10 Best Comedy Miniseries of All Time, Ranked

Laughter is indeed the best medicine, especially when the world outside feels overwhelming, or you simply want to unwind after a grueling day. But laughter does not have to be of a specific kind. Neither does it have to come in the form of award-winning, critically acclaimed, and technically perfect materials. That is why comedy, as a genre, spreads far and wide in its delivery, themes, and concepts. And, when you add such humor to a tightly-knit, short, and sweet television series, the experience of the story becomes wholesome.

Ranging across social satire, parody, slapstick, cheesy, and even a darkly funny take on life, these comedy miniseries make for the most engaging take on subjects that would otherwise feel overbearing. From recent hits like No Good Deed to Netflix classics like Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, dive into these 10 best comedy miniseries you would love to binge.

10

‘Boo, Bitch’ (2022)

Created by Tim Schauer, Kuba Soltysiak, et al.

Not all paranormal stories are scary or tragic, and Boo, Bitch is one of such exceptions. The Netflix original comedy series tells the story of high school seniors Erika and Gia, living the straight-and-narrow life, who make one last attempt to live up their high-school days in epic proportions. But when one of such wild nights kills Erika, her ghost sets out with her living best friend, Gia, to make things right and finish her unfinished business before she runs out of time in her afterlife.

Boo, Bitch stars Lana Condor of To All the Boys film series fame and Zoe Colletti of Fear the Walking Dead fame as the lead protagonists and two best friends. The series is comparable to 2000s high school chick-flick nostalgia. The eight-episode miniseries earned mixed reviews for its lighthearted narrative but works as a fun take on life, death, and grief among adolescents.

9

‘Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp’ (2015)

Created by Michael Showalter and David Wain

A prequel to the 2001 cult comedy film, Wet Hot American Summer, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp is the second installment in the titular franchise. Set in 1981, First Day of Camp follows counselors and campers as they begin the summer of a lifetime at Camp Firewood, where campers try to settle in while their counselors navigate the daily drama, budding romance, mysterious elements, and produce the camp musical. Featuring a massive ensemble, First Day of Camp sees major cast members from the 2001 film reprising their characters with Kristen Wiig, Chris Pine, Jon Hamm, Michael Cera, and Randall Park joining.

A satirical comedy series packed with goofy hijinks, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp spoofs teen sex comedies, with adult actors intentionally made to play younger versions of their original roles to enhance the humor quotient. The eight-episode Netflix original series also became a cult classic, matching the popularity of the original film, but surpassed it with its critical success.

8

‘The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window’ (2022)

Created by Rachel Ramras, Hugh Davidson, and Larry Dorf

Also abbreviated as TWITHATSFTGITW, the Netflix comedy series sees Kristen Bell as the titular protagonist named Anna, an ombrophobic (fear of rain) mother grieving the loss of her eight-year-old daughter, who believes she witnessed a murder across her house. Despite being ostracized by her neighbors and community, Anna sets out to find the truth. The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window features a stacked cast with Michael Ealy, Tom Riley, and Mary Holland.

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window is set up as a parody of cozy, suburban mysteries and dark psychological thrillers, drawing inspiration and motifs from Rear Window, The Woman in the Window, and The Girl on the Train. With elements of fiction potboilers and a deadpan comedy narrative, the dark comedy series remains a must-watch for genre fans, only bettered by Bell’s convincing performance.

7

‘Clark’ (2022)

Directed by Jonas Åkerlund

This Netflix original Swedish series explores the real-life events surrounding notorious criminal Clark Oderth Olofsson that inspired the concept of Stockholm Syndrome. Clark is based on Olofsson’s life story that he documents in his book Vafan var det som hände? and explores his escapades, convictions, and legal battles for fraud, robbery, drug dealings, assault, and murder. Starring Bill Skarsgård as the titular protagonist, Clark takes a dramatized look at how the Swedish “celebrity gangster” managed to fool the entire nation into loving him despite all his crimes and get away with it in a twisted comedic narrative.

Skarsgård’s performance of the notorious criminal earned critical acclaim and garnered a generally positive response works as an interesting and engaging miniseries that genre fans are sure to love. While the antagonist’s flamboyant exploits might seem like a glorified take on major crimes that shook Sweden in the late 1900s, Clark succeeds in becoming a humorous and high-energy crime thriller featuring period art and aesthetics, and a quirky narrative.

6

‘Exploding Kittens’ (2024)

Created by Matthew Inman and Shane Kosakowski

The adult animated TV series follows the age-old conflict between Heaven and Hell which reaches a tipping point and both God and the Devil are sent to Earth to reconnect with humans and save humanity. Except that these divine entities now reside in the form of plush house cats, living amid dysfunctional families and facing earthly challenges. Exploding Kittens features Lucifer star Tom Ellis, as the voice of God aka Godcat, with Woke star Sasheer Zamata as Devilcat/Beelzebub.

