Tired of High-Stakes Drama? Watch These 5 Comedy Shows That Will Make You Laugh

High-stakes thrillers, intense dramas, and cliffhangers that end each episode can be too much for everyday life. While these shows are great to watch, they still can leave you feeling emotionally drained. So what's better than a good old comedy to make you feel something good again?

Whether it's a quirky ensemble cast or a hilariously awkward main character, comedy shows are the perfect stress cure. If you're looking for a break from the heavy stuff, here are five shows that will definitely make you laugh.

1. Schitt's Creek (2015-2020)

No way the list would have started with any other show, because Schitt's Creek is an absolute gem. It offers a perfect mix of everything: the wittiest jokes, the heartfelt stories, the quirkiest main characters.

The story centers on the Rose family, Johnny and Moira, and their children, David and Alexis, who end up in the small town of Schitt's Creek (which they once bought as a joke) after losing their fortune. The series explores the characters' growth and transformation from self-absorbed elitists to real, lovable people. It will definitely make you laugh — but it can also make you pretty emotional at times!

2. Ted Lasso ( 2020)

Ted Lasso may seem like an odd choice, but it's just the kind of uplifting comedy everyone needs. Jason Sudeikis stars as Ted, an optimistic American football coach hired to train a British soccer team. Despite his lack of football knowledge, he somehow remains kind to the world and people, and never stops using humor as a tool.

“It makes me feel happy when I watch it. Also, the second time I watched some episodes I noticed more details and little physical interactions that just made things even funnier. Or lines that I missed the first time because I was distracted or something,” Redditor MaybeNextTime_01 said.

3. Community ( 2009-2015)

Another sitcom that is sure to make you laugh is Community, which is set at Greendale Community College, where a group of students form an unlikely study club. The show mixes a lot of pop culture references into the story, creating a multilayered comedy that can often be edgy.

“Community is the best sitcom of my lifetime and I am sad because I won’t get to experience the magical experience of a magical once in a lifetime show unfolding before me again. It’s not for everyone though. Some people just don’t get it but if you do, there’s nothing else like it,” Redditor r_golan_trevize said.

4. Parks and Recreation ( 2009-2015)

If you love The Office but haven't seen Parks and Recreation, now is the time. The mockumentary-style series follows the daily lives of the quirky employees of the Parks and Recreation Department in the fictional town of Pawnee in Indiana.

What makes the show stand out, however, is not the story, but the absolutely hilarious characters. While all of them are eccentric, each one has their own quirks. The show centers on the ever-optimistic Leslie Knope, who dreams of one thing — making her department the best.

5. Arrested Development

Arrested Development is a quirky sitcom that follows the dysfunctional Bluth family as they try to navigate their chaotic lives. They seem to have it all: financial ruin, personal problems and the most absurd situations they have to go through everyday.

“This show is unbelievably witty, incredibly funny, and has the magical quality of getting better each time you watch it because there are some jokes you don't even notice the first time around. Literally, almost every piece of dialogue is carefully worded so it connects to another bit later down the line,” Redditor Medusa-the-Eternal said.