10 Shows & Movies Like Srugim (2008)

Description: A sitcom that revolves around a tight-knit group of friends navigating life, relationships, and careers in a big city, blending humor with heartfelt moments.

Fact: The iconic fountain in the opening credits was shot at Warner Bros. Ranch in Burbank, California, not in New York. The show was originally titled 'Insomnia Cafe.'

Description: A medical comedy-drama that balances humor with emotional depth, focusing on the personal and professional lives of hospital staff and their tight-knit friendships.

Fact: The show's creator, Bill Lawrence, based many of the stories on real-life experiences from his friends in the medical field. The janitor character was originally only supposed to appear in one episode.

Description: A mockumentary-style comedy that captures the everyday lives of office employees, mixing humor with relatable workplace dynamics and personal relationships.

Fact: The show was adapted from the British series of the same name. Many of the show's iconic moments, like the 'Fire Drill' scene, were improvised by the cast.

Description: A fast-paced, satirical sitcom about the behind-the-scenes chaos of a live sketch comedy show, blending sharp humor with themes of creativity, ambition, and workplace dynamics.

Fact: The show was loosely based on Tina Fey's experiences as head writer at 'Saturday Night Live.' Many of the show's jokes were cut for time, leading to a rapid-fire comedic style.

Description: A comedy series focusing on a group of socially awkward but brilliant friends, exploring themes of friendship, love, and personal growth with a mix of humor and warmth.

Fact: The show's theme song, 'The History of Everything' by Barenaked Ladies, was written in under an hour. The apartment numbers (4A and 4B) are a nod to the lack of a 13th floor in many buildings.

Description: A mockumentary-style sitcom about a group of government employees, blending humor with themes of community, ambition, and friendship in a small-town setting.

Fact: The show was originally conceived as a spin-off of 'The Office' but evolved into its own unique series. The character of Ron Swanson was inspired by a real-life Libertarian metalworker.

Description: A meta-sitcom about a diverse group of community college students, blending humor with clever storytelling, pop culture references, and themes of friendship and belonging.

Fact: The show's famous 'Paintball' episodes were inspired by action movies and were some of the most expensive episodes to produce. The study room set was reused from another NBC show, 'Teachers.'

Description: A mockumentary-style sitcom that follows three diverse but interconnected families, blending humor with themes of love, family bonds, and generational differences.

Fact: The show was one of the first to use single-camera mockumentary style for a family sitcom. The actors playing the Dunphy kids were actually close in age to their characters.

Description: A lighthearted sitcom about a quirky woman and her male roommates, blending humor with themes of friendship, romance, and self-discovery in a shared living space.

Fact: Zooey Deschanel's character, Jess, was originally supposed to have a different last name, but the creators changed it to 'Day' to match Deschanel's real-life middle name. The loft set was designed to look like a real, lived-in space.

Description: A workplace comedy with a diverse ensemble cast, balancing humor and heartfelt moments while exploring themes of camaraderie, justice, and personal growth.

Fact: The show was canceled by Fox after five seasons but was revived by NBC due to fan outrage. The cast often improvised lines, especially Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher.