Shows like Trial and Error: 20 to watch next
If you loved Trial and Error (1988) — a comedy series created by Don Seigel and Jerry Perzigian — these 20 shows are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Trial and Error most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like roommates, lawyer and los angeles, california. 4 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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The Exes 2011★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy
A sitcom about three divorced men sharing an apartment across the hall from their female divorce attorney, who is also their landlord.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sanford and Son 1972★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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New Girl 2011★ 7.4
Shares: Comedy
Jessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in with three single guys. Goofy, positive, vulnerable and honest to a fault, Jess has faith in people, even when she shouldn't. Although she's dorky and awkward, she's comfortable in her own skin. More prone to friendships with women, she's not used to hanging with the boys—especially at home.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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Three's Company 1977★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy
When two single girls, Janet and Chrissy, need a roommate to share their Santa Monica apartment, they decide to offer a room to Jack, a man they find passed out in the bathtub after the going-away party for their last roommate. However, hijinks ensure when Jack must pretend to be gay in order to throw off the scent of the trio's conservative landlady.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hangin' with Mr. Cooper 1992★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy
Former NBA player Mark Cooper becomes a dedicated teacher and basketball coach in Oakland after his playing career ends. When he's not dealing with his students and players, Mark spends time with his gorgeous female roommate and other friends.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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What's Happening!! 1976★ 7.3
Shares: Comedy
Buddies Raj, Rerun and Dwayne come of age in 1970s Los Angeles. The trio have a penchant for mischief and trying to find ways of getting rich quick. Almost always the trio's schemes wind up getting them into trouble and it's up to Raj's mother Mabel to get them out of it. Also, half of the time, the guys get into trouble because of Raj's bratty sister Dee.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The King of Queens 1998★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy
Life’s good for deliveryman Doug Heffernan, until his newly widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in with him and his wife Carrie. Doug is no longer the king of his domain, and instead of having a big screen television in his recently renovated basement, he now has a crazy old man.
Stream in India on Netflix, JioHotstar
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Cybill 1995★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy
Cybill is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre, which aired on CBS from January 2, 1995, to July 13, 1998. Starring, Cybill Shepherd, the show revolves around the life of Cybill Sheridan, a twice-divorced single mother of two and struggling actress in her 40s, who has never gotten her big show business break.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Grinder 2015★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
Television lawyer Dean Sanderson moves back to his small home town after his hit series, "The Grinder," is canceled thinking his time on TV qualifies him to run his family's law firm.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Odd Couple 2015★ 5.8
Shares: Comedy
Oscar's life seems almost perfect...sure he's divorced and his apartment is a mess, but he's the host of a well-known sports show, and is enjoying his bachelor lifestyle in New York City. That is until his college friend, Felix, shows up at Oscar's apartment having just been dumped by his wife. Oscar does his best to console his old buddy and get him back on the dating horse, but his attempts uncover just how unresolved his own feelings are about his ex.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Peep Show 2003★ 8.0
Shares: Comedy
Two dysfunctional flatmates reveal all their inner thoughts - whether dark, stupid or embarrassing. Or, occasionally, all three...
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Joey 2004★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy
Joey has struck out on his own and moved to Hollywood, hoping to truly make it as an actor. Joey says goodbye to a time when his friends were his family and welcomes the chance to turn his family into his friends. After reuniting with his high-strung sister Gina, a strong and sexy hairdresser, Joey moves in with her genius 20-year-old son, graduate student Michael, who literally is a rocket scientist. What Joey lacks in book smarts, however, he more than makes up for with his people skills, making him the best new friend his nephew could ask for.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Bernie Mac Show 2001★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy
The Bernie Mac Show is an American sitcom that aired on Fox for five seasons from November 14, 2001 to April 14, 2006. The series featured comic actor Bernie Mac and his wife Wanda raising his sister's three kids: Jordan, Bryana, and Vanessa.
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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Happy Endings 2011★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
A fresh and funny take on modern friendship and what one urban family will do to stay friends after the perfect couple who brought them all together break up on their wedding day. The failed wedding forces them all to question their life choices. Then there are Alex and Dave themselves, who strike a truce and must learn to live with the changes their breakup has brought.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hot in Cleveland 2010★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy
Three fabulous, eccentric, LA best friends of a certain age have their lives changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands in Cleveland and they soon rediscover themselves in this new "promised land."
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dream On 1990★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy
The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Malcolm & Eddie 1996★ 7.8
Shares: Comedy
Malcolm and Eddie are as different as one can imagine. Nevertheless, they're best friends who manage to be roommates as well as co-workers and not kill each other.
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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Undateable 2014★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy
Danny Burton is a 30-ish carefree single guy who has watched most of his friends move on to serious relationships. When his last remaining friend Shannon moves out to get married, Danny searches for a new roommate. A promising candidate is Justin, the owner of Black Eyes Bar in Detroit (frequently mispronounced "Black Guys Bar"). Justin and his friends - the nerdy Burski, oddball Shelly, and recently out-of-the-closet gay guy Brett - all have certain qualities that make them appear "undateable".
Not on subscription streaming in India right now