIMPSONS WHEN MAUDE FLANDERS DIED. You don't really think of Maude Flanders much until she's gone. Even though she died by t-shirt cannon, Ned (and the show itself) really took time to grieve while the jokes kept coming.

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Friends made light of the triplets storyline, then passed us the tissues.

CRACKED FRIENDS U РНОЕВЕ SAYS GOODBYE TO THE TRIPLETS. They got a lot out of the I'm having my brother's babies joke, but we see the weight of her gesture when she has to give them up. I wish I could take you home and see you everyday. Well, if you're gonna cry...

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The Fresh Prince shatters Will’s tough and funny exterior.

CRACKED THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR WILL'S DAD COMES AND GOES. After Will's dad leaves, Will plays tough until he completely breaks down. The line, How come he don't want me, man? followed by the massive hug from Uncle Phil is an iconic TV moment.

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Modern Family made us all call our dads.

CRACKED MODERN FAMILY HOME WHEN PHIL'S DAD DIES. Phil is lucky enough to spend one last glorious day with his dad, Frank. In his eulogy, he says, Don't miss a chance to let the people you appreciate know that, Claire and Mitch put their hands on Jay, all holding back tears.

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8 Simple Rules pays homage to the late John Ritter.

CRACKED 8 SIMPLE RULES KATE READS PAUL'S FINAL ARTICLE. After John Ritter passed away from an undiagnosed aortic tear, his sitcom family dealt with the loss beautifully. Kate gathers the kids and reads them the last words he ever wrote.

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Futurama showed us a dog’s undying loyalty.

CRACKED FUTURAMA FRY'S DOG WAITED. They reveal that Fry's dog Seymour stood waiting for Fry until he died. To Connie Francis' I Will Wait For You, seasons come and go until the good boy lays down and closes his eyes.

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The Office shows us Michael’s softer side.

CRACKED THE OFFICE РАМ GETS SUPPORT. When no one else showed up to Pam's art show, Michael was there. Не buys her painting, but more importantly, is in awe of Pam's talent. The line, I am really proud of you had Pam and all of us in tears.

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Golden Girls made us really feel for Blanche.

CRACKED GOLDEN GIRLS BLANCHE MISSES HER LATE HUSBAND. Blanche reunites with her husband, and tells him, Those damn eyes. I still haven't seen in anyone else's what I see in yours. When she wakes up and realizes it was just a dream, we see how much she really misses him.

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Brooklyn 99 keeps us laughing on pins and needles.

CRACKED BROOKLYN 99 THE ACTIVE SHOOTER. Normally a zany, almost cartoonish show, we realize that, as cops, they could possibly lose one of their own. Hearing that Rosa responded to an active shooter, we really feel the gang's relief when she finally returns.

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Family Ties tackles survivor’s guilt.

CRACKED FAMILY YTIES I ) ALEX KEATON LOSES A FRIEND. After Alex's friend Greg dies, he struggles with the fact that his own laziness and selfishness saved his life. Не screams, Why am I alive? over and over while his parents console him.

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Everybody Loves Raymond breaks the cycle of abuse.

CRACKED EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND N - - - - MON THE BOYS ARE GRATEFUL FOR THEIR DAD. Frank Barone tells Ray and Robert that his father hit him every day, saying, That's just the way it was. They realize that their grandfather got hit, their father got hit, but their father stopped the cycle.

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The Big Bang Theory tackles heartbreak in their own nerdy way.

CRACKED THE BIG BANG THEORY SHELDON'S BROKEN HEART. When Sheldon and Amy break up, it's revealed that he was going to propose. Не holds the ring, looks at his Gollum figurine and says, Well Gollum, you're an expert on rings... What do I do with this one?

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Friends deals with infertility.

CRACKED FRIENDS CHANDLER & MONICA CAN'T CONCEIVE. Chandler and Monica's relationship hits a major roadblock when they realize they're infertile. Chandler sarcastically asks, Should I be sitting down for this? Then we see him get the news, and sit down. Worse, he has to relay it to Monica.

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The guys in Scrubs care deeply for their patients.

CRACKED SCRUBS TURK & J.D. ARE STAND-UP GUYS. Realizing that a patient has no family, J.D and Turk miss their fancy dinner to sit with the dying man. When he's getting a little tired, he asks, You guys will be here when I wake up? and to help ease his fears, they confidently say, Of course.

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Fresh Prince deals with gun violence.

CRACKED FRESH PRINCE imed WILL GETS SHOT. Carlton's sheltered world is rocked after Will takes a bullet for him. Living in fear, he carries a gun himself, but Will tearfully begs him to leave the gun on the bed.

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