20 Sitcom Catchphrases We Still Quote Today
Served and delivered! Let's review our favorite catchphrases that have stood the test of time.
- Cyra Sanchez
- 4 min read
Several timeless quotes from sitcoms are just different. Their relatability and on-point, memorable delivery made us want to keep using those catchphrases like a mantra. Look back and let these 20 phrases flow through you.
1. “Yada yada yada” (Seinfield)
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It’s a show filled with witty banter and observational humor. This catchphrase summarizes a boring or irrelevant story, skipping the mundane parts.
2. “How you doin’?” (Friends)
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This sitcom has countless quotable moments. However, Joey Tribbiani’s signature pickup line is as cheesy and endearing as his character.
3. “That’s what she said” (The Office)
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Known for its awkward humor, this phrase has been quoted endless times in the show. It is a recurring joke, often delivered in inappropriate situations, highlighting the show’s unique humor.
4. “D’oh!” (The Simpsons)
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It is a sitcom that is packed with pop culture references. This quote from Homer Simpson is an exclamation of frustration that captures his simple-mindedness.
5. “Lucy, you got some ‘splainin’ to do!” (I Love Lucy)
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It’s a classic sitcom with slapstick humor. Ricky Ricardo’s exasperated phrase when Lucy gets herself in trouble is one of the show’s comedic staples.
6. “Picture it…” (The Golden Girls)
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A sitcom of sharp humor with four older women living together sure does have a long story to share. Sophia Petrillo has her signature way of starting a story, which is usually humorous about her past.
7. “Norm!” (Cheers)
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Nothing makes you unique when their greetings for you are personalized. This greeting is for Norm Peterson, a regular at the bar.
8. “Oh, dear God, no!” (Frasier)
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A psychiatric career can indeed bring out the surprise in you. Psychiatrist Frasier Crane’s signature exclamation expresses exaggerated disbelief or horror.
9. “Bazinga!” (The Big Bang Theory)
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This happens when socially awkward scientists get along with a playful exclamation from Sheldon Cooper, usually said after a prank or joke.
10. “Good for you, good for you, good for you!” (Will & Grace)
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Maybe you want to triple the sarcasm. This catchphrase from Karen Walker is a sarcastic and dismissive response you would like to deliver condescendingly.
11. “You’ve got a lot of nerve!” (The Mary Tyler Moore Show)
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Want to amplify your call out? Use Mary Richards’s response to adversity and let them hear you are determined.
12. “Pivot!” (Friends)
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This will be useful when you decide to renovate or move houses. The catchphrase, which signifies frustration, was used during a furniture-moving scene.
13. “Silly Dr. Bellows!” (I Dream of Jeannie)
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If you plan to call out someone acting awkward, use Jeannie’s way of addressing his bumbling boss and accompany it with a wink and smirk.
14. “Oh, my God, you look like…” (The Nanny)
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Let that admiration for someone sound genuine enough. This catchphrase is Fran Fine’s signature way of complimenting someone.
15. “Hey, hey, hey!” (The Cosby Show)
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It’s time to call your children. Cliff Huxtable uses this quotable greeting to get his children’s attention, often in a playful way.
16. “What’choo talkin’ ‘bout, Willis?” (Diff’rent Strokes)
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Never in my life have you been this confused. This is Arnold Jackson’s signature response when he doesn’t understand something.
17. “Movin’ on up!” (The Jeffersons)
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George Jefferson’s quote about celebrating his parents’ success is indeed contagious. We all hope to be “moving on up!”.
18. Pow! Right in the kisser!" (The Honeymooners)
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Have you heard a threat that sounds a bit sweet? Ralph Kramden’s signature threat needs a gesture to be threatening enough.
19. “Oh, God” (Fleabag)
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You can mistake this one for a sign of pleasure. This catchphrase from Fleabag is an expression that often means frustration, embarrassment, and surprise.
20. “What’s the good place?” (The Good Place)
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You may often be in doubt and confused. This recurring question throughout the series signifies the nature of understanding morality and happiness.