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From IT departments to government offices, these shows have us wishing our real jobs were this funny! Join us as we count down our picks for the funniest workplace comedies on television that aren't The Office. Our countdown includes shows that tackle everything from healthcare to politics with unforgettable characters and plenty of workplace hijinks!
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00:00So the doctors say you fainted, and you don't know what's to blame.
00:03Well put your mind at ease, there's no ill we can't outsmart on behalf of all who work here.
00:08Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the greatest television comedies
00:14that take place at work, that aren't The Office.
00:17Forgot your last name? I've been busy.
00:23Number 10. The IT Crowd
00:25Thanks to its relatability and small but strong ensemble, this British sitcom amassed a substantial following.
00:32I just thought, what with all this extra attention on us, on me,
00:36it might be worth looking at ourselves and saying, hey, am I really giving it 110%?
00:43The IT Crowd took fans to the tedious reality of working in an information technology department of a big corporation.
00:50The series turned Chris O'Dowd and Richard Ayoade into bona fide comedy stars.
00:57I'll just put this over here with the rest of the vinyl.
01:03Its popularity resulted in an American adaptation starring Joel McHale and Ayoade playing Moss once again.
01:10However, the show ran into some technical difficulties, and the project was ultimately canned.
01:15Have you tried turning it off and on again?
01:18Okay, well, are you sure that it's plugged in?
01:21As the age-old saying goes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
01:25Number 9. Scrubs
01:27While there's no shortage of medical dramas, medical comedies are a bit rarer.
01:31Doctors! Nurses! Patients! Dead guys!
01:35In 2001, Scrubs debuted on NBC and took a funny approach to the otherwise dramatic hospital setting.
01:42You ever notice how quickly some people make an impression?
01:44I'm a tool. I'm a tool. I'm a tool, tool, tool. An unbelievably annoying tool.
01:49Yeah.
01:49The series was fun, silly, and innovative.
01:53It followed the lives of the Sacred Heart staff, usually told from the perspective of its protagonist, John J.D. Dorian.
01:59The show often broke the fourth wall, poking fun at television tropes, and even, occasionally, itself.
02:06Holy inferiority complex, Batman! How low is my self-esteem that I'm the sidekick in my own fantasy?
02:11It could be worse, Robin. You could be Alfred the butler.
02:15Damn you, sir.
02:17Despite its light-hearted tone, the show also ventured into some dark territory.
02:22Death played a significant role in some of the show's more sensitive storylines, and was usually handled with immense care and respect.
02:29The most important thing to accept is that no matter how alone you feel, how painful it may be,
02:35with the help of those around you, you'll get through this too.
02:44Number 8. Veep.
02:45HBO's Veep took viewers into the most famous office in the world, following the misadventures of the senator-turned-vice-president,
02:53and later-president, Selina Meyer, as she navigates Washington's ruthless political landscape.
02:58It is my clear duty as president to enforce the laws of this country after a careful assessment of what those laws actually mean.
03:09Led by comedy icon Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the series never shied away from unmasking the ugly side of its characters.
03:17Forgoing likability for authenticity, the show became a much-beloved staple for the 2010s.
03:23Perfect shoe for the perfect moment, in the perfect life of a perfect woman.
03:32This is like Kathy Bates in Misery.
03:34Beautiful shoe for a beautiful...
03:36Okay, that's enough, though.
03:37In fact, Dreyfus has won an astonishing six Emmy Awards for her role.
03:42Veep's term ended in 2019, but its subject matter remains vital and relevant.
03:47You just say you'll cut tax maps. Don't be elite, Pete. Kiss your fat baby, Amy. Set yourself free.
03:57Number 7. The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
04:00She's gonna make it after all.
04:03With a catchy theme song and lovable protagonist, The Mary Tyler Moore Show has a surefire formula.
04:08You can start tomorrow.
04:10Oh, well, that's just wonderful. So I'll see you tomorrow.
04:15Moore starred as the whip-smart and kind Mary Richards, a television news producer.
04:21Working for a floundering station, Richards and her wacky colleagues, including America's sweetheart, Betty White, always rose to the occasion.
04:29I think we all need some Kleenex.
04:32There's some on Mary's desk.
04:34More than a television show, the series stood out during a time when working women were rarely represented in mainstream media.
04:46More inspired female viewers across the country, including Oprah Winfrey, who lists the series and its leading lady as a major influence.
04:53You have no idea what you've meant to me.
04:56Yes, I think I do.
04:59Number 6. 30 Rock.
05:01Following her iconic run on Saturday Night Live, Tina Fey returned to NBC with her series 30 Rock.
05:08Hey, everybody. Look, here's someone you never get a chance to meet. It's the head writer of The Girly Show, Liz Lemon.
05:43Eventually, it became a revolving door of big-name guest stars and a highlight of NBC's comedy night done right.
05:51We sure had quite a year.
05:54What are you talking about? It's May.
05:57Number 5. Superstore.
05:59A standout of NBC's must-see TV lineup, Superstore, became one of the strongest comedies in recent years.
06:06Situated in a St. Louis big-box store known as Cloud9, the series was equal parts hilarious and heartfelt.
