English Teacher is a comedy-drama series created by Brian Jordan Alvarez. The FX series follows the story of Evan Marquez, a gay high school teacher as he finds himself dealing with apathetic students while struggling with the personal, professional, and political aspects of working at a high school. English Teacher stars Brian Jordan Alvarez in the lead role with Stephanie Koenig, Enrico Colantoni, and Sean Patton starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, compelling characters, and interesting storylines set in a school here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Mr. Iglesias (Netflix)
Mr. Iglesias is a comedy series created by Kevin Hench. The Netflix series follows the story of Gabe Iglesias, a passionate and hilarious history teacher at the Woodrow Wilson High School where he tries to educate a group of misfit students with the help of his equally misfits colleagues. Mr. Iglesias stars Gabriel Iglesias in the lead roles with Sherri Shepherd, Jacob Vargas, Maggie Geha, Richard Gant, Cree Cicchino, Fabrizio Guido, and Tucker Albrizzi starring in supporting roles.
Mr. D (Prime Video)
Mr. D is a Canadian series created by Gerry Dee and Michal Volpe. The CBC series follows the story of Gerry Duncan aka Mr. D, an underqualified schoolteacher who gets hired in the social studies department of the prestigious Xavier Academy but struggles to stay ahead of even his students. Mr. D stars Gerry Dee in the lead role with Lauren Hammersley, Mark Little, Booth Savage, Suresh John, Jonathan Torrens, Darrin Rose, Naomi Snieckus, and Mark Forward starring in supporting roles.
Abbott Elementary (Hulu)
Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary-style workplace comedy series created by Quinta Brunson. The ABC series revolves around the personal and professional lives of a group of passionate teachers as they find themselves struggling with budget cuts, a tone-deaf principal, and the chaos of the classroom in a Philadelphia public school. Abbott Elementary stars Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Zach Fox, and Vince Staples.
Teachers (Prime Video, Paramount+ Tubi & Crackle)
Teachers is a British comedy-drama series created by Tim Loane. The Channel 4 series revolves around a group of secondary school teachers as they try to teach the kids while leading juvenile lives themselves which includes beer-drinking, kebab-eating, and always trying and failing to get a romantic partner. Teachers stars Andrew Lincoln, Adrian Bower, Navin Chowdhry, Tamzin Malleson, Vicky Hall, Raquel Cassidy, Nina Sosanya, Ursula Holden-Gill, and Gillian Bevan.
Big School (Peacock & Pluto TV)
Big School is a British comedy series created by David Walliams. The BBC One series follows the story of Keith Church, a socially awkward chemistry teacher at a secondary school as he begins developing a crush on the new French teacher but it seems like he has some competition ahead. Big School stars David Walliams, Catherine Tate, Philip Glenister, Steve Speirs, Joanna Scanlan, Frances de la Tour, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Daniel Rigby, James Greene, Matthew Fenton, Cheryl Fergison, and Julie T. Wallace.
Boston Public (Not Available for Streaming)
Boston Public is a drama series created by David E. Kelley. The Fox series is set in Boston and it revolves around the personal and professional lives of teachers, students, and administrators of Winslow High School in the Boston Public Schools district. Boston Public stars Chi McBride, Anthony Heald, Jessalyn Gilsig, Nicky Katt, Loretta Devine, Sharon Leal, Fyvush Finkel, Rashida Jones, Thomas McCarthy, Joey Slotnick, Kathy Baker, and Jeri Ryan.
Those Who Can’t (Not Available for Streaming)
Those Who Can’t is a comedy series created by Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrew Orvedahl, and Ben Roy. The truTV series revolves around three trouble-making high school teachers as they are warned to change their ways if they don’t want to lose their jobs, but they find it really hard to change. Those Who Can’t stars Andrew Orvedahl, Ben Roy, Maria Thayer, Adam Cayton-Holland, Rory Scovel, Kyle Kinane, Susie Essman, Jerry Minor, and Justin Prentice.
