35 Shows Like The Office That You Can Binge-Watch Right Now

From 2005 to 2013, "The Office" ushered in a new era of comedy television. This Emmy winning documentary-style series focused on the mundane lives of the staff at a particular branch of Dunder-Mifflin paper company. A dynamic ensemble cast of individuals, who wouldn't typically have anything in common, are forced to co-exist in a small office park amid the oftentimes frustrating management style of their boss, Michael Scott.

Throughout its nine-season run, show creator Greg Daniels ushered along Steve Carell's road to stardom. The almost decade-long story contained office romances, dramatic subplots, A-list celebrity cameos, exposed secrets, and broken fourth walls. Based on a British series of the same name, "The Office" has long used self-deprecation, dry humor, and awkward dialogue to emulate a typical American workplace as closely as possible.

Whether you were a member of the pioneer fanbase when the show was first airing on NBC, you caught on during its insertion to streaming platforms like Netflix and Peacock, or you're old-school and prefer to own the complete DVD box set, "Office" fans have a very particular brand of humor that is difficult to replicate. If you identify with any of the previously mentioned groups, this article is for you. We have researched 35 shows just like "The Office" that you can binge right now.

"The Office" has grown to be synonymous with "Parks and Recreation," a political satire sitcom in a mockumentary style that was co-created by "Office" alums, Greg Daniels and Michael Schur. This series ran for seven seasons and followed the lives of members of the local government in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. "Parks and Rec" featured huge stars like Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Chris Pratt, and more. The goofy characters each bring their own flavor of humor to the table.

With the selflessness of the main character, Leslie Knope, this series one ups "The Office" in heartwarming storylines and friendships. Thanks to Amy Poehler, "Parks and Rec" featured many prominent "Saturday Night Live" cast cameos such as Andy Samberg, Fred Armisen, Rachel Dratch, and Bill Murray. "Parks and Recreation" is a must-watch after binging "The Office."

"Community" follows Jeff Winger (Joel McHale), a lawyer whose degree gets revoked, and therefore is forced to go back to community college. This series is set in Colorado at Greendale Community College and begins when Winger sets his sights on a particular student on campus. In an effort to get closer to her, he pretends to run a Spanish study group. This results in his study date being infiltrated by an eccentric group of adults, all of whom later become close friends.

With an ensemble cast of big-name stars like Donald Glover, Ken Jeong, Alison Brie, and Chevy Chase, ”Community" has been praised for its comedic cleverness and ability to mesh together people who would typically never get along. Throughout its 6-season run, "Community" makes several nods to cliché film and television tropes while employing a meta sense of humor. Much like "The Office" did with life in corporate America, "Community" skewers the community college experience. Creator Dan Harmon shared with the AV Club that he based the program on his own experiences in community college.

If it's starting to look like there is a pattern of Michael Schur-related shows, that's because there is. Michael Schur created "The Good Place" in an attempt to comedically address life's existential questions. The story begins when Eleanor (Kristen Bell) is told that she died and made it into the Good Place, based on her good behavior during life. However, she soon realizes that her spot in the Good Place was actually meant for someone else with the same name.

"The Good Place" follows Eleanor on her quest to become a better person in order to avoid being sent to the Bad Place. Many critics have praised "The Good Place" for its unexpected serious tone and interesting plot twists that have viewers never knowing what to expect. While utilizing their own brand of dry humor, "The Good Place" is able to delve into spiritual and philosophical concepts in a digestible way.

"Modern Family" is a sitcom centered around three unique family households, all connected through the patriarch of the family, Jay Pritchett (Ed O'Neill). Shot in a mockumentary style, "Modern Family" aired for 11 seasons and follows a diverse ensemble cast including Sofía Vergara, Sarah Hyland, Julie Bowen, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and countless others.

"Modern Family" does a great job of creating complex yet relatable storylines for every character in the Pritchett and Dunphy families, rather than focusing on a small set of main characters. This Emmy winning series clearly took inspiration from "The Office" in their storytelling format of characters speaking directly to the camera, reminiscent of confessional interviews. Audiences follow this family as they grow into the people they are meant to be. "Modern Family" has been praised by many critics for its clever comedy writing and use of one-liners.

Starring and developed by Jason Sudeikis, "Ted Lasso" is a comedy series revolving around goofy, Kansas City college football coach, Ted Lasso, after he is recruited to coach an English Premier League team in order for its new owner to get revenge on her ex-husband. Viewers are brought along as Lasso attempts to use his optimistic and cheerful demeanor to win over his team and the English media.

