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Friends.
(ducks, runs)
Unless you’re trolling, I’m genuinely curious why you think it was ahead of its time. Given the content it felt like it was a commentary of its time.
I think I could make the case that Friends was maybe 15 minutes ahead of its time, it bucked convention in that it wasn't a vehicle for a star actor or character the way Alf, Family Matters, The Nanny, Seinfeld, Frasier etc. were. It had a truly ensemble cast. Which is why it stands out to this day, even if it is emblematic of its era.