Shows like The Thin Blue Line: 20 to watch next

If you loved The Thin Blue Line (1995) — a comedy and crime series created by Ben Elton — these 20 shows are the closest matches.

The first picks are what fans of The Thin Blue Line most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like detective, police and satire. 4 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.

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Barney Miller 1975★ 7.4
Shares: Comedy
Barney Miller is the kind of cop we'd all like to run into. Always sensible, he maintains order over a band of detectives who gamble, hit on anything in skirts, go to renaissance philosophy conventions for fun, and would really prefer to be writing. Nearly all of the action takes place in the squad room where citizens and criminals are brought in to complicate the mix.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Reno 911! 2003★ 7.3
Shares: Comedy
This partially unscripted comedy brings viewers into the squad car as incompetent officers swing into action, answering 911 calls about everything from speeding violations and prostitution to staking out a drug den. Within each episode, viewers catch a "fly on the wall" glimpse of the cops' often politically incorrect opinions, ranging from their personal feelings to professional critiques of their colleagues.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sledge Hammer! 1986★ 8.0
Shares: Comedy, Crime
Sledge Hammer! is an American satirical police sitcom produced by New World Television that ran for two seasons on ABC from 1986 to 1988. The series was created by Alan Spencer and stars David Rasche as Inspector Sledge Hammer, a preposterous caricature of the standard "cop on the edge" character. Al Jean and Mike Reiss, best known for their work on The Simpsons, wrote for the show and worked as story editors.
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The Detectives 1993★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when the cases are solved) and retain their jobs.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Police Squad! 1982★ 7.9
Shares: Comedy, Crime
In this cult parody of cop dramas, replete with farce and sight gags, Lieutenant Frank Drebin and his fellow officers from Police Squad bungle their way though crime investigations.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Drop the Dead Donkey 1990★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy
A sitcom set in the offices of "GlobeLink News" after its acquisition by media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant. Led by editor George Dent, the staff of GlobeLink battle to maintain the company as a serious news organization against Sir Roysten's right-hand man, Gus Hedges, who wants to make the show more sensationalist and suppress stories that might harm Roysten's business empire.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
7
WKRP in Cincinnati 1978★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy
When a Cincinnati radio station switches from sedate music to top-40 rock 'n' roll, its staff of oddball characters is forced to switch gears quickly. New programming director Andy Travis brings in a new DJ named Venus Flytrap to work with the station's burned-out veteran, Dr. Johnny Fever. Neurotic newsman Les Nessman, eager beaver Bailey Quarters, sleazy salesman Herb Tarlek, blonde bombshell Jennifer Marlowe, who serves as the station's ultra-capable receptionist, and station manager Arthur Carlson, whose domineering mother owns WKRP, round out the eccentric bunch.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? 2019★ 8.0
Shares: Comedy
The Mystery Inc. gang solve bigger mysteries while also encountering many memorable celebrities.
Stream in India on CN Rewind Amazon Channel
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Sirens 2014★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
A comedy that follows three Chicago EMTs who despite their narcissistic and self-destructive personalities are uniquely qualified to save lives.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Unhappily Ever After 1995★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy
A not-so-happy family is divided further when the father gets a schizophrenic disorder. Jack Malloy is the hallucinating father who works at a used car lot. Jennifer "Jennie" Slattery Malloy is the mother who hates Ryan and Ross, her two sons. Ryan Malloy is the oldest son who is not too bright. Tiffany Malloy is the beautiful smart daughter. Ross Malloy is the youngest forgotten child. Mr. Floppy is Jack's stuffed rabbit who he sees come to life.
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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Decker 2014★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
The free world is in danger, and only one man can help. Jack Decker has sworn to defend America from foreign terrorists regardless of which spineless president is in charge. This is Decker: The Series.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
13
'Allo 'Allo! 1984★ 7.8
Shares: Comedy
The misadventures of hapless cafe owner René Artois and his escapades with the Resistance in occupied France.
Stream in India on BBC Player Amazon Channel
14
The Dick Van Dyke Show 1961★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy
The Dick Van Dyke Show centers around the work and home life of television comedy writer Rob Petrie. The plots generally revolve around problems at work, where Rob got into various comedic jams with fellow writers Buddy Sorrell, Sally Rogers and producer Mel Cooley.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Agatha Raisin 2016★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy
Burnt out on office politics, Agatha Raisin retires early to a picturesque village in the Cotswolds and soon finds a second career as an amateur detective investigating mischief, mayhem, and murder in her deceptively quaint town.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Cosby Show 1984★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy
The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Harry Hill's TV Burp 2002★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy
The big-collared comic gives his own spin on TV clips from recent programmes, plus contributions from a set of regular characters
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BUNK'D: Learning the Ropes 2015★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy
Siblings Emma, Ravi, and Zuri Ross leave their extravagant New York City penthouse once again to return to Camp Kikiwaka, a rustic summer camp in Maine where their parents met as teenagers.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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Archie Bunker's Place 1979★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy
Archie Bunker's Place is an American sitcom originally broadcast on the CBS network, conceived in 1979 as a spin-off and continuation of All in the Family. While not as popular as its predecessor, the show maintained a large enough audience to last for four seasons, until its cancellation in 1983. In its first season, the show performed so well that it knocked Mork & Mindy out of its new Sunday night time slot.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Less than Perfect 2002★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
Claude Casey moved up in the secretarial world of television news, from temp to the anchor's desk. After her boss hires her full time, Claude realizes she may be in over her head in this world of assistants fighting to get ahead. But Claude is determined to prove that though she may not be perfect, she's not going down without a fight.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now