Top 10 Shows That Actually Made Me Laugh in 2026

I’ll be honest: 2026 has been a weird year for comedy. Studios are still chasing that Barbie energy, but most of the time it lands like a lead balloon. I’ve sat through 47 comedy series in the last six months—some for work, most for pure desperation—and only a handful made me genuinely laugh out loud. Not the polite “heh” you give a coworker’s bad joke. I’m talking the kind of laugh that makes your cats judge you from across the room.

Here’s my personal ranking of the top 10 shows that actually delivered this year. No corporate list. No AI-generated picks. Just me, a remote, and a lot of popcorn.

1. Crash Landing on Laughter (Apple TV+)

This dropped in February and I almost skipped it because the title sounds like a rejected Hallmark movie. But it’s a mockumentary about a dysfunctional airline crew, and it’s the funniest thing Apple has made since Ted Lasso. The chemistry between leads Ayo Edebiri and John Mulaney is insane. Episode 4, where they try to land a plane during a zoom meeting? I had to pause it twice because I couldn’t breathe.

2. The Routine (Netflix)

This is a single-camera sitcom about a family that does the exact same thing every day for a year. Sounds boring, right? But the comedy comes from the tiny absurdities—like the dad obsessing over a single loose tile, or the teenage daughter’s silent war with a Siri knockoff. It’s smart, subtle, and the season finale made me cry from laughing so hard.

3. Late Night with Robots (HBO Max)

I know, I know—another show about AI. But this one is different: it’s a late-night talk show hosted by a real AI, written by humans, and the guest is always a comedian who has to improv against the bot. The results range from brilliant to disastrous, and that’s the point. Episode 7 with Ali Wong is pure gold. She made the AI cry. Not literally, but close.

4. Parking Lot Diaries (Peacock)

This came out of nowhere in March. It’s an animated series about the weirdos who hang out in a Walmart parking lot at 2 a.m. The art style is ugly in a charming way, and the voice cast includes some random TikTok stars who actually have comedic timing. It’s crude, ridiculous, and I’ve watched it twice.

5. Uncle Dad (Amazon Prime)

A divorced dad moves in with his bachelor brother and tries to parent his teenage daughter from a gaming couch. It sounds like a bad 90s sitcom, but the writing is razor-sharp. The daughter’s TikTok rants about her dad’s “mid life crisis sneakers” had me cackling. The show nails the awkwardness of modern parenting without being preachy.

6. Ghosted by My Own Brain (Hulu)

Part sketch show, part psychological drama. The creators describe it as “what if Charlie Kaufman wrote for SNL?” It’s weird, meta, and sometimes uncomfortable. But when it hits—like the sketch where a woman’s inner monologue is played by 12 different actors in a trench coat—it’s genius. Not for everyone, but if you like weird, this is your show.

7. The Last Resort (Disney+)

A comedy about a family that inherits a rundown resort in the Ozarks. It’s basically Schitt’s Creek meets Ozark, but with more plot twists. The mom, played by a near-unrecognizable Kristen Wiig, steals every scene. The episode where she tries to host a “wellness retreat” for influencers is a masterclass in physical comedy.

8. Don’t @ Me (YouTube Premium)

Yes, YouTube Premium actually made something good. This is a talk show where the host, a retired NFL player, reads the worst comments from his social media and tracks down the trolls. It’s part comedy, part revenge fantasy, and surprisingly wholesome. The episode where he confronts a 70-year-old grandma who called him a “washed up has been” is pure magic.

9. Snack Attack (Netflix)

A food comedy that follows a group of friends who run a late-night snack truck in Los Angeles. The food puns are relentless, but the characters are so lovable you don’t care. The cooking scenes are legitimately impressive, and the rivalry with a vegan influencer’s truck is hilarious. I’ve already made their “midnight nacho” recipe three times.

10. Office Hours (CBS)

This is the most traditional sitcom on the list, but it’s also the most consistent. It’s set in a community college professor’s office, and the humor comes from the parade of ridiculous students. The chemistry between the two lead professors—played by Bowen Yang and Quinta Brunson—is electric. It’s a throwback to Cheers-era comedy, and I’m here for it.

Look, I know comedy is subjective. You might hate half of these. But if you’ve been scrolling through Netflix for 45 minutes without laughing, give one of these a shot. Your abs will thank you.