Garfield is one of the most iconic comic strips ever published, and Jim Davis’ masterpiece is still going strong today as it approaches its 50th anniversary on June 19, 2028. With such an impressive legacy, it’s always fun to look back through the decades and pick out some of the best strips from each era. While the 2020s are far from over, we already have six years’ worth of Garfield comics to look through, and several have already proven themselves to be absolute gold.

Below, readers will find eight Garfield comic strips published between 2020 and 2026. They’re not ranked in any particular order, as each one deserves its due for being among the best of the decade so far. If you have a Garfield comic strip from the 2020s that you think deserves a spot on this list, be sure to tell us about it in the comments.

What Do Jon And Toilets Have In Common?

Published: July 1, 2026

48 years ago, Jon Arbuckle and Garfield kicked off what would eventually become one of the most iconic comic strips of all time, so it only feels right to start this list off with the iconic duo. Here, we see Jon gushing about how Odie thinks he’s the best, something he obviously takes as high praise. Garfield, however, has a very different take.

The lasagna-loving cat’s thought bubble shows exactly what Garfield thinks: “Jon, Jon, Jon, consider the source… he also thinks drinking from the toilet is the best.” Garfield’s passive-aggressive roasts of his owner are one of the defining tropes of the comic strip, and this one from 2026 stands out as one of the feline’s most hilarious.

A PSA About Coffee Cups

Published: March 15, 2025

If you’re a cat owner, then you are well aware of how felines seem to have an uncanny compulsion to knock things off tables and shelves. At present, scientists still don’t have a definitive answer for why this seems to be a part of cat DNA, beyond them simply being chaos-loving goblins. This 2025 comic strip proves that Garfield is no exception to this mess-causing predisposition.

Here, Garfield knocks a coffee mug off a surface, with his thought bubble reporting the results: “Just FYI, your coffee cup doesn’t bounce.” If you’re a cat owner, can you relate?

Garfield’s New Year’s Resolution

Published: January 1, 2024

Like many people around the world who celebrate the New Year, Garfield kicked off 2024 with a New Year’s resolution of his own. Furthermore, it’s a resolution that MANY people make each year: to exercise more. The punchline, though, comes from the second part of his resolution.

Garfield states: “This year, I’ve decided to exercise more. And not only that… I’ve also decided to lie more!” The fact that Garfield follows up his first resolution with lying more implies that the orange tabby is lying about exercising more, which is very on-brand for a cat who loves to do nothing more than eat and sleep, with a side of sarcasm.

Maybe It’s Time To Consider A Diet

Published: April 4, 2021

While Jim Davis’ Garfield comic strip is often defined by its three-panel format, the creator occasionally dabbled outside of this norm, giving himself a few extra panels to create some orange tabby-starring hilarity. We see this deviation in a 2021 strip that relies more on gag humor than words.

Here, readers see Garfield climbing his way onto a windowsill, only for his hefty weight to cause the entire window to come crashing down. The absurdity of the visual is a shining example of Davis’ humor, which uses the art just as much as the words to convey the joke.

This One Is For The Cat Owners

Published: May 7, 2026

Next up on our list is another strip that cat owners will particularly enjoy, as it once again shows Garfield falling into a feline stereotype that cat owners often find themselves having to contend with.

In this three-panel strip, Garfield’s thought bubble reads: “How many words can a cat understand? All of them. We just ignore everything that isn’t ‘yes’ or ‘food.’” This speaks to how cats are generally considered extremely intelligent, yet remain exceptionally obstinate when it comes to doing anything outside what they want to do, especially at mealtimes.

Pizza For Breakfast, Anyone?

Published: February 1, 2023

One reason the Garfield strip has remained popular for decades is that the orange tabby cat is so relatable. This 2023 strip is a prime example of that relatability, especially for those of us who have slacked on meal preparation and had to resort to eating pizza for breakfast.

Here, we see Dr. Liz calling out Garfield for eating pizza for breakfast, reminding him that it’s not a healthy choice. While Liz has a solid point, Garfield’s thought bubble response is a 10/10 comeback: “It is when the other choices are French fries or frosting.” #Relatable

Monday Hits Like A 250 Pound Linebacker

Published: March 2, 2020

Now, this list wouldn’t be complete without featuring an example of Garfield’s character-defining hatred for Mondays. This three-panel strip relies on written humor just as much as visual humor, depicting Garfield wearing a football helmet with two pillows strapped to him.

The reason for this bizarre ensemble is revealed in his thought bubble: “Because it’s Monday, that’s why.” The joke here is that Mondays can feel like getting steamrolled; hence Garfield’s choice of protection as he braces himself to get hit by a dreaded Monday.

Garfield’s Morning Face

Published: February 1, 2020

While we didn’t rank this list, if we had to pick a favorite Garfield comic strip from the 2020s, it would likely be this one. It’s the very best of Garfield, wrapped into a single strip, featuring relatability, peak visual humor, clever writing, and a hatred of the zest for life that is so over-the-top it’s hilarious.

Here, Garfield is making the worst and ugliest face we’ve ever seen, while his thought bubble reads: “I’m actually in a pretty good mood. I just haven’t told my face yet.” Of all the Garfield strips featured on this list, which one was your favorite?