Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary-style workplace comedy series created by Quinta Brunson. The ABC series is set in West Philadelphia, and it follows rookie, optimistic Janine Teagues as she begins working at a predominantly Black public school, but struggles to teach her students with the extremely limited budget provided by the government. Abbott Elementary stars Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and William Stanford Davis. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, heart-warming feeling, and likable characters in Abbott Elementary, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Parks and Recreation (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Parks and Recreation is a mockumentary-style political comedy series co-created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur. The NBC series is set in the small fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana, and it follows optimistic Parks Department mid-level bureaucrat Leslie Knope as she tries to rally her unmotivated coworkers for a new project for the town. Parks and Recreation stars Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Jim O’Heir, Retta, and Billy Eichner.
Superstore (Hulu, Peacock, & Rent on Prime Video)
Superstore is a workplace comedy series created by Justin Spitzer. The NBC series revolves around the eccentric employees of a big-box chain store as they deal with demanding customers for a meager salary while dreaming of a better life. Superstore stars America Ferrera, Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nico Santos, Nichole Sakura, Mark McKinney, and Kaliko Kauahi.
Rutherford Falls (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Rutherford Falls is a sitcom series co-created by Ed Helms, Michael Schur, and Sierra Teller Ornelas. The Peacock series is set in a small Northeastern town, and it follows best friends Nathan Rutherford and Reagan Wells as they fight against the moving of a historic statue. Rutherford Falls stars Ed Helms, Michael Greyeyes, Jana Schmieding, Jesse Leigh, and Dustin Milligan.
The Paper (Peacock)
The Paper is a mockumentary-style workplace comedy series co-created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman. The NBC series is a spin-off of The Office, and it revolves around the eccentric journalists of the declining Midwestern newspaper Toledo Truth Teller as they come under the leadership of their optimistic new editor-in-chief, Ned Sampson. The Paper stars Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, Tim Key, and Oscar Nunez.
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Ted Lasso is a sports comedy-drama series co-developed by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly. Based on NBC Sports’ promotional media for England’s soccer Premier League, the Apple TV+ series follows the titular overly optimistic American football coach who is hired by a professional English soccer team to coach. Ted Lasso stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Nick Mohammed, Juno Temple, Sarah Niles, and Anthony Head.
The Office (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
The Office is a mockumentary-style workplace comedy series created by Greg Daniels. Based on the British series of the same name by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the NBC series revolves around the eccentric employees of a paper company led by their bumbling manager, Michael Scott. The Office stars Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak, Melora Hardin, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, and Brian Baumgartner.
New Girl (Hulu, Peacock, & Rent on Prime Video)
New Girl is a sitcom series created by Elizabeth Meriwether. The Fox series follows Jessica Day, an optimistic young woman who moves in with three men in a Los Angeles loft after her longtime boyfriend cheats on her. Jessica and her roommates soon develop a friendship and try to support each other. New Girl stars Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris, and Damon Wayans Jr.
Trial & Error (Rent on Prime Video)
Trial & Error is a mockumentary-style legal comedy series co-created by Jeff Astrof and Matt Miller. The NBC series is set in the small fictional town of East Peck, and it follows the newly arrived New York lawyer Josh Segal, who takes on the case of an eccentric local accused of murdering his wife. Trial & Error stars Nicholas D’Agosto, Jayma Mays, Steven Boyer, Krysta Rodriguez, Sherri Shepherd, John Lithgow, and Amanda Payton.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Netflix, Peacock, & Rent on Prime Video)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a police procedural sitcom series co-created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur. The Fox and later on NBC series is set in New York City and it follows the eccentric detectives and police officer working at NYPD’s 99th Precinct as they come under the leadership of stoic Captain Raymond Holt. Brooklyn Nine-Nine stars Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero, Joe Lo Truglio, Chelsea Peretti, Andre Braugher, Dirk Blocker, and Joel McKinnon Miller.
St. Denis Medical (Peacock)
St. Denis Medical is a mockumentary-style workplace comedy series co-created by Eric Ledgin and Justin Spitzer. The NBC series is set on the premises of St. Denis Regional Medical Center, and it revolves around the hardworking nurses and doctors as they try to give the best possible care to their patients while also dealing with the absurdity and chaos of working in a hospital. St. Denis Medical stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, Allison Tolman, Josh Lawson, Kahyun Kim, Mekki Leeper, David Alan Grier, and Kaliko Kauahi.