Comedy Shows reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 208 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 14 posts to rank the best Comedy Shows brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/televisionsuggestions, r/BritishTV, r/Austin, r/AskReddit, r/AskLosAngeles. Top-rated brands include Blackadder (5.0/5), The Thick of It (4.8/5), This Country (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews208
Subreddits9
Posts14
Brands100
Products0
208 reviews from
and
By Brand
/By Product
#1
Blackadder
5.0
(6)
"Blackadder because there's nothing quite like a Rowan Atkinson withering put down."
"Blackadder, Extras, Peep Show, That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights, The League of Gentlemen, The Young Ones, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick Of It, Nathan Barley, The IT Crowd, Phone Shop, The Royle Family and Early Doors are all excellent as well."
"Oldies but goodies: Blackadder"
"Blackadder, Red Dwarf and Inside No 9 will keep you busy."
"Blackadder the third, Blackadder Goes Forth."
"Blackadder"
#2
The Thick of It
4.8
(6)
"Blackadder, Extras, Peep Show, That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights, The League of Gentlemen, The Young Ones, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick Of It, Nathan Barley, The IT Crowd, Phone Shop, The Royle Family and Early Doors are all excellent as well."
"The thick of it is the funniest thing on iPlayer."
"League of gentleman, the thick of it and early doors."
"The Thick of It, Him & Her, Inside No. 9"
"The Thick of It, Alma's Not Normal."
"Black Books, Green Wing and the Thick of It would be my recommendations."
#3
This Country
5.0
(5)
"1000% This Country (on BBC i player)"
"This Country. This Country season 2. This Country season 3."
"This country and any of the philomena Cunks."
"This country is my favourite."
"This Country, anything Alan Partridge, The League of Gentlemen."
#4
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
5.0
(5)
"Always Sunny in Philadelphia"
"It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Workaholics, Reno 911"
"One of the best and funniest shows I’ve ever watched."
"Always sunny in philadelphia"
"It's always Sunny in Philadelphia and Letterkenny are my favorite"
#5
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
5.0
(5)
"Derry Girls, Modern Family, and Brooklyn 99 are all good shows as well."
"BROOKLYN NINE-NINE"
"Brooklyn 99!"
"One of my fave comedies!"
"Brooklyn 99"
#6
Spaced
4.8
(4)
"Spaced"
"Spaced"
"Spaced because it's brilliant and everyone's in it."
"Spaced - a 90s geek fest with iconic duo Nick Frost, Simon Pegg."
#7
What We Do in the Shadows
4.8
(4)
"What We Do In The Shadows of the funniest show I've ever seen."
"What we do in the shadows"
"Off the wall slightly bonkers. Very funny"
#8
Comedy Store
4.8
(4)
"Comedy store or improv pretty much any night of the week will be solid."
"I’d take a look at the following venues: The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, Largo at the Coronet, Dynasty Typewriter, Laugh Factory."
"Just go to the comedy store"
"Legendary comedy scene in LA: Hollywood: laugh factory, improv, comedy store, largo."
#9
The League of Gentlemen
4.8
(4)
"League of gentlemen and brassic enjoy"
"The League of gentlmen."
"Blackadder, Extras, Peep Show, That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights, The League of Gentlemen, The Young Ones, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick Of It, Nathan Barley, The IT Crowd, Phone Shop, The Royle Family and Early Doors are all excellent as well."
"The League"
#10
Barry
4.5
(4)
"Lol BARRY. It’s vvv good."
"Barry, You're the Worst."
"Barry"
"Barry for a darker comedy"
#11
Community
4.5
(4)
"Community."
"Community"
"Community"
"Community was streets ahead"
#12
The Righteous Gemstones
4.3
(4)
"Righteous gemstones! By far the funniest show currently on TV."
"Righteous Gemstones is on their last season but really funny show"
"Righteous Gemstones"
"The Righteous Gemstones"
#13
The Detectorists
4.3
(4)
"Such a funny and sweet show!"
"The Detectorists."
"The detectorists, Friday night dinner and ghosts."
"The detectorists , this country , still game"
#14
Phoenix Nights
5.0
(3)
"The Office and Phoenix Nights :)"
"Phoenix Nights followed by Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere."
