Leanne is a sitcom series co-created by Susan McMartin, Chuck Lorre, and Leanne Morgan. The Netflix series follows Leanne, a middle-aged woman whose 33-year-old marriage comes crumbling down when her husband leaves. Now she must care for her children while also trying to reenter the dating scene with the help of her sister. Leanne stars Leanne Morgan, Kristen Johnston, Celia Weston, Blake Clark, Ryan Stiles, Graham Rogers, and Hannah Pikes. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, touching story, and likeable characters in Netflix’s Leanne, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Reba (Netflix, Hulu, Philo, & Rent on Prime Video)
Reba is a sitcom series created by Allison M. Gibson. The WB and later on The CW series is set in Houston, Texas and it follows Reba Hart, a middle-aged woman who whole life turns upside down when she discovers that her husband is cheating on her and is expecting a baby with his mistress and her daughter is also pregnant with her boyfriend. Reba stars Reba McEntire, Christopher Rich, Joanna Garcia, Steve Howey, Scarlett Pomers, Mitch Holleman, and Melissa Peterman.
Grace and Frankie (Netflix)
Grace and Frankie is a comedy series co-created by Marta Kauffman and Howard J. Morris. The Netflix series is set in San Diego, California, and it follows Grace Hanson and Frankie Bergstein as both of their lives turn upside down when they discover that their husbands are gay. Soon, both Grace and Frankie become friends and decide to be there for each other in these tough times. Grace and Frankie stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen, Brooklyn Decker, Ethan Embry, June Diane Raphael, and Baron Vaughn.
One Day at a Time (Netflix)
One Day at a Time is a sitcom series co-developed by Gloria Calderón Kellett and Mike Royce. Based on the 1975 series of the same name by Whitney Blake and Allan Manings, the Netflix series follows Penelope Alvarez and her multi-generational Cuban-American family as they support each other through life’s many challenges. One Day at a Time stars Justina Machado, Todd Grinnell, Isabella Gomez, Marcel Ruiz, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rita Moreno.
Mom (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Mom is a sitcom series created by co-created by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky, and Gemma Baker. The CBS series is set in Napa, California, and it revolves around the dysfunctional relationship between a mother and daughter as they reunite after years of estrangement. Mom stars Anna Faris, Allison Janney, Sadie Calvano, Nate Corddry, Matt Jones, French Stewart, and Spencer Daniels.
‎Cougar Town (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Cougar Town is a sitcom series co-created by Bill Lawrence and Kevin Biegel. The ABC and later on TBS series follow Jules, a recently divorced single mother, as she reenters the dating scene and discovers that it might be even harder than she initially thought. Cougar Town stars Courteney Cox, Christa Miller, Busy Phillips, Dan Byrd, Josh Hopkins, Ian Gomez, Brian Van Holt, and Bob Clendenin.
‎Call Me Kat (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
‎Call Me Kat is a sitcom series created by Darlene Hunt. Based on the British sitcom titled Miranda by Miranda Hart, the Fox series follows Kat, a middle-aged woman who starts a cat café after leaving her job as a professor. Kat’s daily struggles include her overbearing mother, who wants her to get married. Call Me Kat stars Mayim Bialik, Swoosie Kurtz, Leslie Jordan, Kyla Pratt, Julian Gant, Cheyenne Jackson, and Christopher Rivas.
‎Better Things (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
‎Better Thing is a comedy-drama series co-created by Pamela Adlon and Louis C.K. The FX series is set in Los Angeles and it follows Sam Fox, a divorced single mother of three children who juggles both her responsibilities as a mother and as a working actress. Better Things stars Pamela Adlon, Mikey Madison, Hannah Alligood, Olivia Edward, and Celia Imrie.
‎Malibu Country (Rent on Prime Video)
‎Malibu Country is a sitcom series created by David A. Stewart. The ABC series follows Reba MacKenzie, who moves with her children from Nashville to California to restart her music career after discovering that her husband is cheating on her. Malibu Country stars Reba, Sara Sue, Justin Prentice, Juliette Angelo, Jai Rodriguez, and Lily Tomlin.
‎The New Adventures of Old Christine (Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
‎The New Adventures of Old Christine is a sitcom series created by Kari Lizer. The CBS series follows Christine Campbell, a single mother, as she juggles her job, her love life, and her relationship with her ex-husband. The New Adventures of Old Christine stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Clark Gregg, Hamish Linklater, Trevor Gagnon, Emily Rutherfurd, Tricia O’Kelley, Alex Kapp Horner, and Wanda Sykes.
Gilmore Girls (Netflix, Hulu, & Rent on Prime Video)
Gilmore Girls is a comedy-drama series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. The WB and later on The CW series is set in the small fictional town of Stars Hollow in Connecticut, and it revolves around the mother-daughter duo of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore as they support each other through life’s various ups and downs. Gilmore Girls stars Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena, Yanic Truesdale, Scott Patterson, and Kelly Bishop.