9 Sitcoms to stream this weekend if you have already binged Leanne

Back to Life – Image Source: BBC / Showtime
Back to Life – Image Source: BBC / Showtime

If you recently finished the series, Leanne, and are left thinking about it far into the night, know that you're very much in good company. That rare breed of sitcom manages to deftly juggle heart, humor, and real-life emotions so seamlessly that it just becomes difficult to let go. The charm of Leanne is in the relatability of the characters, the quiet moments of emotional depth, and the witty dialogue.

Now, just because Leanne is over (at least for now) does not mean the next binge has to be over. Some other sitcoms out there can give you that same mixture of depth and comedy, although they never quite tried to copy Leanne, but totally give off that same feeling.

Whatever the case-awkward friendships, family mayhem, or quiet transformations, these shows in very fresh and surprising ways mirror Leanne's spirit. So, if you are in search of 'what to watch next,' let this list show you the way to something equally heartfelt, brainy, and binge-worthy.


9 Sitcoms to stream this weekend if you have already binged Leanne

1. The Bear

The Bear – Image Source: FX / Hulu
The Bear – Image Source: FX / Hulu

If someone liked Leanne's emotional highs and raw moments, then The Bear must be on their list. The story revolves around a young chef trying to save his late brother's small sandwich shop in Chicago. Season two digs deeper into the personal struggles of these characters, especially Sydney, whose role has grown.

The fast pace, the witty dialogue, and the messy yet genuine relationships in The Bear feel just at the chaotic verge of comfort. It recently swept the Emmys, making it the most talked-about show of 2025. The Bear combines food, family, and found purpose, only with even more heat and pressure in the kitchen.


2. Fleabag

Fleabag – Image Source: BBC / Amazon Prime Video
Fleabag – Image Source: BBC / Amazon Prime Video

Fleabag is funny and tragic, just like Leanne. Starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the show follows a London woman drifting through grief, guilt, and confusing relationships. The unique factor is that Fleabag breaks the fourth wall to speak directly to the audience, giving it a personal and honest feel.

Though it ended after two seasons, it still casts a long shadow. In 2025, Waller-Bridge teased a possible return to the world in some kind of spin-off format.


3. Derry Girls

Derry Girls – Image Source: Channel 4 / Netflix
Derry Girls – Image Source: Channel 4 / Netflix

Derry Girls is about a group of friends leaving their adolescence behind through the political strife in 1990s Northern Ireland, but it is somehow hilarious. The show, with a pure heart, depicts chaotic friendships, Catholic school mischief, and teen drama. What separates Derry Girls from others is its ability to remain serious with laugh-out-loud humor.

It concluded in 2022, but in 2025, it trended again after the cast reunited for a live charity reading. It has fast-paced, sharp writing and unforgettable lines. It feels like comfort-binge fodder that will suddenly start hitting you with a barrage of emotions.


4. Somebody Somewhere

Somebody Somewhere – Image Source: HBO
Somebody Somewhere – Image Source: HBO

Bridget Everett excels at Somebody Somewhere, a subtle but intense comedy of grief, self-discovery, and reclaiming your heritage. It's filmed in small-town Kansas and follows Sam, who is dislocated but finds kinship through music and old pals.

The program is warm, uncomfortable, and extremely real, like Leanne. It doesn't have to resort to great drama to land. Critics have lauded it as one of television's most truthful expressions of adult isolation and recovery. It's reassuring, and the humor surprises.


5. Better Things

Better Things – Image Source: FX
Better Things – Image Source: FX

Pamela Adlon's Better Things is about a single mom, artist, and woman attempting to get it together. The reality of the storytelling is raw and real, but still humorous in the most minor of points. The main character, Sam Fox, struggles with raising three daughters and balancing her acting life in L.A.

The last season ended in 2022, yet its fans continue to applaud it in 2025 as well, particularly because Adlon suggested a companion book with many behind-the-scenes tales. If you like character stories with heart, humor, and no clichés, Better Things will strike a chord.


6. Please Like Me

Please Like Me – Image Source: ABC2 / Hulu
Please Like Me – Image Source: ABC2 / Hulu

This Australian series is one of those underappreciated jewels that punches you when you least expect it. Please Like Me centers on Josh, a young man struggling with mental health, relationships, and family problems while still being completely lovable in his awkwardness.

Although the series concluded in 2016, it has recently gained new followers on social media in 2025, with clips going viral for an authentic perspective on depression. Josh Thomas, the creator, has also announced a new show, bringing more focus back to this poignant series.


7. Back to Life

Back to Life – Image Source: BBC / Showtime
Back to Life – Image Source: BBC / Showtime

Back to Life tracks Miri, a woman who has been in prison for 18 years and returns home. It's bleak but strangely inspiring and hilarious in the most surprising ways. The show demonstrates how difficult it is to reintegrate into society when everyone knows your history. Starring Daisy Haggard, also one of the creators, the show ran for just two brief seasons, but its influence lingers.

In 2025, it was placed on additional international streaming services to be more easily found. If you're looking for something new and daring but still very human, Back to Life is worth a weekend binge.


8. Feel Good

Feel Good – Image Source: Channel 4 / Netflix
Feel Good – Image Source: Channel 4 / Netflix

Feel Good is a semi-autobiographical comedy series produced by comedian Mae Martin, who also plays the role of Mae, a recovering addict finding her way through love and identity. The chemistry between Charlotte Ritchie (playing Mae's girlfriend) is charged, and the writing is heart-wrenchingly honest. The series deals with sobering subjects such as relapse, trauma, and queer relationships without ever losing its sense of humor.

Although it concluded in 2021, Mae Martin's ascendancy in 2025 as an emerging talent and advocate for LGBTQ+ narratives has injected newfound love into Feel Good.


9. Catastrophe

Catastrophe – Image Source: Channel 4 / Amazon Prime Video
Catastrophe – Image Source: Channel 4 / Amazon Prime Video

Catastrophe starts with an unplanned pregnancy and becomes one of television's most brutally honest romance stories. Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney co-create and star as a couple attempting to make their relationship work despite every conceivable obstacle. Their chemistry is so authentic; it’s the kind of good uncomfortable that feels real and raw.

At four brief seasons, it's a simple binge. In 2025, Horgan made a comeback with a new series, and viewers are rediscovering this new classic all over again. If you prefer your comedy to come with a sharp bite and cringe-worthy truth bombs, Catastrophe has all that and then some.


If Leanne left you craving more, you're not alone, and the next binge is right here. Each of these comedy shows contributes something that makes Leanne so unforgettable: honesty, humor, and characters that stick with you. There is nothing that really returns Leanne to us, but these shows compensate by providing a similar emotional hit and charm in storytelling.

Whether longing for laughter, tears, or something that feels deeply human, this one has it all. Start with Leanne, then let these nine shows carry that feeling through the weekend.

Edited by Debanjana