10 Feel Good TV Shows, According To Reddit

When someone is having a bad day, wants to be cheered up instantly, or just wants like some entertainment that feels warm and compassionate, there are many TV shows that always make viewers feel great. No matter how well-done certain comedies and dramas are, sometimes a certain series is just too dark and disturbing for the current situation, and fans want to forget about life’s difficulties and problems and find a show with a happier vibe.

Reddit users are sharing their favorite comforting TV shows that will always make them feel content. While the majority of these shows are sitcoms, which makes sense since comedies often fit into the charming and feel good categories, there are some dramas in the mix as well.

10 Modern Family (2009-2020)

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In a Reddit thread about “coziest, happiest TV shows,” Reddit user weezermc78 mentioned Modern Family and wrote, “That show is just fun to watch. And very funny.”

From the highest rated Modern Family episodes to everyone’s personal favorite episodes, it’s hard not to smile and feel cheered up when watching Cam and Mitch spend time together, or seeing Joe in another hilarious situation. The family cares about each other despite when they get frustrated and mad, which contributes to the show’s comforting vibe.

9 Community (2009-2015)

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For Reddit user c86greyWARDEN, Community is a feel good TV show because the “group dynamic between the characters is just so welcoming to the point where you feel like part of it.”

Sometimes a silly yet smart sitcom is exactly what someone needs to binge watch and that’s exactly what Community is. Even when Jeff and the others are annoyed by a certain situation, the main characters are still kind and heartwarming.

8 Gilmore Girls (2000-2007/2016)

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Reddit user lavender711 loves Gilmore Girls because “there are so many heartwarming moments” and it’s definitely tough to think of a more feel good show than this one.

Whether fans watch this show because Rory and Lorelai are best friends who love movie nights, or it’s the love stories that feel the most interesting, the jokes, dialogue that moves so fast, and storylines set in winter and fall all contribute to an incredibly comforting vibe.

7 Seinfeld (1989-1998)

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Whether fans are comparing Seinfeld’s best side characters or picking out certain beloved episodes to rewatch, one thing is for sure: many people consider this show to be so comforting because they’ve seen these storylines over and over again.

Reddit user TR-11 said that while Seinfeld is “not necessarily cozy, whenever I need a good laugh, it’s my go-to show.” Whether watching the characters trying to leave a parking garage or seeing Kramer and George’s schemes, or wondering if Elaine can ever find a great person to date, Seinfeld delivers funny scenarios and smart quotes.

6 Jane The Virgin (2014-2019)

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Reddit user moiapup recommended Jane The Virgin as a “comfort show” and wrote, “pretty clever, good acting, fun story line.”

When someone is in the mood for a sweet series about characters who are kind to one another, Jane The Virgin definitely fits the bill. When Jane’s doctor artificially inseminates Jane and Jane becomes pregnant, her whole life changes and she has to figure out what she really wants. Jane is helped along the way by her charming and caring mother and grandmother, and fans really love the characters.

5 Scrubs (2001-2010)

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Reddit user tquiz said “Scrubs is a fantastic option” and there’s so much to enjoy about this series, from the best songs used on Scrubs to JD’s daydreams that allow him to work through emotions and thoughts about his professional and personal life.

It’s no wonder that Scrubs feels like a comforting show that fans can watch anytime they want to turn their day around. Although some fans don’t like the final season and think that it changes the show too much, the other eight seasons are beloved.

4 Bob’s Burgers (2011-Present)

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Reddit user Burritos92 suggested “Bob’s Burgers” as a feel good TV show and Reddit user Mr_125 said “the Belchers might be the greatest cartoon family on TV.”

Bob’s Burgers has some hilarious and clever names for the “Store Next Door,” which is one of the most memorable aspects. There’s a divorce attorney office called Cupid’s Stupid and a dental extraction store called You Can’t Handle The Tooth. The burger specials on this animated series are also hilarious puns, like the Catch Me If You Cran Burger or This Is What It Sounds Like When Cloves Fry Burger.

3 How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014)

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One Redditor said that How I Met Your Mother is a great show “to watch and just relax and it always makes me feel good.”

Whether fans like following Ted’s dating story or they prefer the other main characters, from clever and silly Robin to the sweet couple Lily and Marshall, HIMYM does succeed at making viewers understand everyone’s motivations while creating lots of funny scenarios along the way. It has some deep messages about love, death, and friendship while asking being silly and funny.

2 Psych (2006-2014)

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One Redditor called Psych “the king of feel good TV” and Reddit user hobbs92 added, “the ultimate happy/feel good show.”

Psych’s best episodes are always heartwarming and comforting, and viewers love watching Gus and Shawn work together. The fact that the series follows a formula in each episode also works as fans know exactly what to expect, whether they’re watching the show for the first time or it’s their fifth binge watch.

1 Parks And Recreation (2009-2015)

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Reddit user cats_n_mermaids recommended Parks And Recreation as a feel good TV show, writing, “Leslie’s optimism in every horrible situation just turns my day around.”

It’s true that Parks And Recreation has a fun, cheerful tone that sets it apart from other sitcoms and that’s one main reason why it has such a large fanbase. It’s always exciting seeing Leslie and her co-workers trying to save the day or just have a good time.

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