‘The Office,’ ‘Happy Endings’ and More Comedies to Make You Feel Better While Social Distancing

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'The Office,' 'Happy Endings' and More Comedies to Make You Feel Better While Social Distancing

In need of a good time? Netflix, Hulu and the like have been the friends anyone could count on for years, but never have the streaming platforms been needed more than in the era of social distancing. The coronavirus pandemic has left lots of people stuck at home with limited entertainment at hand. Thankfully, TV and movie comedies are lying in wait to share laughs and carefree fun with viewers galore. Whether subscribers have watched these titles for what feels like a million times or they have been collecting dust in their queues, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Us Weekly’s roundup. For instance, John Mulaney hosted a rewatch of his Netflix special John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch earlier this month. “Me & Mr Music and the Sack Lunch Bunch invite you to our TWITTER LIVE REWATCH PARTY Thursday April 2 7 PM EST,” he announced via Instagram. “Comedy, noodles, Jake Gyllenhaal, a song about my Nana’s bf that got me in trouble with my family. And a calm discussion of anxiety.” [jwplayer vSchJuyH-l3ahXupL] The comedian even offered to answer fan queries about the project, which was originally released in December 2019. “Join me and my close personal friends: the Bunch,” he explained. “If you have questions that is UNDERSTANDABLE. I will answer them.” Meanwhile, the stars of Happy Endings are intent on finding a way to bring the show back to life for fans. Casey Wilson told Entertainment Tonight on April 9 that the cast planned to reunite for a virtual table read. “I’m excited,” the actress said. “We were going to do it sooner, but we just couldn’t get it all together, and now we’re really excited. I love that show so much.” Mindy Kaling, for her part, noticed TV lovers either rewatching or discovering The Mindy Project for the first time. The Office alum replied to some who tweeted about their obsession with the series. “I just started @TheMindyProject and man have I been missing out on some @mindykaling,” one Twitter user wrote, to which the actress responded with a kiss emoji. Scroll through for a list of can’t-miss comedies to stream right away!

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'The Office,' 'Happy Endings' and More Comedies to Make You Feel Better While Social Distancing

In need of a good time? Netflix, Hulu and the like have been the friends anyone could count on for years, but never have the streaming platforms been needed more than in the era of social distancing. The coronavirus pandemic has left lots of people stuck at home with limited entertainment at hand. Thankfully, TV and movie comedies are lying in wait to share laughs and carefree fun with viewers galore. Whether subscribers have watched these titles for what feels like a million times or they have been collecting dust in their queues, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Us Weekly’s roundup. For instance, John Mulaney hosted a rewatch of his Netflix special John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch earlier this month. “Me & Mr Music and the Sack Lunch Bunch invite you to our TWITTER LIVE REWATCH PARTY Thursday April 2 7 PM EST,” he announced via Instagram. “Comedy, noodles, Jake Gyllenhaal, a song about my Nana’s bf that got me in trouble with my family. And a calm discussion of anxiety.” [jwplayer vSchJuyH-l3ahXupL] The comedian even offered to answer fan queries about the project, which was originally released in December 2019. “Join me and my close personal friends: the Bunch,” he explained. “If you have questions that is UNDERSTANDABLE. I will answer them.” Meanwhile, the stars of Happy Endings are intent on finding a way to bring the show back to life for fans. Casey Wilson told Entertainment Tonight on April 9 that the cast planned to reunite for a virtual table read. “I’m excited,” the actress said. “We were going to do it sooner, but we just couldn’t get it all together, and now we’re really excited. I love that show so much.” Mindy Kaling, for her part, noticed TV lovers either rewatching or discovering The Mindy Project for the first time. The Office alum replied to some who tweeted about their obsession with the series. “I just started @TheMindyProject and man have I been missing out on some @mindykaling,” one Twitter user wrote, to which the actress responded with a kiss emoji. Scroll through for a list of can’t-miss comedies to stream right away!

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Always Be My Maybe

Ali Wong and Randall Park star in the romantic comedy about a pair of friends who try to make a relationship work after 15 years apart. (Netflix)

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine

A killer ensemble, a precious Corgi named Cheddar and one of TV’s best couples make the sitcom a must. (Hulu)

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Great News

The positive vibes are in the title! The short-lived series will have you laughing out loud as hijinks take precedence at a news network. (Netflix)

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Happy Endings

The modern-day equivalent of Friends is a surefire pick-me-up, no matter the viewer’s mood. (Hulu)

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Hitch

Will Smith leads this timeless rom-com as a matchmaker who tries his hand at finding a love of his own. (Netflix)

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Nailed It

Just in time for quarantine, Nailed It returns with a new batch of baking fails. (Netflix)

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National Lampoon’s Vacation

Just because travel is out of the question in the real world doesn’t mean those stuck at home can’t live vicariously through the Griswolds. (Hulu)

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New Girl

Zooey Deschanel and her quirky group of friends kept fans laughing for years, so now is a perfect time to revisit the best one-liners from the series. (Netflix)

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Parks and Recreation

Good laughs, good people. Parks and Recreation might elicit the best feelings a TV show has ever given its audience. (Netflix)

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John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch

Mulaney’s venture seems odd on paper but really delivers in practice. (Netflix)

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Schitt’s Creek

The beloved show ended earlier this month. Time for a rewatch! (Netflix)

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Crazy, Stupid, Love

Not only is the movie hilarious, but it saves a satisfying twist for just the right moment. (Hulu)

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The Good Place

The inventive comedy keeps viewers guessing and their brains sharp — all while offering up laugh after laugh. (Netflix)

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The Mindy Project

Kaling shines on the rom-com inspired series, but does she get her happily ever after? Watch and see. (Hulu)

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The Office

A classic. If the world is bleak, there has never been a better time to watch The Office. (Netflix)

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You Again

Kristen Bell and Odette Annable face off as rivals turned sisters-in-law in the film. (Disney+)

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