According to CNN the first season of "Ted Lasso" was nominated for 20 Primetime Emmy Awards, making it the most nominated freshman comedy in Emmy Award history. Critics have praised this series for the way it is able to touch on emotional situations while still maintaining its happy and lighthearted tone.

"Schitt's Creek" follows the formerly rich and spoiled Rose family as they grapple with life after losing everything. They are forced to move to a town they bought many years ago as a joke, called Schitt's Creek. The family now resides in a decaying motel among a community of strange, zany people. Created by father son duo, Dan and Eugene Levy ("American Pie"), "Schitt's Creek" has been praised for its ability to balance sarcastic humor with brilliant character development and touching relationships.

Thanks to the great acting and writing in "Schitt's Creek," it has received various awards over the years. Viewers found it easy to form attachments to each of the stereotypical Rose family members — the strait-laced, strategic businessman and leader of the Rose family, Johnny; the extravagant, former soap opera star, Moira, with a new wig for every day of the week; the self-involved "celebutante" daughter, Alexis; and finally, the dictator of lavish taste who doesn't care much for other people, David.

Starring and created by "The Office" alum, Mindy Kaling, "The Mindy Project" is a romantic comedy series. It focuses on the persona nd professional life of OB/GYN Mindy Lahiri. Mindy's obsession with romantic comedies results in her having an idealistic view of relationships and oftentimes, heartbreak.

If it's fresh "The Office" related humor you're after, "The Mindy Project" delivers that and so much more. Viewers get the chance to follow Mindy as she stumbles through her search for her happily ever after. Kaling was famously a member of the writing and acting staff at "The Office" since the very beginning, in a time before it was typical for writers to be offered speaking roles. She brings the same brand of self-defeating, relatable humor to this 6-season workplace comedy full of quirky and unique characters.

Much like "The Office," SNL alum Mike O'Brien's "A.P. Bio" series was an NBC workplace comedy. (It was later moved to their streaming platform, Peacock.) It is set in Whitlock High School and follows the lives of the students and faculty members of the fictitious school. The series heavily focuses on Jack Griffin (Glenn Howerton), a former Harvard professor fresh off the disappointment of losing his dream job to someone else, and who has no other option but to move to Ohio and teach Advanced Placement Biology.

Based on Howerton's "It's Always Sunny" comedy style, the tone of this series borders more on cynical than heartwarming, as Griffin plans not to teach any biology and instead attempts to use his students for revenge. This series features a star-studded ensemble cast including Taran Killam, Patton Oswalt, and Paula Pell.

If you identified with the goofy but lovable receptionist, Erin Hannon, from "The Office," you'll love Ellie Kemper's starring role in "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." This sitcom follows its title character as she moves to New York after spending much of her life in a doomsday cult. Vowing not to let her past experiences break her, Kimmy attempts to navigate adulthood in the big city while finally living her life exactly how she wants.

"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" touches on difficult topics in a light-hearted way. Kimmy's unrelenting cheerful demeanor despite all of the craziness, is contagious. Fans will appreciate the similar carefree energy that Kemper brings to this Emmy nominated sitcom as she did to "The Office."

"Broad City" is a comedy series that follows two women's daily exploits in New York City. Created by and starring Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson as characters based on their own personalities. the series follows their real-life friendship and their attempts to have it all in the big city. Based on a web series, and from executive producer Amy Poehler, "Broad City" features the same embarrassing hilarity that the "SNL" star has become synonymous with.

The women find themselves on many wild adventures including awkward hookups and crappy jobs, while oozing the relatability of struggling through life in your 20s. "The Office" fans will enjoy the clever humor riddled with pop culture references. The series has earned the title as one of the best television shows of the 2010s by several publications, for good reason.

"Abbott Elementary" is a workplace mockumentary series set in Pennsylvania. Sound familiar? That's because it is almost the exact same premise as "The Office." This series is filmed in a documentary style and centers around the daily struggles of an underfunded elementary school. Created by and starring former Buzzfeeder, Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary" fuses a heartwarming element with its comedy, much like "The Office."

The passionate staff at Abbott Elementary use everything at their disposal to attempt to create a lasting education and impact for their students. The staff run into obstacles ranging from outdated textbooks to apathetic school district officials. Although this new series has only been around for a short time, it has been very well received, with publications praising its ability to make mockumentaries "fresh again."

