Long days at work or school can feel exhausting. When people arrive home, they usually want to forget about their daily responsibilities and relax for a while. They may turn to video games or books as a method of escape or even take a nice warm bath or vent to some friends. Yet, most people tend to sit in front of their TVs, ready to binge-watch something light. Sitcoms are a great way for viewers to unwind and clear their heads.
When life turns tough, fans of sitcoms tend to rewatch the same shows repeatedly. Friends or the still-beloved classic Seinfeld are popular go-to options, providing viewers with a sense of comfort and familiarity. However, when they get tired of rewatching the same episodes, it may be difficult to find something else they might like. For people who want to try something new, trying Hulu for their next sitcom may be the next best option.
10 Malcolm In The Middle
This iconic early 2000’s sitcom follows the life of a middle child named Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) as he tries to survive his chaotic and dysfunctional family. This role launched Frankie Muniz’s acting career, and even though he hasn’t been seen in any prominent roles lately, he hasn’t retired yet. Fans of the fantastic --albeit certainly not a comedy-- Breaking Bad will be happy to see another familiar face among the cast: Bryan Cranston.
Before playing the iconic Walter White, Cranston was mostly known for his role as Hal, Malcolm’s goofy father. Although both characters share some similarities, Hal will have viewers laughing rather than feeling a tad on edge. Malcolm In The Middle boasts a deft blend of comedic scenes and relatable moments that will leave viewers wanting more.
9 The Mindy Project
Fans of The Office may wonder why Mindy Kaling’s character, Kelly Kapoor, left after season 8. Although she was an actor, writer and executive producer on the show, she left to focus on her own series, The Mindy Project. The show is about Mindy Lahiri (Mindy Kaling), a young Ob/Gyn doctor who struggles to find the right balance between her work and personal life in New York City.
With the help of her friends and colleagues, she tries to break out of her rut, stop her bad habits, and seek her own love story instead of watching them through romantic movies. This romantic comedy is lighthearted and perfect for anyone looking for an aspirational, relatable and culturally diverse experience.
8 The Goldbergs
Get to know the Goldbergs through the eyes of the youngest member of this Jewish family, Adam. As a fan of movies, the 11-year-old makes his directorial debut by video-taping the antics of his family through the years. The series is set in the 1980s’ and will bring a hint of nostalgia to anyone who lived through this remarkable decade.
The casting was so brilliantly done that viewers can practically feel the actors' chemistry on-screen. This makes the show even more enjoyable, real and wholesome.
7 30 Rock
Tina Fey plays Liz Lemon, a head writer of a late-night sketch comedy show called The Girlie Show (starring her close friend, Jenna Maroney). However, Liz’s life gets complicated when her new boss Jack (Alec Baldwin) arrives and attempts to change everything about the show.
He brings in a new star to replace Jenna, hoping to increase the show’s success, but instead he ends up creating more drama for Liz to fix. This workplace comedy has plenty of running gags, clever humor, relatable characters and surprise guest stars.
6 How I Met Your Mother
Ted realizes that life has been moving on without him when his best friend Marshall proposes to Lily, his girlfriend of many years. Perturbed, he sets off on a quest to find the love of his life before it is too late. Aided by his friends, Marshall, Lily and Barney, he starts his journey at their local pub, MacLaren’s.
This comedy features Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Alyson Hannigan and Neil Patrick Harris as the core cast members. Fans will experience many laughable and romantic moments as they eagerly wait to find out who the mysterious mother is.
5 Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Fans of The Office will surely enjoy this show too, as it is another workplace comedy. The plot of the story is similar to 30 Rock as, like Liz, Detective Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg, formerly of Hot Rod) must deal with the arrival of new boss Captain Holt (Laverne Holt). Jake, who is used to having the freedom to do whatever he wants, must now limit his shenanigans and focus more on catching the criminals before ending up in trouble.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is filled with a diverse cast of fan-favorite characters, who join Jake on his wacky adventures in the workplace. Fans will enjoy the rapid-fire humor, heartfelt moments and meaningful friendships that characterize their journey.
4 Community
Jeff Winger (Josh McHale) lied about getting a degree in law and finds himself losing his career. He attends Greendale Community College to get things right the second time. Unfortunately, he falls into old patterns and lies about being fluent in Spanish to impress a class member he likes. When he offers to tutor her, more students join his study group, causing his plan to go astray.
Community is constantly poking fun at its genre, the sitcom, by breaking the old tropes of TV and movies. This brilliant piece of satire is cleverly written, hilarious at times, and full of pop culture references fans will love.
3 Letterkenny
Letterkenny is a rural community in Ontario, Canada, home to Wayne (Jared Keeso), his sister Katy (Michelle Mylett) and their friends Dan (K. Trevor Wilson) and Daryl (Nathan Dales). Together they manage and run a farm as well as a produce stand for the other residents.
The residents are easily split into four categories, cliques of sorts. The groups don’t always see eye to eye, which can lead to many misunderstandings, fights and just a bunch of hijinks within the community. This Canadian sitcom is creatively written, though it's for a mature audience only; filled with adult humor and innuendos. Those who are old enough to watch will enjoy its great wordplay and puns.
2 Curb Your Enthusiasm
Larry David plays a semi-fictionalized version of himself in this sitcom. Larry doesn’t live according to the rules of society. Instead, he follows his own beliefs and conventions, which leads to many unfortunate situations. His ignorance on hot button topics often gets him into trouble with his friends and family throughout the many excellent episodes of the series.
Sitcom lovers will enjoy this show for its uniqueness, as most of its scenes and conversations, as well as many of David's funniest quotes and plot lines, are improvised on the spot by the actors. The protagonist’s misadventures prove a constant source of entertainment for fans, as they never know what to expect.
1 It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
This sitcom is all about a gang of five friends who own a failing Irish pub called Paddy’s Pubs in Philadelphia. The group is constantly getting into trouble, sometimes just for fun. The It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia crew is always looking for a quick way to make some extra money, even if it means scheming, lying, manipulating, or even impersonating others.
The plot of the show may make some viewers wonder why it is even on this list, but fans can confirm that this is what makes the sitcom brilliantly different. Even though the characters are often objectionable, fans cannot help but love them. the often-hilarious It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia is a dark comedy (and another adult-only watch) that explores many social issues, all while remaining cleverly funny.