HBO and Apple TV have the best comedies streaming anywhere. I wanted to find out what I should add to my watchlist next. I’ve gathered 61 comedies that scored 7 or higher on IMDb. My personal recommendations include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Flight of the Conchords, The Rehearsal, Barry and The Chair Company.
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Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024) – IMDb 8.7 · Cringe/Comedy
For Fans of: Seinfeld, The Office, Louie
Larry David plays a fictionalized version of himself navigating social faux pas and petty grievances in this long-running HBO hit, which earned 47 Emmy nominations and featured regulars Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, and J.B. Smoove.
Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995–1998) – IMDb 8.7 · Sketch/Comedy
For Fans of: Monty Python, Tim and Eric, I Think You Should Leave
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross headline this surreal, interconnected sketch series that helped launch the careers of Paul F. Tompkins, Sarah Silverman, and Jack Black, earning four Emmy nominations for writing.
Tenacious D (1997–2000) – IMDb 8.7 · Musical/Comedy
For Fans of: Flight of the Conchords, The Mighty Boosh, Garfunkel and Oates
Jack Black and Kyle Gass star as a fictionalized version of their comedy rock duo, blending absurd humor and acoustic metal in this cult HBO series that paved the way for their Grammy-winning music and feature film.
Flight of the Conchords (2007–2009) – IMDb 8.6 · Musical/Comedy
For Fans of: Portlandia, What We Do in the Shadows, The IT Crowd
Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie play struggling New Zealand musicians in New York, with Kristen Schaal and Rhys Darby in support. The show earned 10 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Original Music.
Silicon Valley (2014–2019) – IMDb 8.5 · Satire/Comedy
For Fans of: The Office, Halt and Catch Fire, Mythic Quest
Thomas Middleditch, Kumail Nanjiani, and T.J. Miller star in Mike Judge’s razor-sharp tech satire about a startup navigating the absurdities of innovation and venture capital. The series won two Primetime Emmys and was Golden Globe-nominated.
The Rehearsal (2022–) – IMDb 8.5 · Docu/Comedy
For Fans of: Nathan for You, How To with John Wilson, Black Mirror
Nathan Fielder constructs elaborate simulations to help real people rehearse life’s hardest moments in this genre-defying HBO series, which earned four Emmy nominations and won for Outstanding Writing in a Variety Series.
Entourage (2004–2011) – IMDb 8.4 · Comedy/Drama
For Fans of: Ballers, Californication, The Idol
Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly, and Jeremy Piven star in this Hollywood insider comedy about a rising actor and his loyal crew. Piven won three consecutive Emmys and a Golden Globe for his role as Ari Gold.
Barry (2018–2023) – IMDb 8.3 · Dark/Comedy
For Fans of: Dexter, Killing Eve, The Sopranos
Bill Hader stars as a hitman who joins an acting class while trying to leave his violent past behind. The series won nine Primetime Emmys, including Best Actor for Hader and Best Supporting Actor for Henry Winkler.
The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998) – IMDb 8.3 · Satire/Comedy
For Fans of: 30 Rock, Studio 60, The Comeback
Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, and Rip Torn star in this behind-the-scenes look at a fictional late-night talk show, which earned 56 Emmy nominations and helped redefine TV comedy’s tone and structure.
The White Lotus (2021–) – IMDb 8.3 · Satire/Comedy
For Fans of: Succession, Big Little Lies, Enlightened
Jennifer Coolidge, Aubrey Plaza, and Murray Bartlett headline this biting anthology about wealth, privilege, and vacation chaos. The series won 10 Primetime Emmys, including Outstanding Limited Series and Supporting Actress for Coolidge.
Veep (2012–2019) – IMDb 8.3 · Political/Comedy
For Fans of: The Thick of It, Parks and Recreation, House of Cards
Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars as Vice President Selina Meyer in this rapid-fire satire of American politics, winning six consecutive Emmys for Lead Actress and helping the show earn 17 total Emmy wins.
High Maintenance (2016–2020) – IMDb 8.1 · Slice-of-Life/Comedy
For Fans of: Easy, Master of None, Broad City
Ben Sinclair stars as a nameless weed delivery guy weaving through New York’s eccentric lives in this quietly radical anthology. The show was a Peabody Award finalist and praised for its empathy and narrative innovation.
