On May 31, the Season Three finale of Ted Lasso aired on Apple TV+, marking what might be the end of the heartwarming sports comedy. (None of us—Ted Lasso's cast included—really know.) We know it’s hard to accept! Especially after the finale made you weep. Several times. You can, of course, watch reruns of Ted Lasso for as long as you’d like. We wouldn’t blame you for doing so. But if you’re ready for something new, you’ve come to the right place. Ted Lasso is a heartwarming tale of new beginnings and perseverance, but at its core, it’s workplace comedy. Luckily, the streaming-verse has even more to offer. From The Good Place, to Brooklyn Nine-Nine, to Abbott Elementary—these eight shows are sure to fill the Ted Lasso-sized hole in your heart.
Welcome to Wrexham
Welcome to Wrexham is what Ted Lasso would look like if it happened in real life. The documentary series follows Rob McElhenny and Ryan Reynolds's transformation from Hollywood actors to football owners. In 2020, the famous duo purchased the Red Dragons, and became leaders of a rag-tag football team without any experience. Sound familiar? Throughout the documentary, McElhenny and Reynolds learn to juggle their newfound responsibilities with the help of the team and surrounding community.
The Good Place
The Good Place takes the workplace to the afterlife. When Eleanor Shellstrop suddenly dies, she’s suprised to find out that she’s made it to the “Good Place.” Given her troubled history on earth, she soon learns—early-season spoiler alert, people!—she’s been sent there on accident. Naturally, that means she’ll have to fake her identity and learn how to become a better person in order to avoid being sent to the bad place. But while she acclimates to her new setting and persona, Eleanor learns that heaven isn’t run as smoothly as she thought.
Superstore
America Ferrera stars as Amy in Superstore, another workplace romp. This one takes place at Cloud 9, a shopping center that's similar to Walmart. Amy’s day to day activities include stocking products, cleaning up messes, dealing with unruly customers, and wrangling her coworkers. Typically, she tries to lay low, work, and go home. But that all changes when a dreamy new hire named Jonah joins the team.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine follows the adventures of detective Jake Peralta and his colleagues at Brooklyn's 99th precinct. Peralta is a carefree cop with an impressive arrest record, but his spot as the head cop is threatened when Detective Amy Santiago starts climbing the ranks. While they’re busy going head to head, the rest of the precincts hijinks send commanding officer Ray Holt into a never-ending tizzy. Did we mention that Peralta is played by another Saturday Night Live! alum in Andy Samberg?
Jury Duty
Jury Duty is a quasi-reality series that chronicles a seemingly ordinary jury trial through the eyes of Ronald Gladden. Gladden carrys out his civic duty as planned, thinking the trial is being filmed for a documentary. But, unbeknownst to him, he’s the only person there who isn’t an actor. It's worth the watch. Trust us.
Abbott Elementary
Abbott Elementary, created by and starring Quinta Brunson, is one of the best comedy series on TV. The show follows a group of elementary teachers, who are struggling to run a beloved, but underfunded, public school in Philadelphia. They have no money, no resources, and an inexperienced principal as their leader, but that doesn’t stop them from giving their all.
Detroiters
Detroiters is a comedy series executive produced by Ted Lasso's Jason Sudeikis. The series follows a pair of best friends and Detroit natives, Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson, who are trying to build an advertising company. The men have little experience—and hardly any luck in their journey—but that doesn’t stop their quest for success. After all, you can get just about anything done with the help of a friend.
Schitt's Creek
When the affluent Rose family suddenly finds themselves penniless, they’re forced to abandon their luxurious lives. The only asset they have left is the small town Schitt’s Creek, which they purchased as a joke. But with nowhere else to go, the Roses are forced to move to the small town and acclimate to their new, poverty-striken lifestyle—while relying on each other to survive. If you liked the sweeping, heartwarming character transformations in Ted Lasso, this is the postgame show you need.
