20 Best Comedy TV Shows on Apple TV Plus 2026
Discover Apple TV Plus comedies worth streaming, from Ted Lasso and Shrinking to The Studio, Bad Monkey, and new 2026 releases.
If you’re hunting for the best comedy TV shows on Apple TV Plus, this list keeps things smart, funny, and easy to browse. Apple’s lineup mixes sharp workplace satire, heartfelt relationship stories, and offbeat crowd-pleasers, so there’s something here whether you want a quick laugh or a show with real emotional bite. Ted Lasso still leads the pack with its warm sports-comedy energy, while Shrinking turns grief into something genuinely funny and human. You’ll also find newer standouts like The Studio and Bad Monkey, plus upcoming buzz titles such as Widow's Bay, Margo's Got Money Troubles, and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. With 20 titles on the page, including comedy, drama, sport, horror, and romance picks, this guide makes it simple to find your next watch.
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Ted Lasso
comedy · drama · sport
Ted Lasso, an American football coach, moves to England when he's hired to manage a soccer team—despite having no experience. With cynical players and a doubtful town, will he get them to see the Ted Lasso Way?
Directed by Declan Lowney, MJ Delaney, Erica Dunton, Matt Lipsey, Tom MarshallCast Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Swift, Hannah Waddingham, Brendan Hunt, Juno TempleApple TV Plus -
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Widow's Bay
comedy · drama · horror
A skeptical mayor leads the superstitious residents of a cursed New England island.
Directed by Hiro Murai, Andrew DeYoung, Samuel Donovan, Ti WestCast Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickey, Kingston Rumi SouthwickApple TV Plus -
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Shrinking
comedy · drama
Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty. Will it make things better—or unleash uproarious chaos?
Directed by Randall Keenan Winston, James Ponsoldt, Zach Braff, Anu Valia, Ry Russo-YoungCast Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Lukita Maxwell, Jason Segel, Michael UrieApple TV Plus -
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Margo's Got Money Troubles
comedy · drama
The daughter of a former Hooter's waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo is a recent college dropout and aspiring writer. Faced with a new baby, mounting pile of bills, and dwindling number of ways to pay them, Margo must find a way forward.
Directed by Dearbhla Walsh, Kate Herron, Alice SeabrightCast Elle Fanning, Nick Offerman, Greg Kinnear, Michelle Pfeiffer, Thaddea GrahamApple TV Plus -
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Trying
comedy · drama · romance
All Nikki and Jason want is a baby—the one thing they can't have. So they decide to adopt. With their dysfunctional friends, screwball families, and chaotic lives, will the adoption panel agree that they're ready to be parents?
Directed by Jim O'Hanlon, Ellie Heydon, Ollie Parsons, Elliot HegartyCast Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Sian Brooke, Darren Boyd, Oliver ChrisApple TV Plus -
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Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
comedy · drama · mystery · thriller
A divorced mom gets caught up in a perilous web of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer.
Directed by Damon Thomas, Alethea Jones, Daniel Sackheim, David Gordon GreenCast Tatiana Maslany, Jake Johnson, Jessy Hodges, Jon Michael Hill, Charlie HallApple TV Plus -
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The Studio
comedy · drama
Desperate for celebrity approval, the newly appointed head of a movie studio and his executive team at Continental Studios must juggle corporate demands with creative ambitions as they try to keep movies alive and relevant.
Directed by Evan Goldberg, Seth RogenCast Seth Rogen, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, Kathryn Hahn, Catherine O'HaraApple TV Plus -
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Bad Monkey
comedy · drama
A detective turned restaurant inspector in Southern Florida is pulled into a world of greed and corruption after a tourist finds a severed arm while fishing. And yes, there's a monkey.
Directed by Marcos Siega, Colin Bucksey, Erica Dunton, Liz Friedlander, John BrawleyCast Vince Vaughn, Natalie Martinez, L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith HagnerApple TV Plus -
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Murderbot
action · comedy · drama · sci-fi · thriller
In a high-tech future, a rogue security robot secretly gains free will. To stay hidden, it reluctantly joins a new mission protecting scientists on a dangerous planet...even though it just wants to binge soap operas.
Directed by Paul Weitz, Toa Fraser, Aurora Guerrero, Roseanne Liang, Chris WeitzCast Alexander Skarsgård, Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay KhannaApple TV Plus -
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The Afterparty
comedy · crime · mystery
Nothing is as it seems in this hilarious murder mystery where each suspect's story is told through a different film genre.
