The 22 best comedy shows on Paramount+ to tickle your funny bone
The 22 best comedy shows on Paramount+ to tickle your funny bone
Ilana Gordon, Ilana Gordon, Kevin Jacobsen, Hope LasaterSat, February 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM UTC
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Keegan-Michael Key as Andre 3000 and Jordan Peele as Big Boi on 'Key & Peele'; Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane on 'Frasier'; Tim Robinson as Tim Cramblin on 'Detroiters'Credit: Comedy Central/Courtesy Everett Collection; Everett; Comedy Central/Courtesy Everett Collection
March 4, 2026, marks five years of Paramount+, and the platform managed to pack a lot of content into that short time. From launching original series like Star Trek: Lower Decks to rebooting beloved sitcoms like Frasier and iCarly, it boasts more than its fair share of comedy.
With series filtering in from networks like CBS, Showtime, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, and Nickelodeon, Paramount+ is a go-to destination for jokes past, present, and future. Here are EW's top 22 shows on there to stream today.
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Another Period (2013–2018)
Natasha Leggero as Lillian Bellacourt and Riki Lindhome as Beatrice Bellacourt on 'Another Period'Credit: Comedy Central/Everett Collection
Downton Abbey and Keeping Up With the Kardashians collide in Another Period, a sitcom set at the turn of the 20th century. The show, which follows a pair of socialite sisters and their ever-present quest to find fame, gives an anachronistic look at issues of money, class, and culture.
The show ran for three seasons on Comedy Central and features some of the best stand-ups and comic actors working during the mid to late 2010s. With 32 episodes available to stream, the series is bingeable without being overwhelming, and even though the show is a period piece, the comedy never feels dated. —Ilana Gordon
Where to watch Another Period: Paramount+
EW grade: B+
Director: Jeremy Konner
Cast: Lauren Ash, Michael Ian Black, Paget Brewster, Donna Lynne Champlin, Beth Dover
02 of 22
Broad City (2014–2019)
Abbi Jacobson as Abbi and Ilana Glazer as Ilana on 'Broad City'Credit: Comedy Central
Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer met while taking improv classes at New York City’s UCB theater and found a way to convert their friendship and comedic chemistry into a popular web series. After attaching Amy Poehler to produce, the comedy duo sold their odd-couple friendship series, Broad City, to Comedy Central, and the rest is sitcom history.
Featuring a creative team and writers' room composed of many of the same people who later went on to create HBO Max’s acclaimed series Hacks, Broad City is a raunchier and more loving alternative to the satirically self-involved millennial comedy featured in shows like Girls. —I.G.
Where to watch Broad City: Paramount+
EW grade: B+
Cast: Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer
03 of 22
Chapelle's Show (2003–2006)
Dave Chappelle on 'Chappelle's Show'Credit: Danielle Levitt/Comedy Central
Chappelle’s Show walked so sketch shows like Key & Peele could run, but it would be nothing without its star, Dave Chappelle. Undeniably edgy and current, the series was a welcome change at Comedy Central for its first two seasons, but after Chappelle burned out and went to Africa, the anticipated third season never quite materialized. Eventually, the network chose to release three lost episodes of never-before-seen content.
The show's first two seasons are remembered for sketches like “Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories” where Charlie Murphy (Eddie’s brother) would tell true stories from his nights of fraternizing with the stars. (Like the time he beat up Rick James for punching him in the face). Chappelle’s impression of James endures as one of the series’ highlights, and watching it today almost captures the magic of watching Chappelle’s Show on TV in the early aughts. —I.G.
Where to watch Chapelle's Show: Paramount+
Cast: Dave Chappelle, Charlie Murphy, Donnell Rawlings, Paul Mooney
04 of 22
Cheers (1982–1993)
Rhea Perlman as Carla Tortelli, John Ratzenberger as Cliff Clavin, and George Wendt as Norm Peterson on 'Cheers'Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got, so why not sit back and spend some time with the staff and patrons of a fictional Boston bar? There, you’ll get TV magic, including Ted Danson and Shelley Long as the GOAT will-they-won’t-they couple and Woody Harrelson as a lovable but dimwitted bartender. But Cheers’ most impressive feat is never once losing its sparkle across 11 seasons.
