What is a situation comedy (sitcom)?

• A. A drama with serialized plots across episodes
• B. A comedy with same cast every time
• C. A reality show with unscripted outcomes
• D. A news program with panel discussions

Answer: (B)

Sitcoms are comedy series built around a fixed group of characters who appear in the same setting in every episode. The humor comes from their interactions and recurring situations, and episodes are typically self-contained rather than carrying one continuous storyline across many episodes. That makes the description of a comedy with the same cast every time the best fit. The other descriptions point to genres with different structures: dramas with serialized plots emphasize ongoing storylines, reality shows rely on unscripted real-life scenarios, and news programs present current events and analysis. In a sitcom, the familiar ensemble and familiar environment drive the humor episode after episode.