10 Greatest Comedy Shows on Netflix That Are 10/10, No Notes

Comedy lovers of all types have a wide variety of options to choose from on Netflix. Between groundbreaking originals and full runs of classic network sitcoms, there's something to fit any taste and mood on the streamer that will one day own everything we have ever loved.

Although it may seem impossible to pick a show worth your time among the many titles available to scroll through, a few offerings are surefire selections that won't disappoint. The following comedy shows on Netflix are examples of how to do everything right and require no notes on how to improve their greatness.

1 'The Gentlemen' (2024–)

For those who like a little murder and drug running with their comedy, The Gentlemen is the perfect choice. Based on the 2019 Guy Ritchie film of the same name, The Gentlemen follows Eddie Horniman (Theo James), a former Army captain who returns home to be with his dying father, the Duke of Halstead. When Eddie unexpectedly inherits the title and estate, he also discovers a secret marijuana farm on the property that pulls him into a dangerous underworld.

The Gentlemen is one of the very best crime comedies on television, executing a blend of high-stakes drama and dry humor with ease. Fans of shows like Breaking Bad will appreciate the intelligent writing that escalates the dangers Eddie faces while still keeping the tone playful with the use of memorable characters. A second season of The Gentlemen is on the way, but for anyone who has already rewatched the first season more than once, the new episodes can't come soon enough!

2 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' (2013–2021)

Brooklyn Nine-Nine follows the personal and professional lives of the detectives who work in the 99th Precinct of the New York Police Department. When the strict Captain Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher) is transferred to the precinct, his by-the-book approach doesn't sit well with the intelligent but undisciplined detective Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg). While the two learn to work together, the precinct will work a never-ending stack of cases that often require their shared talents to solve.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is an addictive comedy that throws in a light procedural element to shake up the formula for a workplace sitcom. The series thrives on the chemistry of its cast, where each performer brings in a different style of comedy that complements the group as a whole. The dynamic of the cast encouraged organic character growth over the seasons, keeping the sitcom rewarding for long-time viewers all the way through to the end of its eight-season run.

3 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' (2015–2019)

In Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, a group of women are freed from an underground bunker where they had been kept as brainwashed members of a cult. Ready to catch up on the world she missed and shake away the label of a victim, Kimmy Schmidt (Ellie Kemper) moves to New York City to start the next chapter in her life. No matter what challenge she faces, Kimmy takes it on with a positive attitude, knowing she can face anything the world throws at her.

Created by 30 Rock masterminds Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt captured the same rapid-fire style of humor that fans of the NBC sitcom loved. The sitcom is relentlessly stacking clever jokes on top of each other in every scene, making rewatches an enjoyable requirement to catch missed lines. Kemper is perfect in the title role, and she receives outstanding support from Tituss Burgess as Kimmy's actor roommate Titus Andromedon and Jane Krakowski as her socialite boss Jacqueline White.

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4 'Seinfeld' (1989–1998)

NBC didn't quite know what they had when Seinfeld, the show about nothing, premiered in 1989. The series followed a fictionalized version of Jerry Seinfeld, who worked as a stand-up comedian in New York City. In his time away from the stage, Jerry would hang out with his friends George (Jason Alexander), Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), and Kramer (Michael Richards) to dissect the minutiae of their daily lives.

Seinfeld gained a devoted following that was rare for a sitcom, becoming a ratings' juggernaut as it approached its ninth and final season. While the finale left fans divided, there was no disputing that every season had incredible episodes that looked and sounded like no other comedy on network television. Decades later, the writing has lost none of its appeal, and the adventures of Jerry and his prison buddies are still worth revisiting.

5 'I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson' (2019–)

A sketch series that has turned into a cultural craze, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, is one of the best comedy shows on Netflix. Co-created by and starring Tim Robinson, the sketch series mines the most uncomfortable situations possible for sometimes bizarre but always hilarious comedy. The show quickly found a fiercely loyal audience who have devoured and then repeated every word of all three seasons.

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson's combination of surreal and cringe has led to multiple viral sketches and elevated the status of former SNL cast member Robinson. The impact of the comedy series can be seen in a large number of sketch comedies that have been released in its wake, encouraging a new wave of creative approaches to the format. Even though it's been a substantial period of time since the last season, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson will likely return for a fourth season when schedules allow.

