Ranking the 10 Funniest Crime Shows of All Time
While they might follow the thread of a mystery, these shows are really about delivering a good time, showing that sometimes the best way to catch a criminal is while doubling over with laughter.
When it comes to crime shows, it's not all just gloomy crime scenes and tense interrogations; there's a whole lineup out there where the laughs are as frequent as the clues, and we've dug deep to bring you the 10 funniest of the lot.
Sure, 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' has pretty much claimed the top spot, its blend of quirky characters and hilarious antics setting the bar high, but the world of funny crime shows is broader than you might think, stretching from the classics that set the stage to the newer entrants that are keeping the laughter alive.
This list isn't just about the usual suspects like 'Castle', which mixed crime-solving with witty banter; we've also uncovered those hidden gems, the shows that might not have made headlines but have kept audiences chuckling with their clever writing and unexpected humor.
These series prove that solving crimes doesn't have to be all serious business; it can be packed with side-splitting moments, oddball detectives, and situations so bizarre they can only be met with a laugh.