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Posted on Mar 25, 2015

The Definitive Ranking Of Catchy Sitcom Theme Songs

Those first few notes set the tone for the next half hour of your life. Which one reigns supreme?

by Hannah Jeffrey

Community Contributor

You may find yourself humming the classical tune after an episode or two, but the lack of words and slow melody leave It's Always Sunny in last place. — youtube.com

You may find yourself humming the classical tune after an episode or two, but the lack of words and slow melody leave It's Always Sunny in last place.

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You may find yourself humming the classical tune after an episode or two, but the lack of words and slow melody leave It's Always Sunny in last place.

Yes, we know it by heart. But it's pretty annoying after a while, TBH. — youtube.com

Yes, we know it by heart. But it's pretty annoying after a while, TBH.

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Yes, we know it by heart. But it's pretty annoying after a while, TBH.

Great show, snappy tune. But it's made up of a beat and a guy yelling "Hey!" which makes it damn near impossible to hum along to. — youtube.com

Great show, snappy tune. But it's made up of a beat and a guy yelling "Hey!" which makes it damn near impossible to hum along to.

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Great show, snappy tune. But it's made up of a beat and a guy yelling "Hey!" which makes it damn near impossible to hum along to.

Aimed at a younger demographic, but a respectable sitcom, nonetheless. Did we learn all the words? Of course. But is it the catchiest? It is not. — youtube.com

Aimed at a younger demographic, but a respectable sitcom, nonetheless. Did we learn all the words? Of course. But is it the catchiest? It is not.

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Aimed at a younger demographic, but a respectable sitcom, nonetheless. Did we learn all the words? Of course. But is it the catchiest? It is not.

TBH Boy Meets World would totally be higher up if the theme from Seasons 5-7 was used from the beginning. Even the Season 4 theme was catchy. But we can't overlook the awful mismatched theme from the first three seasons. Sorry, gang. — youtube.com

TBH Boy Meets World would totally be higher up if the theme from Seasons 5-7 was used from the beginning. Even the Season 4 theme was catchy. But we can't overlook the awful mismatched theme from the first three seasons. Sorry, gang.

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TBH Boy Meets World would totally be higher up if the theme from Seasons 5-7 was used from the beginning. Even the Season 4 theme was catchy. But we can't overlook the awful mismatched theme from the first three seasons. Sorry, gang.

A classic. Points for working the name of the show into the theme song. The words, however, are a little too fast and muddled to know by heart. (OK, *accurately* know by heart. We all sang along anyway.) — youtube.com

A classic. Points for working the name of the show into the theme song. The words, however, are a little too fast and muddled to know by heart. (OK, *accurately* know by heart. We all sang along anyway.)

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A classic. Points for working the name of the show into the theme song. The words, however, are a little too fast and muddled to know by heart. (OK, *accurately* know by heart. We all sang along anyway.)

Sure, sing along and probably can't resist squealing, "It's Jess!" every episode. But with just three lines, it's a little too minimalistic to top the chart. — youtube.com

Sure, sing along and probably can't resist squealing, "It's Jess!" every episode. But with just three lines, it's a little too minimalistic to top the chart.

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Sure, sing along and probably can't resist squealing, "It's Jess!" every episode. But with just three lines, it's a little too minimalistic to top the chart.

Just as a song, this one's great. We also hear it in the beginning of 10 Things I Hate About You and every so often on your local soft rock radio station. A respectable theme song for a rather under-appreciated show. — youtube.com

Just as a song, this one's great. We also hear it in the beginning of 10 Things I Hate About You and every so often on your local soft rock radio station. A respectable theme song for a rather under-appreciated show.

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Just as a song, this one's great. We also hear it in the beginning of 10 Things I Hate About You and every so often on your local soft rock radio station. A respectable theme song for a rather under-appreciated show.

It takes a little a little while to set up, but your foot's tapping from that first note. — youtube.com

It takes a little a little while to set up, but your foot's tapping from that first note.

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It takes a little a little while to set up, but your foot's tapping from that first note.

It's quick, but clear and catchy enough that you memorized the words and promptly showed it off to all your friends. They got annoyed and told you to stop. Didn't they? (It's OK, We've all been there.) — youtube.com

It's quick, but clear and catchy enough that you memorized the words and promptly showed it off to all your friends. They got annoyed and told you to stop. Didn't they? (It's OK, We've all been there.)

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It's quick, but clear and catchy enough that you memorized the words and promptly showed it off to all your friends. They got annoyed and told you to stop. Didn't they? (It's OK, We've all been there.)

The mysterious twinkle in the beginning, followed by the melody that brings you back to 2001 will make you say, "Ugh, as if!" but in a good way. — youtube.com

The mysterious twinkle in the beginning, followed by the melody that brings you back to 2001 will make you say, "Ugh, as if!" but in a good way.

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The mysterious twinkle in the beginning, followed by the melody that brings you back to 2001 will make you say, "Ugh, as if!" but in a good way.

Those horns, man. They keep it short, sweet and totally hum-able. — youtube.com

Those horns, man. They keep it short, sweet and totally hum-able.

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Those horns, man. They keep it short, sweet and totally hum-able.

