25 Shows Like Brooklyn Nine-Nine You Need To See

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" has had a fascinating history. The series stars Andy Samberg as Detective Jake Peralta, a goofy cop who loves "Die Hard" and making sex tape jokes while working a case. The sitcom hails from iconic comedy creators and has had a devoted fanbase throughout its run, but was canceled by Fox after its 5th season. NBC revived it for three more, yet after the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, many long running police shows reexamined the way they propagated the police states. While it's a comedy, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" was no exception; its writing staff tossed out all of its work on Season 8 and started over, hoping to create a final season that was appropriate for the current cultural moment.  

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" has since ended on its own terms, leaving fans with a 99th precinct-sized hole in their lives. If you're one of them, don't worry. While the stories of Jake, Amy, Captain Holt, and the rest may be over, there are plenty of excellent television shows to watch. Here are a few you may enjoy.

If there's a family tree of sitcoms, "The Office" is the weird but lovable grandpa who says racist and sexist things at Thanksgiving dinner while "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" is the mildly woke grandkid. Greg Daniels' irreverent workplace comedy reinvented the genre with Steve Carell's Michael Scott at the center. As the "world's greatest boss," Carell injected humor and pathos into a character that was at turns stupid, mean, and charming. Over the course of its nine seasons, "The Office" used its mockumentary format to bring us into its main characters lives, making Michael, Jim, Pam, Dwight, and the rest of the Dunder Mifflin staff staples in our homes. 

If Hitchcock and Scully's lewd and ignorant jokes are some of your favorite parts of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and you haven't seen "The Office" before, give it a try. It might be just the post "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" fix you need. You can stream "The Office" on Peacock.

"Parks and Recreation" is probably the most obvious relative of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" on our list. "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" showrunner and creator Dan Goor previously worked on "Parks and Recreation" with "Nine-Nine" executive producer Michael Schur. The series follows Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, deputy director of the Parks and Recreation department in Pawnee, Indiana. Leslie is optimistic, upbeat, and takes everything about her job deadly seriously, despite the grind of government work. 

"Parks and Recreation" follows a similar mockumentary format as "The Office," but relies less on cringe comedy, and finds its big, beating heart over time. Beyond sharing a number of creative staff, both shows are silly workplace comedies with well-meaning protagonists at their center and winning ensemble casts. If Charles leading the Nine-Nine seems like a show you'd want to watch, give "Parks and Recreation" a shot. 

To refer to the sitcom family tree again, "The Good Place" is another cousin of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." Created by Michael Schur, "The Good Place" deals with the ever-surprising bureaucracy that runs the afterlife and the many philosophical questions the system raises. It is centered around Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell), a woman who is incorrectly sent to the Good Place when she dies, and one of the afterlife's architects, Michael (Ted Danson).

Aside from the Schur connection, "The Good Place" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" share a wholesome and heartfelt comedic sensibility, as well as many of the same guest stars. For example, you may recognize Marc Evan Jackson, who plays Captain Holt's husband, Kevin, in a very different role on "The Good Place." If your favorite parts of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" are the sincere character moments that make you cry, you'll likely love every season of "The Good Place."

Yes, "Rutherford Falls" is another cousin of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (Michael Schur is a busy man). Co-created by Sierra Teller Ornelas, Schur, and Ed Helms, the series follows Helms' Nathan Rutherford, a descendent of Rutherford Falls' (white) founder who fiercely protects his family legacy amid a fight over a statue of his ancestor. Alongside him is his best friend, Reagan (Jana Schmeiding), a member of the Minishonka tribe who has to reconcile the interests of her community while trying to help Nathan. 

Co-creators Teller Ornelas and Schur worked on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," bringing the same feel-good sensibility to "Rutherford Falls." "Rutherford Falls" definitely has "Parks and Recreation" vibes while being grounded in a relevant, real-world premise. If you like the way "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" tackles both bureaucracy and friendships, "Rutherford Falls" may be right up your alley, even if it was short-lived.

Another workplace comedy in "The Office" vein, "Superstore" might serve as uncle or cousin to "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." Justin Spitzer worked as a co-executive producer on "The Office" before he created "Superstore," a comedy about the trials and tribulations of employees working for a big box store. There is also overlap with some of the writers from "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," including "Rutherford Falls" creator Sierra Teller Ornelas. 

"Superstore" feels very much like "The Office," with characters that map almost directly to its predecessor (for example, a Dwight type), while correcting for the modern era with jokes that are less politically caustic. Fans of the workplace family dynamic and the romance in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" will likely enjoy the will-they-won't-they romance between main characters Amy (America Ferrera) and Jonah (Ben Feldman), as well as the general, "Should we be this close?" relationships between the store's employees.

