Iconic sitcoms often feature unforgettable duos, like Jerry and George from Seinfeld or Michael and Dwight from The Office. While a strong individual performance is always enjoyable, the heart of a great sitcom lies in how characters play off each other within the whole cast. Sitcoms are uniquely suited for showcasing hilarious pairings and their dynamic interactions.
Certain comedy pairings are simply magic. Think Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin, Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy, or Andre Braugher with Andy Samberg – they consistently deliver hilarious results. The same is true for dynamic duos like Susie Essman and Larry David, or Ty Burrell seeking approval from Ed O’Neill. These are some of the most brilliantly matched, written, and performed comedic pairings ever seen on sitcom television.
Frank & Marie Barone
Everybody Loves Raymond
As a huge movie and TV fan, I have to say Frank and Marie Barone just feel like everyone’s parents or grandparents, you know? Their arguing isn’t dramatic or over-the-top – it’s the kind of realistic bickering that makes you believe they’ve spent a lifetime together, raising a family and slowly, hilariously getting on each other’s nerves. But through it all, you can tell they really do love each other, and that’s what makes it so relatable.
Doris Roberts was brilliant as the loud, meddling Italian-American mother, and Peter Boyle perfectly balanced her as her quiet, distant husband. Frank and Marie were undoubtedly the most hilarious characters on Everybody Loves Raymond.
Amy Sosa & Jonah Simms
Superstore
When Amy and Jonah first appeared on Superstore, they seemed like a classic example of a potential couple – Jonah immediately liked Amy, but she was already married. Despite this, there was obvious chemistry between them, and their story followed a lot of familiar romantic comedy tropes.
America Ferrara and Ben Feldman had a special chemistry that made their characters, Amy and Jonah, feel fresh and original. They weren’t simply copies of famous TV couples like Jim and Pam or Ross and Rachel. Their playful banter and witty back-and-forth were truly captivating.
Johnny & Moira Rose
Schitt’s Creek
Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy have worked together for many years and have fantastic comedic chemistry. They both began their careers at Second City and later starred in several Christopher Guest films, including playing a married couple in Best in Show. By the time they took on the roles of Johnny and Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, their long history together felt incredibly authentic.
O’Hara and Levy developed a fantastic comedic chemistry in these parts. O’Hara clearly enjoyed playing the silly, somewhat eccentric character, while Levy thrived as the straight man, providing a contrast to her energy.
Captain Holt & Jake Peralta
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
From the moment Captain Holt joined the precinct and met Jake Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, their funny chemistry was obvious. Jake’s playful and carefree attitude clashed with Holt’s serious and strict personality, creating a hilarious contrast.
As the show progressed, the connection between the characters grew into a strong father-son bond. Andre Braugher and Andy Samberg portrayed this relationship with remarkable skill and warmth.
Dennis & Dee Reynolds
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia
The group in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has a lot of interesting relationships, like those between Mac and Dennis, or Charlie and Frank. However, many fans consider Dennis and Dee Reynolds – played by Glenn Howerton and Kaitlin Olson – to be the most compelling pair in the show.
Dennis and Dee have a complicated relationship – they constantly clash, yet they understand each other better than anyone else. This is because they share a bizarre and troubled childhood, shaped by their father, Frank, and have both developed into selfish and amoral people. Their misadventures together are always highly entertaining.
Abbi Abrams & Ilana Wexler
Broad City
Broad City beautifully celebrates female friendship, and it feels authentic because the connection between Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer mirrors that of their characters. They fully embrace their quirky sides while playing Abbi and Ilana, making the friendship feel incredibly real.
Abbi and Ilana complement each other well. Abbi tends to be shy and unsure of herself, while Ilana is bold and helps Abbi come out of her comfort zone. Though Ilana struggles with everyday responsibilities like being punctual or handling finances, Abbi is there to offer support and keep her organized.
Phil Dunphy & Jay Pritchett
Modern Family
The difficult father-in-law and eager son-in-law trope is common in sitcoms, but Modern Family‘s Phil Dunphy and Jay Pritchett really nail it. Jay is a traditional, very masculine father figure, while Phil is a former cheerleader who loves to sing, dance, and make colorful drinks.
As a huge fan, I was really struck by the depth Ty Burrell and Ed O’Neill brought to Jay and Phil’s relationship. It’s fascinating to see how Jay secretly envies Phil’s easygoing, people-pleasing nature, and those little moments where Phil subtly wins Jay over – like that beautiful, quiet toast they shared in the rain – just felt so genuine and moving.
J.D. & Turk
Scrubs
A hospital job could be really tough without friends like J.D. and Turk to brighten things up. They always manage to make work more fun with their funny, often bizarre, sketches and silly antics.
J.D. and Turk have been best friends since medical school, even before the show began. Their incredibly close bond – maybe a little too close – is perfectly portrayed by actors Zach Braff and Donald Faison.
Larry Sanders & Artie
The Larry Sanders Show
Larry Sanders, the host of his talk show, completely depends on his producer, Artie. Though he appears confident and friendly on television, he’s actually quite anxious when the cameras are off. Whenever Larry faces a difficult situation or argument, he relies on Artie to handle it and do the confronting for him.
Garry Shandling and Rip Torn were a fantastic duo. Shandling brilliantly portrayed Larry’s self-doubt, and Torn, much like John Goodman or Bill Burr, had a knack for turning anger into comedy.
Alan Partridge & Lynn Benfield
I’m Alan Partridge
We first saw Alan Partridge stumble through hosting fictional shows, but the sitcom I’m Alan Partridge finally let us see his everyday life. A key detail revealed in the show – and one that’s become hugely important to the character ever since – is that he has a personal assistant.
Alan Partridge depends entirely on his assistant, Lynn Benfield, who manages every part of his life. Despite this, he’s unkind to her and pays her a very low salary of just £7,000 a year. Steve Coogan and Felicity Montagu brilliantly portray these characters, most recently in their series How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge).
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