7 Best Sitcoms Like Big Bang Theory, According to Reddit

The most iconic sitcom of the 2010s, The Big Bang Theory came to an end over four years ago, and we have missed its characters and nerdy jokes ever since. In case you have been looking for something to scratch that TBBT itch, Reddit users have shared their suggestions for sitcoms that resemble CBS' hit series in one way or another.

Here are seven of these shows, ranked by their IMDb score.

7. Stacked (2005, 2 seasons)

IMDb score: 6.0/10

The sitcom tells the story of a woman who's tired of living an idle life and her unsuccessful romantic affairs and takes up a job at a family-run bookstore. One of the characters on the show is Christopher Lloyd's Harold March, a former rocket scientist who actually resembles Sheldon a lot.

6. 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996, 6 seasons)

IMDb score: 7.8/10

The show follows four extraterrestrials who live in Ohio pretending to be an ordinary American family. The main character, Dick Solomon, disguises himself as a physics professor and, just like the nerdy scientists on TBBT, often fails to interpret humans.

5. Malcolm in the Middle (2000, 7 seasons)

IMDb score: 8.2/10

This series is probably more similar to TBBT's spin-off, Young Sheldon, as it follows a young prodigy with an IQ of 165 and a very dysfunctional family. Struggling to navigate his teenage life, family, and social circles, Malcolm is often blinded by the sense of his own superiority.

4. Scrubs (2001, 9 seasons)

IMDb score: 8.4/10

Although Scrubs takes place in a completely different setting, the hilarious dynamics between the characters makes it very similar to TBBT, and the number of pop culture references is probably even greater.

3. The IT Crowd (2006, 4 seasons)

IMDb score: 8.5/10

Replace TBBT's physicists with programmers and other tech bros, and you get this comedy about the daily grind and chaos of working in the IT department of a London company. Lots of laughs are guaranteed!

2. Silicon Valley (2014, 6 seasons)

IMDb score: 8.5/10

Another sitcom about nerds working in the tech industry is Silicon Valley, following a group of aspiring coders and entrepreneurs struggling to turn their startup into a successful business.

1. Joe Pera Talks with You (2018, 3 seasons)

IMDb score: 8.9/10

This slice-of-life comedy follows the life of a choir teacher with extensive encyclopedic knowledge. As Pera navigates through everyday life, he often addresses the audience, explaining concepts ranging from minerals to pop culture.

Source: Reddit, Reddit.