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Shows that feel likeThe King of Queens (1998–2007)

Life’s good for deliveryman Doug Heffernan, until his newly widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in with him and his wife Carrie. Doug is no longer the king of his domain, and instead of having a big screen television in his recently renovated basement, he now has a crazy old man.

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).

★ 7.4 IMDb ↗TMDB ↗9 seasons · CBScreated by Michael J. Weithornwittyplayful
12 of 12 streaming nowNetflix · HBO Max · Amazon Prime Video

If The King of Queens hit the spot, these will too

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Flight of the Conchords
2007–2009 · 2 seasons · HBO
★ 8.5comedyMax

New York City shapes both of them

The trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band who have moved from New Zealand to New York City in the hope of forging a successful music career. So far they've managed to find a manager (whose "other" job is at the New Zealand Consulate), one fan (a married obsessive) and one friend (who owns the local pawn shop) -- but not much else.

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

One thread runs through both: sitcom

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

The same preoccupation in both: sitcom

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

Both land wit and play at once

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

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

Witty comedy in both cases

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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Seinfeld
1989–1998 · 9 seasons · NBC
★ 8.8comedyNetflix

Both lean on play more than on comedy

A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.

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Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000–2024 · 12 seasons · HBO
★ 8.8comedyMax

Comedy with a pulse of wit, in both cases

The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.

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

The shared currency is play

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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The IT Crowd
2006–2010 · 4 seasons · Channel 4
★ 8.5comedyPrime Video

Comedy of the same temperament

The comedic misadventures of Roy, Moss, and their grifting supervisor Jen, a 'motley crew' of IT support workers at a large corporation headed by a hotheaded yuppie.

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

Both know what they want from comedy

The difference: 26 years apart, and the 2020s show

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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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

In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential as they strive to outshine their singing competition while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High.

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Fawlty Towers
1975–1979 · 2 seasons · BBC Two
★ 8.8comedy

Cut from the same comedy cloth

Owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, a chambermaid Polly, and Spanish waiter Manuel attempt to run their hotel amidst farcical situations and an array of demanding guests.

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