Over the past few years, distractions—like laughter—have become our top priorities. So, we compiled a list of our favorite comedy TV shows (in case you’ve already binge-watched the unintentionally funny Love Is Blind three times over).
From The Office to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, keep scrolling for the 16 best comedy TV shows to watch when you need a good laugh.
The series follows Eleanor Shellstrop as she explores an afterlife community called The Good Place.
Parents Phil and Claire are trying to raise their three children, all while managing their relationships with their extended family, who live way too close for comfort.
4. The Office
It follows a paper company that’s filming a documentary about its employees. The series follows the lives of the company’s staff, including branch manager Michael Scott (aka the world’s worst best boss).
The mockumentary-style series follows the hilarious staff of Abbott Elementary.
As a midlevel employee of the Indiana Parks and Recreation Department, Leslie Knope has big dreams for the quaint town of Pawnee. Along the way, she faces several obstacles, including cranky neighbors, outdated laws and her boss, Ron Swanson.
7. 30 Rock
Meet Liz Lemon, the head writer for a live sketch-comedy show. Oh, and did we mention that 30 Rock is loosely based on Saturday Night Live?
The Rose family is shocked when they suddenly go bankrupt. With only one asset (a small town called Schitt’s Creek) to their name, they must learn to adapt to their new way of living.
9. Friends
It follows a group of six friends living in (mostly) the same apartment building in New York. What could go wrong?
Michael Bluth’s world is turned upside down when his dad, George Sr., is sent to prison. Fear not, Michael—there’s always money in the banana stand.
A group of nerdy best friends put their social skills to the test when a pretty girl named Penny moves into the apartment next door. Bazinga!
12. That ’70s Show
This eclectic group of friends are up to no good. The tie-dye outfits and retro hairstyles are just icing on the cake.
13. The Simpsons
It follows an animated family living in the fictional town of Springfield. Need we say more?
14. It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Meet The Gang, four lifelong friends who are the proud owners of Paddy’s Pub.
15. Seinfeld
The show is about four single friends living in New York City. Yada yada yada…
Detective Jake Peralta is a dedicated cop who has the best arrest record in the N.Y.P.D. That is, until a competitive colleague threatens to surpass his numbers.