"Blackadder, Extras, Peep Show, That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights, The League of Gentlemen, The Young Ones, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick Of It, Nathan Barley, The IT Crowd, Phone Shop, The Royle Family and Early Doors are all excellent as well."
#15
Fleabag
5.0
(3)
"Fleabag"
"Fleabag"
"Fall towers, flea bag, Motherland."
#16
Father Ted
5.0
(3)
"Father Ted was joint Irish/British."
"Father Ted"
"The Office, I'm Alan Partridge and Father Ted are probably my top 3."
#17
Schitt's Creek
5.0
(3)
"Schitts Creek"
"Schitts Creek"
#18
Ted Lasso
5.0
(3)
"Another vote for Ted Lasso! This isn’t usually my genre, but it was so wholesome and funny!"
"The answer to comedy requests is usually Derry Girls & Ted Lasso."
"Ted Lasso"
#19
Derry Girls
5.0
(3)
"Derry Girls, Modern Family, and Brooklyn 99 are all good shows as well."
"Derry Girls - I wish it had more seasons! I'd watch a reboot of this with even just one of the regular characters in it."
"The answer to comedy requests is usually Derry Girls & Ted Lasso."
#20
The Office
5.0
(3)
"The Office and Phoenix Nights :)"
"The Office, I'm Alan Partridge and Father Ted are probably my top 3."
"I watched The Office probably three times back-to-back."
#21
The IT Crowd
4.7
(3)
"The IT Crowd"
"Blackadder, Extras, Peep Show, That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights, The League of Gentlemen, The Young Ones, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick Of It, Nathan Barley, The IT Crowd, Phone Shop, The Royle Family and Early Doors are all excellent as well."
"The IT Crowd"
#22
The Young Ones
4.7
(3)
"The Young Ones"
"Blackadder, Extras, Peep Show, That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights, The League of Gentlemen, The Young Ones, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick Of It, Nathan Barley, The IT Crowd, Phone Shop, The Royle Family and Early Doors are all excellent as well."
"The Young Ones, Fleabag, Man Like Mobeen."
#23
The Day Today
4.3
(3)
"Blackadder, Extras, Peep Show, That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights, The League of Gentlemen, The Young Ones, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick Of It, Nathan Barley, The IT Crowd, Phone Shop, The Royle Family and Early Doors are all excellent as well."
"The Day Today"
"The Day Today, I’m Alan Partridge, Fast Show."
#24
Ghosts
4.3
(3)
"“Ghosts” (UK version - the US version is ok, but nothing beats the original)."
"Ghosts"
"Ghosts, here we go, league of gentlemen."
#25
Red Dwarf
4.3
(3)
"One of my personal favorites is *Red Dwarf.*"
"Red Dwarf, The League of Gentlemen, The Young Ones."
"Red Dwarf. League Of Gentlemen. Bottom."
#26
Largo
4.0
(3)
"Here's the schedule for the Largo --some cool stuff in early May!"
"Here's the schedule for the Largo --some cool stuff in early May!"
"Legendary comedy scene in LA: Hollywood: laugh factory, improv, comedy store, largo."
#27
Psych
4.0
(3)
"Psych"
"Psych"
"Psych"
#28
Hacks
5.0
(2)
"Hacks!! I have been talking it up to so many friends. I tried to hold off on starting the new season so I could binge."
"Hacks"
#29
Curb Your Enthusiasm
5.0
(2)
"CuRB YOUR ENTHUSIASM"
"Curb Your Enthusiasm"
#30
Black Books
5.0
(2)
"Black Books, Green Wing and the Thick of It would be my recommendations."
"Black Books"
#31
Creek and the Cave
5.0
(2)
"Very reasonable ticket price and every comedian was solid."
#32
Bottom
5.0
(2)
"Bottom"
"Bottom"
#33
W1A
5.0
(2)
"W1A, The Office, Fawlty Towers."
"W1A is such a good series."
#34
Chuck
5.0
(2)
"Silicon Valley and Chuck are the best recommendations that fit your description."
"I came here to say Chuck. It has a great plot, and it’s very funny."