Like "Alone Together," "PEN15" is a big departure from other shows on this list. It's not a workplace comedy like "The Office" or "Parks and Recreation." However, also like "Alone Together," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star and producer Andy Samberg's fingerprints are all over "PEN15." Alongside "Hot Rod" filmmakers and Lonely Island cohorts Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer, Samberg executive produces this show as well. 

"PEN15" follows Maya Erskine and Anna Conkle, who appear as fictionalized versions of themselves as teenagers in the late '90s and early '00s. While the now 30-something actresses play their 13-year-old selves, the rest of the kids are actual child actors, a contrast that plays up the awkwardness of adolescence. As Maya and Anna navigate junior high, AOL Instant Messenger, and the complexities of boys, they always have each other's backs. Like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "PEN15" balances goofy comedy with heart and feeling, though it has just two seasons.

Like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Community" is an ensemble comedy, but the similarities end just about there. Created by Dan Harmon of "Rick and Morty" fame, "Community" follows a dysfunctional study group at Greendale Community College, led by cocky and selfish wannabe lawyer Jeff Winger (Joel McHale), who faked his way through the bar exam.  Like the other sitcoms on this list, the study group becomes closer over time, and "Community" follows the friendships and pseudo-family dynamics that grow the course of the series. 

However, unlike "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Community" is known for its experimental storytelling, with episodes based on musicals and action movies, as well as fresh and inventive spins on classic television tropes like clip shows and bottle episodes. If your favorite episodes of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" are the Halloween heists, you'll probably love the unhinged comedic sensibility of "Community." 

One of the best comedies of all time, "30 Rock" is a zany workplace comedy with a large and talented ensemble cast that follows Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), the head writer and creator of "The Girlie Show," a sort of feminist-leaning version of "Saturday Night Live." Throughout the series, Liz has to figure out how to push her own creative agenda in an increasingly competitive corporate environment, spearheaded by Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) and her show's competing stars (Tracy Morgan and Jane Krakowski). 

Like "Community," "30 Rock" is known for highly specific absurdist humor. If you really want to find a new show to quote after finishing "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," binge "30 Rock" immediately. 

One of the best and most original shows on Apple TV+ is "The Afterparty," an anthology series that ran on the platform for two seasons. Each season follows a different murder mystery during different parties, with all of the attendees among the suspects. Linking the two seasons are investigators Danner and Aniq, played by Tiffany Haddish and Sam Richardson, respectively. Joining them are an ensemble of gifted comedic actors, including Ken Jeong, John Cho, Ilana Glazer, and Ben Schwartz, bringing the laughs each season.

With each episode told from a different character's perspective and told in the style of a variety of movie and TV genres, "The Afterparty" plays like a comical version of Akira Kurosawa's "Rashomon." Each actor feels perfectly cast, bringing their unique comedic strengths to the proceedings while keeping the audience guessing who the culprit is. In an era when the whodunnit genre is in the middle of a resurgence, "The Afterparty" lends its own funny twist to the familiar premise. You can stream this show exclusively on Apple TV+.

The biggest comedy import to come from Australia this side of "Crocodile Dundee" is "Colin from Accounts," one of the best overseas romantic sitcoms in recent memory. Created by and starring real-life husband-and-wife team Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall, the series was added to Paramount+ in 2023, introducing it to American audiences. The couple play protagonists Ashley and Gordon, who are brought together by a car accident and decide to adopt a dog, naming him Colin.

"Colin From Accounts" is a romantic comedy that definitely places the emphasis on the comedy aspect, but with plenty of heart at its core. Dyer and Brammall bring their characters into intensely vulnerable areas at times as Ashley and Gordon's relationship is tested. Tightly scripted and memorably brought to life by its leads, "Colin From Accounts" breathes fresh energy into a well-worn genre.

Not all of Amazon's best original programming is exclusively on Prime Video, with Amazon Freevee featuring its own line of solid series. One of the most acclaimed original shows on the streaming service is "Jury Duty," which has gone on to earn multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. The show stars Ronald Gladden as a man who presumes he's a juror in a routine case, unaware it's an elaborate staged production, with his peers secretly actors. Among the highlights in the courtroom is James Marsden, playing a fictionalized version of himself roped into appearing as a juror.

Marsden really steals the show, poking fun at himself and his image at every possible opportunity as a running gag that keeps on hilariously giving. Even beyond Marsden, the show boasts a tight ensemble cast and sharp writing that takes its laughs to another level. "Jury Duty" takes elements of mockumentary, workplace sitcom, and true crime parody to really blend them into something special. You can stream "Jury Duty" exclusively on Prime Video.

