Comedy TV Shows for Teens

Last updated: March 24, 2026

It's not easy to find the perfect combination of funny and cool for teens. Luckily, our list of comedy gems will keep your teen in stitches and begging to watch "just one more." From sitcoms to slapstick to political satire, there's something for every kid, whether they're fans of classic comedy or looking for the latest laugh. You just might want to check them out first to make sure they're appropriate. For more laughs for the entire family, look at our lists Romantic Comedies and Best Classic Comedy Films.

Filter by:
Sort by:
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Poster: Four teens against white background
TV

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

age 10+

Faux-docu is a fun new take on the now-classic musical.

Disney+ Comedy (2019)
The Wonder Years (2021) Poster Image
TV

The Wonder Years (2021)

age 10+

Gentle nostalgia, keen insight in race-flipped reboot.

ABC Comedy (2021)
Black-ish Poster Image
TV

Black-ish

age 11+

Race is tackled gently in fresh family friendly sitcom.

ABC Comedy (2014)
Davey & Jonesie's Locker TV Show Poster: Davey & Jonesie (two teenage girls) step out of a glowing rectangle
TV

Davey & Jonesie's Locker

age 12+

Absurd multiverse-set teen buddy comedy; scares, innuendo.

Hulu Comedy (2024)
Galavant Poster Image
TV

Galavant

age 12+

Cartoonish violence, ribald jokes in fairy tale send-up.

ABC Comedy (2016)
Speechless Poster Image
TV

Speechless

age 12+

Fresh family comedy puts "disability" in a brand-new light.

ABC Comedy (2016)
The Simpsons Poster Image
TV

The Simpsons

age 12+

Clever, fast-paced cartoon with edgy humor.

Fox Comedy (1989)
A Man on the Inside TV show poster: Charles (Ted Danson) speaks into a small recorder
TV

A Man on the Inside

age 13+

Charming comic mystery focuses on aging, community.

Netflix Comedy (2024)
Futurama Poster Image
TV

Futurama

age 13+

The Jetsons meet The Simpsons.

Girls5eva TV show poster: 4 women stand in front of a big lit-up 5.
TV

Girls5eva

age 13+

Language, mature humor in hilarious music biz spoof.

Modern Family Poster Image
TV

Modern Family

age 13+

Poignant comedy series has mature content, stereotypes.

ABC Comedy (2009)
Parks and Recreation Poster Image
TV

Parks and Recreation

age 13+

Local government spoof for mature viewers is goofy at heart.

NBC Comedy (2009)
Portlandia Poster Image
TV

Portlandia

age 13+

Quirky comedy about hipsters is mild but meant for adults.

IFC Comedy (2011)
Psych Poster Image
TV

Psych

age 13+

Smart detective series more funny than graphic.

USA Comedy (2006)
Rutherford Falls Poster Image
TV

Rutherford Falls

age 13+

Fresh, winning sitcom has unique characters, sharp humor.

Peacock Comedy (2021)
Schmigadoon! Poster Image
TV

Schmigadoon!

age 13+

Colorful, surreal musical theater spoof is teen-friendly.

Apple TV Comedy (2021)
The Z-Suite TV show poster: Lauren Graham surrounded by a diverse group of Gen Z's around a table in front of a golden cityscape
TV

The Z-Suite

age 13+

Drugs, alcohol, brands in witty intergenerational comedy.

Tubi Comedy (2025)
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt TV poster: Kimmy smiles brightly on a New York City street wearing a backpack
TV

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

age 13+

Charming, hilarious comedy includes sex, language.

Netflix Comedy (2015)
Almost Royal Poster Image
TV

Almost Royal

age 14+

Deadpan faux reality series is hysterical, slightly rude.

Colin from Accounts: overhead view of a man, woman, and dog on a couch
TV

Colin from Accounts

age 14+

Charming Australian comedy features nudity, body humor.

Common Sense Media

About the Author

Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media offers the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews. Our timely parenting advice supports families as they navigate the challenges and possibilities of raising kids in the digital age.