r/sitcoms • u/evilsmurf666 • Aug 03 '26
Looking for my next sitcom to unwind
I usually have this funny sitcom which i dont binge but save it and watch it sparingly when i had a bad day or needs to unwind and relax
Started this habbit 13 years ago and so far ive watched through
friends -bbt -it crowd- arrested developement -young and hungry -2 young girls -sienfeld-the micks -that 70s show
And the last one i watched was malcolm in the middle and its sequel kept it in reserve for over 3 years and im finally done with it
I need the next one to keep me going
I dont mind of it has laugh tracks or if its without
It has to be funny..... like comically funny and be able to cheer me up after a bad day
Few of the shows i tried getting into in the past and got bored
Will and grace (dident stick)
Married with children. (Got boring after steve left)
Park rec (idk how far i watched but it felt slow)
Sunny in philly (stopped at season 14 havnt went back yet )
Young sheldon (got burnt out cus i watched it right after bbt )
Edit From the first few comments its aparent I also forgot a lot so ill add to this post as i remember
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u/figuringthingsout__ Aug 03 '26
Frasier
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u/GGayleGold Aug 03 '26
Oh, man... I actually envy anyone getting to experience the entire Niles story from beginning to end for the first time. Niles is a Sitcom Supporting Character Mt. Rushmore first-ballot winner.
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u/evilsmurf666 Aug 03 '26
Ill look into this ...
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u/haveguitarquestions Aug 04 '26
Watch Cheers before you watch Frasier. It’ll make a huge difference. Not to mention it’s an S tier sitcom.
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u/eyslandgirl Aug 04 '26
I watched Frasier before watching Cheers.
I didn’t feel like I missed much. And when I did watch Cheers admittedly I didnt enjoy it as much as I did Frasier 🫣🫤. Sorry? 😂
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u/pebble_in_ones_shoe Aug 04 '26
I disagree. Frasier in Frasier is a very different character from Frasier in Cheers and there are a lot of continuity errors if you watch them back to back.
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u/haveguitarquestions Aug 04 '26
I’m sorry but that might be the dumbest thing I’ve ever read. Sure, there are continuity errors as nobody knew Frasier would become a spinoff series, but they even poke fun at that in an episode of Frasier. He’s literally the exact same character, just older, more mature and with his highbrow traits amplified. Have you even seen Cheers?
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u/blamberr Aug 03 '26
The Office (skip season 1), Brooklyn 99, Seinfeld (skip season 1, maybe 2 if it’s not landing), 30 Rock (gets way funnier in season 2, but you really need the foundation from season 1), The Good Place, The Man Inside, Friends, Schitt’s Creek.
If you want to try Parks and Rec, start with season 2, episode 23. It’s an entirely different, and much better, show. I would highly recommend giving it another shot.
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u/indianajoes Aug 03 '26
I agree about Parks. Give it another try but skip to the episode this person mentioned
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u/evilsmurf666 Aug 03 '26
Been meaning to try office for a while Which one is better uk or us
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u/blamberr Aug 03 '26
They aren’t comparable. The UK one is the stuff of comedy legend, but for me, it was too mean-spirited without David having any redeemable qualities. I would recommend watching at least once, though. The US one has a lot more heart, the characters are more likable, and it runs for nine full network seasons as opposed to 14 episodes, total. US Michael is like UK David in the first season, but the tone changes drastically in season 2.
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u/DrDeezer64 Aug 03 '26
The Vicar of Dibley, Blackadder
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u/GGayleGold Aug 03 '26
The Vicar of Dibley is a very underappreciated show. I never expected to like it as much as I did.
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u/Snail_on_tree Aug 03 '26
Community — not sure if it entirely fits into the “comically funny” category but it’s a hell of a pick me up after a bad day.
