Laughing is the best medicine. We know from research that laughter reduces stress, boosts the immune system, and is overall good for the soul. That’s why so many of us resort to comedy to lift our spirits and spend some free time. We know we go back to our favorites again and again. Below, we put together a list of must-watch binge-worthy comedies that will have you belly-laughing in no time.
Parks and Recreation
Guaranteed to lift your spirits, one of our top favorite sitcoms that always makes us laugh is Parks and Recreation. It is a show about Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), who works in the Indiana Parks and Recreation Department. In the show, we meet her best friend, Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones), and her gruff but secretly supportive boss, Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman). They are surrounded by the other members of the Parks and Recreation department who have huge and sometimes ridiculous personalities, all or most, working toward beautifying the city, Pawnee. Watch now on Peacock.
Chuck
An action comedy with a cult following that is an underrated gem but is a must-watch is the sitcom, Chuck. Chuck Bartowski (Zachary Levi Pugh) is a computer geek who works at Buy More alongside his best friend, Morgan Grimes (Joshua Gomez). He opens an email encoded with critical government information that triggers a download into his brain. This zany event leads to a world of adventure after he is assigned government protectors, CIA Agent Sarah Walker (Yvonne Strahovski) and NSA Agent John Casey (Adam Baldwin). Intertwined with spy action are moments of hijinks and romance. Hilarity ensues as Chuck navigates his new life, balancing his ordinary job with his secret missions, all while romance blossoms. Watch now on Max.
30 Rock
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes Saturday Night Live? Or are you curious about what the clashing personalities that fuel the comedy are like in the making of a sketch comedy show? Check out one of our favorite Bing-worthy shows, 30 Rock. We can guarantee it will have you in stitches. 30 Rock is a satirical comedy centered around the head writer of a sketch-comedy show, Liz Lemon (Tina Fey). The star of the sketch show is Liz’s best friend, Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski), who is completely dismayed and off-put when the network hires an unstable actor to join the show, Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan). Not only do we get to see Liz cope with the actors but also her complicated personal life and love-hate camaraderie with her narcissistic boss, Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin). Watch now on Hulu.
Veep
Forget the dark and dreary political dramas! Veep is an Emmy-winning comedy that injects hilarity into the ruthless world of politics. The show centers around Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), the newly elected vice president. She finds herself fulfilling a role surrounded by trusted and some meddlesome associates. Throughout the series run, she tries to improve her troubled relationship with the president. By her side is her faithful and sometimes delusional right-hand man, Gary Walsh (Tony Hale). Prepare for laugh-out-loud moments and political satire at its finest. Watch now on Max.