Shows like Louie: 20 to watch next
If you loved Louie (2010) — a comedy and drama series created by Louis C.K. — these 20 shows are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Louie most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like new york city, single parent and stand-up comedy. 6 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Seinfeld 1989★ 8.2
Shares: 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.
Stream in India on Netflix
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My Three Sons 1960★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy
A widower and aeronautical engineer named Steven Douglas raises three sons with the help of his father-in-law, and later the boys' great-uncle. An adopted son, a stepdaughter, wives, and another generation of sons join the loving family in later seasons.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Jeffersons 1975★ 7.3
Shares: Comedy
Sitcom following a successful African-American couple, George and Louise “Weezyö Jefferson as they “move on up” from working-class Queens to a ritzy Manhattan apartment. A spin-off of All in the Family.
Stream in India on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel
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Suburgatory 2011★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
Single father George Altman is doing his best to raise his sixteen-year-old daughter Tessa in the big city. When he discovers a box of condoms in her bedroom, though, he decides the time has come to move her to a more wholesome and nurturing environment: the suburbs. But behind the beautiful homes and perfect lawns lurk the Franken-moms, spray tans, nose jobs, and Red Bull-guzzling teens who have nothing in common with Tessa. It’s a whole new world, one that makes George wonder if they haven’t jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Married... with Children 1987★ 7.7
Shares: Comedy
Al Bundy is an unsuccessful middle aged shoe salesman with a miserable life and an equally dysfunctional family. He hates his job, his wife is lazy, his son is dysfunctional (especially with women), and his daughter is dim-witted and promiscuous.
Stream in India on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel
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Tyler Perry's House of Payne 2007★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy
A multigenerational, working-class family experience life's struggles with faith, love and, most importantly, humor. Curtis, aka 'Pops', the uncle and head of the household, has house and home turned upside down when an unexpected event forces his nephew, CJ, and CJ’s kids to move in, putting three generations under one roof. This chaotic living situation takes its toll on cranky Pops, who is reluctant to have his routine disturbed. In addition to CJ’s family, Pops and Ella’s son, Calvin, a wise-cracking, broke college student, hangs out at home, making it impossible for any peace and quiet. It soon becomes evident just how wide the gap is, as the family tries to find a way to coexist through all of life’s hilarious ups and downs.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Up All Night 2011★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy
An irreverent look at parenthood through the point of view of an acerbic working mother, along with her stay-at-home husband and opinionated parents.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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8 Simple Rules 2002★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Paul and Cate are raising their three children -- Bridget, Kerry and Rory -- which is no easy task. Oldest daughter Bridget is traversing the dating scene. Kerry is cute and smart, but she has a hard time getting in touch with her true feelings because of her lack of self-confidence. The youngest of the three children, and only boy, Rory is beginning to discover one of life's greatest mysteries -- girls.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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One Day at a Time 1975★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy
The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and their new building superintendent in Indianapolis.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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American Housewife 2016★ 7.7
Shares: Comedy
A family comedy narrated by Katie, a strong-willed mother, raising her flawed family in a wealthy town filled with perfect wives and their perfect offspring.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Close Enough 2020★ 7.9
Shares: Comedy
A surreal take on transitioning from 20-something to 30-something centering on a married couple juggling such everyday challenges as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper clowns and choosing the right day care.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Arrested Development 2003★ 7.9
Shares: Comedy
The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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Marlon 2017★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Drama
A loving (but immature) father is committed to co-parenting his two kids with his very-together ex-wife. While his misguided fatherly advice, unstoppable larger-than-life personality and unpredictable Internet superstardom might get in the way sometimes, for Marlon, family really always does come first - even if he's the biggest kid of all.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Yes, Dear 2000★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
A comedy about two young couples and their outrageously contrasting views on parenting. Greg and Kim Warner struggle on a daily basis to become perfect at the job. Kim is a neurotic, stay-at-home mother, and although her husband, Greg, is a success in his career, his more difficult job is keeping his wife calm as they raise their two young children. While Kim is determined to be the perfect mother and perfect wife and to raise the perfect children, her sister, Christine Hughes, a very down-to-earth mother of two, continually reminds her that life will never be perfect. Christine's husband, Jimmy, often feels compelled to share with his brother-in-law his philosophy about being a husband and a parent while still remaining a man.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Tyler Perry's Sistas 2019★ 8.4
Shares: Comedy, Drama
There's nothing that bonds a group of single black women together more than sidestepping the land mines of living, working and dating in Atlanta. In a sea of swipe-lefts, social media drama and unrealistic #relationshipgoals, these friends try to find their Mr. Right.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Jim Gaffigan Show 2015★ 5.8
Shares: Comedy
Comedy about a husband and wife trying to raise their five kids in a New York two-bedroom apartment.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Donna Reed Show 1958★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy
Revolves around typical family problems, such as firing a clumsy housekeeper, throwing a retirement bash for a colleague, and finding quality time away from the children.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Will & Grace 1998★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement falls apart, she moves in with Will. Together, along with their friends, they go through the trials of dating, sex, relationships and their careers, butting heads at times but ultimately supporting one another while exchanging plenty of witty banter along the way.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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A Bit of Fry & Laurie 1989★ 7.9
Shares: Comedy
A British comedy television series with turns of phrase and elaborate wordplay, written by and starring former Cambridge Footlights members Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Broad City 2014★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Broad City follows two women throughout their daily lives in New York City, making the smallest and mundane events hysterical and disturbing to watch all at the same time.
Stream in India on JioHotstar