Of all the mockumentaries to surface around television in the wake of "The Office," one of the best in recent years is the school-based sitcom "Abbott Elementary." Created by Quinta Brunson, who also stars as grade school teacher Janine Teagues, the series follows a group of teachers and administrators in a Philadelphia public school. Premiering on ABC in 2021, "Abbott Elementary" has grown to be a streaming hit. The understaffed and underfunded ensemble has to contend with the school's new principal Ava Cole, who is supremely unqualified at her job.

"Abbott Elementary" is sharply written and directed, delivering perfectly balanced mockumentary comedy and effectively using its ensemble cast. The show's memorable characters are anchored by the dynamic between Janine and coworker Gregory Eddie, played by Tyler James Williams, forming a solid will-they/won't-they tension. Beyond this de facto couple, the "Abbott Elementary" cast leads with expertly honed comedic timing, usually executed with deadpan glee. Mockumentaries had become a tired sitcom trope in the past decade, but "Abbott Elementary" proves there is still plenty of laughs in the sub-genre to be had. "Abbott Elementary" is must-watch TV, and you can steam the series on Hulu.

It's a small television miracle that not only has Larry David continued making "Curb Your Enthusiasm" off-and-on for over 20 years, but it improves with age. The HBO original series follows a curmudgeonly facsimile of David as he deals with the ups and downs of living in Los Angeles after creating "Seinfeld." From getting drawn into the miseries of his friends' lives to navigating more awkward social nuances, David finds himself in a constant state of discomfort. This is all played for laughs, of course, with much of the humor in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" rooted in David's pain.

"Curb Your Enthusiasm" ran for 12 seasons, with its final season premiering in February 2024 on HBO. For the past several seasons, the show has incorporated larger narratives, from David starring in a Broadway production of "The Producers" to organizing a "Seinfeld" reunion. In addition to David, "Curb Your Enthusiasm" boasts an impressive list of guest stars, with some of the biggest names in contemporary comedy. In HBO, David enjoyed more creative freedom than he had on network television and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" is the ultimate proof of his comedic genius.

The Starz original series "Party Down" is one of those shows that went greatly underappreciated during its initial two-season run from 2009-2010, despite the pedigree of talent behind it. The show follows a group of misfits trying to break it big in the entertainment industry, begrudgingly working as caterers at various social functions in Los Angeles. As the catering ensemble has to endure obnoxious clients, they try to network with figures within the industry to finally escape this dead-end job and fulfill their respective dreams.

With an all-star cast led by Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Lizzy Caplan, Martin Starr, and Jane Lynch, "Party Down" has a dream acting lineup. Across its run, the show welcomed a number of equally impressive stars with their own strong comedic chops, including Kristen Bell, Jennifer Coolidge, and J.K. Simmons. Over a decade after "Party Down" was canceled, it received a revival season on Starz in 2023, with most of its main cast returning, with the show just as good as ever.

The long-running series "High Maintenance" has a genius premise for its anthology-style format as every episode unfolds in Brooklyn. Each episode spotlights a different set of individuals in the borough soliciting a local marijuana dealer, known simply as The Guy, who visits them to deliver his goods. This makes many of the installments relatively standalone vignettes, incorporating their own level of comedy and drama to varying degrees. "High Maintenance" operates as a set of character studies, loosely linked by the presence of The Guy as the de facto facilitator to these poignant stories.

"High Maintenance" started out as a webseries on Vimeo for its first six seasons, with shorter episodes that took greater advantage of the platform. After moving to HBO for its final four seasons, concluding in 2020, the underrated "High Maintenance" evolved into the standard 30-minute format. This change didn't hinder the show's quality, with the series organically evolving with the heightened production budget. Heartwarming, heartbreaking, and hilarious in equal measure, "High Maintenance" is an understated humanistic masterpiece that's available for you to stream on Max.

Long before "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," cop shows were skewered by the Comedy Central series "Reno 911!." A mockumentary in the style of the long-running reality series "Cops," the show follows the law enforcement team of the fictional Reno Sheriff's Department in Nevada. Followed by camera crews documenting their daily activities in the line of duty, the officers are led by Lieutenant Jim Dangle (Thomas Lennon). Originally running from 2003 to 2009, the team's adventures would continue in a trilogy of movies and two revival seasons, the first of which coming from the short-lived streaming platform Quibi.

