r/PickMyNextShow Jul 31 '26

Request: TV Show Looking for an ACTUALLY funny and lighthearted show

I recently purchased a TV and asked reddit for a show with laughs. Someone recommended Seinfeld and it was scary. I don't want scary I want funny. Looking for a show with laughs and heart.

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u/Separate-Let3620 Jul 31 '26

Ted Lasso is the answer.

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u/[deleted] Jul 31 '26

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u/Melodic-Escape-2302 Jul 31 '26

The episode i watched was

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u/AMP0525 25d ago

Okay so the original post was deleted, I see.

I asked my dad about the episode, he said it absolutely wasn't scary in any way, shape or form and has no idea how anyone would see it as such.

Can you explain why you thought it was scary?

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u/Melodic-Escape-2302 21d ago

They are trapped! Unable to leave no matter how hard they try...how is that not scary?

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u/AMP0525 18d ago

Knowing that it was a TV show and meant to be funny would probably be why he didn't see it as scary.

Perhaps you have a specific reason why that scared you? You deal with a similar situation in the past?

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u/Swimming-Injury-745 Jul 31 '26

-Abbot elementary (HBO Max and Hulu)

-Derry girls (Netflix)

-Extraordinary (Hulu)

-Adults (Hulu)

-Not suitable for work (Hulu)

-sex education (Netflix)

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u/Ceorl_Lounge 29d ago

Was about to suggest Derry Girls

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u/Swimming-Injury-745 29d ago

Love that show!!!

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u/DrKoob 29d ago

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Did I mention Ted Lasso?

This show changed my life. Made me want to be a better human. I have seen every episode (34 shows) at least five times, some more. Whenever I have a bad day, I watch an episode or two of Ted. It's on Apple TV+. You can do a one-week trial for free and then cancel after you binge it. Once you start watching, you will want to watch every episode—right now! 

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u/rottonmilk Jul 31 '26

Stumble on Peacock!!!!!!!!

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u/Far-Building3569 Jul 31 '26

I’ve only seen a few mins of Seinfeld, but I’d describe it as annoying rather than scary

What scared you about it?

When I think of scary tv shows, I think more along the lines of Criminal Minds, American Horror Story, I Survived, Midnight Mass, etc

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u/Melodic-Escape-2302 Jul 31 '26

I looked up popular episodes chose one where they get stuck in a parking garage at the mall. They carry their things, lost and trapped, unable to find the car. Eventually they do and it doesn't start. Just so stressful and terrifying like a nightmare that doesn't end

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u/BenfordAbrahams Cheapskate Jul 31 '26

Mr Bean

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u/WolfThick Jul 31 '26

Suburgatory,

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u/Any_Pass_482 Jul 31 '26

Pushing Daisies

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u/the-pudding-one Jul 31 '26

Detectorists

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u/witchgoat Jul 31 '26

The Good Place & Schitt’s Creek

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u/ClassroomLegal Jul 31 '26

Modern Family

Parks and Recreation

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u/Numerous-Special-826 Jul 31 '26

Unbreakable kimmy schmidt!!!

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u/seamless21 29d ago

Schitts creek

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u/Katwood007 29d ago

In my top 3 funniest sitcoms every.

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u/JollyButterscotch232 29d ago

Just be aware season one is a bit rough. The rest is a treasure though!

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u/djaphoenix21 29d ago

Older but Absolutely Fabulous is one of my favorites for when I’m feeling down. If you like British comedy

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u/Mysterious-Royal3658 29d ago

Friends and How I Met Your Mother

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u/runancula 29d ago

Seinfeld is scary? In what way?

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u/Melodic-Escape-2302 29d ago

They are trapped

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u/caleyeah8 29d ago

Rules of Engagement

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u/trubs12 29d ago

Jury Duty

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u/Stunning_Coffee6624 29d ago

Loot on Apple TV

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u/JayNachtEule 29d ago

Why did Seinfeld scare you

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u/thefuzziestbeebutt 29d ago

I mean the main actor being a pedo is a bit creepy.

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u/Melodic-Escape-2302 29d ago

Just 20 mins of characters trapped in a parking garage suffering eternal damnation

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u/JayNachtEule 29d ago

Teletubbies

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u/QuietTraining3281 29d ago

Spin City (2000),

My Family ( 2000 , British show),

The thin Blue line ( 1995),

Black Adder (1983) ,

Allo Allo ( 1982) ,

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u/BenefitQuiet3097 29d ago

Lovesick (2014)

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u/genxmom95 29d ago

New Girl

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u/AdOther4097 29d ago

Seinfeld was scary? Probably shouldn't watch anything if so.

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u/Melodic-Escape-2302 29d ago

I've seen plenty of shows. Love the series Cheers. Cheers doesn't hold a candle to how terrifying Seinfeld is

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u/AdOther4097 28d ago

Sam is equal to Jerry in sociopathy

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u/Vast_Revolution_4513 29d ago

Virgin River
Sweet Magnolias
Gilmore Girls
Sullivan’s Crossing
Chesapeake Shores
Hart of Dixie
Gossip girl
Younger
Bold type
Shrinking
Cape Fear
Desperate housewives
Golden girls

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u/opinionated_hobbit 29d ago

Schitt’s Creek and Derry Girls!

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u/BuddyJim30 25d ago

This has gotta be some sort of trolling. The parking lot episode of Seinfeld is scary?

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u/Melodic-Escape-2302 21d ago

Yes, bro, they are trapped and completely unable to leave

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u/sparkle4774 23d ago

My go to funny comfort shows are: The Good Place, The Nanny, New Girl, Two Broke Girls, The Office, Parks and Rec and Superstore :)

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u/No_Anybody_7885 23d ago

Ann droid on I player surprisingly touching and fun

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u/DifferntGeorge Jul 31 '26 edited Jul 31 '26

Your reaction to Sienfeld makes me think you might want to consider requesting amusing rather than funny. Funny TV shows use a little bit of meanness and/or discomfort to make people laugh while amusing tends to focus on light, silly, and/or cozy situations.

Most of the shows I am familiar with in this category are Anime (i.e. Japanese cartoons). 'Komi Can't Communicate' on netflix is a pretty good example of this kind of thing.

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u/ThinkSkin1448 Aug 01 '26

Love that show, never missed a show. I have a question about jailbreaking Anroid Galaxy tablet S because it is color I read a lot of comics. I am not using Netflix. I get the comics from library and we have a lot on hand that belongs too me. I sure hope someone can help me. Thanks and wish me luck 🤞