Ready to yuck it up? If you’re in the mood for somebingeablelaughs, good news:Huluis jam-packed with some of the best comedy shows, from sitcom classics to the latest hits. Whether you’re looking for animated gems likeRick and MortyorBob’s Burgersor live-action staples likeSeinfeldandFrasier,workplace comedyfavorites likeBrooklyn Nine-Nineor genre-defying essentials likeAtlantaandCommunity, not to mentionunderratedmust-watch shows likeDon’t Trust the B in Apartment 23, Hulu has what you’re looking for. In addition to a heavy selection from NBC, Fox, and FX comedy favorites, Hulu is also bulking out an original content roster of their own with comedy winners like theAidy Bryant-frontedShrill, theSeth RogenandEvan Goldberg-producedFuture Man, and the heartfelt early-aughts nostalgia tripPEN15.
For more recommendations, check out our list of thebest shows on Huluor thebest comedies on NetflixandPrime Video.
Editor’s note: This article was updated September 2023 to include New Girl.
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New Girl (2011)
New Girlis a hilarious ensemble comedy starring a talented core group of late-twenty-somethings living in a Los Angeles apartment together while they navigate their careers and relationships. Though the show originally focuses onZooey Deschanel(Elf) as the star, it quickly embraces the wit and banter executed by the other roommates played byJake Johnson(Stumptown),Max Greenfield(The Neighborhood), andLamorne Morris(Woke), ultimately leaning into the strength of the group’s unique personalities and quirks as a whole. The show ran for seven years and managed to keep their ideas and scenarios fresh while allowing the characters to grow together.
Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. (2021)
Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.
The Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing is one of Marvel’s oddest, least-loved creations, pretty much only popping up to get his tiny floating ass kicked by Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for50 years, so it was more than a little surprising that his headlining show on Hulu is not only very,veryfunny, but also genuinely heartwarming. Co-creatorPatton Oswaltalso voices the titular supervillain, who splits his time plotting world domination at his failing tech company Advanced Idea Mechanics with being a family man to wife Jodie (Aimee Garcia), daughter Melissa (Melissa Fumero), and son Lou (Ben Schwartz). Crafted with impressive stop-motion puppetry, featuring the most joke-packed animated scripts this side ofThe Simpsons, and playing with Marvel continuity in much wilder ways than the MCU would ever allow,M.O.D.O.K.is something you need to check out A.S.A.P.–Vinnie Mancuso
The Full Monty (2023)
The Full Monty
Creator: Simon Beaufoy
Cast: Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Paul Barber, Steve Huison, Lesley Sharp
Reuniting British iconsMark Addy(Game of Thrones) andRobert Carlyle(Once Upon a Time),as well asPaul Barber, Steve Huison,andLesley Sharp,The Full Montyexplores the next chapter of the Sheffield gang, first established in the 1997 film. Set 25 years afterSimon Beaufoy’s original film,The Full Montydeftly continues the stories of unforgettable characters. Through uproariously ridiculous situations, along with meaningful moments spreading messages of resilience and perseverance,The Full Montybalances Beaufoy’s writing with humor and heart in the eight-episode first season.– Yael TygielWatch on Hulu
Up Here (2023)
FromSteven Levenson(Tick, Tick… Boom!),Kristen Anderson-Lopez(WandaVision), andRobert Lopez(Frozen) comes a creative comedy series calledUp Here. Co-starringMae WhitmanandCarlos Valdes(The Flash),Up Herefollows a couple of young people struggling to overcome the literal voices in their heads as they pursue their passions in New York City.Up Hereholds a premise similar to beloved musical comediesZoey’s Extraordinary PlaylistandCrazy Ex-Girlfriendyet finds a way to maintain individuality and pave its own path, uniquely marrying romance, humor, and original musical numbers.– Yael Tygiel
Tiny Beautiful Things (2023)
Tiny Beautiful Things
Based onCheryl Strayed’s beloved book,Tiny Beautiful Thingsis cleverly adapted for television byLiz Tigelaar(Little Fires Everywhere).Tiny Beautiful ThingsstarsKathryn Hahn(WandaVision) as Clare, a woman who reluctantly accepts a position writing an advice column despite her own life falling apart. Through anonymously providing guidance for her audience and reflecting on her own journey, Clare finds a way to help herself. Featuring a magnificent supporting cast, includingSarah Pidgeon(The Wilds) as a younger version of Clare andQuentin Plairas Clare’s husband,Tiny Beautiful Thingsthoughtfully explores themes of hope and home. – Yael Tygiel
Extraordinary (2023)
Extraordinary
Welcome to a world where everyone over the age of 18 develops a superpower. Everyone except for 25-year-old Jen, who feels like she’s being left behind. Luckily, Jen’s flatmates – Carrie, Kash, and a mysterious stray – keep her from falling into a well of self-pity. Adrift in a big, confusing world, and armed with nothing but a bit of hope and a lot of desperation, Jen begins her journey to find her maybe-superpower. But in doing so, she might discover the joy of being just kind of ok.
