Life’s chaotic, deadlines are wild, and sometimes you just need a show that makes you laugh so hard you forget your phone password. If you’re craving comedy with a heartbeat, here are five sitcoms that hit just right in 2025.
Abbott Elementary (2021–present)
Laughs with a side of reality. It’s set in a Philly public school, but don’t let the chalkboards fool you. This one’s witty, warm, and sneakily deep. The teachers are flawed in the best way, and their day-to-day chaos feels all too familiar. The awkward staff-room banter and honest feelings. Heads up: Sometimes you’ll feel things. Big things.
Not Dead Yet (2023-24)
Ghosts, grief, and unexpected giggles. Nell’s life is a mess – job, heartbreak, the works. But when she starts seeing the ghosts of people she’s writing obituaries for? Wild. It’s silly but surprisingly comforting, like a weird hug from the afterlife. There’s a sweet balance of life lessons and awkward moments. Heads up: It takes a few episodes to find its rhythm.
Ghosts (2019–2023)
Like renting a haunted house and accidentally befriending the spirits. This British-to-American adaptation is such a delight. A young couple inherits a rundown mansion packed with historical ghosts who… won’t leave. The writing? Sharp. The ghosts? Lovably chaotic. It’s a Literal deadpan humor. Heads up: Some jokes fly over if you’re not into period humor.
What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024)
Vampires. Staten Island. Pure nonsense. This is The Office, but if your coworkers were 300-year-old bloodsuckers. The fake documentary style makes every episode feel like a cursed YouTube vlog – chaotic and brilliant. The unexpected one-liners and undead pettiness are worth watching for. Heads up: If you don’t like weird, skip it. But if you do… oh man.
Family Guy (1999–present)
Still unhinged. Still iconic. You know it. You’ve probably quoted it. And somehow, after all these years, it’s still punching pop culture in the face. Seth MacFarlane’s brain must be a wild place. Watch for its ridiculously fast-paced gags and zero-filter humor. Heads up: It’s not for the sensitive – this show goes beyond there.
Wrap-Up Vibe:
Comedy is personal, but these sitcoms? They’re like different shades of joy. Some are clever, some are chaotic, and some hit you right in the feels, but all of them remind us that even in the weirdest chapters of life, we can still laugh. Like mismatched socks, they don’t always pair perfectly, but they make your day better all the same.
Written By MANSI.B.SINGH