If You Liked The Young Ones, Watch These Next
Finished The Young Ones (1982) 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 The Young Ones, most of them are comedy.
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20 titles · updated 2nd October 2026
1.Monty Python's Flying Circus(1969)
8.3ComedyAlso comedy
A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.
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2.Peep Show(2003)
8.0ComedyAlso comedy
Two dysfunctional flatmates reveal all their inner thoughts - whether dark, stupid or embarrassing. Or, occasionally, all three...
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3.Portlandia(2011)
6.9ComedyAlso comedy
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
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4.I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson(2019)
7.0ComedyAlso comedy
There is no such thing as an ordinary interaction in this offbeat sketch comedy series that features a deep roster of guest stars.
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5.Platonic(2023)
6.9ComedyAlso comedy
A platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife reconnect after a long rift. The duo’s friendship becomes more consuming—and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious way.
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6.Upright Citizens Brigade(1998)
7.5ComedyAlso comedy
The Upright Citizens Brigade is an improvisational comedy and sketch comedy group that emerged from Chicago's ImprovOlympic in 1990. The most recent incarnation consists of Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh. The original incarnation of the group consisted of Besser, Ali Farahnakian, Drew Franklin,…
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7.The Eric Andre Show(2012)
7.9ComedyAlso comedy
A comedic talk show from an alternate reality featuring unstable hosts, a variety of celebrities—both real and fake—and unusual studio action.
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8.Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule(2010)
7.9ComedyAlso comedy
See Dr. Steve learn about restaurants, spend time with his family, conquer his fears, and more. Featuring guest appearances by Jan Skylar, Wayne Skylar, and David Liebe Hart.
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9.A Black Lady Sketch Show(2019)
7.1ComedyAlso comedy
A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests presenting sketches performed by a core cast of black women.
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10.Curb Your Enthusiasm(2000)
8.1ComedyAlso comedy
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.
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11.Bottom(1991)
7.9ComedyAlso comedy
Richie Richard (socially awkward, sexually inexperienced) and Eddie Hitler (carefree alcoholic ) are two social outcasts living on the dole. Trapped together in a squalid flat in Hammersmith, London they are perpetually skint, bored and sexually frustrated. They spend their days scheming, bickering, and being nasty…
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12.Aunty Donna's Big Ol House of Fun(2020)
7.3ComedySci-Fi & FantasyAlso comedy
Comedy trio Aunty Donna showcase their uniquely absurd and offbeat style through an array of sketches, songs and eclectic characters.
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13.Brass Eye(1997)
7.7ComedyAlso comedy
Investigative reporter Chris Morris puts modern Britain under the spotlight, and smacks the issues of the day till they bleed. He tackles weighty issues including animals, drugs, sex and skewered celebrities and politicians alike - and in a later episode in 2001, paedophiles.
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14.The Larry Sanders Show(1992)
7.7ComedyAlso comedy
Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look…
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15.In Living Color(1990)
7.6ComedyAlso comedy
Created by stars Keenen Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans, this Emmy-winning sketch series offers cutting-edge satire and features a host of talent, including Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, David Alan Grier and Tommy Davidson.
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16.Chappelle's Show(2003)
8.1ComedyAlso comedy
Dave Chappelle's singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of laidback stand-up and street-smart sketches.
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17.The Kids in the Hall(1989)
7.6ComedyAlso comedy
The Kids in the Hall is a Canadian sketch comedy group formed in 1984, consisting of comedians Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson.
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18.Mr. Show with Bob and David(1995)
7.4ComedyAlso comedy
A sketch comedy series starring and hosted by Bob Odenkirk and David Cross. The pair introduce most episodes as heightened versions of themselves before transitioning to a mixture of live sketches and pre-taped segments.
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19.China, IL(2011)
6.9AnimationComedyAlso comedy
The absurdist legacy of the worst college in America is set to unfold, as the Professor Brothers, Steve and Frank Smith, alongside their colleagues, deal with life, each other, and the nagging responsibility of their collegiate duties, whether slamming drinks during lectures or finding any possible excuse not to teach.
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20.That Damn Michael Che(2021)
6.3ComedyAlso comedy
Michael Che shares his unique perspective on controversial topics with the help of fellow Saturday Night Live stars, sketches, and vignettes to illustrate what it feels like to experience various every-day situations including racial profiling, unemployment, falling in love and more.
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