TV Comedies to Watch If You Miss Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Hilarious and life-affirming, these shows will warm your heart.
Tina Fey is known for her great comedy series, and one of her most prominent projects is the sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Airing between 2015 and 2019, the series followed its titular character, a young woman learning to live her life in New York after having spent 15 in the confines of a religious cult.
Despite the chilling premise, the show proved to be incredibly kind, life-affirming and funny, thanks to Fey's witty script with strong feminist undertones. If you still miss the hilarity and feel-good vibes of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, here's a list of the best TV comedies that are just as good.
7. Grand Crew (2021, 2 seasons, rated 80%)
If you liked the casual everyday scenes of Kimmy and Titus navigating their professional lives in New York, you'll probably enjoy Grand Crew as well. It focuses on the lives of six young LA professionals as they try to balance their careers, romance, and fun.
6. Great News (2017, 2 seasons, rated 84%)
This show was co-written by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, the creators of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Following the working lives of dysfunctional cable news employees who continue to do their jobs despite the chaos in the workplace, the show is filled with great wit and humor.
5. Stath Lets Flats (2018, 3 seasons, rated 90%)
An incompetent employee of his father's rental agency, Stath tries to prove himself a worthy successor of his father while navigating his personal life in London. Many fans find this show just as funny and sweet as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
4. Schmigadoon! (2021, 2 seasons, rated 93%)
A satirical take on the classic 20th-century musicals, this sitcom tells the story of a young couple who find themselves in a magical town filled with music. Viewers love the uplifting story and the overall lighthearted vibe of the show.
3. Detroiters (2017, 2 seasons, rated 95%)
One of the executive producers for the show was none other than Jason Sudeikis, and his involvement in Detroiters is very much felt. Combining optimism and sweet jokes, the story follows two friends from Detroit who produce a low-budget TV commercial.
2. Girls5eva (2021, 2 seasons, rated 96%)
The series focuses on former members of a 90s girl band who decide to reunite, balancing between their musical dreams and everyday lives. Tina Fey executive-produced the show and even played a character in Season 1.
1. Derry Girls (2018, 3 seasons, rated 99%)
The cult sitcom features five Irish schoolgirls trying to enjoy their lives during The Troubles — the infamous conflict between Northern Ireland and the UK. The dark humor of the show is balanced out by its life-affirming messages.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes.