7 Best (But Lesser-Known) Sitcoms Like Friends, According to Reddit

Summer is just around the corner. While this is the perfect time to unwind and relax with a comfortable show, it is also the time when most recurring series take a break. That's why many fans are now looking for some quality old shows to watch in their spare time — and fortunately, we are here to help!

For those who love sitcoms like Friends, we've scoured Reddit discussions and found seven lesser-known shows that are just as escapist and warm. Here they are, ranked by average audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Superstore (2015–2021, 6 seasons, 80%)

The NBC series is a perfect workplace comedy with top-notch acting, humor, dialogue, and storytelling. The show focuses on the employees of Cloud 9 — a fictional large chain store located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Cougar Town (2009–2015, 6 seasons, 82%)

If you love Friends, you need to check out this series starring Courteney Cox as Jules Cobb, a recently divorced but optimistic and energetic woman in her 40s. Viewers note that you have to get over the first couple of episodes and wait for the show to get less cougar-y and more friends-y. As a bonus, the series features several heartwarming cameos from the stars of Friends.

Happy Endings (2011–2013, 3 seasons, 85%)

The ABC show that many viewers thought was canceled too soon follows the story of six best friends living in Chicago. Like Friends, it has everything a good sitcom needs: love, drama, comedy, and inspiring friendships.

Kim's Convenience (2016–2021, 5 seasons, 86%)

As the title suggests, the CBS sitcom revolves around a convenience store run by a Korean-Canadian family living in Toronto. The four-person Kim family and the relationships within it are relatable and compelling, according to Redditors. Some say this show is even better than Friends!

The IT Crowd (2006–2013, 4 seasons, 88%)

Redditors say this British sitcom is a must-see. The show is only 25 episodes long, and it keeps viewers so hooked that it's hard to say goodbye to nerds Maurice and Roy, who work in the London office of a fictional IT company, and their head of department, Jen, who knows nothing about IT.

The Good Place (2016–2020, 4 seasons, 89%)

Although it is a fantasy, this show is also a perfectly comfortable comedy about… the afterlife. After her death, Eleanor (Kristen Bell) finds herself in a utopian place, where she was sent by mistake, and decides to become a better person, which she failed to do on Earth. The NBC show is highly praised for its writing, originality, casting, and overall atmosphere.

Schitt's Creek (2015–2020, 6 seasons, 93%)

Another adorable sitcom with the highest ratings is the Canadian show Schitt's Creek, created by and starring Eugene and Dan Levy. The father and son, along with Catherine O'Hara and Annie Murphy, play a once-wealthy family that has lost its fortune and must move to a remote town they own but can't sell in order to rebuild their lives.