Laughter is good for the soul and your health. A great way to get your laugh on is with a hilarious TV show, especially a sitcom. Watching characters make fools of themselves at work, like in The Office, is a favorite way for many viewers to unwind. If you're tired of The Office or it's just not your humor, there are plenty of other workplace sitcoms to try. Many of these series are already complete, so you can binge without waiting for new episodes. While these shows are great, some older sitcoms contain inappropriate and offensive humor that's unacceptable today. Which of these sitcoms will you binge next?
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If people love "The Office", they love "Parks and Recreation".The OfficeIt only makes sense they’d check out Parks and Recreation.Parks and RecreationViewers see a local political office’s parks department instead of a paper company. Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) directs the show; other government workers join the action.
Some fans even prefer Parks and Rec.They prefer it more than The Office.Parks and Rec has a wider range of humor and more likable characters.The OfficeThe show has a broader humor range and characters people like more.Parks and RecParks Rec aired a special reunion episode.This episode aired in 2020, five years after the series ended.This episode aired in 2020, approximately five years after the series wrapped.
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With a diverse cast and tangled relationships, viewers enjoy this comedy police procedural. Andy Samberg plays Jake Peralta, a detective at the New York City Police Department's 99th precinct in Brooklyn. Jake and his partners report to Captain Holt, played by Andrew Braugher, solving crimes and causing silly trouble.
The show’s subversive humor is as memorable as The Office’s dry humor.The OfficeReviewers still look back at the series finale fondly.Reviewers look back at the series finale fondly..
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Night CourtNight Court was based on New York City’s real night court system, but the real thing is probably not as fun. Harry Anderson plays Harry T. Stone, a bright young judge who runs his courtroom, even with magic tricks.
Judge Stone and his employees get swept up in funny hijinks and humor that bring back nostalgia for viewers. NBC has since revived Night Court for the modern era, and people want it.NBC has revived Night Court. Night CourtViewers want Night Court for the modern era.
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What’s better than a sitcom in an office building? A sitcom in a bar! The series focuses on Sam Malone, a former Boston Red Sox relief pitcher and sex addict played by Ted Danson, who opens a bar that becomes a Boston spot. Malone, his bar staff, and regulars become family.
Though some jokes aren't appropriate now, the hilarious banter and actors' timing keep Cheers viewers coming back.CheersViewers come back for more, just like The Office fans do.The OfficeThe series ended in 1993 with what many call the “drunkest” TV finale.The series ended in 1993 with what many call the “drunkest” TV finale.The series ended in 1993 with what many call the “drunkest” TV finale.
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It is ironic that a sitcom takes place in a hospital with little laughter, but that makes Scrubs great.ScrubsJ.D. (Zach Braff) is a medical intern at Sacred Heart teaching hospital. Each episode shows his daydreams and wild encounters at work.
Some awful transphobic jokes have aged terribly, but the characters have a lot of emotion people hold onto.ScrubsScrubs ran for eight seasons and got a ninth season with new characters, but then it was canceled.Scrubs was later canceled.Many people called Scrubs a “failure” after it was canceled.
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Big-box chain stores suit a workplace sitcom. America Ferrera plays Amy Sosa and Ben Feldman plays Jonah Simms; they work at Cloud 9 dealing with customers, coworkers, and personal life.
Reviewers enjoyedReviewers enjoyedSuperstore explores important topics through diverse characters and breakroom talks packed with heart and comedy.SuperstorewascanceledNBC canceled Superstore after it aired over 100 episodes.
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Taxi drivers of Sunshine Cab Company in Manhattan face night shifts. They discuss mental health, nuclear war, addiction, and more. Judd Hirsch's Alex Reiger is the driver everyone seeks advice from, despite his cynicism.
Some humor in this older sitcom feels dated now. Fans still love it.lovefans love this show to death. This classic won four Emmy Awards.fourteenEmmy Awards also featured Danny DeVito, Andy Kaufman, Christopher Lloyd, Carol Kane, and Tony Danza.
