Collider has published a ranked list of the ten best comedy television shows of the 2000s, arguing that the decade produced boundary-pushing sitcoms and dramedies that bridged the gap between 1990s sensibilities and the trends of the 2010s. The list highlights how shows from this era combined sharp writing with strong ensemble casts, with several credited as influential forerunners of the single-camera comedy format that dominated later years.

Among the entries detailed, Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006) is placed at number 10, praised for its dark humour and depiction of a dysfunctional working-class family, with a cast including Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston. The Office (2005–2013), ranked ninth, is noted for its mockumentary style, Steve Carell's performance as Michael Scott, and its enduring popularity through streaming. Modern Family (2009–2020) appears at number eight as the list moves into shows following a blended-family format, with further entries continuing up the ranking.