The show’s first year was such a flop that it once finished dead last in the ratings, but it soon became a full-fledged cultural phenomenon. By the eighth season in 1990, 35 million Americans were watching the hilarious, well-rounded, wonderfully mismatched characters have another round. —Hope Lasater
Where to watch Cheers: Paramount+
Cast: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, Rhea Perlman, George Wendt
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Corporate (2018–2020)
Matt Ingebretson as Matt Engelbertson and Jake Weisman as Jake Levinson on 'Corporate'Credit: Comedy Central/Everett Collection
We only got three seasons — one of them shortened — of the little-watched satirical comedy, Corporate, but that was more than enough time to capture the feeling of workplace despair caused by office power dynamics. Set in Hampton DeVille, a fictional, multinational conglomerate headed up by a team of business psychopaths, the show follows two miserable junior executives as they attempt to keep their jobs and survive the vicious interpersonal and business incidents that define Hampton DeVille’s corporate culture.
A little too true to be 100% funny, Corporate failed to find its audience on Comedy Central, but EW’s critic writes that the show “has always been good and was frequently awesome.” —I.G.
Where to watch Corporate: Paramount+
EW grade: A–
Directors: Pat Bishop, Matt Ingebretson
Cast: Matt Ingebretson, Jake Weisman, Anne Dudek, Adam Lustick, Aparna Nancherla
06 of 22
The Daily Show (1996–present)
Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show'Credit: Comedy Central
A new administration has arrived in town, but if reading the news straight sounds like too much strain on the stomach and brain, you might be in for a rough time. Or maybe you should head over to Paramount+ to watch the three most recent seasons of The Daily Show.
The series is taking a break from its traditional one-host format in favor of employing a rotating crew of familiar faces (which includes the return of Jon Stewart). Turn on The Daily Show for your everyday fix of information and terror (and hopefully a few laughs). —I.G.
Where to watch The Daily Show: Paramount+
Cast: Jon Stewart, Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic
07 of 22
Daria (1997–2002)
Daria Morgendorffer (voice: Tracy Grandstaff) on 'Daria'Credit: MTV
A spinoff of Mike Judge’s animated comedy Beavis and Butt-Head, Daria gives its titular character a chance to stand in the spotlight — not that she’d want to. A 16-year-old sarcastic misanthrope with heavy bangs, dark glasses, and an even darker sensibility, Daria’s cynicism doesn’t always make her a hit at parties. But her point of view has fostered, as EW’s binge guide of the series argues, “one of the more specific yet universal shows about being an American teenager.”
Told across five seasons, the series starts with Daria’s enrollment in a new high school in the fictional town of Lawndale and culminates with her graduation, with college on the horizon. Sticking around for all five seasons is advised. As the binge guide says, the show’s finale is “a model all TV writers should study when trying to craft a satisfying conclusion.” —I.G.
Where to watch Daria: Paramount+
Cast: Tracy Grandstaff, Wendy Hoopes, Julian Rebolledo, John Lynn, Lisa Collins
08 of 22
Detroiters (2017–2018)
Tim Robinson as Tim Cramblin and Sam Richardson as Sam Duvet on 'Detroiters'Credit: Comedy Central
There are sadly just two seasons of Detroiters, a comedy show about best friends and local TV commercial producers Sam (Sam Richardson) and Tim (Tim Robinson of I Think You Should Leave) who want to bring Detroit back to its former glory. Though it was beloved by critics and had some great guest stars, Detroiters never garnered a large audience, making this delightful, wacky series a real hidden gem that Comedy Central canceled far too soon.
It’s the kind of underground, off-kilter series that will earn you social clout once your friends laugh at Sam and Tim believing insurance is “for suckers” even after hitting someone with their car. —H.L.
Where to watch Detroiters: Paramount+
Cast: Sam Richardson, Tim Robinson
09 of 22
Drunk History (2013–2019)
Evan Rachel Wood as Mary Shelley on 'Drunk History'Credit: Comedy Central
Who knew watching celebrities like Jenny Slate, Amber Ruffin, and Paul F. Tompkins recall historical stories — while inebriated, naturally — could be so endlessly entertaining? Various guest stars appear to act out these drunken ramblings, even lip-syncing to the more ridiculous statements from the storyteller.
