16 Netflix Comedies That Fill The Friends Shaped Hole Fast
Missing the coffee shop hangouts and endless banter from Friends? You’re not alone!
Millions of fans still crave that perfect blend of humor, heart, and group dynamics that made Central Perk feel like home.
Luckily, Netflix has a treasure trove of comedies ready to fill that void with laughs, lovable characters, and the kind of friendship goals that make you want to text your crew immediately.
1. How I Met Your Mother
Picture this: a guy telling his kids the epic story of how he met their mom, except it takes nine seasons and involves legendary adventures with his best friends.
Ted, Marshall, Lily, Barney, and Robin create magic in New York City bars and apartments, delivering laughs that rival any Central Perk moment.
The gang’s chemistry feels authentic, with inside jokes and running gags that build over time.
2. Community
Study groups have never been this entertaining! Greendale Community College becomes the backdrop for the most dysfunctional yet lovable group of students you’ll ever meet.
Jeff Winger leads this mismatched crew through paintball wars, pillow forts, and pop culture parodies that’ll have you rewinding constantly.
Their study room transforms into a sanctuary where misfits become best friends, proving college isn’t just about grades but the weird people who make life memorable and wonderfully unpredictable.
3. Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Ever wondered what happens when you mix workplace comedy with found family vibes? Brooklyn’s 99th precinct answers that question with detectives who crack cases and jokes with equal enthusiasm.
Jake Peralta and his squad prove that coworkers can become your chosen family, complete with Halloween heists and hilarious competitions.
The show balances silly humor with genuine heart, making every character feel like someone you’d want on your squad for both crime-solving and karaoke nights.
4. Arrested Development
What happens when a wealthy family loses everything? Comedy chaos, that’s what!
The Bluth family redefines dysfunction with running gags so clever you’ll catch new jokes on your third rewatch.
Though they’re family rather than friends, their interconnected disasters and ridiculous loyalty mirror that Friends feeling of people who can’t escape each other but wouldn’t want to anyway.
5. Seinfeld
Before Central Perk, there was Monk’s Cafe! Jerry and his crew turned everyday annoyances into comedy gold, making nothing feel like everything.
George’s schemes, Elaine’s dancing, and Kramer’s entrances created a blueprint for friend-group sitcoms that still holds up decades later.
The gang’s observations about soup etiquette and close-talking feel refreshingly honest, proving that sometimes the best comedy comes from four self-absorbed New Yorkers just trying to navigate life’s absurdities together.
6. Grace and Frankie
Two women who couldn’t be more different discover their husbands are leaving them for each other. Plot twist of the century, right?
Grace’s uptight perfectionism clashes beautifully with Frankie’s hippie free spirit as they reluctantly become roommates and eventually best friends.
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin’s chemistry proves that friendship can bloom at any age, especially when life throws you the most unexpected curveballs imaginable.
7. Derry Girls
Northern Ireland in the 1990s provides the backdrop for five teenagers navigating high school during The Troubles.
However, Erin and her crew care more about boys, bands, and avoiding Sister Michael’s wrath than politics.
Their Catholic school adventures burst with energy, capturing that chaotic friend-group dynamic where everyone talks over each other but would defend their squad to the death.
The show balances historical context with universal teenage absurdity, creating comedy that feels both specific to Derry and relatable to anyone who survived adolescence with their friends.
8. Kim’s Convenience
A Korean-Canadian family runs a convenience store in Toronto, serving up life lessons alongside snacks and lottery tickets.
Mr. and Mrs. Kim navigate cultural clashes with their kids while creating the kind of workplace where everyone knows your name.
The store becomes a neighborhood hub filled with regular customers who feel like extended family.
Though centered on the Kims, the show captures that Friends essence through its warm portrayal of community connections and the hilarious misunderstandings.
9. The Good Place
Imagine discovering you’re dead and in heaven, except you definitely don’t belong there! Eleanor Shellstrop’s afterlife adventure becomes the ultimate test of friendship and ethics.
She teams up with soulmate Chidi, socialite Tahani, and lovable goofball Jason to navigate the afterlife’s mysteries.
Their bond grows through philosophy lessons and frozen yogurt shops, creating unexpected depth beneath the laughs.
10. Workin’ Moms
Motherhood meets real talk in this Canadian gem that refuses to sugarcoat the chaos of balancing careers, kids, and sanity. Four moms form an unlikely support group that’s part therapy session, part comedy show.
Kate, Anne, Frankie, and Jenny tackle everything from workplace issues to postpartum struggles with brutal honesty and laugh-out-loud humor.
Their friendship becomes a lifeline in the beautiful mess of modern parenting, proving that sometimes you need friends who understand that perfect is overrated and survival deserves celebration.
11. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Rescued from a doomsday cult after fifteen years? Time to live your best life in New York City!
Kimmy’s infectious optimism transforms every challenge into an adventure, whether she’s navigating modern technology or making friends with her fabulous roommate Titus.
Their apartment becomes a haven where two misfits build a chosen family that celebrates weirdness and resilience.
12. Fuller House
DJ Tanner-Fuller returns to her childhood home with three boys and no husband, so who moves in? Her sister Stephanie and best friend Kimmy, obviously!
The San Francisco house fills with laughter again as three women raise kids together, recreating the original Full House formula with a modern twist.
Nostalgia meets new adventures as the next generation creates their own memories in that iconic living room.
13. 2 Broke Girls
Two waitresses from completely different worlds become roommates and business partners in Brooklyn.
Max grew up with nothing while Caroline lost everything when her billionaire father went to prison, but together they’re building a cupcake empire one snarky comment at a time.
Their diner becomes the stage for rapid-fire jokes and an eclectic cast of regulars who feel like family.
14. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Five terrible people run a bar in Philadelphia and make the worst decisions imaginable.
Dennis, Mac, Charlie, Dee, and Frank represent everything your parents warned you about in friends, yet their awful schemes create comedy gold.
Paddy’s Pub serves as headquarters for their morally questionable adventures that push boundaries while keeping you laughing.
15. The IT Crowd
Stuck in a basement office, two IT nerds and their tech-illiterate boss create comedy chaos in corporate London.
Roy and Moss speak fluent geek while Jen fakes her way through managing them, resulting in awkward encounters that’ll make you cringe and cackle simultaneously.
Their underground workspace becomes an island of misfit toys where turning things off and on again solves everything except social skills.
16. The Crew
A NASCAR garage crew faces major changes when the owner’s daughter takes over, threatening their old-school ways.
Kevin James leads this team of mechanics who treat their workspace like a second home and each other like family, complete with pranks and loyalty.
Their garage becomes the blue-collar equivalent of Central Perk, where grease-stained friendships and workplace banter create comedy with heart.
