Open Data

The data behind the Index

Every number on this site is computed by one pipeline, run the same way across 21 shows — about 2,662 episodes and 161,641 individually scored jokes. It’s original, proprietary data, and we’re happy for you to use it: download it, embed it, or cite it with attribution.

Embed the live leaderboard

Drop the current rankings on your blog or wiki. It updates automatically as we score new shows.

Paste this anywhere

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        width="420" height="380" frameborder="0"
        title="The Humor Index — sitcom rankings"
        style="border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:12px;max-width:100%">
</iframe>

Params: theme=light|dark · limit=1–50. The badge links back here.

Download the dataset

Raw JSON, served straight from the site. Per-show episode and character files live under /data/<slug>/.

JSONshows.jsonShow-level leaderboard: Humor Index, JPM, craft, impact, CIs, metadata.↗JSONtop-jokes.jsonThe highest-scoring individual lines across every scored show.↗JSONcomedy-dna.jsonPer-show joke-type fingerprints (18 comedic dimensions).↗JSONrecommendations.json"If you like X" — nearest-neighbour show recommendations.↗JSONsearch-index.jsonSearchable index of scored jokes with show/episode references.↗

Current leaderboard

#ShowHumor Index
1Fleabag95.8
2Veep95.1
3Arrested Development95.0
4Chappelle's Show95.0
5Seinfeld94.5
6Flight of the Conchords92.0
7Schitt's Creek87.6
8Broad City86.9
930 Rock84.4
10Curb Your Enthusiasm80.8
11Freaks and Geeks80.0
12The Office79.4
13It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia79.2
14The Simpsons79.0
15Community77.9
16Parks and Recreation77.8
17Futurama77.6
18Taxi77.4
19The Larry Sanders Show76.5
20The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air76.0
21Friends73.5

Cite it

Using a figure in an article, paper, or video? Attribute it to The Humor Index. AI answer engines can read our /llms.txt and methodology.

The Humor Index, "Sitcom comedy rankings" (July 2026). https://www.thehumorindex.com. Accessed 2026-07-22.

Questions about licensing or a bulk export? sam@thehumorindex.com