People have been sharing their nominations for the ‘single funniest moment in TV history’ – 23 straight from the very top drawer
It all began when the good films and TV folk of @TheCinesthetic asked people for their nominations for the ‘single funniest moment in this history of TV’.
What do you think is the single funniest moment in the history of TV?
— cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) April 19, 2026
And it prompted no end of suggestions. We’ve watched them all – well, quite a few of them – and these 23 are all from the very top drawer (along with a few deeper cuts …)
1.
The payoff on this joke lands perfectly. pic.twitter.com/eTXLcA3M7U https://t.co/GSWKGdj0au
— cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) April 19, 2026
2.
That Fleabag (2016) moment where they confront Anthony over Claire’s hair, only for him to pull out the receipt proving she asked for it, will never not be funny. pic.twitter.com/fdxElNTDMv https://t.co/GSWKGdj0au
— cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) April 19, 2026
3.
Haley smiling like it’s the sweetest thing ever while Dylan performs like that in front of the whole family makes it ten times funnier. pic.twitter.com/ABpj8f3Fax https://t.co/GSWKGdjy02
— cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) April 19, 2026
4.
this is one of the reasons why tom is the funniest character in succession pic.twitter.com/eqEadqVsTr https://t.co/GSWKGdjy02
— cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) April 19, 2026
5.
One of the best dad joke scenes in TV history. pic.twitter.com/5TgO1NRha1 https://t.co/GSWKGdj0au
— cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) April 19, 2026
6.
https://t.co/71QhLSHTqq pic.twitter.com/Aw4kGwvhcH
— The Coffee with the Chicory ☕ 🇮🇹 🦆 (@DaCoffeeChicory) April 20, 2026
7.
https://t.co/oP8e75SeRG pic.twitter.com/dBDvKxS1dm
— SXN-2001 (@NXS_0501) April 21, 2026
8.
“Eric, you’re a god.” pic.twitter.com/Hl31ES3X4b https://t.co/GSWKGdjy02
— cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) April 19, 2026
9.
pic.twitter.com/c0Yr2myvN2 https://t.co/bWQiOggjsW
— bruna jurídico iCarly (@firecosgrove) April 20, 2026
10.
Danny McBride breaking character while Deep Roy improvises in Eastbound & Down (2009) makes the scene even funnier. pic.twitter.com/g5a6G6RWHG https://t.co/GSWKGdjy02
— cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) April 19, 2026
11.
Anthony Bridgerton sniffing the air around Kate Sharma pic.twitter.com/i5MykgIj8v https://t.co/GSWKGdjy02
— cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) April 19, 2026
12.
“Identity theft is not a joke, Jim!” from The Office (2005), Dwight completely losing it over Jim’s prank. pic.twitter.com/T50ARGd6hy https://t.co/GSWKGdj0au
— cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) April 19, 2026