With so many members of the main cast coming from extensive comedy backgrounds (including several from MTV's "The State" in the '90s), "Reno 911!" offers a veritable playground for the actors to showcase their talents. This is elevated by Lennon and his co-stars playing the circumstances in hilarious deadpan, even in the face of the outlandish situations they often find themselves in. The movies and revival seasons go even more unfiltered on the humor, no longer bound to the content restrictions of basic cable. A true ensemble effort that remains consistent in frequently finding laughs, "Reno 911!" is a crime comedy staple.

The show that made actor Kristen Bell a star was the teen drama mystery series "Veronica Mars," which originally ran for three seasons from 2004 to 2007. After the murder of her best friend Lilly Kane (Amanda Seyfried), teenager Veronica Mars (Bell) launches an investigation through her father's private detective agency. This comes as Mars deals with the social pressures and traumas of being in high school, as well as the small-town intrigue in her Southern California community. Each season features its own overarching mystery, always linked to Mars' personal life as she enters adulthood.

"Veronica Mars" sublimely blends coming-of-age teen drama with neo-noir stakes throughout its run, mixing smaller standalone cases with a longer underlying narrative. Creator Rob Thomas' writing remains sharp for the whole series, while Bell perfectly brings the eponymous protagonist to life with all her nuances. The series received a continuation movie in 2014 and revival season in 2019, continuing Mars' story as a crime-solver well into her adult life. A fan-favorite that brings a self-aware and fresh perspective to the neo-noir genre, "Veronica Mars" is a true cult classic.

As far as shows like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" go, it's impossible to ignore the sitcom that actually had a full-on crossover with the series. The 2011 series "New Girl" follows school teacher Jess Day (Zooey Deschanel), who moves in with three male roommates following a big break-up. As the ensemble progresses from their late 20s into their 30s, they endure all the trials and tribulations of life and love. This includes Jess and her new roommate Nick Miller (Jake Johnson) forming an on-again/off-again relationship throughout the series.

Though Deschanel may get top billing, "New Girl" is a true ensemble effort, with each of the main cast members charming in their own distinct way. Like its characters, the humor in the sitcom is quirky and enduringly quotable, particularly from Jess' roommate Schmidt (Max Greenfield). In its sixth season, "New Girl" had its hilarious crossover with "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" as Jess visited New York and ran into the other show's familiar police characters. A sweetly constructed sitcom about finding one's way in their 30s, "New Girl" is a modern delight.

One of the more serious shows on this list is the 2009 crime procedural series "Castle," starring Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic. The series follows best-selling author Richard Castle (Fillion) who begins advising for the New York City Police Department after a copycat killer mimics crimes in his novels. This pairs him up with police detective Kate Beckett (Katic) who falls in love with Castle after her initial reluctance to work with him. The odd couple also proves to be an effective crime-fighting team, though the danger often strikes closer to comfort than Castle would like.

Though the stakes are real throughout "Castle," it is considerably lighter in tone than many of its contemporary crime procedurals. A lot of that comes from Fillion's natural charisma, capturing the charm of Castle and his chemistry with Beckett. Though the crime-solving persists, the emotional backbone of the show is the budding relationship between Castle and Beckett. A crime dramedy, "Castle" doesn't go as outright humorously as "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," but definitely offers a lighter touch on the genre.

The lives of secret agents are thoroughly skewered with the adult animated series "Archer," which ran for 14 seasons on FX and its sister channel FXX. The show's title character, Sterling Archer (H. Jon Benjamin), is the star operative of the International Secret Intelligence Service, run by his acerbic mother Malory (the late Jessica Walter). The clandestine agency employs a number of misanthropes, including Archer's on-again/off-again lover Lane Kane (Aisha Tyler), the most competent field operative on the staff. Though Archer regularly takes on high-stakes missions around the globe, his personal life is in shambles through his substance abuse and sex addiction.

Though starting out as a parody of Cold War espionage thrillers and spy movies from the '60s, complete with its ambiguous time period, "Archer" evolved into a malleable animated comedy. Later seasons poked fun at everything from "Miami Vice" to '40s noir, all through the askew perspective of its comedically overconfident protagonist. But beyond Archer himself, the show's real appeal is in its ensemble cast, with each of the agency's key personnel deeply and hilariously flawed in their own ways. Irreverent and lovingly crude exploration of the comedic possibilities of the action genre as a whole, "Archer" brought pitch-perfect adult animated comedy for over a decade.

