
Shows that feel likeThe King of Queens (1998–2007)
If you loved The King of Queens, the closest series we have are Flight of the Conchords (2007), Superstore (2015) and The Middle (2009). All three share The King of Queens' 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).
12 of 12 streaming nowNetflix · HBO Max · Amazon Prime Video
If The King of Queens hit the spot, these will too



The Middle
2009–2018 · 9 seasons · ABC
★ 7.7comedyPrime VideoPeacock
The same preoccupation in both: sitcom


Everybody Hates Chris
2005–2009 · 4 seasons · UPN
★ 7.6comedyPrime VideoHulu
Witty comedy in both cases


Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000–2024 · 12 seasons · HBO
★ 8.8comedyMax
Comedy with a pulse of wit, in both cases



ted
2024–2026 · 2 seasons · Peacock
★ 7.9comedyPeacock
Both know what they want from comedy
The difference: 26 years apart, and the 2020s show

Glee
2009–2015 · 6 seasons · FOX
★ 6.8comedy · dramaHuluDisney+
Comedy in the same key
The difference: Leans harder into drama than The King of Queens does

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