The Simpsons (Seasons 3-8)

The Simpsons (Seasons 3-8) represents the greatest sustained run of comedy writing in television history, with 112 episodes that average a 9.1 IMDb rating—higher than the typical rival's golden era. These seasons contain 12 of the top 20 highest-rated episodes ever on IMDb for any animated series, including “Marge vs. the Monorail” and “Cape Feare.” The joke density and satirical sharpness remain unmatched by any animated or live-action sitcom since, surpassing #4's best season which tops out at 8.7.