10 Best Comedy Shows Starring ‘Friends’ Cast Members

The Comeback (2005)

The entertainment industry can be brutally fickle. One day you're everywhere, and the next you're yesterday's news. Lisa Kudrow, best known as Phoebe Buffay in Friends, brilliantly plays Valerie Cherish, a former sitcom star desperate to revive her career. Yeah, the plot is quite meta. When Valerie lands a role in a new sitcom and agrees to let reality TV cameras document her comeback, things quickly spiral into cringe-worthy chaos. It's one of television's smartest and funniest satires of Hollywood.

Episodes (2011)

Matt LeBlanc proved long ago that sitcoms are his comfort zone, and Episodes may be his funniest post-Friends role. The series follows a successful British writing duo who travel to Hollywood to remake their hit sitcom, only to watch everything fall apart when the network casts LeBlanc, who plays an exaggerated version of himself. Packed with industry satire and plenty of self-deprecating humor, it even features a memorable mini Friends reunion with David Schwimmer.

The Odd Couple (2015)

Based on the classic comedy, The Odd Couple follows longtime friends Felix Unger and Oscar Madison, played by Thomas Lennon and Matthew Perry. After both of their marriages collapse, Felix moves into Oscar's apartment, and their wildly different personalities make everyday life a bonafide disaster. Things become even messier when they both become interested in two sisters navigating their own post-divorce lives.

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006)

If you've ever wondered what the chaos behind a live sketch-comedy show looks like, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip delivers exactly that. After an on-air meltdown gets the executive producer fired, two former creative partners return to rescue the struggling show. Matthew Perry shines as writer Matt Albie, navigating impossible deadlines, network politics, and plenty of behind-the-scenes drama.

Cougar Town (2009)

Despite its title, Cougar Town quickly becomes much more than a dating comedy. Courteney Cox stars as recently divorced Jules Cobb, who re-enters the dating world while leaning on her quirky group of friends. As the series progresses, it shifts into a warm, hilarious ensemble comedy built around friendship, relationships, and growing older together.

Go On (2012)

Matthew Perry once again proves his sitcom instincts are impeccable in Go On. He plays Ryan King, a sarcastic sports radio host forced to join a grief support group after losing his wife. What starts as an obligation slowly turns into an unlikely friendship with an eccentric group of strangers, balancing heartfelt moments with sharp comedy.

Man with a Plan (2016)

Ever wondered what Joey Tribbiani would be like as a husband and father? Man with a Plan gives you a pretty good idea. Matt LeBlanc stars as Adam Burns, a contractor who suddenly has to juggle running his business while taking on far more parenting duties after his wife returns to work. Trust us, watching Adam stumble through family life creates plenty of relatable laughs.

Intelligence (2020)

David Schwimmer gets to play against type in this workplace comedy. He stars as Jerry Bernstein, an arrogant NSA agent sent to the UK's GCHQ to serve as a liaison in its cybercrime unit. His arrival immediately clashes with the team's laid-back culture, creating constant feuds and plenty of awkward comedy. Seeing Schwimmer play the office bully instead of the lovable underdog is part of the show's charm.

Web Therapy (2011)

Lisa Kudrow is effortlessly funny as Fiona Wallice, a self-absorbed therapist who launches an online counseling service built around ultra-short therapy sessions. Rather than helping her clients, Fiona often exploits their personal lives to advance her own ambitions, creating one hilariously uncomfortable situation after another. Kudrow's razor-sharp performance makes this one of her best performances ever.

Mr. Sunshine (2011)

Matthew Perry stars as Ben Donovan, the overwhelmed manager of a downtown sports arena whose life begins to unravel on his 40th birthday. Surrounded by eccentric co-workers and bizarre daily crises, Ben tries to keep everything under control, even when things inevitably descend into complete pandemonium. Perry's trademark sarcastic humor is front and center throughout the series.