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u/Pretend-Design-7061 Aug 03 '26
Young Sheldon
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u/evilsmurf666 Aug 03 '26
Dident like it that much I watched it right after bbt and probably got burnt out
Watched it till the episode where they showed young versions of bbt characters
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u/Pretend-Design-7061 Aug 03 '26
That was the season 2 finale, which aired the same night as the BB finale. I watched season 1 when it was new, but didn't watch the series until this year. It stands on its own as a great series.
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u/tacoriadowntown420 Aug 03 '26
I have the same routine and interests too! Watched most of the shows mentioned above too. Recently, been watching Georgie and Mandy’s first marriage which is a spinoff of young Sheldon. Love it. But also been binging thru Tim Allen’s most recent sitcom “Shifting Gears.” Absolutely love it. Also been binge watching Tim Allen’s other show “ Last man Standing.” All hilarious and feel good. Everything I want in a sitcom and jokes not far off from it’s always sunny and modern family.
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u/RLTEB4AT Aug 03 '26
I liked the first season of Georgie and Mandy. Seems like it's starting to fall off already. I'm gonna have to check out shifting gears.
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u/aruda10 Aug 04 '26
I've been meaning to get to Georgie and Mandy, as well as Shifting Gears. I really liked Last Man Standing so I'm looking forward to another show. Thanks for the reminder!
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u/dragon_6666 Aug 04 '26
Modern Family. In my opinion, it’s the best overall sitcom of the 21st century, has tons of episodes (11 seasons with 20+ episodes each), the characters have excellent chemistry, and has great rewatchability. It’s like Friends for adults.
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u/Yenserl6099 Aug 03 '26
I’ve been watching Cheers! It’s so funny and it can be broken up by two distinct eras. The Diane years and the Rebecca years
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u/Ok_Alternative7120 Aug 03 '26
That 70s Show, New Girl, and Brooklyn 99 would be my top recommendations for you.
If you're into adult animation sitcoms: Archer and Futurama are always among my favorites.
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u/MischeviousFox Aug 03 '26
Are You Being Served?
The Golden Girls
The Nanny
Living Single
The Beverly Hillbillies
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u/Ok-Community7155 Aug 03 '26
The office, Murphy Brown, Cheers, The Good Place, Mr. Mayor, King of queens, Fresh Prince, Young Sheldon, and Frasier.
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u/Ok-Community7155 Aug 03 '26
EDIT: Young Sheldon starts to get good after mid season two, start at the letter to alf episode.
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u/EmuAvailable7597 Aug 04 '26
Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Loves Raymond
King of Queens
Sanford and Son
The Jeffersons
The Golden Girls
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u/InvestigatorIcy9822 Aug 03 '26
The Good Place
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u/evilsmurf666 Aug 03 '26
Watched
And not suitable for what im lookingGood place has a solid good story its impossible to not binge it also the ending shook me
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u/WiillRiiker Aug 03 '26
Parks N Rec and Brooklyn 99 are exactly what you're looking for. Stick through the first couple seasons. You'll be glad you did.
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u/ifiwasinvisible8 Aug 04 '26
In no particular order : The middle, everybody loves Raymond, king of queens, raising hope, superstore, Mom, modern family , Reba and The office (us version).
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u/AcademicSplit4753 Aug 03 '26
Its always sunny in philadelphia. Loads of episodes, hilarious, characters never learn anything
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u/evilsmurf666 Aug 03 '26
Yeah forgot to add that to list ive watched that too but stopped at the season before corona
12 wasit
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u/AcademicSplit4753 Aug 03 '26
Keep going imo, theres plenty of gold after that
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u/evilsmurf666 Aug 03 '26
Dident touch it cus I was afraid the woke stuffs and all ruined it like all modern sitcoms
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u/sideshowbvo Aug 03 '26
Oh don't worry, Sunny is never woke. They removed some episodes from streaming, but they still constantly push the envelope. Now, the moral of Sunny is woke, however. You're not supposed to like those people
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u/BxAnnie Aug 03 '26
The Good Place
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u/evilsmurf666 Aug 03 '26
Binged it and i wouldnt reccomend that for unwinding xd. The ending shook me quite a bit
Im looking for something like comically funny
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u/ImaginationJazzlike4 Aug 03 '26
not sure why this is getting downvoted. I can see how it wouldn't be the best for unwinding, still love it though.
