10 TV Shows Similar to The Mick (2017)

Description: This shares 'The Mick's' theme of a dysfunctional, wealthy family where the members are self-absorbed and lack basic life skills. Both shows use rapid-fire jokes and absurd situations, with characters who are terrible people but hilarious to watch.

Fact: The show was almost canceled after its first season due to low ratings. The narrator, Ron Howard, is also one of the executive producers. Many jokes are callbacks to earlier episodes, rewarding attentive viewers.

Description: Like 'The Mick', this show thrives on dark humor, dysfunctional family dynamics, and outrageous, often morally questionable behavior. Both series feature characters who are selfish yet oddly endearing, and they share a similar irreverent tone.

Fact: It's one of the longest-running live-action sitcoms in American TV history. The show was originally rejected by FX for being 'too dark' before they reconsidered. Danny DeVito joined the cast in season 2, significantly boosting ratings.

Description: Like 'The Mick', this features unconventional family structures and parenting dynamics. Both use mockumentary-style interviews and physical comedy. While more heartwarming, it shares 'The Mick's' theme of family bonds despite dysfunction.

Fact: The child actors had tutors who traveled with them during filming. Sofia Vergara's accent is much lighter in real life. The show won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series five times.

Description: This shares 'The Mick's' focus on a working-class family struggling with everyday life. While more wholesome, both shows find humor in financial struggles and parenting fails. The Heck children's antics mirror those of the Mick's charges, though less extreme.

Fact: The show filmed over 200 episodes across 9 seasons. Patricia Heaton starred in this and 'Everybody Loves Raymond' simultaneously for a year. Many props were reused from 'Malcolm in the Middle'.

Description: Like 'The Mick', this features a quirky lead character (Jess) who disrupts the lives of those around her. Both shows excel at physical comedy and feature ensemble casts with great chemistry. The humor comes from both witty dialogue and absurd situations.

Fact: Zooey Deschanel was pregnant twice during filming, requiring creative costuming. The show was originally titled 'Chicks and Dicks'. Prince was a fan and appeared in two episodes.

Description: Shares 'The Mick's' fast-paced humor and ensemble cast chemistry. Both shows balance ridiculous situations with character development, and feature characters who are deeply flawed but lovable. The comedic timing and visual gags are similarly sharp in both series.

Fact: The show was canceled by Fox after 5 seasons but revived by NBC due to fan outrage. Andre Braugher (Captain Holt) had never done comedy before this role. Many episodes are inspired by real NYPD cases.

Description: While more wholesome than 'The Mick', it shares the theme of a chaotic family with strong personalities. Both shows feature children often outsmarting the adults, and they balance humor with heartfelt moments about family bonds.

Fact: The show is based on creator Adam F. Goldberg's real childhood. Every episode ends with real home video footage from the 1980s. The character of Adam is named after the creator himself.

Description: Shares 'The Mick's' theme of wealthy people adjusting to humble circumstances. Both shows feature self-absorbed characters who gradually grow (a little). The humor comes from their inability to handle normal life, with sharp one-liners and physical comedy.

Fact: Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara are real-life friends since the 1970s. Dan Levy created the show as a vehicle to work with his father. The Rose family's last name was almost 'Rosebud'.

Description: Like 'The Mick', this workplace comedy features a diverse cast of oddball characters who form an unconventional family. Both shows excel at blending absurd humor with moments of genuine emotion, and feature strong female leads navigating chaotic environments.

Fact: Many of the background shoppers are actually improvised by the cast. The show was inspired by creator Justin Spitzer's time working at a big-box store. America Ferrera directed several episodes in later seasons.

Description: While more philosophical, it shares 'The Mick's' fast-paced humor and morally questionable characters. Both shows feature people trying (and often failing) to be better. The dialogue is similarly witty, with jokes coming at a rapid pace.

Fact: The show's philosophy consultant was a real Harvard ethics professor. The neighborhood's frozen yogurt shops reference a philosophical thought experiment. Ted Danson had never done a multi-cam sitcom before this.