The long-running HBO comedy, Curb Your Enthusiasm — created by and starring Larry David as a fictionalized version of himself — saw the comedian offend and alienate just about every person he interacted with while living in L.A., but he is not the only TV character with that sort of reputation. If the end of Curb Your Enthusiasm still has you down, there are plenty of other TV shows that fans will love. See for yourself by taking a look at these other great sitcoms available to stream (or buy digitally or on physical media) that deliver comedy of the cringiest degree, and even some that also take massive jabs at show business.
Seinfeld (1989-1998)
Starring: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
What it's about: The misadventures of a comedian, his ex-girlfriend, his neighbor, and his childhood buddy.
Why it is a great show for Curb Your Enthusiasm fans: We previously included Curb on a list of shows like Seinfeld — not just because it also stars a comedian as a fictionalized version of himself, but also because David (along with Seinfeld) created and made numerous appearances on the groundbreaking, Emmy-winning classic ‘90s TV show that reflects many of the same cynical philosophies and brand of humor.
How to watch Seinfeld
The League (2009-2015)
Starring: Mark Duplass, Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer
What it's about: A group of middle-aged friends allows their obsession with putting together the perfect fantasy football line-up to bleed over into their personal lives in hazardous ways.
Why it is a great show for Curb Your Enthusiasm fans: Fun fact about Curb: all the dialogue on the show is improvised, just like one of the funniest TV shows on Hulu, The League — creators Jeff and Jackie Schaffer’s FX hit that also boasts a cynical brand of humor, but takes aim at the connection between sports and dysfunctional friendship.
How to watch The League
Reno 911! (2003-2022)
Starring: Thomas Lennon, Kerry Kenney
What it's about: A documentary crew observes the often uproarious antics of a Nevada sheriff’s department.
Why it is a great show for Curb Your Enthusiasm fans: Another one of the most acclaimed predominantly improvised sitcoms in recent memory is Reno 911!, which actually reflects Curb’s legacy as a movie that spawned a series in reverse, as the Comedy Central mockumentary later inspired two movies, Reno 911!: Miami and Reno 911! The Hunt for QAnon.
How to watch Reno 911!
I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson (2019-Present)
Starring: Tim Robinson, Sam Richardson
What it's about: A series of comical vignettes that comment on life’s awkward moments to an exponentially maddening and strange degree.
Why it is a great show for Curb Your Enthusiasm fans: Larry David might be a perfect fit for one of the best sketch comedy shows in recent memory, I Think You Should Leave, which imagines various scenarios similar to the cringe-inducing moments he often gets himself in on Curb.
How to watch I Think You Should Leave
Bupkis (2023-Present)
Starring: Pete Davidson, Edie Falco, Joe Pesci
What it's about: A heightened inside look at the life of Pete Davidson.
Why it is a great show for Curb Your Enthusiasm fans: Speaking of sketch comedy, Larry David once starred on a sketch comedy series called Fridays and very briefly wrote for SNL before going on to play himself on an entertainment industry satire he created, much like when former SNL actor Pete Davidson created and starred in the semi-autobiographical Bupkis for Peacock.
How to watch Bupkis
Dave (2020-Present)
Starring: Dave “Lil Dicky” Burd, Andrew Santino
What it's about: The personal and professional struggles of an up-and-coming rapper who rhymes with a sense of humor.
Why it is a great show for Curb Your Enthusiasm fans: Another great example of a funny series starring a comedian as a fictionalized version of himself (and one who often struggles with his own neuroses) is FXX’s Dave, which “Lil Dicky” co-created with Jeff Schaffer.
How to watch Dave
The Vince Staples Show (2024)
Starring: Vince Staples
What it's about: The bizarre encounters of rapper and actor Vince Staples.
Why it is a great show for Curb Your Enthusiasm fans: Yet another recent comedy series starring a hip hop artist as a fictionalized version of himself is Netflix’s The Vince Staples Show, which the eponymous star co-created with Ian Edelman and Maurice Williams.
How to watch The Vince Staples Show
Flight Of The Conchords (2007-2010)
Starring: Jemaine Clement, Bret McKenzie
What it's about: Two folk artists from New Zealand struggle to make it in the music business and find love while living in New York City.
Why it is a great show for Curb Your Enthusiasm fans: An acclaimed comedy series created by and starring a pair of musical comedians is HBO’s Flight of the Conchords, which is also the name of Clement and McKenzie's folk parody duo whose music is featured in each episode.
How to watch Flight of the Conchords
- Stream Flight Of The Conchords on Max
- Buy Flight Of The Conchords on Amazon
- Buy Flight Of The Conchords on DVD on Amazon
Entourage (2004-2011)
Starring: Adrian Grenier, Jeremy Piven
What it's about: With his close friends and demanding agent by his side, a movie star navigates the highs and lows of the celebrity lifestyle in Los Angeles.
Why it is a great show for Curb Your Enthusiasm fans: While none of the central characters of Entourage are real people (despite being loosely inspired by producer Mark Wahlberg’s life), it is an acclaimed, Emmy-winning HBO original entertainment satire that often features celebrities appearing as themselves, much like Curb.
How to watch Entourage
The Larry Sanders Show (1992-1998)
Starring: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor
What it's about: A behind-the-scenes look at the personal and professional life of a late night talk show show host and his dysfunctional colleagues.
Why it is a great show for Curb Your Enthusiasm fans: Created by Shandling with Dennis Klein, The Larry Sanders Show is yet another Emmy-winning HBO original entertainment industry satire featuring cameos by celebrities as guests on the eponymous in-universe talk show.
How to watch The Larry Sanders Show
- Stream The Larry Sanders Show on Max
- Buy The Larry Sanders Show on Amazon
- Buy The Larry Sanders Show on DVD on Amazon
Bojack Horseman (2014-2020)
Starring: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris
What it's about: An anthropomorphic horse actor (voiced by Will Arnett) struggles to come to terms with his dwindling popularity years after the end of his hit sitcom.
Why it is a great show for Curb Your Enthusiasm fans: One of the all-time best animated TV shows, Netflix’s BoJack Horseman, is one of the few cartoons that qualify for this list, given that it is yet another Emmy-nominated show business satire with a neurotic protagonist and frequent celebrity cameos.
How to watch Bojack Horseman
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