7 Best (But Lesser-Known) Sitcoms Like Community, According to Reddit
These shows are just as good as Community.
Community has become a cult classic thanks to its beautifully written script that ironically deconstructs aspects of pop culture. Almost eight years after the final episode aired, the sitcom is still remembered for its clever and sometimes surreal humor as well as the engaging cast.
For those who have watched all six seasons and are eager to see something similar, we have compiled a list of sitcoms like Community based on the opinions of Reddit users.
7. Arrested Development (2003, 5 seasons)
The sitcom revolves around the story of the once wealthy but dysfunctional Bluth/Fünke family. Despite their financial situation, they continue to live a bohemian lifestyle.
The surreal actions of the extravagant family make the series one of the most meta shows. The Russo brothers, who also executive produced Community, worked on the show.
6. The IT Crowd (2006, 4 seasons)
The British series focuses on three IT employees working in the basement of a mysterious company in Central London.
If you like The Office and the daily aspects of Community, you'll definitely like The IT Crowd.
5. Childrens Hospital (2010, 7 seasons)
The story revolves around a children's hospital named… Childrens Hospital. It is located in either Brazil or Los Angeles, and each of its employees is just as unpredictable.
Childrens Hospital is what you get if you combine Scrubs and Community. It parodies many medical procedural dramas and serves up jokes in a witty and hilarious manner.
4. 30 Rock (2006, 7 seasons)
The series ironizes the corporate culture of the entertainment industry and revolves around the filming of a fictional sketch comedy series, with a nod to Saturday Night Live.
You'll enjoy the sitcom if you're looking for a show with a huge number of cultural references.
3. Better Off Ted (2009, 2 seasons)
Like in The IT Crowd, the characters in this sitcom work for an equally mysterious (but more evil) megacorporation. The show is ironic about large businesses and futuristic ethical dilemmas, and the protagonist often breaks the fourth wall, adding to the comic effect.
This show is hilarious, but the only downside is that it only has two seasons, and there are no plans to renew it.
2. Portlandia (2011, 8 seasons)
The show consists of virtually unrelated episodes dealing with ridiculous situations faced by the residents of Portland, Oregon.
Portlandia is more of a sketch show, but the meta-humor in it is incredibly weird, which makes the series surprisingly funny and appealing.
1. The Good Place (2016, 4 seasons)
The show follows the story of four characters in the afterlife who ended up in a paradise called The Good Place. Except that each of the characters is far from good enough for such a place…
The Good Place is probably the closest to Community. The show is incredibly funny and plays with complex moral and philosophical dilemmas.