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6 'Brockmire' (2017–2020)

Largely overlooked during its run on IFC, Brockmire is a must-watch for comedy fans who missed this laugh-out-loud gem. Hank Azaria stars as Jim Brockmire, a once-respected baseball announcer who becomes a cautionary tale when he suffers a mental collapse during a live broadcast. After years abroad on a bender of drugs, alcohol, and even harder drugs, Jim returns to the States after he receives an offer to announce for a minor league team.

Based on a Funny or Die sketch, Brockmire adds intelligence and heart in its adaptation to give Azaria one of his best roles in a career-defining performance. The series examines the long-term impacts of addiction and the difficult process of breaking obsessive cycles while never losing an ounce of its hard-hitting dark comedy. By the end of the fourth and final season, it's impossible not to feel like you have gone on a profound journey with a person who conquered their demons one rambling monologue at a time.

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7 'The Bernie Mac Show' (2001–2006)

For those needing a dose of turn-of-the-century nostalgia, The Bernie Mac Show is an engaging sitcom that deserves more recognition. The series saw stand-up comedian Bernie Mac play a fictionalized version of himself, who has his patience tested when he takes custody of his sister's children. Unaccustomed to the role of a caretaker, Mac uses a no-nonsense approach to keeping his house in order.

The Peabody Award-winning sitcom added a fresh spin to the concept of a family sitcom with Mac's irreverent take on raising a family as an endless source of humor. Fourth-wall-breaking segments smartly used Mac's personable charisma, allowing him to directly engage the audience in a way similar to his popular stand-up act. The Bernie Mac Show remains an underrated gem of the 2000s, but having all five seasons on Netflix will help it gain a new generation of fans.

8 'Arrested Development' (2003–2019)

Even though it premiered more than 20 years ago, Arrested Development remains fresh and relevant with timeless humor and an all-star cast. The series follows the Bluth family, a clan of dysfunctional eccentrics, who find their way of life in jeopardy when patriarch George Bluth, Sr. (Jeffrey Tambor) is arrested for fraud. It will be up to business-minded son Michael (Jason Bateman) to guide the family through the crisis while they each manage to create new problems.

While the revival didn't capture the same magic as the original run, the first three seasons of Arrested Development are comedy perfection that casts a long shadow. From Jessica Walter as the icy and hilarious mother, Lucille, to Will Arnett as aspiring magician Gob, every performance clicks together in a way that seems impossible for such a large cast. Arrested Development’s intricate plots that continue to reference running jokes and previous debacles land even better in a binge, and really, once you watch the first episode, it's hard not to clear your schedule to watch the rest.

9 ​​​​​​​'BoJack Horseman' (2014–2020)

Life after achieving early success is explored in the animated series BoJack Horseman. Once a celebrated sitcom star, BoJack Horseman (Will Arnett) has since coasted into a life of meaningless parties attended under a drunken, self-destructive haze. However, BoJack has a plan to reclaim his former glory as an A-list celebrity, and with it, the feeling of happiness he fears is permanently lost.

BoJack Horseman is a comedy by design, but the series is refreshingly unafraid to take its main character into dark places when exploring the crippling effects of depression. Loaded with animal puns and cynical, wry humor, BoJack Horseman combines absurdist sight gags with the painfully relatable to create a unique, one-of-a-kind series. Even though half the characters were anthropomorphic animals, the trials they faced were always realistically grounded and often darkly hilarious.

10 'GLOW' (2017–2019)

The world of women's professional wrestling is the backdrop for the critically loved GLOW. Set in 1980s Los Angeles, GLOW follows aspiring actress Ruth (Alison Brie) as she becomes a cast member on a low-budget wrestling show. Despite no one having much faith in the show, the cast and crew develop a deep bond that has them rally together to make a show they're all proud of.

The fact that GLOW never received a proper send-off will always be a heartbreaker, but that doesn't take away from the incredible three seasons the show produced. Marc Maron does some of his best work as a burnt-out, cynical director, and Betty Gilpin is a powerhouse as the reluctant star who finds an unexpected community. GLOW is a rousing underdog comedy where the humor is earned from strong character development, excellent writing, and the '80s soundtrack doesn't hurt.