♫ Bow-ba-bow-ba-bow-bow ♫
An iconic theme to say the least. But it doesn't break the top 10 because those sounds are impossible to recreate with the human voice. Admit it, you've tried. — youtube.com

♫ Bow-ba-bow-ba-bow-bow ♫
An iconic theme to say the least. But it doesn't break the top 10 because those sounds are impossible to recreate with the human voice. Admit it, you've tried.

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♫ Bow-ba-bow-ba-bow-bow ♫
An iconic theme to say the least. But it doesn't break the top 10 because those sounds are impossible to recreate with the human voice. Admit it, you've tried.

A song that truly encompasses what the show was all about — pals, confidantes, throwing parties and inviting everyone you knew. And what a jam! — youtube.com

A song that truly encompasses what the show was all about — pals, confidantes, throwing parties and inviting everyone you knew. And what a jam!

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A song that truly encompasses what the show was all about — pals, confidantes, throwing parties and inviting everyone you knew. And what a jam!

This is one of those themes you wish went on another 10 seconds, just so you could keep up the "baaaa-baba-ba-baaa"-ing a little longer. — youtube.com

This is one of those themes you wish went on another 10 seconds, just so you could keep up the "baaaa-baba-ba-baaa"-ing a little longer.

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This is one of those themes you wish went on another 10 seconds, just so you could keep up the "baaaa-baba-ba-baaa"-ing a little longer.

First of all, it's catchy as hell. Second of all, you totally relate to it when your'e feeling low. ("Seriously, guys. Lay off. I'm no Superman.") And then it picks you right back up with that fun little "wee-ooooo-wee-oooo." — youtube.com

First of all, it's catchy as hell. Second of all, you totally relate to it when your'e feeling low. ("Seriously, guys. Lay off. I'm no Superman.") And then it picks you right back up with that fun little "wee-ooooo-wee-oooo."

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First of all, it's catchy as hell. Second of all, you totally relate to it when your'e feeling low. ("Seriously, guys. Lay off. I'm no Superman.") And then it picks you right back up with that fun little "wee-ooooo-wee-oooo."

Tell me you don't scream "HELLO WISCONSIN" every time. You can say you don't, but it'll be a lie. — youtube.com

Tell me you don't scream "HELLO WISCONSIN" every time. You can say you don't, but it'll be a lie.

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Tell me you don't scream "HELLO WISCONSIN" every time. You can say you don't, but it'll be a lie.

There may be no words, but that doesn't stop us from boppin' along and doing every character's motion. *Chris Traeger point* — youtube.com

There may be no words, but that doesn't stop us from boppin' along and doing every character's motion. *Chris Traeger point*

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There may be no words, but that doesn't stop us from boppin' along and doing every character's motion. *Chris Traeger point*

Ah, those rhymes. So satisfying. It starts a little slow, but it really hits you in the chorus when you start thinking about how badly you want to go somewhere where everyone knows your name. — youtube.com

Ah, those rhymes. So satisfying. It starts a little slow, but it really hits you in the chorus when you start thinking about how badly you want to go somewhere where everyone knows your name.

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Ah, those rhymes. So satisfying. It starts a little slow, but it really hits you in the chorus when you start thinking about how badly you want to go somewhere where everyone knows your name.

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"Seriously? This show is brand new. It has not EARNED the right to rest alongside theme song royalty." I know, I know. I thought the same thing. But have you heard it?! Listen once and tell me it isn't stuck in your head the rest of the day.

What did ever happen to predictability? No one knows, but that short little set-up is just enough before one of history's greatest themes launches into one of history's greatest choruses. — youtube.com

What did ever happen to predictability? No one knows, but that short little set-up is just enough before one of history's greatest themes launches into one of history's greatest choruses.

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What did ever happen to predictability? No one knows, but that short little set-up is just enough before one of history's greatest themes launches into one of history's greatest choruses.

Few songs do you sing with such emotion. You know the rap — hell, you even put on an accent for Will's ma. ("You're movin' with your aunty and uncle in Bel Air!") You fan the air when you tell the cabbie you'll smell him later. You probably roll your head around while you're waiting for Uncle Phil to open the door, too. Same. — youtube.com

Few songs do you sing with such emotion. You know the rap — hell, you even put on an accent for Will's ma. ("You're movin' with your aunty and uncle in Bel Air!") You fan the air when you tell the cabbie you'll smell him later. You probably roll your head around while you're waiting for Uncle Phil to open the door, too. Same.

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Few songs do you sing with such emotion. You know the rap — hell, you even put on an accent for Will's ma. ("You're movin' with your aunty and uncle in Bel Air!") You fan the air when you tell the cabbie you'll smell him later. You probably roll your head around while you're waiting for Uncle Phil to open the door, too. Same.

The simplicity of the piano, the piercing accordion, the happy-go-lucky guitar — a threesome for the ages. (That's what she said.) — youtube.com

The simplicity of the piano, the piercing accordion, the happy-go-lucky guitar — a threesome for the ages. (That's what she said.)

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The simplicity of the piano, the piercing accordion, the happy-go-lucky guitar — a threesome for the ages. (That's what she said.)

Because, of course. *clap-clap-clap-clap* — youtube.com

Because, of course. *clap-clap-clap-clap*

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Because, of course. *clap-clap-clap-clap*

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