'Widow's Bay' & 4 Other Best Comedy TV Series Released in 2026, Ranked by RT

In 2026, the comedy genre experienced a true renaissance: creators became bolder, blending comedy with horror, detective stories, and even the supernatural. A prime example is Widow's Bay, which emerged as the season's standout hit.

Alongside it, we have recalled four other top comedy series of the year, proving that humor comes in many forms, ranging from dark and cynical to warm and life-affirming.

5. 'Rooster', 2026-...

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88%

Renowned author Greg Russo, creator of the alpha-male character Rooster, arrives at a small New England liberal arts college to support his daughter, Katie, as she navigates a high-profile divorce.

An absurd turn of events leads Russo to become part of the college community himself when he joins the faculty as a visiting lecturer for the semester.

His encounters with eccentric professors, ambitious students, and quirky campus administrators turn his attempt to help his daughter into a series of amusing adventures.

4. 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed', 2026-...

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93%

Paula is a New York-based fact-checking journalist whose life is spiraling out of control. Her ex-husband is fighting for custody of their daughter, and Trevor, a webcam model, is her only emotional outlet – she talks to him as if he were a therapist.

One session turns into a nightmare when Paula witnesses an online crime and finds herself caught up in a dangerous web of blackmail and murder and she is forced to uncover the truth on her own.

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is an eclectic thrill ride, where dark comedy plays a key role and a paranoid thriller blends with domestic drama, revealing absurdity in the most mundane situations.

3. 'Margo's Got Money Troubles', 2026

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96%

Margo, a talented student and gifted writer, sees her life fall apart following an affair with a married professor and a positive pregnancy test.

Alone with a newborn son and no money, unable to continue her studies, she decides to create an OnlyFans account. Along with the income come judgment from those around her, strained relationships with her parents, and unhealthy adoration from fans.

This dramedy pretends to be a lighthearted story about a woman making money on OnlyFans, but it's actually a witty and surprisingly heartwarming show about forced maturity, motherhood, and the struggle to survive in a world where money dictates almost everything.

2. 'Widow's Bay', 2026-...

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%

Mayor Tom Loftis dreams of transforming Widow's Bay into a popular tourist destination, finally pulling the island town out of its long-standing crisis.

However, his plans fall apart when the locals' belief in an ancient curse proves to be true: events that defy rational explanation begin to unfold on the island.

Now, Mayor Loftis must battle both supernatural threats and panic among the townspeople while striving to prove that he has what it takes to be a true leader.

1. 'This Is a Gardening Show', 2026-...

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100%

Zach Galifianakis is a longtime gardening enthusiast. In the six-part series he explores the world of plants with professional gardeners and farmers.

Each 15-minute episode focuses on a specific topic, ranging from growing tomatoes and apples to composting and foraging for wild herbs.

Between visits with agricultural experts, Galifianakis chats with schoolchildren, asks naive questions, cracks jokes, and learns the basics of gardening, transforming the educational format into lighthearted, casual sketches.