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But less than a decade ago, as several of those shows came to a natural end and failed to find successors, the landscape began to shift out of favor for the network sitcom and into an era dominated by streaming and prestige cable comedies. While some network standouts—including _The Good Place_, _Superstore_, and _Brooklyn Nine-Nine_—were able to gain devoted audiences, many failed to take off. [_Abbott Elementary_](https://time.com/6145151/quinta-brunson-abbott-elementary-interview/), which wrapped its first season on Tuesday night, marks a hopeful future and return to form for the network sitcom. The ABC series, created by and starring Quinta Brunson, follows a group of teachers at a Philadelphia public school as they try their best to provide for their students—despite severely diminished budgets and issues with the school district. The show has all the elements of a classic workplace sitcom: relatable dilemmas, a thrilling will-they/won’t-they relationship, and just enough tension to keep viewers coming back every week. But most importantly, the series is receiving the kind of mass cultural attention that network sitcoms used to get. According to [a Deadline report](https://deadline.com/2022/02/abbott-elementary-episode-2-best-ratings-modern-family-finale-mp35-1234958745/), an early episode of _Abbott Elementary_ gave ABC its strongest comedy ratings since _Modern Family_ went off air, and the hype is projected to continue following a second season renewal for the show. While [_Abbott Elementary_](https://time.com/charter/6159517/abbott/) is helping lead a network sitcom revival, it’s not the only broadcast comedy that has made a splash over the past year. For those inspired by the resurgence of network comedies—or just looking to fill the void—here are eight current shows to watch after _Abbott Elementary_. ## **_Ghosts_** **(2021–Present)** Based on the British comedy of the same name, _Ghosts_ puts a supernatural spin on sitcoms. The CBS series follows Samantha (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar)—struggling, city-weary New Yorkers who decide to open a bed and breakfast in a recently inherited house upstate. The catch? The property is haunted by several generations of ghosts, from a historic Viking to an early-2000s finance bro. When Samantha nearly dies in a freak accident, she develops the ability to see and communicate with the ghosts, presenting a whole new dynamic for her cohabitants. **_Watch it on Paramount+_** ## **_Welcome to Flatch_** **(2022–Present)** Like _The Office_, _Welcome to Flatch_ is a mockumentary series inspired by a British comedy. The show, from FOX, follows the everyday lives of the 1,526 residents of Flatch, a small town in Ohio. The series centers on cousins Kelly (Chelsea Holmes) and Shrub (Sam Straley), who spend their days goofing around without any real goals in life. Kelly and Shrub give the “documentarians” behind-the-scenes insight into the goings on around town, with the help of an idealistic minister, a newspaper editor, and some of the locals the pair grew up with. **_Watch it on Hulu_** ## **_Grand Crew_** **(2021–Present)** A close-knit group of friends, including siblings Nicky ([Nicole Byer](https://time.com/4694010/nicole-byer-american-voices/)) and Noah (Echo Kellum), take on life in Los Angeles in NBC’s _Grand Crew_. The show is a [hangout sitcom](https://time.com/5818529/best-hangout-shows-social-distancing/) through and through, with the majority of the action following the crew’s love lives, aspirations, and internal dynamics. Everyone is in their 30s and grappling with what it means to be settled into adulthood—whether that’s finding a worthwhile relationship or making a marriage last. In true “hangout” format, the group unpacks their days over drinks each episode. **_Watch it on Peacock or Hulu_** ## **_Home Economics_** **(2021–Present)** In ABC’s _Home Economics_, the family sitcom puts the financial first. Three siblings—Sarah (Caitlin McGee), Connor (Jimmy Tatro), and Tom ([Topher Grace](https://time.com/4236542/seinfeld-topher-grace-curb-your-enthusiasm-supercut-facebook/))—try to navigate their relationship despite being in drastically different financial situations. When the youngest and wealthiest sibling moves back to San Francisco with his daughter in tow, the trio discover that they’re all struggling in their own ways, from money issues to marital problems, and that sticking together might be the best way to move forward. **_Watch it on Hulu_** ## **_Kenan_** **(2021–Present)** While [Kenan Thompson](https://entertainment.time.com/2013/10/17/kerry-washington-kenan-thompson-and-black-women-on-snl/) is best known for his work on _Saturday Night Live_, NBC’s _Kenan_ provides an insight into the actor’s dramatic side. The comedy follows Thompson as a single father still reeling from the death of his wife. He attempts to balance his career as a morning show host while raising two daughters with the help of his father-in-law (Don Johnson) and brother (Chris Redd). The series takes a _Full House_\-style approach to the sitcom, cushioning a tragic premise with comedic moments. **_Watch it on Peacock or Hulu_** ## **_Chad_** **(2021–Present)** Although _Saturday Night Live_ alum [Nasim Pedrad](https://time.com/3387832/nasim-pedrad-aziz-ansari-impression/) created _Chad_, she might not seem like the most likely fit for the starring role. In the TBS sitcom, Pedrad plays the titular character, a 14-year-old Persian-American boy navigating his first year of high school. After finally getting his braces off, he’s focused on fitting in among his peers and starts an unsavory lie to try to boost his popularity status. When his mom begins dating, he’s forced to confront his feelings about his absent father. The show is a cringey throwback to a universally embarrassing era and one of the more realistic high-school TV series on air. **_Watch it on HBO Max_** ## **_American Auto_** **(2021–Present)** When a pharmaceutical executive (Ana Gasteyer) becomes the CEO of a car company, the employees are concerned that she’s not up for the job in NBC’s _American Auto_. Set at the Detroit-based Payne Motors, the boss must prove herself and get the hang of the 21st-century car industry. Among the issues she has to deal with: a problematic self-driving car and a lack of adequate representation in advertisements. Her reluctant new coworkers include the overlooked grandson of the company’s former CEO and a passionate product designer. **_Watch it on Peacock or Hulu_** ## **_The Great North_** **(2021–Present)** While animated sitcoms are often overlooked in the grand scheme of television comedy, they represent some of the longest-running TV series to date. From the executive producers of _Bob’s Burgers_, _The Great North_ is one of the latest and most promising additions to the subgenre. The FOX cartoon follows a single father ([Nick Offerman](https://time.com/3894764/nick-offerman-gumption-parks-rec/)) and his four kids in their day-to-day life in Alaska. At the start of the show, the family is seen grappling with the departure of the mother figure and trying to move on with their lives, to varying degrees of success. An [Alanis Morissette](https://time.com/4215897/alanis-morissette-feminism/)\-voiced Northern Lights apparition helps round out the series. **_Watch it on Hulu_** ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/6166131/shows-like-abbott-elementary/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/6166131/shows-like-abbott-elementary/"},"headline":"8 Shows to Watch After Abbott Elementary","datePublished":"2022-04-13T11:00:39.000Z","dateModified":"2026-02-24T14:06:56.939Z","description":"While 'Abbott Elementary' is helping lead a network sitcom revival, it’s not the only broadcast comedy that has made a splash over the past year.","url":"https://time.com/6166131/shows-like-abbott-elementary/","keywords":["Television","freelance","culturepod"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt7a485f8932d647d7/698a30cf929fad5151bf87c9/Abott-Elementary.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Lillian Brown","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/lillian-brown/"}],"articleSection":"Entertainment","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt7a485f8932d647d7/698a30cf929fad5151bf87c9/Abott-Elementary.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Abott-Elementary","caption":"","creditText":"","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/entertainment/","name":"Entertainment"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/television/","name":"Television"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/6166131/shows-like-abbott-elementary/","name":"8 Shows to Watch After Abbott Elementary"}}]}] ```