Shows Like The State
If you liked The State (1994), a comedy series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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All That (1994)
★ 7.8/10Also comedyA zany sketch comedy featuring many wacky characters hosted for kids and by kids.
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Portlandia (2011)
★ 6.9/10Also comedySatirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
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Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007)
★ 7.2/10Also comedyTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! is an American sketch comedy television series, created by and starring Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, which premiered February 11, 2007 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim comedy…
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Kroll Show (2013)
★ 6.7/10Also comedyKroll Show is an American sketch comedy television series created by and starring comedian Nick Kroll.
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968)
★ 6.8/10Also comedyAn American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.
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Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979)
★ 7.3/10Also comedyClassic sketch comedy show satirising the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s which introduced Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.
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Key & Peele (2012)
★ 7.7/10Also comedyKey & Peele is an American sketch comedy television show. It stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, both former cast members of MADtv. Each episode of the show consists of several pre-taped sketches starring the…
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Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005)
★ 8/10Also comedyNick Cannon and an A-list celebrity lead a team of improv comedians as they compete against each other.
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MAD (2010)
★ 8/10Also comedyMad is an American animated sketch comedy series created by Kevin Shinick and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Based upon the magazine of the same name, each episode is a collection of short animated parodies of…
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The Whitest Kids U' Know (2007)
★ 8.4/10Also comedyThe New York-based sketch comedy ensemble takes it's act to the small screen in this outrageous cable series. Led by Trevor Moore and Zach Cregger, the troupe takes on every stereotype, foible, and irony found in…
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The Fast Show (1994)
★ 7.7/10Also comedyThe Fast Show is a multi BAFTA award winning sketch comedy show written and produced by Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson.
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A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019)
★ 7/10Also comedyA narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests presenting sketches performed by a core cast of black women.
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Second City Television (1976)
★ 7.8/10Also comedySecond City Television is a Canadian television sketch comedy show offshoot from Toronto's Second City troupe that ran between 1976 and 1984.
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The Catherine Tate Show (2004)
★ 6.8/10Also comedyComedy legend Catherine Tate plays all her best-loved characters in this riotous sketch show. Expect sulky teens, offensive nans and the most tactless women in the world.
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Wonder Showzen (2005)
★ 7.3/10Also comedyWonder Showzen is an American sketch comedy television series that aired between 2005 and 2006 on MTV2. It was created by John Lee and Vernon Chatman of PFFR. The show is rated TV-MA. The show's format is that of…
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Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
★ 8.3/10Also comedyA British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.
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Harry Enfield and Chums (1994)
★ 7.2/10Also comedyHarry Enfield, Kathy Burke, Paul Whitehouse and others take on an array of oddball characters and old-time favorites in this sketch comedy show.
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In Living Color (1990)
★ 7.6/10Also comedyCreated by stars Keenen Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans, this Emmy-winning sketch series offers cutting-edge satire and features a host of talent, including Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, David Alan Grier and Tommy Davidson.
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The Kids in the Hall (1989)
★ 7.6/10Also comedyThe Kids in the Hall is a Canadian sketch comedy group formed in 1984, consisting of comedians Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson.
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The Carol Burnett Show (1967)
★ 7.7/10Also comedyThe Carol Burnett Show is an American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway. It originally ran on CBS from September 11, 1967, to…