20 Best Comedy TV Shows on Peacock 2026
Find the funniest Peacock comedies, from The Office and Parks and Recreation to The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and more top picks.
If you’re searching for the best comedy TV shows on Peacock, this lineup gives you a smart mix of workplace sitcoms, family comedies, sketch staples, and offbeat genre blends. Start with classics like The Office, Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, Community, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine if you want fast, easy laughs with big ensembles. You’ll also find sharper, more unusual picks such as The Good Place, Resident Alien, Ted, and Mrs. Davis, plus long-running favorites like Saturday Night Live and Modern Family. Whether you want something comforting, clever, chaotic, or a little weird, there’s plenty here to match your mood.
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Happy's Place
comedy · drama
Bobbie inherits her father's restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.
Why watch: If you like family-centered comedies with a dramatic edge, this one may fit well. The restaurant setting and half-sibling business-partner twist give it a more grounded, relationship-driven feel.
Directed by Pamela Fryman, Victor Gonzalez, Joanna Kerns, Robbie Countryman, Gloria Calderón KellettCast Reba McEntire, Belissa Escobedo, Melissa Peterman, Rex Linn, Pablo CastelblancoNetflixPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Office
Won 5 Emmys Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (2009) · 42 nominations
comedy
The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.
Why watch: If you enjoy workplace comedies built around awkward daily routines and a memorable ensemble, this is an easy pick. Its office setting makes it a natural choice for viewers who like character-driven humor.
Directed by Paul Feig, Randall Einhorn, Ken Kwapis, Greg Daniels, Jeffrey BlitzCast Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Leslie David Baker, Brian BaumgartnerPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Parks and Recreation
14 Emmy nominations 6x Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
comedy
In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics whose weapons are lawsuits, the jumble of city codes, and the democratic process she loves so much.
Why watch: If you like upbeat comedies about public service, small-town politics, and an optimistic main character, this should be high on your list. The mix of bureaucracy and community life is part of its appeal.
Directed by Dean Holland, Michael Schur, Ken Whittingham, Troy Miller, Randall EinhornCast Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Aziz Ansari, Jim O'HeirPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Won 2 Emmys 4x Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series · 11 nominations
comedy · crime
A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.
Why watch: If you enjoy ensemble comedies with a bit of crime context, this one is a strong fit. The precinct setting and mix of personalities make it a good choice for fans of fast, character-based humor.
Directed by Michael McDonald, Claire Scanlon, Linda Mendoza, Dean Holland, Beth McCarthy-MillerCast Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero, Joe Lo TruglioNetflixPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Saturday Night Live
Won 99 Emmys 4x Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series · 365 nominations
comedy · music
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Why watch: If you like sketch comedy, celebrity hosts, and live variety-style TV, this is an obvious match. Its long-running format makes it ideal for viewers who want a classic late-night staple.
Directed by Dave Wilson, Don Roy King, Beth McCarthy-Miller, James Signorelli, Liz PatrickCast Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson, Colin Jost, Seth Meyers, Fred ArmisenAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb →
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Modern Family
Won 22 Emmys 3x Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series · 85 nominations
comedy · drama · romance
The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.
Why watch: If you enjoy family comedies that balance warmth with messy everyday life, this is worth a look. The blended-family setup gives it broad appeal for viewers who like character-driven stories.
Directed by Gail Mancuso, Steven Levitan, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Michael Spiller, Jason WinerCast Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler FergusonHuluPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Paper
comedy
A documentary crew searching for a new subject finds a dying Midwestern newspaper and its publisher's efforts to revive it using volunteer reporters.
Why watch: If you like mockumentary-style comedies about media and community life, this premise may catch your eye. The struggling-newspaper angle gives it a workplace-comedy setup with a fresh angle.
Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, Jennifer Celotta, Tazbah Chavez, Greg Daniels, Yana GorskayaCast Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola IkumeloPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Community
Won 1 Emmy Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (2012) · 4 nominations
comedy
Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.
Why watch: If you enjoy offbeat campus comedy and groups of mismatched characters, this is a strong fit. The community-college setting makes it especially appealing for viewers who like chaotic ensemble energy.
Directed by Tristram Shapeero, Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, Rob Schrab, Jay ChandrasekharCast Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Ken JeongHuluPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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30 Rock
Won 16 Emmys 3x Outstanding Comedy Series · 103 nominations
comedy
Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.
Why watch: If you like sharp, industry-centered comedy with plenty of personality conflicts, this is a good choice. The late-night TV backdrop gives it a fast-paced, joke-heavy setup.
Directed by Don Scardino, Beth McCarthy-Miller, John Riggi, Michael Engler, Gail MancusoCast Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah FriedlanderHuluPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Good Place
12 Emmy nominations 3x Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
comedy · drama · fantasy · mystery · romance
Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman who, through an extraordinary string of events, enters the afterlife where she comes to realize that she hasn't been a very good person. With the help of her wise afterlife mentor, she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome (or at least the pretty good) person within.
Why watch: If you enjoy comedies that mix humor with bigger questions and a fantasy angle, this one stands out. The afterlife premise gives it room for both jokes and thoughtful twists.
Directed by Dean Holland, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Morgan Sackett, Drew Goddard, Michael SchurCast Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, D'Arcy Carden, Manny JacintoAmazon Prime VideoHuluPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Two and a Half Men
Won 9 Emmys Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (2009) · 47 nominations
comedy · romance
A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.
