Series like King of the Hill

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   The Simpsons

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   1989 · Animation · Comedy

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   Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

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   • strong genre and series-style overlap
   • shared themes: adult animation and family
   • similar audience response

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   The Office

   Same creator

   2005 · Comedy

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   The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.

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   • the same creator
   • similar audience response
   • shared network: Deedle-Dee Productions

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   Parks and Recreation

   Same creator

   2009 · 22 min · Comedy

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   In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics whose weapons are lawsuits, the jumble of city codes, and the democratic process she loves so much.

   Why it connects

   • the same creator
   • similar audience response
   • shared network: 3 Arts Entertainment, Deedle-Dee Productions

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   Duckman

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   1994 · 22 min · Animation · Comedy

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   Together with Cornfed, his portly, porcine partner in crime solving, this defective detective amazingly manages to solve crimes and be a single parent to his hilariously dysfunctional sons at the same time.

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   • strong genre and series-style overlap
   • shared theme: adult animation
   • a closely matched era

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   Silicon Valley

   Same creator

   2014 · 28 min · Comedy

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   In the high-tech gold rush of modern Silicon Valley, the people most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success. Partially inspired by Mike Judge’s own experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the late ‘80s, Silicon Valley is an American sitcom that centers around six programmers who are living together and trying to make it big in the Silicon Valley.

   Why it connects

   • the same creator
   • similar audience response
   • shared network: 3 Arts Entertainment, Judgemental Films

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   Reba

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   2001 · 22 min · Comedy

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   After her dentist husband of 20 years leaves her for his dental hygienist, Reba Hart's seemingly perfect world is turned upside down.​

   Why it connects

   • shared themes: family and texas
   • a closely matched era
   • shared network: 20th Century Fox Television

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   In the Know

   Same creator

   2024 · Animation · Comedy

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   Lauren Caspian is public radio's third most popular host. He's a well-meaning, hypocritical nimrod, just like you and me. He's also a stop motion puppet. Each episode follows the making of an episode of Lauren's show In the Know, in which Lauren conducts in-depth interviews with real world human guests. Lauren collaborates with a diverse crew of NPR staff. They are also puppets and nimrods.

   Why it connects

   • the same creator
   • strong genre and series-style overlap
   • shared network: Bandera Entertainment

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   Upload

   Same creator

   2020 · Comedy · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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   In 2033, people who are near death can be “uploaded” into virtual reality hotels run by 6 tech firms. Cash-strapped Nora lives in Brooklyn and works customer service for the luxurious “Lakeview” digital afterlife. When L.A. party-boy/coder Nathan’s self-driving car crashes, his high-maintenance girlfriend uploads him permanently into Nora’s VR world.

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   • the same creator
   • similar audience response
   • shared network: 3 Arts Entertainment, Deedle-Dee Productions

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   Bob's Burgers

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   2011 · Animation · Comedy

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   Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and a dearth of customers, Bob and his family are determined to make Bob's Burgers "grand re-re-re-opening" a success.

   Why it connects

   • strong genre and series-style overlap
   • similar audience response
   • shared network: 20th Century Fox Television, 20th Television Animation

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    Family Guy

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    1999 · Animation · Comedy

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    Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
    • similar audience response

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