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Unbearable Mr. Bear

Unbearable Mr. Bear

Sometimes, all you need is a hug...
May 9, 2025
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So, I've never been a big SitCom watcher, but in the recent events of my depression worsening, I feel like I need something where I can turn off my brain and watch stupid stuff happen on TV. Here are some of the things I want on it (They're not "must haves" but the more the merrier.)
  • Small to no amount of serious stuff. I just want to laugh at stupid shit.
  • Some absurdism is always welcome.
  • Preferably no fantasy or sci-fi elements.
  • A large amount of already produced content to binge. I have the means to acquire the media, so no worries there.
I know it's a lot to ask but I wanted to sample what you guys, which are already sensitive to a degree, would recommend me, since I also have a bit of a struggle watching media and relating to it a bit too much.
 
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unluckysadness

unluckysadness

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Jul 9, 2025
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Malcolm in the middle. Definitively my favourite sitcom ever ! In fact it's not like other sitcoms as it is not recorded live with audience, but awesome show !
Otherwise Alf is good too, if you want to turn off your brain...
 
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Unbearable Mr. Bear

Unbearable Mr. Bear

Sometimes, all you need is a hug...
May 9, 2025
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Malcolm in the middle. Definitively my favourite sitcom ever ! In fact it's not like other sitcoms as it is not recorded live with audience, but awesome show !
Otherwise Alf is good too, if you want to turn off your brain...
I remember Alf. Didn't watch much but it always seemed like a fun mindless how. Also heard about Malcom in the middle but don't know much about it outside the name. Thanks for the recs, will definetly check them out.
 
westerly_merlin

westerly_merlin

I am past my best before date
Aug 13, 2025
168
My go to is The Big Bang Theory, I binged the series three times so far.

I see a little of myself in all the characters so it resonates with me. It is not too far fetched but absurd enough to be funny.
 
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unluckysadness

unluckysadness

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Jul 9, 2025
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I remember Alf. Didn't watch much but it always seemed like a fun mindless how. Also heard about Malcom in the middle but don't know much about it outside the name. Thanks for the recs, will definetly check them out.
If you must watch just one show, then Malcolm is the right show 👍 It's not just funny, it's hilarious ! Awesome actors and situations. And Bryan Cranston, one of the best actors ever. It's extremely well written and you don't get bored for a second. I literally cried laughing 😂 I already watched the whole 7 seasons two or three times...
 
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Unbearable Mr. Bear

Unbearable Mr. Bear

Sometimes, all you need is a hug...
May 9, 2025
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If you must watch just one show, then Malcolm is the right show 👍 It's not just funny, it's hilarious ! Awesome actors and situations. And Bryan Cranston, one of the best actors ever. It's extremely well written and you don't get bored for a second. I literally cried laughing 😂 I already watched the whole 7 seasons two or three times...
Well, that is set then, I'll binge this one! People can still recommend more, I'll be glad to check out!
 
Angst Filled Fuck Up

Angst Filled Fuck Up

Illuminati
Sep 9, 2018
3,100
Frasier's always been my favorite sitcom. And being that I'm right about everything, it's clearly the best one ever. All 11 seasons are on Hulu if you're interested.
 
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heywey

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Aug 28, 2025
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Seinfeld, Frasier, and IT Crowd are all great, very cozy and lots of episodes between them, highly recommended.

Do shows like Community and Arrested Development count as sitcoms? Technically they seem to fit but they kinda riff on the sitcom formula as much as follow it. Either way, both great shows too, minus the last two seasons (on both accounts).
 
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Unbearable Mr. Bear

Unbearable Mr. Bear

Sometimes, all you need is a hug...
May 9, 2025
938
Frasier's always been my favorite sitcom. And being that I'm right about everything, it's clearly the best one ever. All 11 seasons are on Hulu if you're interested.
If it's on Hulu, it's on Davy Jones' locker. I'll fetch it out.
Seinfeld, Frasier, and IT Crowd are all great, very cozy and lots of episodes between them, highly recommended.

Do shows like Community and Arrested Development count as sitcoms? Technically they seem to fit but they kinda riff on the sitcom formula as much as follow it. Either way, both great shows too, minus the last two seasons (on both accounts).
Noted too! Seinfeld is a classic, I really should watch it soon!
 
MissAbyss

MissAbyss

"2 be, or not 2 be, that is the answer."
Jul 20, 2025
194
Seinfeld 👌🏻
 
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Unbearable Mr. Bear

Unbearable Mr. Bear

Sometimes, all you need is a hug...
May 9, 2025
938
Sadly, Malcolm in the Middle isn't available in my JackSparrowBox so I'll start with Alf, but all your recs are favorited and I'll watch them as well. Thanks everyone for the help! You can still recommend if you feel like it, and I'll check it out as always.
 
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Forever Sleep

Earned it we have...
May 4, 2022
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I'm a Frasier fan too. I enjoyed Superstore- on Netflix too.
 
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London2005

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Sep 23, 2025
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30 Rock, Tina Fey is Great!
 
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Vlad Tepes

Vlad Tepes

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Jun 24, 2025
195
Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm are good.
 
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