Originally by Ranker TVList RulesOnly comedies currently on TV or streaming that are either in season or expected to return
If you are someone who thinks that modern sitcoms are too lowbrow, this list will give you hope. For audiences tuning into television to laugh and be intellectually stimulated at the same time, shows like Louie on FX and Review on Comedy Central are sure to entertain. Highbrow humor is still on the rise, as new shows like Last Man on Earth have truly impressed audiences who are tired of lazy jokes and broad humor.
But what smart sitcoms are currently on the air? Highbrow funny TV can often be found on premium cable channels like HBO (which offers political satire with a show like Veep), and Showtime (which offers meta-humor with Episodes starring Matt LeBlanc). Some of that same meta-humor can be seen in Lisa Kudrow’s The Comeback, as well as the reliably intelligent comedy series Portlandia.
These award-winning highbrow sitcoms are not limited to subscription-only channels. In fact, the comedy writing on The Goldbergs, Broad City, and Community (from NBC to Yahoo) are all impressive and witty. Highbrow comedy shows also include animated series like Bojack Horseman on Netflix, Robot Chicken on Adult Swim, and Archer on FX.
So if you're ready to be tickled and impressed, check out the shows on this list of current smart comedy shows. Vote up the ones you like the best!1
108147Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free TrialArcher (FXX, 2009) is an American adult animated black spy sitcom created by Adam Reed. The... more2
80110Brooklyn Nine-Nine (NBC, 2013) is an American police procedural comedy television series... more3
21439Lucifer (Fox, 2016) is an American fantasy police procedural comedy-drama television series... more4
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FXX, 2005) is an American television sitcom created by Rob... more5
12194Robot Chicken (Adult Swim, 2005) is an American stop motion sketch comedy television series... more6
82121Bob's Burgers (FOX, 2011) is an American animated comedy television series created by Loren... more7
74117Silicon Valley is an American television sitcom created by Mike Judge, John Altschuler and... more8
4672Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free TrialThe Comeback is an American television comedy-drama series produced by HBO that stars actress... more9
4562Rick and Morty (Adult Swim, 2013) is an American adult animated science-fiction sitcom created... more10
3975BoJack Horseman (Netflix, 2014) is an American animated sitcom created by Raphael... more11
4474Review (Comedy Central, 2014) is an American mockumentary comedy series created by Andy Daly... more12
4878The Goldbergs (ABC, 2013) is an American television sitcom created by Adam F. Goldberg. Adam... more13
4895Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free TrialGirls (HBO, 2012) is an American comedy-drama television series created by Lena Dunham. Cut... more14
4185Portlandia (IFC, 2011) is a sketch comedy television series created by Fred Armisen, Carrie... more15
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The Durrells (ITV, 2016) is a British comedy-drama television series written by Simon Nye, and... more16
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2372Nathan for You (Comedy Central, 2013) is an American docu-reality comedy television series... more18
732BrainDead (CBS, 2016) is an American political satire science fiction comedy-drama television... more19
A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO, 2019) is an American sketch comedy show created by Robin Thede.... more
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