Even after 17 years of Friends finale, this show is still very popular. More young people are finding this American TV sitcom from online streaming services. Many years have passed after Friends went off the air, but the series remains one of the most popular television shows of all time.
Since Warner Bros. has pulled Friends from Netflix to put it in its streaming service, HBO Max, fans are searching for some other TV series like Friends.
While many shows tried to recreate the magic that Friends made, only some have succeeded.
Here we have collected 11 TV shows like Friends which hopefully be liked by the fans of this classic sitcom.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is an American police procedural comedy TV series that was created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur. The series follows Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) who is an immature but talented detective working in NYPD in Brooklyn’s fictional 99th Precinct.
The series shows the conflict that he has with his new commanding officer Captain Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher). Just like Friends, the chemistry between the cast is dynamic.
Episodes
Episodes is a British-American sitcom starring Matt LeBlanc who plays an exaggerated version of himself in the series.
After receiving an award for their British TV series, Sean (Stephen Mangan) and Beverly (Tamsin Greig) switch to Hollywood, to remake their series for the American audience. But they meet Merc, who sabotages their show and marriage.
Modern Family
Modern Family is a mockumentary family sitcom created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan. It follows families from California who are trying their best to deal with their kids, spouses, and jobs in their unique ways. The show focuses on the bond of the family while dealing with their problems. If you have not seen this already then give this a try.
The Office
The office is a sitcom that follows office employees from one of the branches of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. It is also a mockumentary sitcom that depicts the everyday work lives of office workers. There are the British version and the American version of the show available, you can watch them both because both are great and funny in their way.
Seinfeld
Seinfeld is an American sitcom series focused on the writer’s real-life experiences. The show is created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld. The series is built around day-to-day life in New York played by stand-up comedian Jerry and his eccentric friends.
Watching Seinfeld and you will just find yourself laughing nonstop.
Community
Community is one of the funniest sitcoms that follows a lawyer Jeff Winger (Joel McHale), who is compelled to join the Greendale community college after his law degree has been revoked. Now he has to deal with students of different temperaments. If you have not heard or seen about this series give this one a try.
Cheers
Sitcoms like Friends, Cheers follows a bar named “Cheers” in Boston where the locals meet, drink, and share their experiences with others. The fun fact the bar was based on a real location, the Bull & Finch Pub in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston.
Cheers is one of the most popular comedy series in American history. The season finale was watched by 93 million viewers.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia series follows a group of 5 friends who runs an unsuccessful Irish Pub in South Philadelphia. The 1 episode of season 1 consists of 7 episodes aired on 4 August 2005 and continues to run for 14 seasons concluded in November 2019.
The series is renewed for 15 season in May 2020. Further, the show renewed for 4 additional seasons in December 2020 making it the longest-running comedy series in American television history.
Parks And Recreation
Parks and Recreation follow Leslie Knope who is a mid-level bureaucrat that helps a local nurse to convert a disused construction site into a community park. In the series, they have to deal with red-tapism and self-centered neighbors.
If you are looking for a comedy shows like Friends which is both funny and smart then give this series a try.
The Big Bang Theory
One of the best comedy series on TV a group of 4 friends scientists very smart guys but who are unfortunately extremely antisocial awkward and very big nerds. In The Big Bang Theory, you get to see the nerd way of life be it arguing over Star Wars to Star Trek comic book characters or whatever these guys love it all.
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother is often compared to Friends because of a similar premise. Just like Friends, How I Met Your Mother follows a group of 5 friends that deal with both their personal life and professional life.
The main lead of the show is Ted Mosby who is telling the entire story to his child. The story revolves around the adventure he had with his friends Lily, Marshall, Robin, and Barney that led him to meet their mother.
Even though the premise seems similar to Friends it has an entirely different storyline and chemistry between the characters.
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These are the 11 shows like Friends which we found that might be loved by fans. If you want to add any other series to this list then give us feedback on the comments section down below.