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency (2008–2009) – IMDb 7.9 · Mystery/Comedy
For Fans of: Call the Midwife, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Doc Martin
Jill Scott stars as Botswana’s first female detective in this warm, character-rich adaptation of Alexander McCall Smith’s novels. Directed by Anthony Minghella and produced by the BBC and HBO, it won a Peabody Award and received NAACP Image nominations.
The Righteous Gemstones (2019–) – IMDb 7.9 · Satire/Comedy
For Fans of: Succession, Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals
Danny McBride, John Goodman, and Edi Patterson star as a corrupt televangelist dynasty in this Southern Gothic satire. The show earned Critics Choice nominations and was praised for its bold tone and ensemble performances.
Vice Principals (2016–2017) – IMDb 7.9 · Dark/Comedy
For Fans of: The Righteous Gemstones, Barry, The Office
Danny McBride and Walton Goggins play rival school administrators locked in a petty war for control in this acidic HBO two-season arc. Goggins received a Critics Choice nomination for his performance.
Insecure (2016–2021) – IMDb 7.8 · Comedy/Drama
For Fans of: Atlanta, Chewing Gum, A Black Lady Sketch Show
Issa Rae stars as a twenty-something navigating friendship, career, and romance in South LA, blending sharp humor with emotional depth. The series earned eight Emmy nominations and Rae received a Peabody Award and NAACP Image Award for her performance.
Getting On (2013–2015) – IMDb 7.7 · Dark/Comedy
For Fans of: Nurse Jackie, The Bear, Enlightened
Laurie Metcalf, Niecy Nash, and Alex Borstein star as staff in a geriatric hospital ward, balancing bureaucracy and compassion in this bleakly funny HBO adaptation. Nash earned two Emmy nominations and the show was praised for its ensemble cast.
Togetherness (2015–2016) – IMDb 7.6 · Comedy/Drama
For Fans of: Transparent, Somebody Somewhere, The Leftovers
Mark Duplass, Melanie Lynskey, and Amanda Peet play LA adults grappling with marriage, ambition, and creative burnout in this intimate dramedy from the Duplass brothers. The series was a Critics Choice nominee and earned acclaim for its realism and performances.
Bored to Death (2009–2011) – IMDb 7.5 · Noir/Comedy
For Fans of: Search Party, The Big Lebowski, Californication
Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis, and Ted Danson star in this Brooklyn-set comedy about a struggling writer moonlighting as a private detective. Danson earned a Golden Globe nomination and the show was praised for its offbeat tone.
Crashing (2017–2019) – IMDb 7.5 · Comedy
For Fans of: Louie, Hacks, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Pete Holmes plays a fictionalized version of himself rebuilding his life through stand-up after a breakup, with appearances by Sarah Silverman and Artie Lange. Executive produced by Judd Apatow, the show was a Writers Guild nominee.
Eastbound & Down (2009–2013) – IMDb 7.5 · Dark/Comedy
For Fans of: The Righteous Gemstones, Vice Principals, Barry
Danny McBride stars as Kenny Powers, a washed-up baseball player with delusions of grandeur and zero impulse control. The show earned Critics Choice nominations and became a cult favorite for its unapologetic tone.
Enlightened (2011–2013) – IMDb 7.5 · Comedy/Drama
For Fans of: The White Lotus, Transparent, Rectify
Laura Dern stars as a corporate whistleblower seeking spiritual renewal after a breakdown, in this quietly radical series created by Mike White. Dern won a Golden Globe and the show earned Peabody and Emmy nominations.
Girls (2012–2017) – IMDb 7.5 · Comedy/Drama
For Fans of: Fleabag, Broad City, Sex and the City
Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, and Adam Driver star in this millennial ensemble about friendship, failure, and self-discovery in New York. The series won two Emmys and a Golden Globe for Best Comedy Series.
How to Make It in America (2010–2011) – IMDb 7.5 · Comedy/Drama
For Fans of: Entourage, Industry, The Bear
Bryan Greenberg and Victor Rasuk hustle to launch a fashion brand in NYC, with Lake Bell and Kid Cudi in support.
Looking (2014–2015) – IMDb 7.5 · Comedy/Drama
For Fans of: Please Like Me, Queer as Folk, Somebody Somewhere
Jonathan Groff, Murray Bartlett, and Frankie J. Alvarez star in this San Francisco-set series about gay men navigating love and identity. The show earned GLAAD Media Award nominations and a Peabody nod for its nuanced portrayal.
