44 Years Later, The Greatest Opening Line In Sitcom History Is Still Undefeated

Although there are plenty of iconic opening lines dotted throughout the history of the television comedy genre, only one sitcom’s first line could truly be called the greatest of all time. It’s hard to pick the most influential, important, or even just straight-up best American sitcoms ever. From I Love Lucy to Community, from the deadpan wit of Frasier to the heartwarming antics of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s best episodes, there are simply too many to choose from.