Shows like The Simpsons: 20 to watch next
If you loved The Simpsons (1989) — a animation and comedy series created by Matt Groening — these 20 shows are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of The Simpsons most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like nuclear power plant, middle class and cartoon. 8 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Close Enough 2020★ 7.9
Shares: Comedy, Animation
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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Bless the Harts 2019★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy, Animation
The lives of a group of Southerners who are always broke as a joke and struggling for the American dream of status and wealth. What they don’t realize is that they’re already rich — in friends, family and laughter.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv
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The New Woody Woodpecker Show 1999★ 6.8
Shares: Animation, Comedy
The funny bird drives people crazy with his antics.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Kenan & Kel 1996★ 8.1
Shares: Comedy
Set in Chicago, the show follows the kid-friendly misadventures of two high-school friends who are always scheming and dreaming. Kenan, who works at a grocery store, constantly devises crazy plans to strike it rich, while orange-soda-loving buddy Kel is always dragged along for the ride despite his track record for messing things up.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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King of the Hill 1997★ 7.4
Shares: Animation, Comedy
Set in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident substitute Spanish teacher wife Peggy, wannabe comedian son Bobby, and naive niece Luanne. Hank has conservative views about God, family, and country, but his values and ethics are often challenged by the situations he, his family, and his beer-drinking neighbors/buddies find themselves in.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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MAD 2010★ 8.0
Shares: Animation, Comedy
Mad 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 television shows, movies, games, celebrities, and other media using various types of animation instead of the usual animation style that Warner Bros. Animation is known for. The series premiered on the evening of September 6, 2010 on Cartoon Network. It has been described as a "kid-friendly version of Robot Chicken".
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Patrick Star Show 2021★ 5.8
Shares: Comedy, Animation
Follow a younger Patrick Star living at home with his family, where he hosts his own variety show for the neighborhood from his television-turned-bedroom.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Father Knows Best 1954★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.
Stream in India on Plex
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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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Garfield and Friends 1988★ 7.3
Shares: Animation, Comedy
The animated stories of Garfield the cat, Odie the dog, their owner Jon and the trouble they get into. And also Orson the Pig and his adventures on a farm with his fellow farm animals.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Looney Tunes Show 2011★ 8.1
Shares: Animation, Comedy
Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the “Looney Tunes” characters are back with more adventures for a new generation of viewers. The animated series features roommates Bugs and Daffy moving out of the woods and into the suburbs, interacting with their neighbors, who happen to be other "Looney Tunes" favorites -- including Sylvester, Tweety, Porky Pig and Foghorn Leghorn.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, CN Rewind Amazon Channel
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The Weekenders 2000★ 8.1
Shares: Animation, Comedy
Four friends, Tino, Carver, Lor, and Tish, spend each weekend discovering and creating new levels of fun, while negotiating the obligatory obstacles of adolescence.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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The IT Crowd 2006★ 8.2
Shares: Comedy
The comedic misadventures of Roy, Moss, and their grifting supervisor Jen, a 'motley crew' of IT support workers at a large corporation headed by a hotheaded yuppie.
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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Coop & Cami Ask the World 2018★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy, Animation
A pair of middle-school siblings make nearly all of their decisions by crowdsourcing the opinions of their millions of online followers.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Animaniacs 2020★ 8.4
Shares: Animation, 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 and the Brain's ideas for world domination lead them to all new adventures.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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2Point4 Children 1991★ 7.4
Shares: Comedy
They're just your average family. Stressed mum Bill, daft dad Ben, and two troublesome teens. Plus just a few crazy ideas, escapades and mishaps. The classic 90s sitcom.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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All That 1994★ 7.8
Shares: Comedy
A zany sketch comedy featuring many wacky characters hosted for kids and by kids.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Cuphead Show! 2022★ 8.0
Shares: Animation, Comedy
Follow the misadventures of the impulsive Cuphead and his cautious but persuadable brother Mugman in this animated series based on the hit video game.
Stream in India on Netflix