Drunk History earned numerous Emmy nominations (and one win for costumes) during its six seasons. It even spawned international spinoffs like Drunk History U.K. and Drunk History Mexico, which are also available on Paramount+. —Kevin Jacobsen
Where to watch Drunk History: Paramount+
EW grade: B+
Cast: Bennie Arthur, Tim Baltz, Mort Burke, Sarah Burns, Maria Blasucci
10 of 22
Elsbeth (2024–present)
Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni on 'Elsbeth'Credit: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS
A police procedural dramedy that lives in the same universe as The Good Wife (2009–2016) and The Good Fight (2017–2022), Elsbeth follows Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston, reprising her role from the earlier two series) a Chicago attorney who joins the NYPD for reasons that become increasingly clear throughout the first season.
The show was influenced by Columbo, the ‘70s crime drama starring Peter Falk. Rather than structure the series as a “whodunnit” where the plot leads the audience to the perpetrator, the show uses a “howcatchem” format, which tells the audience who the criminal is, but focuses the episode’s energy on how the detective puts together the clues and captures the suspect. If you’re looking for a more comedic version of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, Elsbeth has you covered. —I.G.
Where to watch Elsbeth: Paramount+
Cast: Carrie Preston, Carra Patterson, Wendell Pierce
11 of 22
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
(From left to right): Ray Romano as Ray Barone, Brad Garrett as Robert Barone, Doris Roberts as Marie Barone, Peter Boyle as Frank Barone, and Patricia Heaton as Debra Barone on 'Everybody Loves Raymond'Credit: CBS via Getty
Few modern sitcoms have the live-wire hilarity of Everybody Loves Raymond, which ran for nine seasons (210 episodes!) on CBS. Ray Romano stars as the title character, a sportswriter whose lackadaisical attitude brushes up against his wife Debra’s (Patricia Heaton) sense of responsibility.
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In addition to managing their three children, they must contend with Ray’s fussy older brother Robert (Brad Garrett) and parents (Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle) who happen to live across the street. Many family sitcoms have attempted to replicate this Emmy-winning series, but its relatable dynamics and sharp dialogue are a cut above. —K.J.
Where to watch Everybody Loves Raymond: Paramount+
EW grade: A
Cast: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts, Peter Boyle
12 of 22
Frasier (1993–2004)
David Hyde Pierce as Dr. Miles Crane, Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Frasier Crane, and John Mahoney as Martin Crane on 'Frasier'Credit: Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Though a Cheers spinoff, Frasier — about a Seattle psychiatrist (Kelsey Grammer) with a popular radio show and problems with his own interpersonal relationships — achieved a different tone. As EW’s critic described in 1995, “This is the only sitcom that can get a real laugh out of an obvious play on words involving the term frigate… as well as deploy the punchline ‘You sweet-talking succubus!’ while assuming that viewers will know what that means.”
That delicate tonal balance helped Frasier float from family sitcom to workplace farce to rom-com to buddy comedy for 11 seasons. (The 2023 revival is also streaming on Paramount+, though it doesn’t scratch the same itch.) —H.L.
Where to watch Frasier: Paramount+
EW grade: B+
Cast: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin, John Mahoney
13 of 22
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Martin Starr as Bill Haverchuck, Busy Phillips as Kim Kelly, Sam Levine as Neal Schweiber, Jason Segel as Nick Andopolis, Linda Cardellini as Lindsay Weir, Seth Rogen as Ken Miller, John Francis Daly as Sam Weir, and James Franco as Daniel Desario on 'Freaks and Geeks'Credit: NBCU Photo Bank
The valedictorian of comedy shows that were canceled too soon, Freaks and Geeks only aired one season on NBC, but its impact is still felt decades later. The series effectively launched the careers of Linda Cardellini, James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, and Busy Philipps, who all play high school students in 1980s Michigan.
