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Spinning off of a popular web series, Netflix’s Minimum Wage is currently in the middle of a 28-episode first-season run. If that sounds like a lot of episodes for a show in 2026, keep in mind that they’re generally less than 15 minutes each, which is perfect for your overloaded to-watch list—especially when they go down so easily. This cringe workplace mockumentary follows the crew of teenagers running a failing pizza place and making (you guessed it) minimum wage; they’re under enormous pressure from their boss (Randall Park) to save the business and their one dumb source of income.
The punchy episodes will leave you plenty of time to explore other streaming shows dealing with the utter ridiculousness of the modern workplace. Here are 10 to get you started.
Superstore (2015 – 2020)
Workplace comedies usually revolve around white-collar office environments (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, etc.). Like Minimum Wage, Superstore instead follows the staff of Cloud 9, a generic big-box retailer. The show’s deep bench and diverse cast are largely focused on the jokes, but much of that comedy involves the relatable situation of working a job that demands commitment and a smiley attitude in the face of both entitled customers and obnoxious bosses. It’s a different venue and age bracket, but a nutty workplace is a nutty workplace. Stream Superstore on Hulu and Peacock.
Adults (2025 – )
We’re moving away from the workplace and aging things up a bit, but no worries: the name is a little ironic given that the codependent, co-habitating twenty-somethings of the title are hardly mature. Five friends are cohabiting in the childhood home of Samir (Malik Elassal), and dealing with the uniquely Gen-Z humiliations around dating, work, and even health insurance. Only one member of the group has an actual reasonably good job, while career paths for the others include being a temp, waiter, and a part-time ballet instructor. Stream Adults on Hulu.
Pegasus Market (2019)
This offbeat workplace comedy kicks off with a fabulous premise: Jeong Bok-dong (Kim Byung-chul) was a high-level director in a major corporation until one bad meeting saw him demoted. To president! …of the company’s failing Pegasus Mart offshoot. Bok-dong makes it his mission to get revenge by bankrupting the store, hiring eccentrics to execute eccentric, entirely whackadoo plans and accidentally getting Pegasus noticed by customers, who quickly make it more popular than ever. Think The Producers, but in retail. Stream Pegasus Market on Tubi.
Mythic Quest (2020 – 2025)
It might sound a little (or a lot) niche, but we’ve seen enough headlines about the working conditions at many video game production houses to understand why a workplace comedy set against such a backdrop would make for a dark and juicy comedy. Charlotte Nicdao and Rob McElhenney are the leads, playing a brilliant workaholic and an unsociable egomaniac, respectively, and the chemistry between them gives the show more than enough spark. There’s also a four-episode spin-off called Side Quest. Stream Mythic Quest.
Gentefied (2020 – 2021)
A half-hour comedy-drama with an emphasis on the comedy, Gentefied follows three Mexican-American cousins who have built lives in Los Angeles, only to be faced with a new challenge: the looming gentrification of the neighborhood they helped to build via their family’s taco shop. Gentefied has a baked-in sense of place and culture and a lot of heart; the second season is even better than the first. Stream Gentefied on Netflix.
How to Make It in America (2010 – 2011)
Perhaps there’s a bit of counter-programming in this dramedy about a couple of scrappy New York City outsiders, but there’s a fundamental goofiness to this show about a couple of nice guys who are great at getting themselves into trouble, and equally good at talking themselves out of it. Bryan Greenberg plays Ben Epstein, a quiet guy with any number of big ideas, while Victor Rasuk plays the outgoing, often shameless Cam Calderon; together they manage a startup clothing business with the benefits of neither money nor experience, amiably hustling their way to success, maybe. Stream How to Make It in America on HBO Max and Netflix.
Party Down (2009 – 2023)
Debuting at the beginning of the Obama administration before getting a surprise revival just a couple of years ago, Party Down is an acclaimed cult sitcom for the ages—lots of laughs, low ratings, and always worth rediscovering. A group of six (or so) struggling LA actors and writers work as cater waiters for a fancy company, with every episode into a new and wildly absurd situation, even as their aspirations far outstrip their actual lives. Stream Party Down on Prime Video and Netflix.
Derry Girls (2018 – 2022)
A legitimate sitcom that just happens to be set in Northern Ireland during the violent Troubles of the 1990s, when clashes between nationalists and unionists frequently resulted in violence. It’s a fascinating contrast, brought to life by a writer and creator (Lisa McGee) who lived it. It’s also laugh-out-loud funny—though it doesn’t make any allowances for audiences unaccustomed to Irish accents, so don’t feel bad if you need subtitles until you get the hang of it. Erin, Orla, Clare, and Michelle are joined by James, the only male student at their Catholic girls’ school, dealing with normal growing-up stuff in absurd times. This world is a far cry from that of Minimum Wage, but Lisa McGee’s sense of the absurd connects both shows—if the setting is a bit more dramatic, the comedy is just as wonderfully silly. Stream Derry Girls on Netflix.
Dead-End Job (2026)
Not a comedy! But about as good an indication of where we are in the modern global workplace as you’re likely to find. Hyuk‑jun is a young guy saddled with debt who signs on for some part-time work at a job agency…at 50x the going rate, no less (should’ve been a red flag). Each new assignment places him in new and increasingly horrific situations, with increasingly arbitrary-seeming rules. But, hey, in 2026, it’s a living. Stream Dead-End Job on Netflix.
The Office (2005 – 2013)
It’s an office (obviously) and not a pizza joint, but the point here is kinda that white-collar jobs in the 21st century can be at least as soul-killing as working customer service. The Office inherited some of the finer tropes of the workplace comedy (mostly involving tossing together a group of weirdos overly invested in their jobs) while also launching a million mockumentary-style shows, running for nine seasons, and becoming one of the most popular shows of its era. Stream The Office on Peacock.
