7 Lesser-Known Comfort Shows Redditors Swear By
We have great recommendations for your list of ultimate escapist sitcoms.
Shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Friends can get you through the toughest of times. But if you want to try something new for this year's fall blues, there's no shortage of other great feel-good sitcoms.
Here are seven such series, recommended by viewers on Reddit.
The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
The NBC sitcom that never gets old has been undeservedly forgotten by audiences. However, the story of four amazing older single women living in the same Miami house remains the ultimate vitamin show for many viewers who are feeling down and out.
Trailer Park Boys (2001–2008)
The Canadian mockumentary sitcom about the misadventures of trailer park dwellers will ground you and make you long for a simple life of chicken fingers, booze, and fries. Something about it helps viewers get out of whatever emotional mess they're in.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2019)
Watching Kimmy Schmidt adjust to New York after spending years in an underground doomsday cult may sound harsh, but it's a real treat. The characters in this sitcom just bring you to life. As a bonus, it has a perfect ending and a theme song you'll never want to skip.
Broad City (2014–2019)
Created by and starring Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, this sitcom is based on their real-life friendship and attempts to succeed in New York. Redditors say this show is the best remedy when you feel nervous and only gets better on rewatch.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2020–present)
Larry David's sitcom, which follows the life of a semi-retired television writer and producer, makes viewers cry-laugh at many moments and certainly helps to get through the toughest days.
Black Books (2000–2004)
Filled with unparalleled British humor, the sitcom stars Dylan Moran as the misanthropic owner of a small London bookshop, and follows him, his assistant Manny (Bill Bailey), and his neighbor Fran (Tamsin Greig) as they get into the most bizarre situations. Once you start watching, it's impossible not to binge all three seasons.
New Girl (2011–2018)
Zooey Deschanel's Jessica Day is an awkward but lovable 20-something fresh out of a bad breakup and looking for a new place to live. Luckily, she meets three single guys who are willing to welcome her into their apartment and become her friends. The show is filled with hilarious humor and one-liners that will be quoted for years to come.
Source: Reddit.