20 Best Comedy TV Shows on Max 2026
Browse 20 sharp, funny picks on Max, from Rick and Morty and Friends to Hacks, Schitt's Creek, and newer standouts worth streaming now.
If you’re hunting for the best comedy TV shows on Max, this lineup gives you plenty of smart places to start. From the sci-fi chaos of Rick and Morty to the sharp workplace wit of Hacks, the emotional warmth of Friends, and the small-town bite of Schitt's Creek, there’s something here for every kind of viewer. You’ll also find newer standouts like Stuart Fails to Save the Universe and President Curtis alongside longtime favorites such as The Big Bang Theory. With comedy blended into fantasy, animation, drama, and sci-fi, this page makes it easy to jump between moods without running out of great options. We’ve pulled together 20 titles, so whether you want fast jokes, character-driven humor, or a little genre weirdness, you’re covered.
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Nathan for You
documentary · comedy
Self-proclaimed business expert, writer, director and comedian Nathan Fielder helps real small businesses turn a profit with marketing tactics that no ordinary consultant would dare to attempt. From driving foot traffic to an off-the-strip souvenir shop by using Hollywood flair and a Johnny Depp impersonator, to creating a rebate that can only be redeemed by climbing a mountain, to founding a coffee shop called "Dumb Starbucks,” Nathan has always gone to the limit to make his ideas come to life. With his unorthodox approach to problem solving, Nathan’s genuine efforts to do good often draw the real people he encounters into an experience far beyond what they signed up for.
Directed by Nathan Fielder, Jason WolinerCast Nathan Fielder, Anthony Armentano, Kevin Carmony, Vicki Jo Costanzo, Amy GoddardParamount PlusMax -
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The Rehearsal
documentary · comedy
With a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Nathan Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life’s biggest moments by “rehearsing” them in carefully crafted simulations of his own design. When a single misstep could shatter your entire world, why leave life to chance?
Directed by Nathan FielderCast Nathan Fielder, Journey Baker, Anna Lamadrid, Thomas McNamara, Alexander LeissMax -
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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
comedy · fantasy · sci-fi
Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom, from The Big Bang Theory (2007), returns in a new series where he attempts--and apparently fails--to save the universe, staying true to his unlucky nature.
Directed by Kyle Newacheck, Jonathan FrakesCast Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, John Ross Bowie, Tommy WalkerMax -
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Rick and Morty
animation · adventure · comedy · sci-fi
Rick is a mentally-unbalanced but scientifically gifted old man who has recently reconnected with his family. He spends most of his time involving his young grandson Morty in dangerous, outlandish adventures throughout space and alternate universes. Compounded with Morty's already unstable family life, these events cause Morty much distress at home and school.
Directed by Wes Archer, Jacob Hair, Pete Michels, Nathan Litz, Kyoung Hee LimCast Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Justin Roiland, Kari WahlgrenHuluMax -
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President Curtis
animation · comedy · sci-fi
Follows President Andre Curtis and his eccentric staff as they deal with various crises that Rick Sanchez typically ignores.
Directed by Fill Marc Sagadraca, Erik Kling, Juan Jose Meza-Leon, Bryan NewtonCast Keith David, Stephanie Beatriz, Jim Rash, Nick Reczynski, Alanna UbachMax -
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The Big Bang Theory
comedy · romance
Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door.
Directed by Mark Cendrowski, Anthony Rich, Peter Chakos, Nikki Lorre, Howard MurrayCast Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal NayyarMax -
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Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
comedy
Georgie and Mandy raise their young family in Texas while navigating the challenges of adulthood, parenting, and marriage.
Directed by Mark Cendrowski, Nikki LorreCast Montana Jordan, Emily Osment, Rachel Bay Jones, Will Sasso, Dougie BaldwinParamount PlusMax -
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Friends
comedy · romance
Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
Directed by Gary Halvorson, Kevin Bright, Michael Lembeck, James Burrows, Gail MancusoCast Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew PerryMax -
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Schitt's Creek
comedy
Formerly filthy rich video store magnate Johnny Rose, his soap star wife Moira, and their two kids, über-hipster son David and socialite daughter Alexis, suddenly find themselves broke and forced to live in Schitt's Creek, a small depressing town they once bought as a joke.
Directed by Paul Fox, Jerry Ciccoritti, Jordan Canning, Andrew Cividino, T.W. PeacockeCast Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy, Chris ElliottHuluMax -
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DTF St. Louis
comedy
A love triangle among three adults experiencing middle-age malaise leads to one of them ending up dead.
Directed by Steve ConradCast Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, Richard Jenkins, Joy SundayMax -
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Hacks
comedy · drama
Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Directed by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Desiree Akhavan, Jeff Rosenberg, Trent O'DonnellCast Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato, Paul W. DownsMax -
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
comedy · news · talk-show
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Directed by Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner, Jim Hoskinson, Joe Perota, Bruce LeddyCast David Kaye, Ryan Barger, Noel MacNeal, H. Jon Benjamin, Alberto BonillaMax -
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Succession
comedy · drama
Follow the lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging father begins to step back from the media and entertainment conglomerate they control.
Directed by Mark Mylod, Andrij Parekh, Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini, Lorene ScafariaCast Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Peter Friedman, Matthew MacfadyenMax -
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Conan O'Brien Must Go
documentary · comedy
Conan O'Brien visits new friends he met through his podcast, "Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan," where he dives deep with listeners from across the country and the world.
Directed by Mike SweeneyCast José Arroyo, Macdara Ó FáthartaMax -
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Cast a Deadly Spell
comedy · fantasy · horror · mystery
In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.
Directed by Martin CampbellCast Fred Ward, David Warner, Julianne Moore, Clancy Brown, Alexandra PowersMax -
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Abbott Elementary
comedy
In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
Directed by Randall Einhorn, Jennifer Celotta, Jaime Eliezer Karas, Matt Sohn, Claire ScanlonCast Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris PerfettiHuluMax -
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The Righteous Gemstones
comedy · drama
The story of a world-famous televangelist family with a history of deviance, greed and, yes, charitable work, all in the name of Jesus.
Directed by Jody Hill, David Gordon Green, Danny McBride, Jonathan WatsonCast John Goodman, Danny McBride, Adam Devine, Edi Patterson, Cassidy FreemanMax -
18
Prens
history · comedy
Following the suspicious death of the Bongomian king, his disregarded prince assumes the throne, initiating an intricate tale.
Directed by Bülent Isbilen, Gökdeniz UsluCast Giray Altinok, Canberk Gültekin, Çagdas Onur Öztürk, Onur Özaydin, Bahadir VatanogluMax -
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Curb Your Enthusiasm
comedy
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.
Directed by Jeff Schaffer, Robert B. Weide, Larry Charles, Bryan Gordon, David SteinbergCast Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, J.B. SmooveMax -
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Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: an Almost History of America
comedy · history
Comedy sketches exploring various historical moments, with four different sketches per episode.
Directed by Jeff SchafferCast Larry David, Samuel L. Jackson, Kaley Cuoco, Bill Hader, Katie AseltonMax
Wrapping Up
This roundup is built to help you find a comedy that fits your mood, whether you want clever writing, big ensemble energy, or something more offbeat. The mix of classics, newer hits, and genre-bending picks makes it easy to keep your watchlist fresh without guessing what to play next. If you want to revisit the strongest choices later, bookmark this page and come back whenever you need a reliable shortcut. We update it regularly, so the lineup stays current as new favorites arrive and old ones keep earning their spot.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026