#35
The Royle Family
5.0
(2)
"Blackadder, Extras, Peep Show, That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights, The League of Gentlemen, The Young Ones, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick Of It, Nathan Barley, The IT Crowd, Phone Shop, The Royle Family and Early Doors are all excellent as well."
"The Royale Family, Car Share."
#36
Inside No. 9
5.0
(2)
"Inside no 9 is an incredible watch."
"I highly recommend watching Inside No 9 with Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton."
#37
Taskmaster
5.0
(2)
"Taskmaster. It isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, but I promise—it’s so so worth it."
"Taskmaster is amazing. 5 comedians compete to impress the Taskmaster. 18 seasons with season 19 premiering this week, and all available for free on YouTube."
#38
Workaholics
5.0
(2)
"WORKAHOLICS!!!!!!!"
"My go to for comedy."
#39
Hideout Theatre
5.0
(2)
"Or really any of their shows."
"It’s a fun show!"
#40
Coldtowne
5.0
(2)
"Has great shows every night of the weekend!"
#41
Esther's Follies
5.0
(2)
"Just go. You’ll thank me later."
"We loved it loved it."
#42
Peep Show
5.0
(2)
"Blackadder, Extras, Peep Show, That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights, The League of Gentlemen, The Young Ones, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick Of It, Nathan Barley, The IT Crowd, Phone Shop, The Royle Family and Early Doors are all excellent as well."
"1. Peep show 2. early South Park 3. It’s Always Sunny 4. That 70s Show 5. Malcom in the Middle"
#43
South Park
5.0
(2)
"South park"
"South park"
#44
Mr. Show with Bob and David
5.0
(2)
"Mr.Show with Bob and David on HBO."
"For anyone who likes the kind of "out there" sketch comedy in *Flying Circus* I’d also recommend: * *Mr. Show with Bob and David*"
#45
Fallout Theater
5.0
(2)
"Is a good one."
"They have regular stand up, but they also have improv and sketch shows."
#46
Reservation Dogs
4.5
(2)
"Rez Dogs and Atlanta are SO GOOD. Downright hilarious moments with spot on social commentary in both."
"Reservation Dogs"
#47
30 Rock
4.5
(2)
"30 rock"
"30 Rock"
#48
Alma's Not Normal
4.5
(2)
"So funny and poignant"
"I'd also like to add 'Alma's Not Normal'."
#49
Extras
4.5
(2)
"Blackadder, Extras, Peep Show, That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights, The League of Gentlemen, The Young Ones, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick Of It, Nathan Barley, The IT Crowd, Phone Shop, The Royle Family and Early Doors are all excellent as well."
"Since no one else has mentioned it - Extras."
#50
I'm Alan Partridge
4.5
(2)
"I'm Alan partridge"
"I'm Alan Partridge, Red Dwarf, The Mighty Boosh."
#51
Sunset Strip
4.5
(2)
"It’s pretty relaxed and drinks aren’t insanely priced."
"You’ll get %50 off or a free ticket."
#52
Eastbound and Down
4.5
(2)
"And eastbound and down is GOATED."
"Eastbound and Down"
#53
Improv
4.5
(2)
"Comedy store or improv pretty much any night of the week will be solid."
"Legendary comedy scene in LA: Hollywood: laugh factory, improv, comedy store, largo."
#54
Early Doors
4.5
(2)
"Blackadder, Extras, Peep Show, That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights, The League of Gentlemen, The Young Ones, The Day Today, Brass Eye, The Thick Of It, Nathan Barley, The IT Crowd, Phone Shop, The Royle Family and Early Doors are all excellent as well."
"Early Doors"
#55
Kim's Convenience
4.5
(2)
"Kims convenience is actually hilarious"
"Kims Convenience"
#56
Snuff Box
4.0
(2)
"Snuff box"
"Snuff Box"
#57
Gimme Gimme Gimme
4.0
(2)
"Gimme Gimme Gimme, Keeping Up Appearances."
"Gimme gimme gimme, inside no 9, this country."
#58
Friday Night Dinner
4.0
(2)
"Watched one episode then binged the whole damn lot, worth watching for Jim alone"
"Friday Night Dinner"
#59
Uncle
4.0
(2)
"Uncle"
"Uncle, Inside No 9, The Thick of It."