Directed by Christopher Miller, Anu Valia, Eric Appel, Tamra Davis, Peter AtencioCast Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, John Cho, Paul Walter HauserApple TV Plus -
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Stick
comedy · sport
Pryce Cahill was headed for golf greatness when an on-course meltdown derailed his career. Now struggling to stay afloat, he goes all in to mentor Santi—a teenage phenom with immense potential—and maybe save himself.
Directed by Jaffar Mahmood, Jonathan Dayton, MJ Delaney, David Dobkin, Valerie FarisCast Owen Wilson, Lilli Kay, Mariana Treviño, Marc Maron, Peter DagerApple TV Plus -
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Bad Sisters
comedy · drama · thriller
The tight-knit Garvey sisters have always looked out for one another. But when the toxic brother-in-law they all wanted dead actually dies, it turns their lives upside down and tests their bond like nothing before.
Directed by Dearbhla Walsh, Rebecca Gatward, Josephine Bornebusch, Stacey Gregg, James GriffithsCast Sharon Horgan, Sarah Greene, Eve Hewson, Eva Birthistle, Saise QuinnApple TV Plus -
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The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
comedy · action & adventure
A reluctant leader of a gang of rogues sets out on a series of wild adventures, all while trying to outwit the corrupt lawman and "thief-taker" Jonathan Wilde.
Directed by Ben Palmer, George KaneCast Noel Fielding, Marc Wootton, Ellie White, Duayne Boachie, Mark HeapApple TV Plus -
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Schmigadoon!
comedy · fantasy · musical · romance
Josh and Melissa are a struggling couple whose lives are transformed when they get trapped in a magical musical town—with a mission they must complete.
Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, Alice Mathias, Robert LuketicCast Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong, Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan CummingApple TV Plus -
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Palm Royale
comedy · drama
In 1969, an ambitious woman aspires to cross the line between the haves and have-nots to secure her seat at America's most exclusive, fashionable, and treacherous table: Palm Beach high society.
Directed by Abe Sylvia, Stephanie Laing, Tate Taylor, Claire ScanlonCast Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae RobinsonApple TV Plus -
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This Is America, Charlie Brown
animation · comedy · family · history · music
From the voyage of the Mayflower to the bold exploration of outer space, join the Peanuts gang as they take you on a timeless journey through American history! Groove along with Charlie Brown and Snoopy as they discover the beginnings of jazz and ragtime music, accompanied by Lucy's speech about American heroes. So all aboard with Peanuts because This Is America, Charlie Brown!
Directed by Sam Jaimes, Evert Brown, Bill Melendez, Sam NicholsonCast Bill Melendez, Erin Chase, Jason Mendelson, Brandon Stewart, Gregg BergerApple TV Plus -
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Platonic
comedy · romance
A platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife reconnect after a long rift. The duo’s friendship becomes more consuming—and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious way.
Directed by Nicholas Stoller, Francesca DelbancoCast Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Luke Macfarlane, Carla Gallo, Sophie LeonardApple TV Plus -
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Little America
comedy · drama
Observe the funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring, and surprising stories of immigrants in America.
Directed by Deepa Mehta, Tze Chun, Stephen Dunn, Aurora Guerrero, Sian HederCast Peggy Lu, Mélanie Laurent, Shaun Toub, Suraj Sharma, Haaz SleimanApple TV Plus -
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Camp Snoopy
animation · adventure · comedy
After discovering their troop is in danger of disbanding, Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts set off to the great outdoors to earn their badges. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown and friends enjoy their summer at Camp Spring Lake.
Directed by Mélanie Daigle, Rob Boutilier, Steve Evangelatos, Ridd SorensenCast Lexi Perri, Etienne Kellici, Terry McGurrin, Rob Tinkler, Caleb BellavanceApple TV Plus -
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The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
animation · comedy · family · sport
Your favorite Peanuts stories come to life in this animated television series. With short sketches featuring these classic and much-loved characters, it's easy to, as the opening song suggests, “have a party with Charlie Brown and Snoopy.”
Directed by Bill Melendez, Sam Jaimes, Robert Balser, Dick Horn, Steven Cuitlahuac MelendezCast Bill Melendez, Jeremy Schoenberg, Angela Lee Sloan, Brad Kesten, Victoria VargasApple TV Plus
Wrapping Up
From feel-good favorites to sharper, stranger comedies, Apple TV Plus has built a lineup that rewards every kind of viewer. Ted Lasso, Trying, and Shrinking bring the heart, while The Studio and Bad Monkey lean into wit, chaos, and great character work. If you want something newer, the 2026 arrivals on this page help show where the platform is headed next. Bookmark this guide and come back whenever you need a fresh recommendation, since it’s updated regularly as new titles arrive and old favorites keep winning over more viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a Apple TV Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Apple TV Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026