As is the design of the original card game by Matthew Inman, Exploding Kittens sees the furballs unleashing ultimate mayhem, turning the epic cosmic battle into a slapstick cat-fight comedy. Featuring a similar art style, character designs, and visuals as its game predecessor, Exploding Kittens became an instant success. Despite mixed reviews, the hilarious misadventures of eccentric cats make this show a cathartic watch, as they try to solve human problems with a divine brain and feline idiosyncrasies.

5

‘Us’ (2020)

Directed by Geoffrey Sax

Starring Tom Hollander and Saskia Reeves as the protagonists Douglas and Connie Peterson, Us begins when their son, Albie (Tom Taylor) is about to leave home for college and Connie declares that she no longer wants to be married to Douglas. On their holiday, Douglas, a risk-averse, disciplined, and self-conscious man, does his best to bond with his son and win his wife back. The narrative of Us moves between the past and present, recounting the love story of a young Douglas and Connie.

Based on the book of the same name by David Nicholls, the four-part British comedy-drama series makes for a very amusing and heartfelt story of a married couple who set out on a holiday of a lifetime to rekindle their love. With delightful cinematography that can virtually fulfill your wanderlust, topped by the stellar performances of Hollander and Reeves, Us delivers a convincing narrative on love, marriage, and parenting.

4

‘Cunk on Earth’ (2022)

Created by Charlie Brooker

From the creator of Black Mirror, comes this one-of-a-kind mockumentary series starring British comedian-writer, Diane Morgan, as the narrator. Cunk on Earth, titled after Morgan’s character, Philomena Cunk, follows her epic journey tracing the history of human civilization, from prehistoric eras to the present day. Assuming the character of an ill-informed and not-to-wise investigative journalist, Philomena travels around the world, interviewing and interacting with real-life experts on world history and evolution. A deadpan comedy show, Cunk on Earth’s crux lies in Philomena’s hopelessly obtuse two cents on early civilization, the rise of religions, the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, World Wars, and the Space Race.

Cunk on Earth is a remarkable parody of conventional documentaries and boasts hilarious asides, appalling questions, and strange speculations from Philomena, often shocking her interviewees. A follow-up to Cunk on Britain, also starring Morgan, Cunk on Earth remains one of the best mockumentaries of modern times and shines solely on Morgan’s brilliant comedy delivery and whip-smart script.

3

‘Scott Pilgrim Take Off’ (2023)

Developed by Bryan Lee O’Malley and Ben David Grabinski

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is an animated remake of the 2010 live-action film of the same name, both of which are adaptations of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series by Bryan Lee O’Malley. The Netflix original series follows the story of the titular young man, a slacking musician, who falls in love with Ramona Flowers, the girl of his dreams, and instantly draws the attention of Ramona’s seven former lovers, collectively called the League of the Evil Exes.

Unlike the film, which is the closest adaptation of the novels, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is an alternate retelling of the original story. Set in Toronto (like the novels and the film), Scott Pilgrim Takes Off features the same set of characters as the film, but focuses more on Ramona’s quest to find out what happened to Scott. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off matches the heart and humor of the film but surpasses it with its eye-catching visuals and anime-inspired actions, becoming a highly innovative and incredible comic retelling.

2

‘Baymax!’ (2022)

Created by Don Hall

Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, Baymax! is a spin-off of the 2014 animated feature Big Hero 6, and the second show following Big Hero 6: The Series. Set in the fictional city of San Fransokyo (a portmanteau of San Francisco and Tokyo), Baymax! follows the adventures of the titular healthcare companion robot who sets out to help people in any way possible. All main characters from Big Hero 6 and their respective voice cast reprise their roles for Baymax!, making it a wholesome continuation of the film.

With delightful visuals and a fantastical setting, Baymax! is an effortlessly charming, hilarious, and hearty animated comedy series. If the adorably inimitable and affable inflatable robot steals the show and your heart with his innocent endeavors, his misadventures around the city with his human friend Hiro, and his friends provide all the laughs. Baymax! has been critically acclaimed for its touching yet humorous narrative, earning a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

1

‘No Good Deed’ (2025)

Created by Liz Feldman

Not to be confused with the Idris Alba-starrer film from 2014, No Good Deed is a Netflix original comedy series by Liz Feldman of Dead to Me fame. The dark comedy miniseries follows couple Paul and Lydia Morgan, with a dark past, who are trying to sell their house and their three contending buyers. With each buyer desperate for the house, the Morgans’ history and dark past begin to come to light, unfolding a series of hilarious events.

No Good Deed is a stellar piece of work in its narrative, concept, and performances, thanks to the likes of television legends like Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano owning the screen. A deliciously dark narrative about pain, grief, and redemption, the show finds its humor in the brilliant execution. Balancing several twists and turns of the plot, the comedic elements of No Good Deed arise out of the desperation of homeowners and prospective buyers and how far people would go to acquire their dream properties.

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