#60
Scrubs
4.0
(2)
"Scrubs"
"Scrubs"
#61
Loudermilk
3.5
(2)
"Loudermilk."
"Loudermilk"
#62
Mrs. Brown's Boys
5.0
(1)
"An absolute riot"
#63
A Touch of Cloth
5.0
(1)
"No one ever talks about 'A Touch of Cloth' but it's an outstanding police comedy with some great actors"
#64
BoJack Horseman
5.0
(1)
"Bojack Horseman is really good."
#65
Arrested Development
5.0
(1)
"Arrested development."
#66
Abbott Elementary
5.0
(1)
"Abbott elementary!!! Highly recommend :))"
#67
The Good Place
5.0
(1)
"The Good Place is one of my favorite shows so I understand what you’re looking for."
#68
Silicon Valley
5.0
(1)
"Silicon Valley and Chuck are the best recommendations that fit your description."
#69
Atlanta
5.0
(1)
"Rez Dogs and Atlanta are SO GOOD. Downright hilarious moments with spot on social commentary in both."
#70
Big Train
4.0
(1)
"Big train"
#71
Him & Her
4.0
(1)
"Am I the only one who liked Him and Her?"
#72
London Irish
4.0
(1)
"London Irish is same creator as Derry Girls and I'd argue it is better"
#73
Jeeves and Wooster
4.0
(1)
"Jeeves and Wooster - with Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie"
#74
Upstart Crow
4.0
(1)
"Upstart Crow - if you liked Black Adder, this is Ben Elton's later historical comedy"
#75
Plebs
4.0
(1)
"Plebs - three young guys in a sitcom set in ancient Rome."
#76
Here We Go
4.0
(1)
"Have been 2 of my favourites from the past post-Covid years"
#77
Big Boys
4.0
(1)
"Very heartwarming and hilarious"
#78
Dead to Me
4.0
(1)
"Dead to me."
#79
The Goes Wrong Show
4.0
(1)
"The Goes Wrong Show."
#80
Shameless
4.0
(1)
"Shameless."
#81
Louie
4.0
(1)
"Also Louie."
#82
Crashing
4.0
(1)
"Crashing on hbo."
#83
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
4.0
(1)
"The Disasterous Life of Saiki K."
#84
Modern Family
4.0
(1)
"Derry Girls, Modern Family, and Brooklyn 99 are all good shows as well."
#85
Strangers with Candy
4.0
(1)
"Strangers with Candy"
#86
Jury Duty
4.0
(1)
"Jury Duty"
#87
White Collar
4.0
(1)
"Another one I find that I rewatch regularly is White Collar (currently streaming on Netflix)."
#88
iZombie
4.0
(1)
"Try iZombie. Very funny and charming."
#89
Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23
4.0
(1)
"Don't Trust the B in Apt 23 (Hulu) absurd & funny"
#90
Based on a True Story
4.0
(1)
"Based on a True Story also on Peacock is pretty good."
#91
The Other Two
4.0
(1)
"The Other Two"
#92
Bob's Burgers
4.0
(1)
"Bob's Burgers"
#93
Killing It
4.0
(1)
"Killing It on Peacock is a very underrated comedy."
#94
Monk
4.0
(1)
"Monk"
#95
How I Met Your Mother
4.0
(1)
"How I met your mother"
#96
Upright Citizens Brigade
4.0
(1)
"Upright Citizens Brigade"
#97
Better Late Than Never
4.0
(1)
"Better Lat than Never. Terry Bradshaw. Henry Winkler!!!!!!!"
#98
The Inbetweeners
4.0
(1)
"The Inbetweeners"
#99
The Crazy Ones
4.0
(1)
"CRAZY ONES. Robin Williams!!!"
#100
Letterkenny
4.0
(1)
"Letterkenny (skip S1 E3 it’s atrociously unfunny) and it’s spin off shoresy."
Discover your audience
GummySearch is an audience research toolkit for 130,000 unique communities on Reddit.
If you are looking for startup problems to solve, want to validate your idea or find your customers online, GummySearch is for you.
Sign up for free, get community insights in minutes.
Tell me more
Get started