Somebody Somewhere (2022–) – IMDb 7.5 · Comedy/Drama
For Fans of: Enlightened, Togetherness, Reservation Dogs
Bridget Everett stars as a grieving Kansan rediscovering joy and community through music and misfits. The show won a Peabody Award and was praised for its tenderness and authenticity.
The Comeback (2005, 2014) – IMDb 7.5 · Satire/Comedy
For Fans of: The Larry Sanders Show, Hacks, BoJack Horseman
Lisa Kudrow plays a washed-up sitcom star clawing her way back into relevance in this meta-industry satire. Kudrow earned Emmy and Critics Choice nominations, and the show became a cult favorite for its ahead-of-its-time tone.
Animals (2016–2018) – IMDb 7.4 · Animation/Comedy
For Fans of: BoJack Horseman, Tuca & Bertie, Ugly Americans
Created by Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano, this animated HBO series features neurotic pigeons, rats, and dogs navigating existential dread in New York. The show was produced by the Duplass brothers and praised for its improvisational voice cast, including guest appearances by Jon Lovitz and Wanda Sykes.
Arli$$ (1996–2002) – IMDb 7.4 · Satire/Comedy
For Fans of: Ballers, Entourage, The Larry Sanders Show
Robert Wuhl plays a ruthless sports agent juggling egos, scandals, and contracts in this early HBO workplace satire.
Room 104 (2017–2020) – IMDb 7.4 · Anthology/Comedy
For Fans of: Black Mirror, The Twilight Zone, High Maintenance
Each episode unfolds inside a single motel room, shifting genres from horror to comedy to surreal drama. Produced by the Duplass brothers, the series featured guest stars like Mahershala Ali and Bryan Tyree Henry and earned a GLAAD Media Award nomination.
Los Espookys (2019–2022) – IMDb 7.3 · Surreal/Comedy
For Fans of: What We Do in the Shadows, Portlandia, The Mighty Boosh
Julio Torres, Ana Fabrega, and Fred Armisen lead this bilingual series about a group of friends who turn their love of horror into a business. The show was nominated for a Gotham Award and praised for its deadpan tone and visual inventiveness.
Avenue 5 (2020–2022) – IMDb 7.2 · Sci-Fi/Comedy
For Fans of: Veep, Red Dwarf, The Orville
Set aboard a luxury space cruise gone wrong, this Armando Iannucci series stars Hugh Laurie and Josh Gad as hapless crew members trying to maintain order.
Betty (2020–2021) – IMDb 7.2 · Slice-of-Life/Comedy
For Fans of: Skate Kitchen, Euphoria, High Maintenance
Based on Crystal Moselle’s film, this series follows a group of young women navigating New York’s skate scene. Rachelle Vinberg and Nina Moran star, and the show was nominated for a Gotham Award for Breakthrough Series.
Hung (2009–2011) – IMDb 7.2 · Comedy/Drama
For Fans of: Californication, Nurse Jackie, Shameless
Thomas Jane plays a down-on-his-luck teacher who turns to sex work to support his family, with Jane Adams and Anne Heche in support. Jane earned a Golden Globe nomination, and the series was praised for its offbeat premise and performances.
The Prince (2021) – IMDb 7.2 · Satire/Animation
For Fans of: Family Guy, The Windsors, South Park
This animated satire of the British royal family, created by Gary Janetti, features voice work from Orlando Bloom, Sophie Turner, and Alan Cumming.
Divorce (2016–2019) – IMDb 7.1 · Comedy/Drama
For Fans of: The Comeback, Enlightened, Catastrophe
Sarah Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church portray a couple navigating the fallout of a crumbling marriage in this HBO dramedy. Parker earned a Golden Globe nomination, and the show was noted for its dry wit and emotional realism.
Hello Ladies (2013–2014) – IMDb 7.1 · Cringe/Comedy
For Fans of: Extras, Peep Show, The Office
Stephen Merchant plays a socially awkward Brit trying to find love in Los Angeles, with Christine Woods and Nate Torrence in support. The series was nominated for a Critics Choice Award and praised for its painfully funny tone.
Sex and the City (1998–2004) – IMDb 7.1 · Comedy/Drama
For Fans of: Girls, The Bold Type, And Just Like That…
Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis star as four women navigating love and friendship in New York. The series won seven Emmys and eight Golden Globes, including Best Actress for Parker and Best Comedy Series.
VGLY (2023–) – IMDb 7.0 · Drama/Comedy
For Fans of: Betty, Atlanta, Industry
This Mexican series follows a young man trying to break into the music industry while navigating fame, betrayal, and identity.
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