06:13The ensemble comedy led by America Ferreira and Ben Feldman also served a blunt look at American labor.
06:25Each episode explored challenging topics relating to working in retail such as unions, healthcare, harassment and workers' rights.
06:33Okay, Glenn, the man, there's no reason to be threatened by this thing.
06:38Really? Because first it took my name, and then it pushed me out of the way while I was working, and now it took my spill.
06:45I mean, maybe it should be raising my child and sleeping with Jerusha.
06:48The final season even explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
06:53After six seasons, the show remains a poignant exploration of an experience often neglected in mainstream media.
06:59F*** yeah! Together, baby! All you f***ing haters can suck it!
07:05Number 4. Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
07:07After Andy Samberg's Saturday Night Live run, the actor headed from Studio 8H to New York's 99th Precinct.
07:14I want it that way.
07:18Ah, chills. Literal chills.
07:21It was number 5. Number 5 killed my brother.
07:23Oh my god, I forgot about that part.
07:25Led by Samberg, Brooklyn Nine-Nine follows the ongoings of detectives who serve and protect the streets of the Big Apple Borough.
07:32The series manages to balance the light-hearted and often silly humor with the dark nature of its setting.
07:38One of the reasons the show has become so successful is due to its representation of the LGBTQ plus community.
07:45I simply said what I wish it and said when Kevin and I got married.
07:48Oh, well, then I never would have heard your hilarious efficient-officient quip.
07:52Hmm, you're right. I regret nothing.
07:53In 2020, the show addressed the subject of police behavior in response to the murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed.
08:01Always striving to do better, the series is an example of how comedy should evolve with the times.
08:07I never wanted was to be detectives. And yes, we've always known there were problems, but we would solve them.
08:11Number 3. Cheers.
08:13You wanna go where everybody knows your name.
08:17One of the biggest comedies of the 80s and early 90s, Cheers has gone down in history as one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.
08:26Based on a real Boston, Massachusetts bar, the series starred Ted Danson as Sam Malone, a former Playboy athlete turned bartender.
08:35Each episode featured Malone and his devoted patrons as they gathered around the bar to muse about life and love.
08:42Featuring a prominent will-they-or-won't-they romance between Sam and Shelley Long's Diane Chambers, the show knew how to draw in viewers.
08:49Appreciate what you've got. Live for today. Go for it, Sam. I tell you, go for it.
08:55After 11 impressive seasons, Cheers bellowed its last call.
09:03The show lived on with alumni Kelsey Grammer's spin-off, Frasier, an international adaptation, and even a play.
09:10When it comes to Cheers, fans are always glad to watch the series come in any medium.
09:15I knew you'd come back. You did? You can never be unfaithful to your one true love.
09:24Number 2. Abbott Elementary. I really look up to them all.
09:28Please! Get down! Why?
09:31Well, I look up to the older ones. We younger teachers are still getting the hang of it.
09:36This is the one time we're happy school is in session.
09:39First period is on sharp writing.
09:42Homeroom is all about heartfelt plotlines, and amazing performances make up for extracurriculars.
09:48Put it all together, and you'll be sad to hear the bell ring at the end of the day.
09:53I wouldn't say it was bad. Like, I think it's just different.
09:56Like something you'd wear in Indiana.
10:00Jones and the Temple of Bad Hats.
10:01Abbott Elementary masterfully captures the absurd hilarity of school life without ever succumbing to cynicism or obvious jokes.
10:11That's a tricky balance, but creator and star Quinta Brunson makes it look easy.
10:17Of course, we also have to mention the truly outstanding ensemble around her.
10:22What do you call it when every single actor is a scene stealer?
10:26You call it Abbott Elementary. That's what.
10:29I'm you.
10:31Yoo-hoo.
10:32I'm dressed as you.
10:34Well, why would you be dressed as me?
10:36Because you're 100 years old.
10:38Huh?
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10:53Number 1. Parks and Recreation
10:57Initially intended as a spin-off of The Office, NBC's Parks and Recreation debuted in 2009 and quickly proved it could stand on its own.
11:06Get on your feet
11:08Get up and make it happen
11:13The mockumentary centered around a government parks department in the fictional city of Pawnee, Indiana.
11:18Created by The Office's showrunner Greg Daniels, the series was led by SNL alumna Amy Poehler as the cheerfully determined deputy director Leslie Knope.
11:29You could put an amphitheater over there with Shakespeare in the park.
11:32It's really not that big of a pit.
11:34You could do some of those things.
11:36It's gonna take a little extra work.
11:39But why not try?
11:41The show featured a standout cast including Aubrey Plauser and Chris Pratt, who became household names thanks to the program.
11:48Ending its run in 2015, Parks and Rec remains a must-watch and not only for its laughs, but also for its heart.
11:55First of all, I just have to say that all of you in the same room at the same time with your children here, it's like, it's the greatest thing that's ever happened in the history of America.
12:03If you had the chance to work at any of these sitcom universe jobs, which one would you choose?
12:08Let us know in the comments.
12:10You'd best put seatbelts on your ears, Roy.
12:12Because I'm gonna take them for the ride of their lives.
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