Created byEmma Moran,Extraordinaryis a beautiful comedy series from the UK that starsMáiréad Tyersas Jen, a plain young woman eager to find her place in a world where everyone but her has superpowers. With a delightful diverse ensemble,Extraordinaryco-starsSofia Oxenhamas Jen’s roommate and best friend since school, as well asBilal Hasnaas Carrie’s deadbeat boyfriend who, in hopes of finding his own purpose, attempts to launch a vigilante group. With a slew of superhero shows available to binge, the first season ofExtraordinarysets itself apart with unexpected takes on conventional superpowers (for example, a parent who doesn’t how to use her phone yet is imbued with technopath powers) as well as truly outstanding humor and clever dialogue.– Yael Tygiel
Reboot (2022)
Rebootis a hilariously brilliant comedy fromModern Familyco-creatorSteven Levitan. Bursting with meta jokes and references to the inner workings of Hollywood,Rebootis, at its core, a comedic exploration of found families.Rebootexplores the intertwined lives of a former cast of dysfunctional actors,Keegan-Michael Key,Johnny Knoxville, andJudy Greer, as they’re reunited to bring their canceled sitcom from the 2000s back to life. Rife with clever jokes,Rebootalso featuresPaul Reiser(The Boys) andRachel Bloom(Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) as the reluctant and estranged father-daughter showrunning duo intending to revive the failed sitcom – and potentially their relationship too.– Yael Tygiel
Younger (2015)
Created byDarren Star, the mind behindSex and the CityandEmily in Paris, comesYounger, a show about Liza (Sutton Foster), a woman in her 40s who pretends to be in her 20s to get a job at a publishing company. She must navigate work with her demanding boss Diana (Miriam Shor) and cool co-worker Kelsey (Hilary Duff), as well as a love triangle with a young tattoo artist (Nico Tortorella) and established boss (Peter Hermann), all while keeping her secret. Both sexy and silly,Youngeris a fun watch. –Taylor Gates
Only Murders in the Building (2021)
Only Murders in the Building
Three strangers in a New York City apartment building bond over their shared interest in true crime and form an unlikely team to investigate a suspicious death in their complex. Their amateur sleuthing quickly evolves into a thrilling quest as they navigate secrets, lies, and unexpected twists.
If you love murder mysteries and true, but can’t handle the intensity of real documentaries, then Hulu has you covered in the form of one of television’s best comedies to date.Only Murders in the Buildingfollows a group of misfits (played to perfection by comedy iconsSteve MartinandMartin Short, along with former Disney starletSelena Gomez) who come together to make a true-crime podcast about just that: only murders that occur in their posh, New York apartment building. When the amateur sleuths take on a grisly murder that may have connections to one of them, they’re lead quickly down a path that’s both grim and hilarious, as the trio make for one of the best comedy performances in Hulu’s history, trying their best to solve the case, even though they’ve got no idea what they’re doing. Also featuring guest roles from stars likeNathan Lane,Cara Delevingne, and evenSting, the series is a perfect send-up of true crime, podcasts, and our obsession with the macabre, while also being an effective and engaging murder mystery on its own. —Maggie Boccella
Abbott Elementary (2021)
Abbott Elementary
A workplace comedy centered around a group of dedicated teachers - and an oblivious principal - in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life.
A comedy that seesQuinta Brunsonprove she is a triple threat as creator, writer, and star,Abbott Elementaryis the funniest new show out there that is even better than you’ve heard. It all centers on a group of teachers at a Philadelphia public school trying to do the best they can for their students in a tough situation. They must fight against a chaotic principal, a lack of funding, an uncaring school district, and high turnover from teachers getting burnt out. All of this means the odds are stacked against them, which the show digs into for an endless succession of jokes that never stop landing. It never misses an opportunity to mold the day-to-day challenges into both incisive and hilarious reflections about what it means to be a teacher. All the cast has razor-sharp timing and wit that makes it one of the best, most inventive sitcoms of recent memory. -Chase Hutchinson
