Shows Like Those Who Can't

If you liked Those Who Can't (2016), 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
Mr. D (2012)
★ 7.3/10Also comedy
Based on Gerry Dee's real-life experiences as a high school teacher before he switched to comedy full-time, MR. D is a story about a charming, under-qualified teacher trying to fake his way through a teaching job, just…
2
Mr. Iglesias (2019)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy
Hilarious high school teacher Gabriel Iglesias tries to make a difference in the lives of some smart but underperforming students at his alma mater.
3
Abbott Elementary (2021)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy
In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are…
4
Mind Your Language (1977)
★ 8.2/10Also comedy
Jeremy Brown, a language teacher, tries to make a living by teaching English to immigrants. With pupils from India, France, China, and many other countries, his lessons do not always go as planned.
5
Head of the Class (1986)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy
Head of the Class is an American sitcom that ran from 1986 to 1991 on the ABC television network. The series follows a group of gifted students in the Individualized Honors Program at the fictional Monroe High School…
6
Big School (2013)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy
A comedy about a dysfunctional staff room, unrequited love and interactive whiteboards set in an urban secondary school. Chemistry teacher Mr. Church is hopelessly in love with the school's new French teacher, who in…
7
Schooled (2019)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy
It's 1990-something, and since Lainey still hasn’t achieved rock 'n' roll greatness, she returns to William Penn Academy as the new music teacher.
8
Coach (1989)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy
Hayden Fox, the curmudgeonly coach of Minnesota State University's Screaming Eagles football team, tries to navigate his way through the sports world, fatherhood and family life without dropping the ball.
9
Maverick (1957)
★ 7/10Also comedy
The Maverick boys - Bret, Bart, Beau and Brent - are a clan of well-dressed dandies, gamblers who'd much rather make their money playing cards than messing up their fine clothing with actual work. Sly and clever, none…
10
Sesame Street (1969)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
11
Home Movies (1999)
★ 7.6/10Also comedy
TV series about the life of Brendon Small, an eight-year-old visionary who, using his friends Jason and Melissa as actors, have managed to direct over a thousand homemade films. His parents are divorced, but it doesn't…
12
Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy
Celebrity pairings ride along in a car together as they sing tunes from their personal playlists and surprise fans who don't expect to see big stars belting out tunes one lane over.
13
Saved by the Bell (2020)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
When California governor Zack Morris gets into hot water for closing too many low-income high schools, he proposes they send the affected students to the highest performing schools in the state – including Bayside…
14
Game Shakers (2015)
★ 7.3/10Also comedy
A live-action sitcom about two 12-year-old girls who start a multi-million-dollar gaming company and take on rap superstar Double G as a business partner.
15
Mock the Week (2005)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy
Mock the Week is a British topical celebrity panel game hosted by Dara Ó Briain. The game is influenced by improvised topical stand-up comedy, with several rounds requiring players to deliver answers on unexpected…
16
Wild Kratts (2011)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy
The adventures of Chris and Martin Kratt as they encounter incredible wild animals, combining science education with fun and adventure as the duo travels to animal habitats around the globe.
17
Unfabulous (2004)
★ 7/10Also comedy
Unfabulous is an American children's television series that aired on Nickelodeon. The series is about an "unfabulous" 7th Grade middle school student named Addie Singer, played by Emma Roberts. The show, which debuted…
18
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy
An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.
19
Animaniacs (2020)
★ 8.4/10Also comedy
Yakko, Wakko and Dot return for all-new big laughs and the occasional epic takedown of authority figures in serious need of an ego check. Joining the Warners are Starbox & Cindy on their latest play date while Pinky…
20
Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.