Let’s face it… finishing F .R.I.E.N.D.S. leaves you in that weird spot where no other show feels quite right. You’ve spent ten seasons with those six iconic characters, laughing with them, crying with them, and quoting them every chance you get. And now? You’re stuck scrolling endlessly, searching for something that gives you even a hint of that same vibe.
Good news… there are actually a few great shows that bring back the fun, the friendships, and the easy-breezy binge-worthiness you loved in FRIENDS. Whether it’s awkward office moments, crazy family stuff, or just a bunch of odd people figuring things out, you’ll find something here to vibe with. Oh, and yep every show here is right there on Netflix or Prime Video India. No digging around, no extra apps, just hit play and chill. Here’s your next watchlist:
Table of Contents
1. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013-21)
If you’re missing the goofy chaos of FRIENDS, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is your next binge. It’s all about hilarious friendships, ridiculous office pranks, and heartwarming moments just set in a police precinct. Every character feels like your weird but lovable friend. It’s the kind of show you can watch anytime… funny, feel-good, and honestly, once you start, you’ll probably catch yourself saying “cool cool cool” without even realising it.
Language: EnglishCreated By: Dan Goor & Michael Schur
Where to Watch: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
2. The Big Bang Theory (2007-19)
The Big Bang Theory is just about a bunch of awkward, nerdy friends trying to survive life and relationships… and failing in the funniest ways. You don’t have to get the science jokes because the real fun is just watching how painfully awkward (and weirdly lovable) they all are. It’s super easy to binge without even realising it.
Language: English
Created By: Chuck Lorre & Bill Prady
Where to Watch: Netflix/ Amazon Prime
IMDb Rating: 8.1/103.
3. Young Sheldon (2017-24)
Young Sheldon is basically about Sheldon as a kid, growing up super smart but also super awkward. It’s actually pretty funny and weirdly sweet too. Even if you haven’t watched The Big Bang Theory, you’ll kinda get hooked watching this little kid trying to survive school and family stuff while being way too smart for his own good.
Language: English
Created By: Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Where to Watch: Netflix/ Amazon Prime
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
4. The Office (2005-13)
The Office is basically about a bunch of weird people working at a paper company, and honestly, half the fun is just watching how awkward everything gets. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, but somehow it’s also kinda wholesome. And yeah… after a while, you’ll start saying “that’s what she said” without even realising it. Total comfort show.
Language: English
Created By: Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant
Where to Watch: Netflix/ Amazon Prime
IMDb Rating: 9.0/10
5. Seinfeld (1989-98)
Seinfeld is literally a show about nothing… and that’s kinda the whole charm. It’s just four friends dealing with the most random, everyday stuff, but somehow it’s hilarious. Don’t be surprised if you start overthinking tiny things in your life after watching. Oh, and trust me, you’ll never look at soup the same way again.
Language: English
Created By: Larry David & Jerry Seinfeld
Where to Watch: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 8.9/10
6. Grace and Frankie (2015-22)
Grace and Frankie is about two women who basically become best friends after their husbands leave them… for each other. It sounds wild, but it’s actually really funny and kinda sweet too. It’s all about friendship, wine, and starting over, plus, don’t be shocked if you suddenly want to start selling vibrators after watching.
Language: English
Created By: Marta Kauffman & Howard J. Morris
Where to Watch: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
7. Friends from College (2017-19)
Friends from College is about a group of old college friends who… honestly, are kind of a mess. There’s drama, bad decisions, and plenty of chaos, but it’s also really addictive to watch. You’ll probably cringe more than once, but it’s that kind of show where you just can’t look away much like their annual Cape Cod trip.
Language: English
Created By: Francesca Delbanco & Nicholas Stoller
Where to Watch: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
8. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015-19)
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is about this insanely optimistic woman starting over in New York after escaping a doomsday cult, yeah, it’s as wild as it sounds. It’s super weird, super funny, and just really feel-good. Fair warning: after a few episodes, you’ll randomly catch yourself yelling “hashbrown no filter!” like Kimmy.
Language: English
Created By: Robert Carlock & Tina Fey
Where to Watch: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
9. The Good Place (2016-20)
The Good Place is honestly one of those shows that feels super dumb at first, but then out of nowhere, it gets really smart and kinda messes with your head (in a good way though). It’s by the same dude who made Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Oh, and yeah… people say “fork” instead of the other word. A lot.
Language: English
Created By: Michael Schur
Where to Watch: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
10. Schitt’s Creek (2015-20)
Schitt’s Creek is basically about this rich family who loses everything and has to live in a tiny, random town they once bought as a joke. At first, you’ll be like “what even is this?” but then it low-key gets really funny and weirdly wholesome. Also, don’t be surprised if you catch yourself saying “Ew, David!” after a few episodes.
Language: English
Created By: Dan Levy & Eugene Levy
Where to Watch: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
11. One Day at a Time (2017-20)
This one’s just about a family figuring stuff out together, honestly, feels like watching your own family sometimes. It’s funny but also kinda hits hard in random moments. You’ll probably love the grandma, she’s hilarious. It’s just super easy to watch without thinking too much.
Language: English
Created By: Gloria Kellett & Mike Royce
Where to Watch: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
12. Superstore (2015-21)
Oh man, this one’s just… retail life, basically. It’s chaotic in the best way. The characters? Total weirdos, but somehow it works. Kinda feels like you’ve been stuck in that store forever too. Idk why it’s so easy to watch, but it is.
Language: English
Created By: Justin Spitzer
Where to Watch: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
13. Upload (2020-23)
This one’s kinda weird but fun. It’s about this dude who basically dies and gets uploaded into this virtual world. Sounds crazy, but it’s actually really funny sometimes. Also kinda makes you think about tech and life and stuff… but like, in a chill way. You’ll either love it or just sit there like, “wait,what?”
Language: English
Created By: Greg Daniels
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
14. Dead to Me (2019-22)
Oh man, this show is wild. It starts off like, “oh cool, two women becoming friends,” and then it just… spirals. Drama, secrets, a lot of “wait WHAT” moments. But it’s also kinda funny? You won’t even notice how fast you get pulled into it.
Language: English
Created By: Liz Feldman
Where to Watch: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
15. Two and a Half Men (2003-15)
Uh, so Two and a Half Men… honestly, it’s kinda trashy but, like, in a way that’s easy to watch when you don’t feel like thinking, you know? It’s basically just two brothers, one’s a total mess, the other’s all awkward, and they’ve got this random kid around. Half the jokes are dumb, but you keep watching anyway. No idea why, it just kinda happens.
Language: English
Created By: Lee Aronsohn & Chuck Lorre
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
IMDb Rating: 7./10
