10 Movies & Shows Like The Job (2009)

Description: A medical comedy-drama that balances humor with heartfelt moments, focusing on the lives of interns and doctors navigating the challenges of a hospital.

Fact: The show was known for its unique visual gags and fantasy sequences. Many medical professionals praised its accurate portrayal of hospital life.

Description: A sitcom about a dysfunctional family, using a mockumentary style and layered jokes to explore their absurd misadventures and financial woes.

Fact: The show was canceled after three seasons but gained a cult following, leading to a Netflix revival. It's known for its intricate callbacks and running gags.

Description: A mockumentary-style sitcom that focuses on the mundane and often absurd daily operations of a workplace, highlighting the quirky dynamics between employees and their clueless boss.

Fact: The show was originally based on the UK version created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Many scenes were improvised by the cast to enhance the realism.

Description: A British sitcom about the misadventures of an IT department in a large corporation, filled with geek humor and workplace absurdity.

Fact: The show was created by Graham Linehan, who also wrote 'Father Ted.' It became a cult hit despite initially low ratings.

Description: A satirical look behind the scenes of a live sketch comedy show, filled with rapid-fire jokes, eccentric characters, and workplace chaos.

Fact: The show was created by Tina Fey and is loosely based on her experiences at 'Saturday Night Live.' It won multiple Emmy Awards during its run.

Description: A workplace comedy with a mockumentary format, centered around a group of government employees in a small town, showcasing their eccentric personalities and bureaucratic challenges.

Fact: The character of Ron Swanson was inspired by a real-life libertarian who worked in local government. The show's setting, Pawnee, is fictional but based on small-town America.

Description: A meta-sitcom set in a community college, featuring a study group of misfits who navigate surreal and often genre-bending storylines.

Fact: The show was created by Dan Harmon, who later co-created 'Rick and Morty.' It famously experimented with episodes parodying different film genres.

Description: A political satire that follows the chaotic life of a vice president and her staff, filled with sharp wit, rapid-fire dialogue, and bureaucratic incompetence.

Fact: The show was created by Armando Iannucci, who also worked on 'The Thick of It.' It won multiple Emmy Awards for its writing and performances.

Description: A workplace comedy set in a police precinct, blending humor with the daily grind of law enforcement, featuring a diverse cast of characters with distinct personalities.

Fact: The show was canceled by Fox after five seasons but was revived by NBC due to fan outcry. It often addresses social issues like racial profiling and LGBTQ+ rights.

Description: A sitcom set in a big-box retail store, capturing the absurdity and camaraderie among employees dealing with corporate nonsense and quirky customers.

Fact: The show was praised for its realistic portrayal of retail workers' struggles. Many of the background customers were real people filmed in actual stores.