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The picturesque seaside town of Nantucket sets the scene for Tom Nevers Field. Two brothers run their small airline business. Joe Hackett (Tim Daly) and Brian Hackett (Steven Weber) spend most days in the hangar while laugh tracks play during jokes and funny moments.
The show offers a classic comfort factor, making it endlessly re-watchable. Also, here is a fun fact for newcomers:Wingsis aspin-offofCheersset in the same universe.
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Mary Tyler Moore plays Mary Richards, a new associate producer at a Minneapolis news station. Despite its age, the show’s humor lacks improper jokes other shows of that time feature. Viewers connect with the depth in the comedic scenes.The Mary Tyler Moore ShowThe Mary Tyler Moore Show’s humor lacks many improper jokes other shows of the era feature. Viewers connect with the depth in the comedic scenes.
The showwonThe show won 29 Emmy Awards in seven years, the most any comedy has ever won. It was the first to star a woman in the workplace.firstto star a woman in the workplace.
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This NBC show followed the staff of a New York City AM news radio station called WNYX. New station director Dave Nelson did not fully connect with his new co-workers, causing many funny scenes. The show, as the name suggests, is NewsRadio.NewsRadioNewsRadio episodes often featured satirical takes on history and pop culture, plus physical humor, which gives something for everyone.
The show ended with a shock to the cast and reviewers who saw the show near the top of the ratings each week. Still, it keeps a cult following years later for a reason.shockThe show's ending shocked the cast and reviewers who saw it near the top of the ratings each week. Yet, it keeps a cult following years later for a reason.
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From Tina Fey, the comedic mind behind the iconic Mean Girls, comes 30 Rock.Mean Girlscomes30 Rock30 Rock is based on characters working on a fictional live sketch comedy show.sketch comedy showFey plays Liz Lemon, the head writer and showrunner. She deals with conservative network producer Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) and manages her cast and crew.
The show’s witty sociopolitical humor made it an audience favorite. When 30 Rock ended, Fey noted the show told many good stories, but it was time to say goodbye.30 RockendedFey noted that 30 Rock told many good stories, but it was time to say goodbye.Fey noted that the show told many good stories, but it was time to say goodbye.
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Aliceis loosely based on the movie Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.Alice Doesn’t Live Here AnymoreThe movie stars a widow and mother named Alice (Linda Lavin) who moves and gets a waitress job at Mel’s Diner.AliceAlice shows 1970s humor well. Waitress Flo (Polly Holliday) has the line, “Kiss my grits.”
WhileAliceAlice isn't as well known overall, but many fans still remember.Fans remember.Flo’s jokes stand up even now.
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LikeThe OfficeThis sitcom is a mockumentary. It takes place in a fictional elementary school in a Black neighborhood. Second-grade teacher Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) works with other teachers to help Abbott Elementary students despite low funding and leadership. Viewers enjoy the dark humor mixed with light edge. The cast has more diversity than the Dunder Mifflin employees, which is good.
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VeepVeep stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer, the United States vice president. Viewers watch American politics and Selina’s personal struggles, laughing at the awkwardness.
Veep is a cringe comedy.VeepVeep is another style thatThe Officedoes well.VeepVeep ended at season seven. Julia Louis-Dreyfus explained this.Louis-Dreyfus explainedthat season seven was a good place for the story to end.
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The plot of Party Down centers on the cliché joke that all writers and actors work in the food industry.Party DownParty Down centers on a Los Angeles artist catering company trying to succeed. The catering crew meets strange guests at every party they work each episode.
LikeThe OfficeParty DownParty DownParty Down uses dry humor. Many slapstick moments make viewers snort. After years of speculation, Party Down returned.Party Downreturnedfor a third season in 2023.
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In this school comedy, former Harvard professor Jack Griffin (Glenn Howerton) moves to Toledo, Ohio. He teaches A.P. biology to high school students. Instead of teaching, Jack gets his students to plan revenge on Harvard for firing him. Each character, especially the teens, has funny personalities.
The show aired four seasons. Two seasons ran on Peacock before the show was canceled.The show was canceled..
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