The 30 Best Shows To Watch if You Like 'Community', Ranked
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Are you still mourning the end of 'Community' like it's the cancellation of your very own high school reunion? Well, in that case, this list is just what you need.
Whether it's the off-the-wall humor, the lovable ensemble casts, or the unexpectedly deep moments that caught you off guard, we've scoured the corners of TV land to find the shows that will fill that Greendale-shaped hole in your heart – and ranked them based on their Rotten Tomatoes score.
30. "Arrested Development" (2003)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 75%
This comedy series follows the eccentric and wealthy Bluth family, whose lives are turned upside down when their patriarch is arrested for white-collar crime, leaving their inept son to manage the family business and keep them together.
29. "Happy Endings" (2011)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 76%
This sitcom follows the intertwined lives of six young friends living in Chicago as they navigate the complexities of modern life and relationships, starting with the fallout of a runaway bride within their group.
28. "30 Rock" (2006)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 78%
Centering around a fictional sketch comedy show, this series follows the chaotic life of writer Liz Lemon as she deals with an arrogant new boss, a crazy new star, and the various challenges of running a TV show.
27. "The League" (2009-2015)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 81%
A group of old friends in a fantasy football league navigate their lives in Chicago, with the league's competition and antics often leading to hilarious and unexpected consequences in their personal and professional lives.
26. "The Office (US)" (2005)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 81%
A mockumentary-style sitcom portraying the everyday lives of office employees working at Dunder Mifflin's Scranton, PA branch, under the misguided management of Michael Scott.
25. "Scrubs" (2001)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 83%
A medical comedy-drama that follows the lives of several employees working at Sacred Heart, a teaching hospital, focusing on the unique perspective and daydreams of young doctor John "J.D." Dorian.
24. "The IT Crowd" (2006)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 85%
Set in the offices of the fictional Reynholm Industries, this sitcom focuses on the three staff members of its IT department: a geeky genius, a socially awkward geek, and their inept boss, who knows nothing about IT.
23. "Workaholics" (2011-2017)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 86%
This sitcom follows three college dropouts and roommates working as telemarketers in Rancho Cucamonga, California, where they frequently find themselves in bizarre and humorous situations due to their slacker attitudes and unconventional approaches to work and life.
22. "Better Off Ted" (2009)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%
A satirical office comedy that focuses on Ted Crisp, a well-meaning single father and the head of research and development at the morally questionable Veridian Dynamics.
21. "Cougar Town" (2009-2015)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%
A sitcom about a recently divorced woman in her forties facing the humorous challenges and realities of aging, balancing her personal and dating life while raising a teenage son, surrounded by a close-knit group of friends.
20. "Rick and Morty" (2013-present)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%
This animated series follows the misadventures of an eccentric and alcoholic scientist, Rick, and his good-hearted but easily influenced grandson, Morty, as they embark on dangerous and surreal adventures across the universe and alternate realities.
19. "Archer" (2009-present)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 91%
A witty and irreverent animated series that follows the exploits of Sterling Archer and his colleagues, who work for an international spy agency where global crises are merely opportunities for its highly trained agents to confuse, undermine, betray and royally screw each other.
18. "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000-present)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%
Created by and starring Larry David, this comedy series is a semi-improvised portrayal of a fictionalized version of David, depicting his life and various misunderstandings and social faux pas, often featuring celebrity guest appearances.
17. "BoJack Horseman" (2014-2020)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%
In an anthropomorphic world, a washed-up TV star horse battles with addiction, self-loathing, and failed relationships, all while attempting to regain his dignity and make a comeback in Hollywood.
16. "Parks and Recreation" (2009)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%
A mockumentary-style sitcom about the daily workings of the Parks and Recreation Department in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana, led by the endlessly optimistic and dedicated Leslie Knope.
15. "Louie" (2010)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%
A semi-autobiographical comedy-drama series created by and starring comedian Louis C.K., depicting his life as a divorced father of two daughters and his experiences in stand-up comedy.
14. "Veep" (2012-2019)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%
A satirical comedy that centers around Selina Meyer, a fictional Vice President (and later President) of the United States, and her dysfunctional office staff, highlighting the often absurd and chaotic nature of American politics.
13. "Silicon Valley" (2014-2019)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%
Set in the heart of the tech world in Silicon Valley, this series humorously depicts the trials and tribulations of a group of young software developers trying to make it big with their startup company in the competitive world of high technology.
12. "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" (2005)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%
This dark comedy series follows the misadventures of a group of selfish friends who run Paddy's Pub in South Philadelphia, often engaging in controversial and morally dubious schemes.
11. "Portlandia" (2011)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%
A sketch comedy series set and filmed in Portland, Oregon, starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, which satirizes the city's reputation for its hipster culture and eccentric characters.
10. "Party Down" (2009)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%
A comedy about a group of aspiring actors and writers working for a Los Angeles catering company called Party Down, as they hope for their big break while dealing with the mundane realities of their day jobs.
9. "Flight of the Conchords" (2007)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%
A musical-comedy series about a two-man New Zealand band named Flight of the Conchords, as they try to achieve success in New York City and deal with the absurdities of life and the music industry.
8. "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (2013)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 95%
A comedic look at the diverse and quirky detectives of the 99th precinct of the New York City Police Department, led by the serious yet lovable Captain Raymond Holt and the immature yet talented Detective Jake Peralta.
7. "New Girl" (2011)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 95%
A quirky teacher named Jess moves into an apartment with three single men after a rough breakup, and they navigate life and relationships with their distinct personalities and humorous mishaps.
6. "Peep Show" (2003)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 96%
A British sitcom featuring two dysfunctional friends who share a flat in South London, known for its unique use of first-person perspective and internal monologues.
5. "Atlanta" (2016-present)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 98%
This series combines drama and comedy to tell the story of Earn and his cousin Alfred, who try to make their way in the Atlanta rap scene, facing social and economic challenges that reflect broader issues in contemporary society.
4. "Broad City" (2014-2019)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 99%
Set in New York City, this comedy series follows two best friends in their twenties as they navigate the day-to-day absurdities and hardships of city life, depicting their friendship and struggles with a unique and quirky sense of humor.
3. "Spaced" (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%
A British sitcom about two London-based twenty-somethings, Tim and Daisy, who pretend to be a couple to secure a flat and navigate through their eccentric friends and oddball adventures.
2. "Freaks and Geeks" (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%
A high school comedy-drama that follows a group of misfit "freaks" and the other, more academically-oriented "geeks" in a Michigan high school during the 1980–81 academic year.
1. "The Mighty Boosh" (2004)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%
A surreal British comedy from the minds of Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt, featuring a series of bizarre, fantastical, and often musical adventures.