15 Raunchy Sitcoms Like Broad City That Fans Should Check Out Next

As "Broad City" shows, nothing says "make social commentary funny" like two girls never trying too hard to keep it real. Armed with sex appeal and lashings of mindful ignorance, "2 Broke Girls" follows classic opposites, Max and Caroline, as they try to navigate life together while waitressing at a nearby diner. So what makes it different from "Broad City" at all? Before you think you've seen two girls navigating life in New York before, "2 Broke Girls" takes on the form of a more traditional sitcom. Through awkward bedroom scenes and hot dates, the girls keep the laughs coming exactly where you'd expect them. On the other hand, nothing is too raunchy to be considered off-limits, with the show having numerous instances of scenes that were quite near the knuckle (gag reflex jokes, anyone?).

That being said, "2 Broke Girls" is undeniably a sitcom that amped up the raunchiness. In some episodes, Caroline learns to be open about her potential STIs, while Max stays true to her brash style by talking about anything and everything while she works. Add Jennifer Coolidge into the equation and you've got a slick comedy that you just can't miss.

Possibly a more unknown choice for international audiences, Michaela Coel's "Chewing Gum" was an unsung hit on Channel 4 in the U.K. when it first aired in 2015. Tracey Gordon is 24-years-old, yet has lived a wildly-sheltered life when it comes to the world of love and sex. Woefully misguided by over-friendly neighbors Esther, Kirsty, and Karly, Tracey finally leaves her sense of adolescence in hot pursuit of womanhood. It's a more awkward take on raunchy — with Tracey's clueless nature and enthusiastic attitude meaning she tries her best in all the wrong ways. Unlike the more relaxed sense of humor that comes from "Broad City," "Chewing Gum" verges on the slapstick, with sloppy face kisses and threesomes gone wrong, spearheading its physical comedy.

In terms of content, "Chewing Gum" might be the best international match for "Broad City." Neither are afraid to get down and dirty to tell it how it is, making a hilarious mockery of what it means to be a young woman today. Just like Abbi and Ilana, Tracey is essentially a parodied version of the real thing — only add in an oddly-religious boyfriend, dysfunctional family, and epic fail of a Beyoncé makeover. When it comes to raunchy, you won't know where to look first.

Virginity is a subject we're all too obsessed with — just ask "Broad City" star Ilana Glazer. Doubling down on the trope of telling the story of an accidental artificial insemination, "Jane the Virgin" is full of the raunchiness we didn't know we needed. Choosing to carry the baby for someone else only to end up developing feelings for them, 23-year-old Jane is the modern embodiment of messy chaos. From classic girl gang dancing to 2000s club anthems to classic catfights she has to keep on the down-low because children are present, Jane's sense of raunchiness is one we've all experienced.

Perhaps her lovable charm and down-to-earth personality are exactly what makes the raunch in "Jane the Virgin" so accessible. Speaking to Deadline, show creator Jennie Snyder Urman said: "It is such a fraught time when you're defining yourself and deciding who you want to be personally, professionally, and in the world. The decisions that you make are very vital and scary. With Jane, I get that period in her life, but I also get to explore the next stage, which is how to retain your identity as a woman, a professional, and a mother." In between the moments of utter chaos, Jane bares all in the face of getting emotionally hurt, or the show goes completely into telenovela mode when a beloved character gets killed off. They even have Britney Spears as a guest star — comedic raunch doesn't get more iconic than that.

Just like "Broad City," Issa Rae's "Insecure" initially started out as a web series before it hit the small screen. Cited by some fans as one of the most overlooked comedies in recent years, there's plenty of action — raunchy and otherwise — to catch up on in this showcase of Black excellence. The show centers around Issa's experience of being an African-American woman in daily life, and the awkward and racy encounters that come with that. Priding itself on its sense of real talk and internal reflection, it's often a show that's likened to "Fleabag" as well as "Broad City" for its comment on millennial life.

Fans can rest assured that there are steamy scenes that lie ahead, as Issa gets to grips with the men that enter and leave her life. The mirror motivations are the jewel in the crown of each episode, with Issa rapping to herself to be the hype girl all of us wish we had in our corner. While there are laughs and drama aplenty, the raunchiness also makes itself known in touching emotional scenes — Issa and Nathan getting together in Season 5 is a great example.

