10 Shows Like 'Rooster' You Should Watch Next

Feeling like the world's throwing mud in your face? Sometimes, the best productivity hack is a really good comfort show. While classics like Ted Lasso and Schitt's Creek nailed the amiable goofball vibe, HBO's Rooster offers a fresh, relatable spin. Steve Carell's Greg Russo isn't exactly winning at life, but his struggles to maintain principles amidst chaos are strangely uplifting. It's about finding humor and heart even when your world is unraveling.

If you're craving more stories of likable characters navigating messy lives—where failures are relatable and successes, however small, feel genuinely inspiring—then you're in the right place. Here are 10 incredible shows that perfectly capture that "losers unite" spirit, ready for your next binge.

Lucky Hank (2023)

Bob Odenkirk stars as a creative writing professor whose life is brilliantly unraveling. This academic satire perfectly captures the relatable chaos and middle-aged ennui of trying to keep it together.

A Man on the Inside (2024 – )

Ted Danson is a retired professor going undercover in a retirement community. His well-meaning lies and empathy create a charming, unique comedic struggle against his mission.

The Chair (2021)

Sandra Oh leads as the first woman chair of a university English department. This sharp satire balances career, family, and new romance in modern academia with wit and heart.

Ted Lasso (2020 – )

Jason Sudeikis's relentlessly optimistic football coach takes on an English soccer team, winning hearts against all odds. The ultimate comfort show for underdogs, reminding us to believe.

Dear White People (2017 – 2021)

This sharp comedy-drama explores campus life and activism at an Ivy League school. It confronts complex social issues with nuanced perspectives and engaging humor.

Shrinking (2023 – )

Jason Segel is a therapist who starts telling patients what he really thinks. With Harrison Ford, this is a hilarious, heartfelt dramedy about radical honesty and emotional healing.

Abbott Elementary (2021 – )

This beloved mockumentary follows dedicated teachers battling a broken public school system with humor and heart. It's a testament to good intentions facing systemic challenges.

Somebody Somewhere (2022 – 2024)

Bridget Everett's Sam returns home for a fresh start, navigating grief and finding community through music. A candid, funny, and deeply human story about rebuilding life.

Chad Powers (2025 – )

Glen Powell plays a disgraced football star who reinvents himself as the charmingly naive Chad Powers. A goofy, insightful tale of redemption and second chances.

Mr. Corman (2021)

Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a public school teacher grappling with crippling anxiety after a breakup. This indie dramedy uses animation and song to explore mid-life ennui.

So, whether you're facing down your own personal dragons or just need a dose of relatable humanity, these shows prove that resilience, humor, and a little bit of goofball charm can get you through anything. Happy streaming!