Forgotten 3-Season Sitcom 'Suburgatory' Finds New Life on Netflix

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The 2010s sitcom Suburgatory, which ran for three seasons on ABC from 2011 to 2014, is now available on Netflix. The single-camera comedy follows a single father, George Altman (Jeremy Sisto), and his teenage daughter, Tessa (Jane Levy), as they move from New York City to the affluent suburban town of Chatswin, where they struggle to adjust to the new culture and community.

Why it matters

Suburgatory was a critically acclaimed sitcom that flew under the radar during its original run, and now Netflix viewers have the chance to discover or rediscover the show's sharp satire and the strong bond between its two lead characters. The series features an impressive ensemble cast, including standout performances from Carly Chaikin as the hilariously deadpan Dalia Royce.

The details

Created by Emily Kapnek, Suburgatory follows George Altman, an architect and single father, who decides to move his teenage daughter Tessa from New York City to the affluent suburb of Chatswin after finding a box of condoms in her bedroom. Once in Chatswin, George and Tessa struggle to adjust to the plastic, gossipy culture of the neighborhood, with Tessa rebelling against making connections while George tries to integrate them into the community.

• Suburgatory ran for three seasons on ABC from 2011 to 2014.
• The series is now available to stream on Netflix as of February 2026.

What’s next

With Suburgatory now available on Netflix, the hope is that the show will find a new audience and gain more recognition for its sharp satire and strong character relationships.