10 Best TV Shows Like Modern Family, According To Reddit
While Modern Family has many hallmarks of family sitcoms, with episodes telling stories about raising kids and growing up and doing the right thing, many fans consider the show to be uniquely warm and comforting. But after watching all 11 seasons and rewatching older episodes, it's time for some new recommendations, and there are many other comedies and dramas that will feel just as cozy as this show following the Pritchett/Delgado/Dunphy family will.
From sitcoms about family with a similar tone to a drama with sweet characters and hilarious storylines, Reddit fans are sharing their picks for the best shows that Modern Family fans should check out.
10 The Middle (2009-2018)
Stream on HBO Max
The Middle has one of the best families on a sitcom, and when fans want to find a show that follows different family members for a period of time as they deal with highs and lows, this is a great one to check out. The Heck family lives in a tiny town in Indiana.
Reddit user radit_yeah loves The Middle, calling it "funny and whole-hearted in such a relaxed, laid-back way." The fan noted that it has a "more realistic/economically relatable family."
9 Black-Ish (2014-2022)
Stream on Hulu and Disney+
Reddit user imashraf recommended "Black-ish" as a show for Modern Family fans, as they're both family sitcoms.
The show focuses on Dre and Bow and their children Zoey, Jack, Diane, and Junior. Episodes cover topics like talking to kids about sex, balancing work and family, dealing with bullies, and celebrating holidays like Valentine's Day and Halloween. The show also talks about important issues ranging from race to feminism.
8 Outnumbered (2007-2016)
Stream on Fubo
Reddit user Rosegoldloux recommended the British sitcom "Outnumbered" as a show that Modern Family fans will also enjoy.
Pete and Sue live in Chiswick with their three kids, and the children have interesting personalities that are different from each other, which makes the show a lot of fun. The tone is silly, funny, and comforting, and there are also a few Christmas specials.
7 Workin' Moms (2017-)
Stream on Netflix
Reddit user EnthusiasticFantastic suggested "Workin' Moms" and while the show has a more sarcastic and tougher sense of humor than Modern Family, both shows look at raising children while dealing with the other parts of life.
Workin' Moms has likable characters and a funny and realistic way of talking about how tough it can be to go back to work after having a baby and how balance doesn't really ever happen.
6 Ted Lasso (2020-)
Stream on AppleTV+
For many TV fans, Ted Lasso is an incredibly comforting show, and Reddit user Humane_Being_Robert recommended it for Modern Family fans, writing that it has "immaculate writing" and is "very consistent."
Ted Lasso is a compelling, heartwarming character and fans become interested in his journey from the pilot episode. If TV fans want a nice show that will make them feel better, this is that.
5 Grace And Frankie (2015-2022)
Stream on Netflix
Grace and Frankie has smart characters, a sweet friendship between the two main characters, and some quirky side characters who bring a lot of life to each episode.
Reddit user Puzzleheaded_Dust_75 said that Grace And Frankie has "quickly became my comfort show!" Like Modern Family, each episode is fairly short and relaxing to binge-watch.
4 Superstore (2015-2021)
Stream on Hulu
Reddit user sportofchairs said that Superstore has "similar balance of humor and sweetness" to Modern Family.
While the employees at a Cloud 9 store can bug each other, and sometimes they compete for management positions, they truly love each other. The show could be considered a family sitcom as the characters become very close through their years of working together.
3 Life In Pieces (2015-2019)
Stream on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu
Reddit user thatjc recommended Life In Pieces, writing that the show is "closest in terms of similarity (and also very funny)."
Both Life In Pieces and Modern Family tell stories about large families who don't always enjoy being in each other's presence but always have a lot of love for one another. There are similar dynamics as Jen on Life In Pieces and Claire on Modern Family are Type A, controlling characters who can frustrate the people around them, and there are some goofy adults and precocious kids as well.
2 Better Things (2016-2022)
Stream on Hulu
Reddit user sitcom_kid said that "Better Things" is a show that Modern Family fans might enjoy.
Better Things has a darker and more realistic tone than Modern Family, as viewers follow along with Sam, a single mother of three who is also an actor. The show tackles topics like aging parents and the sadness of the passage of time while also being very funny and intelligent.
1 Desperate Housewives (2004-2012)
Stream on Hulu
Reddit user andyDarkwings suggested "Desperate Housewives" and while the show is a drama with some wild episodes full of cliffhangers and big moments, it still has a sweet and comforting tone.
Bree, Susan, Gaby, and Lynette have become like family over the years, and they bond even more when their friend Mary Alice dies. It's always fun seeing what intense situation is happening on Wisteria Lane, but there are also some nice moments of friendship between the main characters.