Seinfeld was the biggest sitcom on television during the time it aired on NBC. Created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the show About Nothing was loved by everyone and it made the careers of Jerry Seinfeld who played himself, Julia Louis-Dreyfus who played Elaine Benes, and Jason Alexander who played the universally loved George. The series mostly followed four people hanging out and going on weird and absurdly comedic adventures. So, if you miss the hilarious comedy, unconventional but relatable characters, and timeless stories in Seinfeld, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Curb Your Enthusiasm is a cringe comedy series created by Larry David. The HBO series revolves around Larry David, a popular TV writer and producer as he gets into various misadventures in Los Angeles with his actor friends. Curb Your Enthusiasm stars Larry David in the lead role with Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, Richard Lewis, and JB SMOOVE starring in supporting roles.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a cringe comedy series created by Rob McElhenney. The FX series follows a group of young narcissistic friends as they operate a decrepit Irish bar while getting into various messes along the way. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia stars Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito in the lead roles with Mary Elizabeth Ellis, David Hornsby, Artemis Pebdani, and Brittany Daniel starring in supporting roles.
The League (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The League is a comedy series created by Jeff and Jackie Schaffer. The FX series follows a group of middle-aged friends in Chicago as they participate in a fantasy football league. All of them do everything they can to win because the winner gets “the Shiva,” a trophy dedicated to their high school crush. The League stars Nick Kroll, Mark Duplass, Paul Scheer, Stephen Rannazzisi, Jan Lajoie, and Katie Aselton in the lead roles with Nadine Velazquez, Jason Mantzoukas, and Janina Gavankar starring in supporting roles.
Party Down (Starz & Prime Video Add-On)
Party Down is a comedy series created by John Enborn, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge, and Paul Rudd. The Starz series is set in Los Angeles and it follows the story of a group of aspiring actors and writers as they dream of making it big in Hollywood while working as caterers in parties thrown by rich people in the industry. Party Down stars Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Lizzy Caplan, Ryan Hansen, Martin Starr, Jane Lynch, Megan Mullally, Joey Lauren Adams, and J.K. Simmons.
Community (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Community is a surreal and satirical comedy series created by Dan Harmon. The NBC series follows the story of Jeff Winger, a lawyer as he is disbarred because he lied about his bachelor’s degree from Columbia University. So, now he must join a community college to get a bachelor’s degree where he befriends a group of fellow students in different stages of their lives. Community stars Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie, Donald Glover, Ken Jeong, Chevy Chase, and Jim Rash.
Arrested Development (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Arrested Development is a satirical absurdist comedy series created by Mitchell Hurwitz. The Fox and Netflix series revolves around the dysfunctional Bluth family, who were once rich and influential but they lose everything when the patriarch of the family gets arrested for fraud. Now, Michael, the middle son tries to rebuild the business while keeping his insane family in check. Arrested Development stars Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Alia Shawkat, Jessica Walter, Michael Cera, David Cross, Tony Hale, Will Arnett, and Jeffrey Tambor.
You’re the Worst (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
You’re the Worst is a romantic dark comedy-drama series created by Stephen Falk. The FX series revolves around Jimmy, a self-involved writer, and Gretchen, a self-destructive PR executive as they meet at a wedding and begin dating but both of them don’t have what it takes to build a functional relationship. You’re the Worst stars Chris Geere and Aya Cash in the lead roles with Desmin Borges, Kether Donohue, Janet Varney, Brandon Mychal Smith, Zosia Mamet, and Todd Robert Anderson starring in supporting roles.
Master of None (Netflix)
Master of None is a comedy-drama series created by Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang. The Netflix series follows the daily life of a 30-year-old New York-based actor Dev Shah as he tries to find love, friendship, work, and the best taco. Master of None stars Aziz Ansari, Lena Waithe, Eric Wareheim, Noël Wells, Kelvin Yu, Naomie Ackie, H. Jon Benjamin, Ravi Patel, Alessandra Mastronardi, and Claire Danes.
The Carmichael Show (Hulu, Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
The Carmichael Show is a family comedy series created by Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher, Willie Hunter, and Nicholas Stoller. The NBC series is set in Charlotte, North Carolina and it follows a fictionalized version of comedian Jerrod Carmichael’s family as they tackle a new serious societal issue in a comedic way in every episode. The Carmichael Show stars Jerrod Carmichael, Lil Rel Howery, Amber Stevens West, David Alan Grier, Loretta Devine, and Tiffany Haddish.
Happy Endings (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Happy Endings is a comedy series created by David Caspe. The ABC series follows a group of young friends as they try to readjust with each other after the couple who brought them all together breaks up and that too in the most heartbreaking and hilarious way. Happy Endings stars Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally, Damon Wayans Jr., Casey Wilson, and Stephen Guarino.