Shows like Community
12 picks with a similar feel
What defines Community, going by its Boxlist taste profile: An accessible comedy series that is straightforward, polished and intimate. Best if you like escapism over depth. Its strongest markers on Boxlist are themes of coming of age, unlikely connections and social commentary, plus tags such as colorado, group of friends and sitcom.
Here are 12 shows with a similar feel, ranked by how closely they match that profile. Treat them as picks to try, not a definitive list.
Based on Community (2009).
- 1
The Inbetweeners (2008)
TV7.8
Why it's like Community: Also glossy and light, with themes of coming of age and unlikely connections. Common ground: sitcom.
- 2
New Girl (2011)
TV7.2
Why it's like Community: Also light and straightforward, with themes of unlikely connections. Common ground: group of friends, sitcom.
- 3
ted (2024)
TV7.9
Why it's like Community: Also light and straightforward, with themes of coming of age. Common ground: sitcom.
- 4
Superstore (2015)
TV7.5
Why it's like Community: Also light and straightforward. Common ground: sitcom.
- 5
Mrs. Fletcher (2019)
TV7.5Heavier option
Why it's like Community: Also straightforward and intimate, with themes of coming of age and unlikely connections.
- 6
Mythic Quest (2020)
TV7.4
Why it's like Community: Also light and straightforward. Common ground: sitcom.
- 7
Entourage (2004)
TV7.4Heavier option
Why it's like Community: Also light and glossy, with themes of unlikely connections. Common ground: group of friends.
- 8
Schitt's Creek (2015)
TV7.6
Why it's like Community: Also light and straightforward, with themes of coming of age.
- 9
Freaks and Geeks (1999)
TV8.1Heavier option
Why it's like Community: Also light and straightforward, with themes of coming of age.
- 10
TV7.6Heavier option
Why it's like Community: Also straightforward and intimate, with themes of coming of age and unlikely connections.
- 11
The Office (2005)
TV8.6More intricate
Why it's like Community: Also light and intimate. Common ground: sitcom.
- 12
Awkward. (2011)
TV7.4Heavier option
Why it's like Community: Also straightforward and glossy, with themes of coming of age.
Boxlist compares Community with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point. Ratings are TMDB audience scores out of 10.
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- What should I watch if I like Community?
- Picks with a similar feel include The Inbetweeners, New Girl, ted and Superstore. Each shares part of Community's taste profile, themes or tags; the full list has 12 shows.
- How are these shows like Community chosen?
- Boxlist compares Community with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point.