If You Liked Sanford and Son, Watch These Next
Finished Sanford and Son (1972) and want more of the same? These 20 TV shows are what its fans watched next, ranked by how often people who liked it also liked these. Like Sanford and Son, most of them are comedy.
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20 titles · updated 3rd October 2026
1.What's Happening!!(1976)
7.4ComedyAlso 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…
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2.George Lopez(2002)
7.5ComedyAlso comedy
George raises daughter Carmen and dyslexic son Max with his wife Angie, after surviving a miserable, dysfunctional childhood at the hands of his neglectful alcoholic mother Benny.
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3.Mr. Mayor(2021)
6.6ComedyAlso comedy
A retired businessman runs for mayor of Los Angeles to prove he's "still got it." Once he wins, he has to figure out what he stands for, gain the respect of his biggest critic and connect with his teenage daughter, all while trying to get anything right for America's second weirdest city.
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4.Joey(2004)
6.3ComedyAlso 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…
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5.The Ropers(1979)
6.1ComedyAlso comedy
A spin-off of Three's Company and based on the British sitcom George and Mildred, the series focuses on middle-aged couple Stanley and Helen Roper, who were landlords to Jack, Janet, and Chrissy on Three's Company.
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6.Shifting Gears(2025)
6.6ComedyAlso comedy
Matt is a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter Riley and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.
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7.Episodes(2011)
7.2ComedyAlso comedy
A British husband-and-wife comedy writing team travel to Hollywood to remake their successful British TV series, with disastrous results.
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8.One Day at a Time(1975)
6.8ComedyAlso comedy
The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and their new building superintendent in Indianapolis.
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9.Suburgatory(2011)
6.7ComedyAlso 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…
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10.Mama's Family(1983)
7.5ComedyAlso comedy
Thelma Harper and her spinster sister Fran open their home to Thelma's recently divorced son Vinton and his teenage son and daughter. It's quite an adjustment for everyone, especially the cranky, argumentative Thelma.
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11.The Bernie Mac Show(2001)
6.7ComedyAlso 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.
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12.Archie Bunker's Place(1979)
6.5ComedyAlso 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…
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13.Last Man Standing(2011)
7.2ComedyAlso comedy
A married father of three tries to maintain his manliness in a world increasingly dominated by women.
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14.Moesha(1996)
6.9ComedyFamilyAlso comedy
The everyday life of Moesha Mitchell, a vivacious young woman juggling romance, school, ever-changing family dynamics, and friendships.
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15.Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out(2005)
8.0ComedyAlso comedy
Nick Cannon and an A-list celebrity lead a team of improv comedians as they compete against each other.
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16.Yes, Dear(2000)
6.8ComedyAlso 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…
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17.American Housewife(2016)
7.7ComedyAlso 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.
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18.Reba(2001)
6.6ComedyAlso comedy
After her dentist husband of 20 years leaves her for his dental hygienist, Reba Hart's seemingly perfect world is turned upside down.
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19.Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In(1968)
6.8ComedyAlso comedy
An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.
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20.My Name Is Earl(2005)
7.7ComedyAlso comedy
When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma.
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