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Shows Similar to This

posted 14 years ago by dominicjsmith93
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could someone please reccommend some shows similar to this type of comedy

i'm looking for zany, fast-paced comedy where the jokes are delievered very quickly

i've tried 30 Rock and i love it; so shows similar to 30 Rock and Better Off Ted, thanks in advance

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[–] dominicjsmith93 14 years ago

i tried modern family and it's good, but what im really looking for is the type of show where the characters don't really learn anything at the end and no sweet moments

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[–] osehietomi 13 years ago

An older show but Malcolm in the Middle is an amazing off beat comedy, barely any 'learnt lessons' and soooo funny, u will literally be holding your sides. Try it!

[–] kleverlad 14 years ago

Have you watched Arrested Developement??

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[–] kinesthesia 14 years ago

You should really try Community. It's very similar humour to Better Off Ted and Arrested Development, but, imo, better than both. I was heart-broken when I heard that Better Off Ted wasn't going to be renewed for a third season, but then I found Community and it has filled the void very nicely. And it's being renewed for a second season.

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[–] kinesthesia 14 years ago

Give it at least four or five episodes and it'll get a lot better. The script is pretty amazing.

[–] krikster1 14 years ago

actually I agree with that. Community was only OK but once you know the characters it is great

[–] DyslxcSquirrel 14 years ago

Community got better and better with each new episode in the beginning... but then leveled off a bit.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is very fresh and unique and is probably in my top 3 comedy's still airing new episodes.

Arrested Development... is simply unmatched. Best TV show ever made...

[–] Alpha Twit 14 years ago

Have you checked out show creator Victor Fresco's previous comedy series Andy Richter Controls the Universe? The style of humor is similar to Better Off Ted.

[–] Cube_Brick1138 14 years ago

I had a love/hate relationship with "Always Sunny In Philadelphia" when it first came out. But I've grown to like it and enjoy it for what it is. It's not barrier breaking comedy but thankfully it doesnt go down the sitcom road and for that I love it. Also Community gets better and better as the series progresses. Give it a try. Andy Ritcher Controls the Universe was a brilliant show while it lasted. You also might want to try Louis Carrel's new show. It's pretty decent.

"There's still some signs of life"

[–] hppg 14 years ago

I've asked this before and it's hard to find good comedy shows :-(

I like "Weeds" but it's not quite as funny and can be really silly. There's also "Arrested Development". I highly recommend the UK series "Coupling" too.

I got recommended "Community" and "Parks & Rec", the first one kinda worked for me but I wasn't inspired to keep watching, the second I didn't like.

Good luck!

[–] arcadecrawler 14 years ago

Always sunny is great, it's my favorite.

You could try the IT crowd but it's pretty off the wall and British.

[–] fivehole84 14 years ago

I love Better off Ted and I can recomend Its Always Sunny in Philadephia. No learning, no sweet moments, just hilarity

[–] benetownman 14 years ago

If you can find episodes of it, a show on fox a couple of years ago called The Loop is really similar and just as funny except for more of a early 20's audience.

[–] benetownman 14 years ago

If you can find episodes of it, a show on fox a couple of years ago called The Loop is really similar and just as funny except for more of a early 20's audience.

[–] bigpappasmurff 14 years ago

just watched the first episode of Mr Sunshine and it reminded me of Better off Ted. it just started so you can catch it weekly.

[–] Ivaylo_Sotirov 13 years ago

Parks and Recreation and Community certainyl fit :)

[–] cengaveri 12 years ago

Party Down.