Hollywood · Shows like it
What to watch after Friends, chosen for the mood, characters, and story qualities that made it memorable.
Starting from Friends (1994) · Series
These picks update as the catalogue and streaming options change. Viewing options are shown for the US.
Series · 1989 · English
WhyThe Simpsons matches Friends in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (comedy) and shared themes (comedy, humor).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2005 · English
WhyAmerican Dad! matches Friends in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (comedy) and shared themes (comedy, humor).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 1999 · English
WhyFamily Guy matches Friends in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (comedy) and shared themes (comedy, humor).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 1997 · English
WhySouth Park matches Friends in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (comedy) and shared themes (comedy, humor).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2005 · English
WhyThe Office matches Friends in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (comedy) and shared themes (comedy, humor).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 1996 · English
WhyThe Daily Show matches Friends in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (comedy) and shared themes (comedy, humor).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2004 · 42 min · English
WhyDesperate Housewives matches Friends in the ways that matter most through shared themes (comedy, humor) and overlapping genre ground (comedy).
ButExpect it to differ where theme leans toward drama, emotional; genre leans toward drama, mystery.
Series · 1996 · 25 min · Japanese
WhyDetective Conan matches Friends in the ways that matter most through shared themes (comedy, humor) and overlapping genre ground (comedy).
ButExpect it to differ where theme leans toward crime, underworld; genre leans toward crime, mystery.
Series · 1999 · English
WhyFuturama matches Friends in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (comedy) and shared themes (comedy, humor).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward science_fiction; theme leans toward science_fiction, futuristic.
Series · 2000 · 22 min · Japanese
WhyGravitation matches Friends in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (comedy) and shared themes (comedy, humor).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward drama; theme leans toward drama, emotional.
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