Sometimes when you want some comedic raunchiness, you've gotta approach it full pelt. Taking the sexual undertones of "Broad City" and running with them, "Bonding" follows grad student, Tiff, who moonlights as a dominatrix while she studies. Doing exactly what it says on the tin, there's a lot of raunchiness at play here. Tiff is constantly navigating a world full of playrooms, latex, and pleasing women's husbands, while her best friend, Pete, provides the comedic punch that lifts the show's mood. Just like Abbi and Ilana, the two are a tight-knit double act, taking on the mean streets of New York in a truly unique way.

While leather and lace are all well and good, the raunchy side of "Bonding" also mirrors the emotional depth present in "Broad City." Tiff is a psychology student, meaning she can understand the complexities of human sexuality through her work. Just like we see with the infamous "Broad City" sex therapy scene, raunchy comedy doesn't have to be face value — and both Tiff and Pete learn that there is more to them than they first thought. A sex slave might not have been the punchline of a joke before, but "Bonding" brings sexy comedy into the 21st century.

If "Broad City" is a sitcom that started from humble beginnings, "Skins" was a show that nobody expected to take off. Following a group of wayward teenagers as they get to grips with everything life has to throw at them, it is just as well known for its laughs as it is for its raunchiness. If the infamous naked body bedsheets weren't obscene enough on their own, "Skins" touched on everything from affairs to blossoming same-sex relationships. Not a typical sitcom, the show often left jaws on the floor during its original run from 2007-2013, echoing the harder-hitting undertones that "Broad City" is well loved for.

Just like Abbi and Ilana, "Skins" gave birth to a host of lovable characters, quickly wrapped up in crazy antics. From Emily and Naomi's turbulent relationship to Chris hiding his inappropriate relationship with one of the teachers, nothing is off the table when it comes to the raunchier side of the show. If you think you recognize a face or two among the different generations of its cast, you probably do — huge Hollywood players like Dev Patel and Kaya Scodelario all got their big break here.

It will surprise no one that "Girls" pioneered what a comedy-drama could mean to an entirely new generation. Under Lena Dunham's creative thumb, a group of girls in their early 20s figure out their lives in the city. Sound familiar? Though there are stark contrasts to "Broad City," plenty of the show's most enjoyable themes can be seen and explored through the 62 episodes of "Girls." It's a must-watch, giving fans plenty of painstaking group meetings, awkward sofa sex, and car ride sing-alongs to Maroon 5. Other sitcoms may have been and gone, but the legacy of "Girls" has spoken for itself. When you want to feel better about your sex life, rental situation or just to let out some visceral emotions, you know where to go.

What sets "Girls" apart from other comedies is the fact it was the first show of its kind to properly tap into what it means to be a woman today. Whether they are tripping in the middle of the club wearing nothing but a string vest or waking up in bed with the wrong person, each of the four girls represents a side of the millennial generation of women. The show has taken some heat in recent years, and while it's not perfect, "Girls" is a fantastic ode to a truly-raunchy mess.

Before Ilana and Abbi, there was Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia. As the precursor to raunchy shows like "Sex And The City," "The Golden Girls" was the first of its kind to tell how it was for women in the real world. Following the lives of four 50-somethings living together in Miami, "The Golden Girls" was a no-holds-barred take on everything from sex and love to illness and housing worries. Just like Abbi, Dorothy takes on the role of being the more responsible of the quartet, while Ilana's non-committal spirit is seen alive and well in Blanche's risque reputation. To balance out the serious and the coquettish, Rose has the fun, lovable energy of an innocent child, while Sophia's dry, quick wit is the gang's backbone of aging wisdom.

Though "The Golden Girls" is a far cry from the streets of New York City, their escapades in Miami were some of the first on TV to challenge what life was really like. Alongside the raunchiness and sexy stories, the show was a social commentary on taboo subjects such as HIV, interracial relationships, and homosexuality. Also making the mundane hysterical, "Broad City" fans will find the blueprint for raunchy, out-of-the-box sitcoms stemming from this awesome foursome.