3. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
The series revolves around a group of friends who run a rundown bar in Philadelphia together. The main characters are self-centered and egotistical, putting their own interests above everything else and caring little about the possible negative consequences of their actions.
The series follows their often absurd attempts to run the bar and make money, with their plans regularly ending in disaster.
Watch It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia if you like the following about Married… with Children:
- Self-centered characters taking selfish actions
- Macabre humor and satirical elements
- Quirky situations
- A similarly chaotic and entertaining group
IMDb ratings say: With 252,437 IMDb ratings, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia achieves an impressive 8.8 stars.
Fun Fact: The series was almost canceled until Danny DeVito came on board. His children were fans of the first season. He agreed to guest star in ten episodes. Danny DeVito had so much fun in the role that he ultimately decided to stay and became a permanent member of the cast. (via IMDb)
4. Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle follows the gifted boy Malcolm and his chaotic family, whose daily life is full of mishaps, arguments, and humorous situations. Particularly in the early seasons, Malcolm’s struggle with his giftedness and its consequences is at the center of the series while concurrently following various other storylines.
Watch Malcolm in the Middle if you like the following about Married… with Children:
- A chaotic family
- A lovable but often overwhelmed father
- Witty and cheeky humor
- Exaggerated dialogues
IMDb ratings say: An impressive 8.2 stars on average based on 142,813 IMDb ratings.
Fun Fact: Bryan Cranston (also known as Walter White in Breaking Bad) performed almost all of his own stunts. For one episode of Malcolm in the Middle, he even wore a “bee suit”. He was covered with thousands of bees but was only stung once. (via Screen Rant)
