Comedy Shows are the most popular genre across TV sitcoms. They are heartwarming, and humorous and bring with them happiness that helps people face the challenges of daily lives.
The witty dialogues, pitch-perfect comedic timing of the actors, and clever screenplays, all together come across to deliver such hilarious shows that stay with the audience forever.
If you’re feeling low and want to boost your mood, here is a list of 17 Comedy Shows so brilliant that you’ll be begging for more.
17) Seinfeld
Seinfeld is a hilarious show about a stand-up comedian and his friends, trying to make it in the city of New York. Each of the friends in the group has their own unique eccentric and quirky nature that makes everyday activities a pivotal comedic moment that leaves the audience in fits of laughter. Although it aired in 1988, its humor is timeless and is loved by people of all age groups.
16) Nobody Wants This
The romantic comedy show - Nobody Wants This, has taken Netflix by storm and is trending in a lot of countries. It's about two sisters, who while running a podcast, tackle various challenges life throws their way. One such challenge arises when one of the sisters falls in love with a Rabbi. The religious differences and family issues are presented in this show with a very modern and fresh take, infused with comical elements.
15) 2 Broke Girls
2 Broke Girls used to run on television for half a decade. It's a story about two girls who end up working in a diner. Despite the stark differences in their backgrounds, they strike a deep friendship. With phenomenal acting by Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs, this hilarious show is packed with some witty one-liners and also won an Emmy.
14) Rez Dogs
Reservation Dogs, known popularly as Rez Dogs is about four teens living in Oklahoma. They have big dreams of moving to California and making it big. But life isn’t easy for them. They experience grief, loss, and other complexities but humor remains a common element for them, keeping them close-knit and making the series a hit.
13) Bad Sisters
Bad Sisters on Apple TV + uses dark comedy to strike a chord with the audience. The 5 Gravy sisters find themselves as suspects in murder and insurance fraud. While the mystery of the events unfolds in quite a humorous manner, we also get to see the unbreakable bond of the sisters. They are funny, they are smart, they are hilarious but are they also dark enough to commit the crimes they are suspected of?
12) Hacks
Hacks is a show that portrays generational difference issues with a hilarious take through the life of two comedians. Deborah Vance is one of Vegas’s legendary comedians but her comedy doesn’t resonate with the audience anymore. To revive her work, she hires a young comedian who can help turn her work into relatable material for the current audience. This show with its clever plot line and striking humor has gone on to win numerous Emmys.
11) Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle is another hit comedy show. It's a story about Malcolm, a sharp intellectual boy trying to survive in a chaotic and dysfunctional family. It doesn’t help that he is the middle child and always finds himself dragged into the middle of conflicts. This show has timeless humor based on themes of sibling rivalry and economic struggles.
10) That 70's Show
As the name suggests, That 70s Show is a forerunner of nostalgia. Based in the 1970s, it's a show about a group of teenage friends who navigate life and friendship together. With hilarious pop culture references from the 70s, the show is heartwarming and delves into the themes of rebellion, relationships, and coming of age.
9) Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a hilarious take on the New York Police Department. The lead protagonist of the show - Detective Jake Peralta with his quirky behavior and laid-back attitude creates an utterly comic atmosphere. The entire team working at Brooklyn Nine-Nine is humorous and makes the show a fun light-hearted watch.
8) Shameless
Shameless is about the chaos that encapsulates the Gallagher Family. With an alcoholic irresponsible father, a protective elder sibling, and rebellious and complicated younger siblings, this show portrays the harsh realities of life but in a witty and humorous manner. The selling point of this show is its relatability with the audience.
7) New Girl
The plot of the show New Girl centers around a super optimistic and quirky woman who movies in with three single men due to certain unfortunate situations. These four roommates develop a close bond and together experience the eccentric nature of life, making the show a blend of humor and wit.
6) How I Met Your Mother
It is the year 2030, and Ted Mosby is relaying to his children the story of how he met their mother. Only, it takes a couple of seasons to answer that question. Through flashbacks, we see the life of 5 friends as they face challenges in the city of New York. This show with its narration style, catchphrases, and simply hilarious dialogues is one of the most iconic comedy shows to grace television.
5) The Big Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory follows the life of a group of socially awkward scientists who despite being geniuses lack the quality of being street smart. Their world takes a turn for the better when a confident and outgoing young woman - Penny, moves in next door. Together this unusual group strikes a partnership where these scientists help intellectually stimulate Penny, while she in return teaches them how to deal with everyday life issues. This unique concept left in its wake a super humorous show loved by the audience.
4) Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso is a show about an American Football Coach of the same name who through some chaos finds himself managing an English Football team. Now British Football is nothing like American Soccer but what can Ted Lasso do? The cultural differences and Ted Lasso’s struggle to adapt and make the best of the situation at hand make up for some great laughing moments.
3) Modern Family
Modern Family features the life of three interconnected families as they navigate themes of generational gap, cultural differences, teenage rebellion, marriage issues, and a lot more. With its sharp and witty script and mockumentary style, this show for sure will make you laugh out loud in every single episode.
2) Schitt's Creek
Schitt’s Creek is a comedy show about the Rose Family. They used to be filthy rich until a tragedy struck and they had to leave their empire and move into a small town and live in a motel that is literally falling apart. As they adjust to their new life and adapt to the common man's ways of living, their struggles lead to some of the most hilarious moments of comedy TV history.
1) The Office
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The Office is another mockumentary-style comedy show. It is set in the corporate world. Dunder Mifflin is not your average corporate business. It is an office filled with hilarious characters who through interviews and other methods showcase how everyday mundane tasks can be the subject of pure comedy. It has become a classic and is widely appreciated for its absurd humor.
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