Chronicling the lives of ordinary teenagers rather than the glamorous cool kids found on other teen soaps at the time, Paul Feig’s dramedy was (fittingly) misunderstood by its network but later found a loyal cult following. —K.J.
Where to watch Freaks and Geeks: Paramount+
EW grade: A
Cast: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine, Seth Rogen
14 of 22
Ghosts (2021–present)
Richie Moriarty as Pete, Devan Chandler Long as Thorfinn, Sheila Carrasco as Flower, Rebecca Wisocky as Hetty, Danielle Pinnock as Alberta, and Brandon Scott Jones as Isaac on 'Ghosts'Credit: Jonathan Wenk/CBS
Adapted from the British sitcom of the same name, Ghosts emerged as an unexpected comedy gem on CBS. The series follows Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar), a married couple who inherit a gorgeous country home, only to discover it’s haunted by eight ghosts who inhabited the house at different points in history, including a Revolutionary War captain, a jazz singer, and a Viking.
The trick is that only Sam can interact with them, while Jay has to rely on his wife to know what kinds of shenanigans are going on among the dead. The series expertly blends humor and heart, and features one of the sharpest ensembles on TV. —K.J.
Where to watch Ghosts: Paramount+
Cast: Rose McIver, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Brandon Scott Jones, Danielle Pinnock, Richie Moriarty
15 of 22
iCarly (2021–2023)
Jeanette McCurdy as Sam Puckett and Miranda Cosgrove as Carly Shay on 'iCarly'Credit: Nickelodeon
As far as revivals go, turning a classic aughts kids’ show into an adult sitcom for its now-grown fans is an enticing premise. Carly (Miranda Cosgrove) and the gang are still causing shenanigans while creating their web show, but now there’s cursing…plus sex and divorce.
In addition to being (surprisingly) good, the iCarly reboot gives you all the fun nostalgia without any of the behind-the-scenes trauma associated with the original. Though, why would you even want to watch the original when you can see adult Freddie (Nathan Kress) try to navigate fatherhood and Spencer (Jerry Trainor) compete with new addition Harper (Laci Mosley) over who can hook up with more people at a wedding? —H.L.
Where to watch iCarly: Paramount+
Cast: Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor, Nathan Kress, Laci Mosley, Jaidyn Triplett
16 of 22
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Vivian Vance as Ethel and Lucille Ball as Lucy on 'I Love Lucy'Credit: Fathom Events/CBS/Courtesy Everett
Don’t worry, the legendary ‘50s sitcom still holds up today, featuring hijinks and unsuccessful schemes galore for housewife Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball), her neighbor Ethel (Vivian Vance), and their respective husbands, Ricky (Desi Arnaz) and Fred (William Frawley). A feminist masterpiece onscreen and off, I Love Lucy was a trailblazer for women shining as the comedic stars, the weird ones, the buffoons. “Vitameatavegamin,” anyone? How about jobs gone awry at a candy factory?
If you don’t get those references, clear your schedule and watch all six seasons immediately. (I Love Lucy also popularized the multi-cam, live in front of a studio audience sitcom format, in case you need another reason to tune in.) —H.L.
Where to watch I Love Lucy: Paramount+
Cast: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
17 of 22
Key & Peele (2012–2015)
Keegan-Michael Key as Andre 3000 and Jordan Peele as Big Boi on 'Key and Peele'Credit: Comedy Central/Everett
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele — yes, that Jordan Peele — became household names through their immensely popular sketches on Comedy Central's Key & Peele. Many of the bits center on race and/or stereotypes, like the one about two enslaved men who are insecure when nobody wants to bid on them at an auction, or the iconic substitute teacher sketch, or the skit that asks an age-old question: Is this country song racist? The duo’s take on Obama was so good that the president even included it in a White House Correspondents’ dinner speech. —H.L.
Where to watch Key & Peele: Paramount+
Cast: Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele
18 of 22
Nathan for You (2013–2017)
Nathan Fielder on 'Nathan for You'Credit: Comedy Central/Courtesy Everett Collection
Comedian and star Nathan Fielder will make you cringe and take it to the bank, (where he’ll be denied a loan for his latest bad pitch). These schemes are the centerpiece of Nathan for You — a docuseries where Fielder attempts to help real struggling businesses with wild comedy stunts — but the actual focal point is how gross and manipulative management consulting can be.