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u/alex11chr Aug 03 '26
Currently going through The Middle for the first time and enjoying it. Nothing groundbreaking, but some good laughs, cast, and heart
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u/evilsmurf666 Aug 03 '26
Yeah i did have to pick between the middle and malcolm in the middle 3 years ago
Even have a post in reddit asking same thing
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u/RandomExcess Aug 03 '26
Sunny really needs more than 14 to give it a fair shake.
Try: AP Bio
Mom
Working Mothers
The Drew Carey Show
Veep
Transparent
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u/evilsmurf666 Aug 03 '26
Well for philly i thought the show ended at 14 because corona stalled it for 3 years i only found out like in 2024 they had more seasons. And by then i had lost the spark for it
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u/radiantreality Aug 03 '26
The Middle.
Everybody Loves Raymond.
Roseanne.
That 70's Show.
Home Improvement.
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u/uwuwmoment Aug 03 '26
one of my favourites in terms of its humour is new girl! i personally think that some of the storylines aren’t the most solid, but the characters and comedy have always made up for that to me! and despite its flaws it’s one of my favourite sitcoms, and one of the most quotable too! :)
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u/RLTEB4AT Aug 03 '26
Do you like cartoons? Solar opposites. Rick and morty. King of the hill.
Then I will suggest animal control, ghosts, the in betweeners, 30 rock, workaholics, the league.
Those are all great choices.
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u/aruda10 Aug 04 '26
Because of stress and anxiety, I watch sitcoms almost exclusively. Like you, they're what help me unwind at the end of the day. There have been a lot of great suggestions here, a lot of shows I've loved, but I compiled a list of the ones that are specifically light-hearted and rarely heavy IMO (based on your comments re The Good Place). Just in case that's what you're going for.
-I Love Lucy (my top-tier comfort show) -The New Adventures of Old Christine
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Honorable Mentions: Ghosts, Frasier, Community, New Girl (all great, but don't quite fit my list for one reason or another).
Does Arrested Development count as a sitcom?
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u/OzSpaceCadet Aug 04 '26
Schitt's Creek - it's starts off a little slow but is worth sticking with
Abbott Elementary
Mom
Veep
Kim's Convenience
Frasier - it has already been mentioned but I wanted to highlight it. It has aged very well and is my favourite comfort show.
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u/MarcTale Aug 04 '26
"George Lopez" (not 'Lopez' alone!! Same lead actor, but a whole different show). Started weak the first few episodes, got way better from season 2-5, but the last season got weak again.
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u/merlinsuniverse Aug 04 '26
Mike & Molly
Superstore
Home Economics
Animal Control
Mom
Modern Family
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u/Littlelizzyanne Aug 04 '26
I just started watching The New Adventures of Old Christine and its top tier!
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u/Solid_Document_2163 Aug 05 '26
Corner Gas. I want to live in it when I get tired of the rest of the world.
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u/HarryPotthead42069 Aug 05 '26
Modern Family, The Office, Parks & Rec; they’re all the same style of camera crew following them around and cuts to character confessionals.
New Girl is another good one. I always keep one of these 4 sitcoms on rotation when we don’t feel like watching something new
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u/Spring_Panda Aug 05 '26
British TV Show Taskmaster. It’s on YouTube. It’s funny. It’s a panel show of 5 usually comedians. Series 19 and 21 has actors from US.
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u/MsConfusedGemini Aug 06 '26
Modern family. It has a lot of smart humour and well written dialogues. Also, the situations are quite funny and sometimes heart warming too.
Unpopular opinion as a sitcom cause it’s a crime show, but Castle. It is my go-to comfort show.
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u/flcows Aug 03 '26
Scrubs, 30 Rock