Top 10 Most Unrealistic Sitcom Storylines
VOICE OVER: Phoebe de Jeu
WRITTEN BY: Nick Spake
There are a lot of elements in sitcoms that are unrealistic, but these storylines were a really big stretch. For this list, we'll be looking at far-fetched, contrived, and borderline fantastical plots from sitcoms that take place in universes resembling reality. Our countdown includes the Apartment Switch from "Friends" (1994-2004), Santa being real on “Gilligan's Island” (1964-67), Jumping the Shark from “Happy Days” (1974-84), the Michael Scott Paper Company arc from “The Office” (2005-13), and more!
- #10: Reese Joins the Army
- #9: The Apartment Switch
- #8: The Heists
- #7: Michael Scott Paper Company
- #6: Hand Bitten Off by a Seal
- #5: The Trial
- #4: Santa is Real
- #3: Miley's Secret Identity
- #2: Jumping the Shark
- #1: Steve's Various Inventions
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