Fielder presents an aura of dire social anxiety through his antics, from saving a shipping company money by classifying smoke detectors as instruments, and subsequently starting a band to prove his point, to posting an ad for a pet store on a pet cemetery grave (for a fly, no less). —H.L.
Where to watch Nathan for You: Paramount+
Cast: Nathan Fielder
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Reno 911! (2003–2009)
(From left to right): Cedric Yarbrough as Deputy S. Jones, Kerri Kenney-Silver as Deputy Trudy Wiegel, Ian Roberts as Sergeant Jack Declan, Thomas Lennon as Lieutenant Jim Dangle, Niecy Nash as Deputy Raineesha Williams, and Robert Ben Garant as Deputy Travis Junior on 'Reno 911!'Credit: David Lincoln/Comedy Central/Everett Collection
Take Cops and twist it into a mockumentary parody with some of the best comedy actors of the recent era, and you get Reno 911!. A send-up of law enforcement and pseudo-edgy reality television, the cult classic series is also rife with stellar jokes — just look at Lieutenant Dangle, who wears short shorts and won’t get a writer’s novel out of a burning building because the plot sounds too similar to the 2000 movie Frequency. (Oh, and most of the dialogue is improvised, which is even more impressive.) All six original seasons are streaming now, as well as the topical 2021 Emmy-nominated film, Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon. —H.L.
Where to watch Reno 911!: Paramount+
EW grade: A–
Cast: Cedric Yarbrough, Niecy Nash, Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, Carlos Alazraqui
20 of 22
South Park (1997–present)
Stan Marsh (voice: Trey Parker), Eric Cartman (voice: Trey Parker), and Kenny McCormick (voice: Matt Stone) on 'South Park'Credit: Comedy Central
South Park is Comedy Central's longest-running scripted series, and its most controversial. The show follows the adventures of four elementary school boys who live in South Park, Colo., and is best known for its cutting satire and no-holds-barred approach to mockery. (Favorite targets include Hollywood, the media, Scientology, social issues, and the entire country of Canada.)
Since 2013, South Park has aired between five and 10 episodes per season, often supplementing lower episode years with streaming specials. Stepping into almost 30 years of backlogged content is a daunting task, and an unnecessary one: South Park is one of those comedies that does not require viewers to start at the beginning. —I.G.
Where to watch South Park: Paramount+
Cast: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mary Kay Bergman, Isaac Hayes, Eliza Schneider
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Taxi (1978–1983)
(From left to right): Judd Hirsch as Alex Rieger, Marilu Henner as Elaine Nardo, Christopher Lloyd as Reverend Jim Ignatowski, Danny DeVito as Louie De Palma, Tony Danza as Tony Banta, and Carol Kane as Simka Gravas on 'Taxi'Credit: Film Publicity Archive/United Archives/Getty
With the most 1978 premise ever — a sitcom about the day-to-day lives of a group of New York City taxi drivers, their dispatcher, and their mechanic — Taxi is classic American television, a jean jacket with commercial breaks. Of course, like any sitcom, this comedy series is a product of its era, so be prepared for a sting or two. The show lasted for five gritty, no-nonsense seasons, but Tony Danza is down for a reboot, so here's hoping we might get to add a 21st-century take to our watch list. —H.L.
Where to watch Taxi: Paramount+
Cast: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza
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Workaholics (2011–2017)
Adam DeVine as Adam DeMamp, Blake Anderson as Blake Henderson, and Anders Holm as Anders Holmvik on 'Workaholics'Credit: Adam Newacheck/Comedy Central
For a specific subset of the population, the post-recession years are best depicted by Workaholics, a comedy about three college dropouts who live and work together at a telemarketing company in the middle of soulless, suburban Southern California. A series about twentysomething screw-ups with no future, no plans, and no problem living in the present, the show ended after seven seasons, but managed to develop a cult following among comedy fans. —I.G.
Where to watch Workaholics: Paramount+
EW grade: B
Cast: Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, Anders Holm, Jillian Bell, Maribeth Monroe
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