"Nathan For You" is a documentary-style reality show starring Nathan Fielder, as himself. We use the term "reality" loosely here, as Fielder's series more closely follows the formula of a heavily improvised comedy show. The series follows Fielder as he attempts to use his mediocre knowledge of business to help struggling individuals by offering increasingly bizarre marketing strategies for their companies. His proposals are almost always extremely elaborate and ridiculous, similar to things that Michael Scott might do.

Fans of "The Office" will appreciate Fielder's awkward, cringe-worthy interactions with people, who usually have no idea what show they are actually on. Fielder clearly finds enjoyment in making others visibly uncomfortable, which tracks with the type of humor that fans of "The Office" identify with. One marketing technique that garnered tons of media attention was "Dumb Starbucks," Fielder's solution to a coffee shop looking for more customers. Fielder went on to essentially use Starbuck's entire "corporate identity" to mimic the establishment, complete with merchandise with the altered logo.

"Better Off Ted" is a workplace comedy based on the lives of the employees of the heartless conglomerate, Veridian Dynamics. This satirical business claims to produce just about everything from military grade weapons to pharmaceuticals to an actual sheep. The story centers on Ted Crisp (Jay Harrington), the reputable head of the research and development department of the corporation, tasked with completing all the crazy ideas his boss (Portia de Rossi) presents to him.

Similarly to characters in "The Office," Ted often breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to the audience, frequently delivering the same trademark Jim Halpert reactions to camera. Although not greatly appreciated by viewers of its time, the series later received critical acclaim for its "razor sharp dark and satirical humor." "Better Off Ted" perfectly parodies the ridiculousness of huge corporations with a stronghold on American consumerism.

The premise of "American Vandal" is simple: An aspiring high school documentary filmmaker tries to discover the culprit behind all the spray-painted penises on people's cars. This series is filmed in a mockumentary style and follows Peter (Tyler Alvarez) as he attempts to clear the name of the accused class clown, Dylan (Jimmy Tatro).

Show creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault revealed in a 2017 Bustle piece that they took inspiration from the layout and setting of the popular Netflix crime docu-series "Making A Murderer," as well as the storytelling format of podcast series, "Serial." This series dives into the ideas of conspiracy theories, corruption, and the justice system, while focusing the same hilarious question of "Who drew the dicks?" Fans of "The Office" will appreciate the clever comedy and pop culture references sprinkled throughout this series. 

"Silicon Valley" follows Richard Hendricks (Thomas Middleditch), a talented programmer, as he attempts to run his own tech startup company. At its core, the premise of this series is the good guys finally getting what they deserve. This series boasts a hilariously nerdy ensemble cast of oddballs including T.J. Miller, Martin Starr, Kumail Nanjiani, and "The Office" alum, Zach Woods.

"Silicon Valley" has received critical praise for its fresh comedy writing and clever satire on the tech industry and the real Silicon Valley. Many famous tech geniuses make subtle appearances throughout the series such as the Winklevoss twins, Bill Gates, and Evan Spiegel, just to name a few. Viewers will get a front row seat to watch these geeks go from laughing stocks to raking in tons of money.

"2 Broke Girls" follows the lives of two waitresses at a Brooklyn diner struggling through their 20s together. At first glance, Max (Kat Dennings) and Caroline (Beth Behrs) seem like complete opposites, with Max having grown up poor her whole life, and Caroline being raised in a wealthy family before losing it all. However, this unlikely pairing soon struck up a friendship and undeniable chemistry.

Created by "Sex and the City" writer Michael Patrick King, this sitcom features a similar brand of raunchy and sexual humor, eventually going on to win an Emmy in 2012. Unfortunately, much like "The Office," it features many stereotypically offensive characters and jokes. However, Kat Dennings' quick wit and no-nonsense dry comedy delivery makes her struggle equally relatable and entertaining.

"The IT Crowd" is a British sitcom that follows the three person IT department of the fictitious Reynholm Industries. Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd), and Jen (Katherine Parkinson) are colleagues and friends who work in the dilapidating basement of the company. Moss and Roy are essentially antisocial geeks who spend their time playing video games and socializing as little as possible.

The lack of knowledge surrounding what their company does has been a long-running gag on the show. "The IT Crowd" will greatly appeal to fans of "The Office" in its ability to combine mundane office life with the hilarity of incompetent higher-ups and the mistreatment of the employees that seem to keep the company afloat.