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Underrated Sitcom 'Suburgatory' Now Streaming for Free on Tubi
The Alan Tudyk and Jane Levy-led comedy offers a fresh take on suburban life and adolescence.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:04am
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The vibrant, glittering textures of a disco ball evoke the nostalgic charm and underrated appeal of the 2010s sitcom 'Suburgatory'.Manhattan TodayThe underrated sitcom 'Suburgatory', which originally aired on ABC from 2011 to 2014, is now available to stream for free on Tubi. The series, starring Jane Levy as a teenager who moves from Manhattan to the suburbs with her single father (Jeremy Sisto), offers a humorous and insightful look at the differences between city and suburban lifestyles. With a talented cast that includes the versatile Alan Tudyk, 'Suburgatory' has gained a devoted following over the years despite not receiving the mainstream attention it perhaps deserved during its initial run.
Why it matters
While 'Suburgatory' may have flown under the radar for some viewers during its original broadcast, the sitcom has since developed a loyal fanbase who appreciate its clever reimagining of common sitcom tropes and its relatable exploration of suburban life and adolescence. The show's high critical acclaim, with a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, suggests that it deserves more recognition as a hidden gem worth revisiting, especially for those nostalgic for the 2010s.
The details
Starring Jane Levy as Tessa Altman, a bright and precocious teenager, 'Suburgatory' follows her move from Manhattan to the suburbs with her single father, played by Jeremy Sisto. The series delves into the humorous and often exaggerated differences between city and suburban lifestyles, with the talented cast, including Alan Tudyk as the goofy dentist Noah Werner, adding to the show's charm. Over the course of its three-season run, 'Suburgatory' features a blend of indie pop theme songs, jokes about upper-middle-class suburban culture, and humorous takes on modern texting and social dynamics.
- The series originally aired on ABC from 2011 to 2014.
- 'Suburgatory' is now available to stream for free on Tubi as of April 2026.
The players
Jane Levy
The actress who portrays the lead character, Tessa Altman, a bright and precocious teenager who moves from Manhattan to the suburbs.
Jeremy Sisto
The actor who plays Tessa's single father, who accompanies her on the move from the city to the suburbs.
Alan Tudyk
A versatile actor known for his comedic timing and ability to bring warmth to eccentric characters, who plays the goofy dentist Noah Werner, a friend to Tessa's father.
What they’re saying
“So funny”
— Reddit user
“Part of a list of Tudyk projects that tend to gain recognition only after they've ended, like 'Powerless,' 'Firefly,' and even 'Rogue One'”
— Reddit user
The takeaway
Despite not receiving the mainstream attention it perhaps deserved during its initial run, 'Suburgatory' has developed a devoted fanbase over the years, with many viewers considering it a modern classic sitcom. The show's clever reimagining of common sitcom tropes, relatable exploration of suburban life and adolescence, and talented ensemble cast, including the versatile Alan Tudyk, make it a hidden gem worth revisiting, especially for those nostalgic for the 2010s.
