Shows like Roots (1981)
Loved Roots? Here are 24 shows with a similar feel, picked from what fans of Roots watch next and from titles with the same mix of comedy. Roots was created by Keith Farthing.
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1
Chappelle's Show (2003)
Dave Chappelle's singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of laidback stand-up and street-smart sketches.
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2
Last Man Standing (2011)
A married father of three tries to maintain his manliness in a world increasingly dominated by women.
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3
Who's the Boss? (1984)
A former professional baseball player, along with his preteen daughter, moves into New York advertising executive Angela Bower's house to be both a housekeeper and a father figure to her young son. Tony 's laid-back personality contrasts…
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American Housewife (2016)
A family comedy narrated by Katie, a strong-willed mother, raising her flawed family in a wealthy town filled with perfect wives and their perfect offspring.
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5
Tyler Perry's Sistas (2019)
There's nothing that bonds a group of single black women together more than sidestepping the land mines of living, working and dating in Atlanta. In a sea of swipe-lefts, social media drama and unrealistic #relationshipgoals, these friends…
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Life in Pieces (2015)
Comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by its various members. Of the three siblings, middle child Matt may have just found his true love, his…
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7
The Shrink Next Door (2021)
Inspired by the true story of Marty and the therapist who turned his life around...then took it over. When he first meets Dr. Ike, Marty just wants to get better at boundaries. Over 30 years, he'll learn all about them—and what happens when…
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Game Shakers (2015)
A live-action sitcom about two 12-year-old girls who start a multi-million-dollar gaming company and take on rap superstar Double G as a business partner.
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9
Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina (2020)
Once upon a time, there was a witch named Elaina. Inspired by her favorite book, Elaina ventures out to see the world she's read so much about. Like a leaf on the wind, she travels from one country to another, looking to sate her…
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10
The Kids in the Hall (1989)
The Kids in the Hall is a Canadian sketch comedy group formed in 1984, consisting of comedians Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson.
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The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely…
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12
Murphy Brown (1988)
Murphy Brown is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional newsmagazine FYI for the first time following a stay at the Betty Ford Clinic residential treatment center. Over 40 and single, she is sharp tongued and hard as nails. In…
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Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005)
Nick Cannon and an A-list celebrity lead a team of improv comedians as they compete against each other.
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14
Shifting Gears (2025)
Matt is a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter Riley and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.
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15
Coach (1989)
Hayden Fox, the curmudgeonly coach of Minnesota State University's Screaming Eagles football team, tries to navigate his way through the sports world, fatherhood and family life without dropping the ball.
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16
Mama's Family (1983)
Thelma Harper and her spinster sister Fran open their home to Thelma's recently divorced son Vinton and his teenage son and daughter. It's quite an adjustment for everyone, especially the cranky, argumentative Thelma.
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17
True Jackson, VP (2008)
A 15-year-old fashionista lands the opportunity of a lifetime when the CEO of Mad Style hires her as the vice president of its youth apparel division.
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18
A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019)
A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests presenting sketches performed by a core cast of black women.
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19
All That (1994)
A zany sketch comedy featuring many wacky characters hosted for kids and by kids.
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20
Benson (1979)
A butler deals with life at the governor's mansion.
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21
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968)
An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.
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22
On Cinema (2012)
Tim Heidecker reviews the latest movies in theaters with a special guest.
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23
Harry Hill's TV Burp (2002)
The big-collared comic gives his own spin on TV clips from recent programmes, plus contributions from a set of regular characters
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24
The Short Life (2025)
Like any young man, Louis is about to experience great changes. He is married to an unknown cousin and is to inherit the throne of Spain. In the middle of the 18th century, this would be a happy episode in the life of any prince, but things…