As one of the most ubiquitous forms of mass media, TV has a particular power to transport viewers out of their everyday lives — with all of its struggles and disappointments — into a different world that is more optimistic, more filled with joy, and less bound by the humdrum rules of reality. Few TV forms have excelled at this as much as the sitcom. Indeed, there’s something uniquely joy-inducing about situation comedies, particularly those that seem to love their characters and invite the audience to do the same. Such feel-good shows are timely reminders that not every show has to be hard-hitting, dark, or cynical to provide pleasure and emotional satisfaction.