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Shows that feel like40 y 20 (2016–)

A comedy series about a divorced dad who likes younger women, and his son who likes older women.

If you loved 40 y 20, the closest series we have are Superstore (2015), The Middle (2009) and New Girl (2011). All three share 40 y 20's witty and playful feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is ted (2024).

★ 7 IMDb ↗TMDB ↗14 seasons · Blimcreated by Gustavo Lozawittyplayful
12 of 12 streaming nowNetflix · HBO Max · Amazon Prime Video

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If 40 y 20 hit the spot, these will too

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Superstore
2015–2021 · 6 seasons · NBC
★ 7.8comedyHuluPeacock

The same mix in both: wit, then play

A hilarious workplace comedy about a unique family of employees at a super-sized mega store. From the bright-eyed newbies and the seen-it-all veterans to the clueless summer hires and the in-it-for-life managers, together they hilariously tackle the day-to-day grind of rabid bargain hunters, riot-causing sales and nap-worthy training sessions.

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The Middle
2009–2018 · 9 seasons · ABC
★ 7.7comedyPrime VideoPeacock

Comedy built on wit, twice over

The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the city of Orson, Indiana.

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New Girl
2011–2018 · 7 seasons · FOX
★ 7.8comedyHuluPeacock

Playful comedy, and it commits to that

Jessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in with three single guys. Goofy, positive, vulnerable and honest to a fault, Jess has faith in people, even when she shouldn't. Although she's dorky and awkward, she's comfortable in her own skin. More prone to friendships with women, she's not used to hanging with the boys—especially at home.

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ted
2024–2026 · 2 seasons · Peacock
★ 7.9comedyPeacock

Comedy with a pulse of wit, in both cases

It's 1993 and Ted the bear's moment of fame has passed, leaving him living with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, who lives in a working-class Boston home with his parents and cousin. Ted may not be the best influence on John, but when it comes right down to it, he's willing to go out on a limb to help his friend and his family.

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Everybody Hates Chris
2005–2009 · 4 seasons · UPN
★ 7.6comedyPrime VideoHulu

Both run playful where it counts

Chris is a teenager growing up as the eldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York during the early 1980s. Uprooted to a new neighborhood and bused to a predominantly white middle school two-hours away by his strict, hard-working parents, Chris struggles to find his place while keeping his siblings in line at home and surmounting the challenges of junior high.

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Ballers
2015–2019 · 5 seasons · HBO
★ 7.6drama · comedyMax

Both are comedy through and through

The difference: Sits closer to drama than 40 y 20 does

Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.

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Zoey 101
2005–2008 · 4 seasons · Nickelodeon
★ 6.3comedyParamount+

Comedy of the same temperament

Zoey 101 is an American television series which originally aired on Nickelodeon from January 9, 2005 until May 2, 2008. It focuses on the lives of teenager Zoey Brooks and her friends as they attend Pacific Coast Academy, a fictional boarding school in Southern California. It was created by Dan Schneider. It was initially filmed at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, then at stages in Valencia, California beginning in season 3. It was nominated for an "Outstanding Children's Program" Emmy in 2005. Zoey 101 was the most expensive production ever for Nickelodeon series, as it was shot completely on location in Malibu. It was also Nickelodeon's best performance for a series premiere in almost eight years. Despite this, many critics have made negative comments about the show, its setting, and its characters.

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The House of Flowers
2018–2020 · 3 seasons · Netflix
★ 7.5drama · comedyNetflix

The comedy is handled with the same confidence

A wealthy matriarch tries to maintain her family's facade of perfection after her husband's mistress exposes their dirty secrets.

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My Name Is Earl
2005–2009 · 4 seasons · NBC
★ 7.8comedyHuluDisney+

The same comedy instincts

When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma.

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Silicon Valley
2014–2019 · 6 seasons · HBO
★ 8.5comedyMax

Comedy approached the same way

In the high-tech gold rush of modern Silicon Valley, the people most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success. Partially inspired by Mike Judge’s own experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the late ‘80s, Silicon Valley is an American sitcom that centers around six programmers who are living together and trying to make it big in the Silicon Valley.

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100 días para enamorarnos
2020–2021 · 2 seasons · Telemundo
★ 6.6drama · comedyPeacock

Comedy in the same key

Two couples who struggle to be near each other decide to give another chance for each other, 100 days for them to fall back in love.

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Dickinson
2019–2021 · 3 seasons · Apple TV
★ 7.6comedy · dramaApple TV+

Both working the same comedy territory

Emily Dickinson. Poet. Daughter. Total rebel. In this coming-of-age story, Emily’s determined to become the world's greatest poet.

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