18 Feel-Good Shows to Stream on Netflix After 'My Wife & Kids'

Think easy watches; those shows where the laughs are plenty and the vibes are all chill. No need to get all tangled in plot twists or heavy drama, these are the series you queue up for a good time, pure and simple. They're like your go-to comfort food, but for your watch list.

1. The Game (3 Seasons, 2006)

This dramedy centers around the lives of the women of professional football players and the players themselves, focusing on Melanie Barnett who follows her boyfriend, Derwin Davis, to San Diego, juggling love, ambition, and friendships within the competitive world of professional sports.

2. The Parkers (5 Seasons, 1999)

Mother-daughter duo Nikki and Kim Parker attend the same community college, where they experience comedic mishaps and obstacles in their personal and academic lives, often finding themselves in hilarious yet heartwarming predicaments.

3. Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! (8 Episodes, 2021)

Brian Dixon, a successful business owner and bachelor, suddenly becomes a full-time father to his teenage daughter Sasha, leading to comedic efforts to get fatherhood right, often resulting in embarrassing situations.

4. Zoey 101 (4 Seasons, 2005)

Zoey Brooks and her brother, Dustin, attend Pacific Coast Academy, a previously all-boys boarding school now accepting girls; Zoey and her friends face teen drama, adventures, and coming-of-age challenges in this light-hearted series.

5. Family Reunion (5 Parts, 2019)

The McKellan family moves from Seattle to Georgia to be closer to extended family, adjusting to a new life in the South, which brings laughter, love, and tighter family bonds amidst generational and cultural clashes.

6. Kenan & Kel (2 Seasons Available, 1996)

Teenagers Kenan Rockmore and Kel Kimble are best friends navigating the ups and downs of teenage life in Chicago, getting into all sorts of trouble, largely due to Kel's love for orange soda and Kenan's harebrained schemes.

7. Girlfriends (8 Seasons, 2000)

Follows the lives, relationships, and careers of four African-American women who are best friends: Joan, Maya, Lynn, and Toni, dealing with their personal and professional lives in Los Angeles with humor and heart.

8. Lopez vs. Lopez (22 Episodes, 2022)

A working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection, and all the pain and joy in between; George Lopez and his daughter navigate life's struggles, bringing them closer together despite their clashing personalities.

9. Mr. Iglesias (3 Parts, 2019)

Stand-up comedian Gabe Iglesias plays a good-natured public high school teacher who works at his alma mater, helping gifted but misfit kids find their way and succeed against the backdrop of a failing education system.

10. Royal Pains (8 Seasons, 2009)

After being blacklisted from the medical community, young doctor Hank Lawson becomes a "concierge doctor" for the rich and famous in the Hamptons, treating patients in high-stakes situations with his brother Evan by his side.

11. One Day at a Time (3 Seasons, 2017)

This sitcom follows three generations of a Cuban-American family living under one roof; the series explores issues of mental illness, immigration, sexism, and identity through the lens of a veteran mother, her two children, and her old-school mother.

12. Bunk'd (6 Seasons, 2015)

Emma, Ravi, and Zuri Ross leave New York City for the summer and head to Camp Kikiwaka in Maine, where they find adventures, friendships, and challenges as camp counselors.

13. All That (2 Seasons Available, 1994)

A sketch comedy series featuring a diverse cast of kids performing comedic sketches, impersonations, and original characters, this show has been a launching pad for many comedians and actors in its run.

14. Henry Danger (2 Seasons Available, 2014)

Henry Hart lands a part-time job as Kid Danger, a sidekick-in-training to superhero Captain Man, balancing his life as a typical teenager and an undercover hero in Swellview.

15. Fuller House (5 Seasons, 2016)

D.J. Tanner-Fuller, a widow and mother of three, gets help from her sister Stephanie and best friend Kimmy, who move in to help raise her children in the iconic San Francisco house.

16. iCarly (3 Seasons Available, 2007)

Teenager Carly Shay starts her own web show named iCarly with her best friends Sam and Freddie, turning into an internet sensation while dealing with everyday problems and adventures.

17. Young Sheldon ( 6 Seasons, 2017)

This series provides a look at the early life of Sheldon Cooper, a gifted young boy in East Texas, as he attends high school, and his family struggles to deal with his unique intellectual capabilities and social challenges.

18. Victorious (27 Episodes, 2010)

Teenager Tori Vega finds her life turned upside down when she's unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight at Hollywood Arts High School, a performing arts school where she makes new friends, finds her voice, and navigates the ups and downs of teenage life.