The Monkees

Series Similar to The Monkees

If you enjoyed The Monkees, these series share similar themes, tone, and quality. Each recommendation is scored on genre overlap, tonal match, and critical acclaim.

1. WKRP in Cincinnati

   1978 · Comedy · ended

   Recommended for similar Comedy profile, highly rated (8), hidden gem.

   When a Cincinnati radio station switches from sedate music to top-40 rock 'n' roll, its staff of oddball characters is forced to switch gears quickly. New programming director Andy Travis brings in a new DJ named Venus Flytrap to work with the station's burned-out veteran, Dr. Johnny Fever. Neurotic newsman Les Nessman, eager beaver Jan Smithers, sleazy salesman Herb Tarlek, blonde bombshell Jennifer Marlowe, who serves as the station's ultra-capable receptionist, and station manager Arthur Carlson, whose domineering mother owns WKRP, round out the eccentric bunch.

2. Flight of the Conchords

   2007 · Comedy, Music · ended

   Recommended for similar Music profile.

   Flight of the Conchords follows the trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band from New Zealand as they try to make a name for themselves in their adopted home of New York City. The band is made up of Bret McKenzie on guitar and vocals, and Jemaine Clement on guitar and vocals. Bret and Jemaine have moved to New York in the hope of forging a successful music career. So far they've managed to find a manager (whose "other" job is at the New Zealand Consulate), one fan (a married obsessive) and one friend (who owns the local pawn shop) -- but not much else.

3. Car 54, Where Are You?

   1961 · Comedy · ended

   Recommended for similar Comedy profile, also on NBC.

   Car 54, Where Are You? features the misadventures of two of New York's finest in the mythical 53rd precinct in the Bronx. Gunther Toody, a short, stocky and dim-witted henpecked husband, is partnered with Francis Muldoon, a tall, lanky and smart bachelor.

4. Gilligan's Island

   1964 · Comedy · ended

   Recommended for similar Comedy profile.

   Seven people go on a three hour tour out of Hawaii. A bad storm hits and they end up shipwrecked on a deserted island. Many zany adventures ensue, mainly due to Gilligan's ineptness. The group includes the Skipper, Gilligan, Mr. & Mrs. Howell, two married millionaires, Ginger Grant a movie star, Mary Ann the simple girl next door and The Professor who seems to have a very wide field of knowledge.

5. Julie and the Phantoms

   2020 · Comedy, Music, Supernatural · ended

   Recommended for similar Music profile, highly rated (8), hidden gem.

   Julie lost her passion for music when she lost her mom. But when three ghostly guys appear and lift her spirits, they decide to start a band together!

6. Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

   2008 · Comedy, Music, Science-Fiction · ended

   Recommended for similar Music profile, highly rated (8), hidden gem.

   Neil Patrick Harris stars as Billy, A.K.A. Dr. Horrible, a budding super-villain whose plans for world domination continually go awry. His two goals: getting accepted into the Evil League of Evil, and working up the guts to speak to his laundromat crush Penny, played by Felicia Day. The only thing standing in his way is Captain Hammer, Billy's superhero arch-nemesis played by Nathan Fillion With one big score, Billy could get into the E.L.E. and earn the respect of Penny, but only if he can keep her away from the dashing Captain Hammer...

7. People Just Do Nothing

   2014 · Drama, Comedy, Music · ended

   Recommended for similar Music profile, highly rated (8), hidden gem.

   Mockumentary series that follows west London pirate radio station 'Kurupt FM'.

8. Happy Days

   1974 · Comedy · ended

   Recommended for similar Comedy profile.

   Set in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the 1950's, Happy Days revolves around Richie Cunningham and his family and friends. A "wholesome" young man, Richie is a Jefferson High School student who would do anything to get a date and he spends plenty of time with his friends at Arnold's, the local burger joint. Contrasting with his wholesome nature is Arthur Fonzarelli, best known as Fonzie, a rough-around-the-edges motorcycle riding high school dropout famous for his slicked hair, leather jacket, and the catchphrase "aaayyyy!" Fonzie is a regular around the Cunningham house, with Mrs. Cunningham doting on him and Richie turning to him for advice on how to attract girls.

9. Galavant

   2015 · Comedy, Fantasy, Music · ended

   Recommended for similar Music profile.

   Once upon a time, the dashing hero Galavant lost the love of his life, Madalena, to the evil King Richard. Now, our fallen hero is ready to take revenge and restore his "happily ever after". But it won't be without a few twists and turns along the way.

10. Bizaardvark

    2016 · Comedy, Children, Music · ended

    Recommended for similar Music profile, hidden gem.

    The series follows Paige and Frankie who write funny songs and create music comedy videos for their online channel, Bizaardvark. Now with 10,000 subscribers, they are invited to produce their videos at the influential Vuuugle Studios. In this cool environment – and with the help of longtime friend and 12-year-old agent Bernie, plus fellow Vuuugle stars Dirk (of "Dare Me Bro!") and Amelia (of "Perfect Perfection with Amelia") – the best friends embark on comedic adventures in their quest to rule the blogosphere.