After skewering British politics with his 2005 television series "The Thick of It," and the 2009 movie "In the Loop," screenwriter and producer Armando Iannucci turned his attention to America. 2012's "Veep" starred Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Vice President of the United States Selina Meyer and an ensemble of stellar comedic talent as her team of advisors. Resentful of being relegated to the Vice Presidency after losing the primary, Meyer tries to make her position and legacy meaningful. This unexpectedly pivots when the President resigns relatively early in the series, making Meyer President but still no less struggling to achieve relevancy.

"Veep" is one of those shows that feels truer to life compared to the real world despite its clearly comedic premise and execution. The idea that people in the federal government could be that petty and incompetent in their jobs, while holding the highest offices in the country, doesn't feel so satirical anymore. And while the parody elements of the show hit harder, "Veep" is still a brutally cynical and hilarious satire, and Louis-Dreyfus gives what's arguably the best performance of her career. An increasingly salient skewering of the American government, "Veep" is one of the best comedy shows ever produced by HBO.

The world of suburban fantasy football turns comedically cutthroat in the FX and FXX series "The League." Set around Chicago, the show follows a group of friends who run their own highly competitive fantasy football league, with special perks and punishments for the winner and loser, respectively. To give themselves the edge, the group engages in hilariously outlandish pranks on one another. In addition to maintaining a fantasy football league, the ensemble's personal lives and oddball career challenges are explored.

There are two different kinds of shows at the heart of "The League," something that becomes much more apparent as it progresses. The more conventional family and friendship gags form the backbone of the series, but there's also a surreal comedy led by characters like Taco (Jon Lajoie) and Rafi (Jason Mantzoukas). Fortunately, both of these creative colors mesh for the most part, giving the show its own unique sensibility. An enduring comedy that proves nearing middle age and domestic life is no guarantee of maturity, "The League" is sensational, even for those with no football knowledge at all.

The lives of tech entrepreneurs hoping to become the next big thing is the subject of the HBO comedy series "Silicon Valley." Computer programmer Richard Hendricks (Thomas Middleditch) founds a startup company, Pied Piper, built around a revolutionary data compression program. As Hendricks struggles leading an entire company, he has to contend with bigger corporate competitors, particularly volatile CEO Gavin Belson (Matt Ross). This places Pied Piper in contact with eccentric investors as they look to take their tech public without being shamelessly exploited.

"Silicon Valley" boasts one of the best comedic ensemble casts in recent memory, with each of the show's main actors leaning into the humorous strengths. From the perpetually clueless Bighead (Josh Brener) to the constantly deadpan Bertram Gilfoyle (Martin Starr), each of the characters complement each other effectively. More than the tech business itself, the show highlights geeky characters, reveling by placing them in cringe comedy awkward situations. As unfailingly funny as it was occasionally bizarre, "Silicon Valley" stands as another gem from co-creator Mike Judge.

Actor couple Steve and Nancy Carell created the 2016 police procedural spoof "Angie Tribeca," with Rashida Jones playing the titular Los Angeles Police Department detective. Assigned to the department's Really Heinous Crimes Unit, Tribeca investigates the darkest crimes that the City of Angels has to offer. At the start of the series, Tribeca is paired with new partner, Jay Geils (Hayes MacArthur), with the pairing blossoming into something deeper between them. Each episode, the unit takes on a different case, with the toll on Tribeca's life examined by those closest to her.

To be sure, "Angie Tribeca" is a weird show, even in comparison to other police show parodies like "Police Squad!." The humor is more consistently deadpan and surreal, though the gags still come in fast and furious throughout the series. Powering the show is a whole parade of guest stars and recurring characters, many of whom past collaborators with Steve Carell and Rashida Jones. Definitely one of the more unique entries on this list, "Angie Tribeca" offers its own deliberately bizarre take on the well-worn crime procedural genre. It's available to stream exclusively on Max.

Among the first wave of Apple TV+ original series was the 2020 workplace comedy "Mythic Quest." The show was focused on a Los Angeles-based game studio behind a popular online fantasy game looking to stay relevant in a rapidly changing industry. Creative director Ian Grimm (Rob McElhenney) and lead engineer Poppy Li (Charlotte Nicdao) clash over their personalities and differing workstyles, with the staff caught in between. Over the course of the series, the main cast's roles change and evolve as they work together in their own dysfunctional way.

Of all the shows he's been creatively involved with, "Mythic Quest" is the most nuanced of any series co-created by McElhenney. While the humor is a constant presence, the show isn't afraid to go vulnerable and serious with its main characters, particularly Ian and Poppy. The video game aspect of the show just adds a distinct color to the proceedings, with the series just a solid workplace comedy. Though canceled after four seasons, "Mythic Quest" is one of the best original comedies on Apple TV+.