MASH is a medical war comedy-drama series created by Larry Gelbart. Based on the 1968 novel by author Richard Hooker and its 1970 film adaptation by Ring Lardner Jr., the CBS series is set during the Korean War and it revolves around a group of military doctors as they defy orders and rely on humor to deal with the heartbreaking consequences of war. MASH stars Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Loretta Swit, Larry Linville, Gary Burghoff, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Jamie Farr, William Christopher, and David Ogden Stiers. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, heartfelt drama, and likeable characters in MASH, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Bluestone 42 (Prime Video & Pluto TV)
Bluestone 42 is a British sitcom series co-created by Richard Hurst and James Cary. The BBC Three series is set in Afghanistan, and it revolves around a group of British bomb disposal detachment as they rely on humour and pranks to deal with the life and death consequences of their job. Bluestone 42 stars Oliver Chris, Gary Carr, Jamie Quinn, Scott Hoatson, Katie Lyons, Stephen Wright, Tony Gardner, Kelly Adams, Keeno Lee Hector, Matthew Lewis, and Laura Aikman.
Scrubs (Hulu, Peacock, & Rent on Prime Video)
Scrubs is a medical sitcom series created by Bill Lawrence. The NBC and later on ABC series is mostly set on the premises of the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital, and it follows John Michael “J.D.” Dorian as he begins his medical career as an intern with his best friend Christopher Turk. He soon gets overwhelmed with the heartbreaking responsibilities of his job, but gets support from his colleagues. Scrubs stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Neil Flynn, Ken Jenkins, John C. McGinley, and Judy Reyes.
Taxi (Paramount+, Pluto TV, & Prime Video Add-On)
Taxi is a sitcoms series co-created by James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, David Davis, and Ed. Weinberger. The ABC and later on NBC series is set in New York City, and it revolves around a group of taxi drivers at a taxicab company as they form a bond and support each other through life’s various troubles. Taxi stars Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza, Randall Carver, Andy Kaufman, Christopher Lloyd, and Carol Kane.
New Amsterdam (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
New Amsterdam is a medical drama series created by David Schulner. Based on the book Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital by Eric Manheimer, the NBC series follows Dr. Max Goodwin, the newly appointed medical director of the United States’ oldest public hospital. He tries to cut down the red tape and rigid bureaucracy that affects patient care. New Amsterdam stars Ryan Eggold, Janet Montgomery, Freema Agyeman, Jocko Sims, Tyler Labine, Anupam Kher, and Sandra Mae Frank.
Boston Legal (Hulu)
Boston Legal is a legal comedy-drama series created by David E. Kelley. The ABC series serves as a spin-off and a standalone sequel to the popular legal series The Practice. It is set in Boston, and it follows Alan Shore as he joins the high-end litigation firm Crane, Poole & Schmidt, where he befriends Denny Crane, and together they take part in many legal battles. Boston Legal stars James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell, Mark Valley, William Shatner, and Candice Bergen.
McHale’s Navy (Buy DVD on Amazon)
McHale’s Navy is a sitcom series created by Edward Montagne. The ABC series is set during World War II in the Pacific Ocean, and it follows PT-73 vessel Captain Quinton McHale and his misfit crew as they regularly defy orders to not conform to the military’s rigid guidelines. McHale’s Navy stars Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Joe Flynn, and Bob Hastings.
The Phil Silvers Show (Buy DVD on Amazon)
The Phil Silvers Show is a sitcom series created by Nat Hiken. The CBS series is set at Fort Baxter, and it follows Master Sergeant Bilko, who frequently disregards his official duties to try to get rich with various get-rich-quick schemes with the help of his fellow soldiers. The Phil Silvers Show stars Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin, Billy Sands, Maurice Gosfield, Herbie Faye, Bernard Fein, Jack Healy, Mickey Freeman, and Maurice Brenner.