Why watch: If you prefer relationship-based sitcoms with a breezy, mainstream style, this could be a good fit. Its romance angle and family setup make it an easy watch for broad sitcom fans.
Directed by James Widdoes, Gary Halvorson, Pamela Fryman, Jeff Melman, Rob SchillerCast Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell, Charlie Sheen, Holland TaylorPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The 'Burbs
1 Emmy nomination
comedy · mystery
A young couple moves back to the husband's childhood home, only to face threats from new neighbors and uncover dark secrets of their cul-de-sac.
Why watch: If you enjoy mystery comedies with suburban tension, this title may be for you. The new-neighbors premise suggests a lighter, intrigue-driven watch with a comedic edge.
Directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd, Thembi Banks, Rachel Goldberg, Yana Gorskaya, Heather JackCast Keke Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark ProkschPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments
comedy
A stranded spaceship pilot captured by mad scientists survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.
Why watch: If you like riff-heavy comedy and jokes built around cheesy movies, this is a great match. Its sci-fi setup and robot sidekicks point to a playful, genre-savvy tone.
Directed by Michael J. NelsonCast Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, Michael J. NelsonTubiPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Saturday Night Live: UK
comedy · music
This London-based series follows the same live, fast-paced style that has made the original show a cultural phenomenon with iconic hosts, musical guests and a core cast of the funniest British comedians around.
Why watch: If you enjoy live sketch comedy with musical guests and a British cast, this is aimed at you. The format is built for viewers who like quick, performance-driven humor.
Directed by Liz ClareCast Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George FouracresPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Psych
1 Emmy nomination
comedy · crime · mystery
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved.
Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.
Why watch: If you like crime comedies with mystery elements and a lead who talks his way through trouble, this is a solid pick. The detective setup keeps the jokes tied to a case-of-the-week style premise.
Directed by Mel Damski, Steve Franks, James Roday Rodriguez, Stephen Surjik, John BadhamCast James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Corbin Bernsen, Maggie LawsonAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Twisted Metal
1 Emmy nomination
action · adventure · comedy · drama · fantasy · sci-fi · sport · thriller
A motor-mouthed outsider with no memory of his past is offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of a badass axe-wielding car thief, he’ll face savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction and other dangers of the open road, including a deranged clown who drives an all too familiar ice cream truck.
Why watch: If you enjoy comedy mixed with action, adventure, and post-apocalyptic stakes, this one should stand out. The road-trip delivery mission and oddball threat setup give it a wild, energetic premise.
Directed by Bill Benz, Kitao Sakurai, Philip Sgriccia, Maggie Carey, Jude WengCast Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa, Will Arnett, Mike MitchellPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Ted
comedy
It's 1993 and Ted the bear's moment of fame has passed, leaving him living with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, who lives in a working-class Boston home with his parents and cousin. Ted may not be the best influence on John, but when it comes right down to it, he's willing to go out on a limb to help his friend and his family.
Why watch: If you want a comedy built around a familiar character and a working-class family setting, this could be a fun choice. Fans of straightforward sitcom setups may appreciate its simple premise.
Directed by Seth MacFarlaneCast Seth MacFarlane, Max Burkholder, Alanna Ubach, Scott Grimes, Giorgia WhighamPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Mrs. Davis
1 Emmy nomination
comedy · drama · sci-fi
Sister Simone partners with her ex-boyfriend on a globe-spanning journey to destroy Mrs. Davis, a powerful artificial intelligence.
Why watch: If you like comedy with sci-fi ideas and a big global mission, this title is worth considering. Its mix of faith, tech, and adventure gives it a stranger, more ambitious tone.
Directed by Owen Harris, Alethea Jones, Frederick E.O. ToyeCast Betty Gilpin, Jake McDorman, Andy McQueen, Chris Diamantopoulos, Katja HerbersPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Middle
1 Emmy nomination
comedy · family
The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the city of Orson, Indiana.
Why watch: If you enjoy family comedies about everyday chaos and practical setbacks, this is a natural fit. Its suburban, slice-of-life setup makes it easy to relate to.
Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel, Phil Traill, Elliot Hegarty, Blake T. Evans, Ken WhittinghamCast Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher, Atticus ShafferAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Resident Alien
comedy · drama · mystery · sci-fi
Crash-landed alien Harry takes on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor. Arriving with a secret mission, he starts off living a simple life…but things get a bit rocky when he’s roped into solving a local murder and realizes he needs to assimilate into his new world. As he does, he begins to wrestle with the moral dilemma of his mission and asking the big life questions like: “Are human beings worth saving?” and “Why do they fold their pizza before eating it?”
Why watch: If you like comedies that blend mystery, sci-fi, and small-town life, this is a strong option. The alien-doctor premise gives it a quirky angle without losing the crime element.
Directed by Robert Duncan McNeill, Brennan Shroff, Shannon Kohli, Kabir Akhtar, Lea ThompsonCast Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi FiehlerNetflixPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
From beloved classics to newer series, this list makes it easier to find a comedy that fits the kind of laugh you want right now. If you like workplace humor, family stories, sketch comedy, or shows with a genre twist, you should have several strong options to choose from. Bookmark this page and come back when you want a fresh recommendation or a quick rerun-worthy pick. We update this page regularly so the lineup stays useful as the catalog changes.
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