Shows Like Popadoodledandy

If you liked Popadoodledandy (2012), a comedy and documentary 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
An Idiot Abroad (2010)
★ 7.7/10Also comedy and documentary
An Idiot Abroad is a British travel documentary television series broadcast on Sky1 and Science, as well as spin-off books published by Canongate Books, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and starring Karl…
2
Penn & Teller: Bull! (2003)
★ 7.6/10Also comedy and documentary
This daring original series stars postmodern bad boys of magic Penn & Teller as they question many of our culture's most cherished and widely held beliefs. From the truth about palm readings and TV psychics to the…
3
Travel Man: 48 Hours in... (2015)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy and documentary
British comedian Richard Ayoade (later taken over by Joe Lycett), accompanied by a celebrity guest, takes a ruthlessly efficient approach to travel, covering everything top tourist destinations have to offer in just 48…
4
Adam Ruins Everything (2015)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy and documentary
Host Adam Conover employs a combination of comedy, history and science to dispel widespread misconceptions about everything we take for granted.
5
Good Eats (1999)
★ 8.7/10Also comedy and documentary
Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional discussions, he'll bring…
6
Buzzfeed Unsolved: True Crime (2016)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and talk
Hosts Ryan & Shane discuss mysteries surrounding notorious unsolved crimes.
7
Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and documentary
It's "Mr. Wizard" for a different decade. Bill Nye is the Science Guy, a host who's hooked on experimenting and explaining. Picking one topic per show (like the human heart or electricity), Nye gets creative with…
8
The Awful Truth (1999)
★ 6/10Also documentary and comedy
The Awful Truth is a satirical television show that was directed, written, and hosted by filmmaker Michael Moore, and funded by the British broadcaster Channel 4.
9
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe (2006)
★ 8.2/10Also comedy and documentary
Charlie Brooker's acerbic take on recent TV contains reviews of current shows, as well as stories and commentary on how television is produced.
10
The Angry Video Game Nerd (2004)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy and documentary
The Angry Video Game Nerd is an adult web television series of comedic retrogaming video reviews created by and starring James Rolfe. The show's format revolves around his commentary and review of older, but…
11
Nathan for You (2013)
★ 8.2/10Also comedy and documentary
Nathan Fielder uses his business degree and life experiences to help real small businesses turn a profit.
12
Top Gear (2010)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy and documentary
Hosts Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood embark on adventures as they test cars in extreme stunts, intense challenges and first-person reviews using their unique perspectives.
13
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and comedy
A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their…
14
The Rehearsal (2022)
★ 8/10Also comedy and documentary
With a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Nathan Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life's biggest moments by "rehearsing" them in carefully crafted simulations of his…
15
1000 Ways to Die (2009)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and comedy
The science of living and the randomness of death are combined with a dash of Darwinism. Forensic experts, pathologists, toxicologists, herpetologists, and other experts offer eloquent explanations of mortality.
16
Brainiac: Science Abuse (2003)
★ 6.7/10Also documentary and comedy
Brainiac is The Alternative science series that shows you the experiments you were never allowed to do in school. Richard Hammond aims to answer the scientific questions that have been bothering us all such as what you…
17
How To with John Wilson (2020)
★ 8.1/10Also comedy and documentary
In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers…
18
Buzzfeed Unsolved: Supernatural (2016)
★ 8.5/10Also documentary and talk
Ryan Bergara (a believer in the supernatural) and Shane Madej (a skeptic) travel to alleged haunted locations to investigate paranormal activity.
19
Beyond Stranger Things (2017)
★ 7.5/10Also talk and documentary
Secrets from the "Stranger Things 2" universe are revealed as cast and guests discuss the latest episodes with host Jim Rash. Caution: spoilers ahead!
20
Zoboomafoo (1999)
★ 6.9/10Also comedy and documentary
Zoboomafoo is an American children's television series that aired from January 25, 1999, to April 28, 2001, and is still shown today in syndication depending on the area, and it is regularly shown on PBS Kids Sprout. A…