'Til Death

Eddie and Joy Stark have been married for 23 years, and 'Til Death mines the small, recurring moments that make long-term marriage both funny and exasperating. The sitcom follows their everyday routines in Philadelphia, where arguments over habits, family visits, neighborly tiffs, and conflicting expectations spark quick gags and awkward situations. Each episode leans on the couple's conflicting personalities: Eddie's weary sarcasm and Joy's upbeat patience, which collide in ways that keep their relationship familiar but not stagnant. Supporting friends and relatives pop in to stir trouble, but the show keeps its focus on the couple's dynamic rather than on sweeping plot turns or big emotional beats.

Created by Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, the series premiered in 2006 and stars Brad Garrett as Eddie and Joely Fisher as Joy, anchoring the show with recognizable sitcom performers.

The series didn't collect major industry awards during its run, though some reviews praised Garrett's comic timing and the chemistry among the main cast. It maintained a steady profile on network TV without becoming a major awards contender.

Reception was mixed, with audience scores around 6.4 out of 10 based on small sample sizes. Viewers who enjoy traditional multi-camera sitcoms tended to appreciate the familiar rhythms and recurring jokes, while critics noted the show's reliance on stock situations over sharper satire. Central themes include long-term partnership, compromise, and how routine can produce both warmth and irritation.

While it didn't reinvent the genre, 'Til Death found a modest audience among fans of domestic sitcom humor. The show offered a steady dose of marriage-focused jokes and situational setups, and it provided Brad Garrett with a platform to display the dry, sardonic persona he brought to other TV comedies.