HBO Max (also branded “Max” in some places) has a deep bench of comedies—sharp satire, warm comfort-sitcoms, inventive animation, and plenty of shows that don’t fit neatly into one lane. This ranked list is curated using major watch guides and the platform’s catalog, with availability varying by country and plan.
The 30 best comedy series to watch right now
30) Two and a Half Men
A fast, joke-forward sitcom built around mismatched personalities and constant friction.
29) Young Sheldon
A lighter, family-centered prequel with a big focus on character quirks and everyday moments.
28) The Big Bang Theory
Big ensemble energy, rapid banter, and a long run that’s easy to binge in chunks.
27) Friends
A comfort classic: big-hearted comedy, iconic dynamics, and endlessly rewatchable episodes.
26) Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
A comedy-news format built around deep dives, sharp punchlines, and strong structure.
25) 2 Dope Queens
A stand-up and conversation series that mixes live energy with smart, funny chemistry.
24) Eastbound & Down
Big personalities and comedy driven by ego and self-sabotage.
23) Vice Principals
A rivalry comedy that’s tightly paced and powered by relentless one-upmanship.
22) Avenue 5
A workplace comedy… just in a very inconvenient setting, with escalating dysfunction.
21) Los Espookys
A wonderfully offbeat series with a distinct tone, style, and deadpan delivery.
20) Insecure
Funny, human, and observant—built around friendships, ambition, and growing up without pretending it’s simple.
19) The Comeback
A show-business comedy with bite, built around performance, image, and reinvention.
18) Mr. Show with Bob and David
Sketch comedy that rewards attention—callbacks, absurd structure, and ambitious ideas.
17) The Larry Sanders Show
A foundational “backstage” comedy—smart, awkward, and hugely influential.
16) Flight of the Conchords
Dry, musical, and charmingly strange—built around low-stakes mishaps and perfect timing.
15) Silicon Valley
A modern classic for workplace comedy: sharp writing, escalation, and consistent payoffs.
14) Curb Your Enthusiasm
Social friction as an art form—awkward, precise, and relentlessly funny.
13) Veep
Fast, razor-sharp satire built around ambition and nonstop damage control.
12) Abbott Elementary
Warm, clever, and character-driven, with a tone that stays bright without getting shallow.
11) Rick and Morty
High-concept animation with big swings, fast pace, and constant invention.
10) Smiling Friends
Short, strange, and surprisingly effective—absurd comedy with a strong visual identity.
9) How To with John Wilson
A one-of-a-kind docu-comedy that turns everyday observations into unexpected emotional payoffs.
8) The Rehearsal
An inventive format about planning, overthinking, and the weird ways people try to feel prepared.
7) The White Lotus
A sharp social satire that gets big laughs from discomfort, status, and group dynamics.
6) The Righteous Gemstones
Big ensemble comedy with family chaos, ego clashes, and escalating absurdity.
5) Common Side Effects
A newer animated pick with strong momentum and a style that stands out quickly.
4) I Love LA
A contemporary hangout-style comedy built around friendships, ambition, and social life.
3) The Chair Company
A workplace premise that spirals into something much bigger, while staying funny and weird.
2) Somebody Somewhere
Quietly hilarious, deeply kind, and character-first—one of the best “small moments” comedies on the platform.
1) Hacks
A top-tier comedy-drama blend: sharp writing, a strong duo at the center, and season-to-season consistency.
