In reply to The Lemming:
The Simpsons, though I haven't watched it for some years - I gather it's passed its peak. Finally demonstrated that when the Americans *do* get irony, they do it very, very well -
Homer:
And so, the burglar was caught by the very person who was trying to catch him.
Principal Skinner:
How ironic.
Also honourable mention to Futurama particularly for Bender the kleptomaniac, vice-ridden anti-social robot.
Blackadder obviously though some of it has dated badly. And the first series is terrible.
Peep Show and The Office (and its American remake) are works of genius.
Lately, Bojack Horseman for successfully making depression funny.
Never saw what was funny about Only Fools, Last of the Summer Wine etc. Something for my parents' generation.
Post edited at 09:43