Shows Like The Young Ones

If you liked The Young Ones (1982), 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.

1
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
★ 8.3/10Also comedy
A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.
2
Peep Show (2003)
★ 8/10Also comedy
Two dysfunctional flatmates reveal all their inner thoughts - whether dark, stupid or embarrassing. Or, occasionally, all three...
3
Portlandia (2011)
★ 6.9/10Also comedy
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
4
Platonic (2023)
★ 6.9/10Also comedy
A platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife reconnect after a long rift. The duo’s friendship becomes more consuming—and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious way.
5
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019)
★ 7/10Also comedy
There is no such thing as an ordinary interaction in this offbeat sketch comedy series that features a deep roster of guest stars.
6
Upright Citizens Brigade (1998)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy
The Upright Citizens Brigade is an improvisational comedy and sketch comedy group that emerged from Chicago's ImprovOlympic in 1990. The most recent incarnation consists of Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and…
7
Brass Eye (1997)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy
Investigative reporter Chris Morris puts modern Britain under the spotlight, and smacks the issues of the day till they bleed. He tackles weighty issues including animals, drugs, sex and skewered celebrities and…
8
The Eric Andre Show (2012)
★ 7.9/10Also comedy
A comedic talk show from an alternate reality featuring unstable hosts, a variety of celebrities—both real and fake—and unusual studio action.
9
Bottom (1991)
★ 7.9/10Also comedy
Richie Richard (socially awkward, sexually inexperienced) and Eddie Hitler (carefree alcoholic ) are two social outcasts living on the dole. Trapped together in a squalid flat in Hammersmith, London they are…
10
Aunty Donna's Big Ol House of Fun (2020)
★ 7.3/10Also comedy
Comedy trio Aunty Donna showcase their uniquely absurd and offbeat style through an array of sketches, songs and eclectic characters.
11
Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (2010)
★ 7.9/10Also comedy
See Dr. Steve learn about restaurants, spend time with his family, conquer his fears, and more. Featuring guest appearances by Jan Skylar, Wayne Skylar, and David Liebe Hart.
12
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
★ 8.1/10Also comedy
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.
13
A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019)
★ 7/10Also comedy
A 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.
14
The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
★ 7.8/10Also comedy
Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley…
15
In Living Color (1990)
★ 7.6/10Also comedy
Created 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.
16
Now Apocalypse (2019)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
This surreal, coming-of-age comedy series follows Ulysses and his friends Carly, Ford, and Severine, who are on various quests pursuing love, sex and fame. Between sexual and romantic dating-app adventures, Ulysses…
17
Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy
A sketch comedy series starring and hosted by Bob Odenkirk and David Cross. The pair introduce most episodes as heightened versions of themselves before transitioning to a mixture of live sketches and pre-taped segments.
18
China, IL (2011)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
The absurdist legacy of the worst college in America is set to unfold, as the Professor Brothers, Steve and Frank Smith, alongside their colleagues, deal with life, each other, and the nagging responsibility of their…
19
The Kids in the Hall (1989)
★ 7.6/10Also comedy
The 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.
20
Welcome to Flatch (2022)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy
When a documentary crew sets out to explore the lives of residents in a small American town – their dreams, their concerns – they stumble upon the midwestern town of Flatch, which is made up of many eccentric…