Currently in its debut season, Single Drunk Female centers around Samantha Fink, an alcoholic who must move to her hometown after an embarrassing breakdown. As she strives to find her true purpose, she also confronts her inner demons from the past along with the whims of her overbearing mother.
Starring Sofia Black-D'Elia in the lead role, Single Drunk Female presents an amusingly funny glimpse at "responsible adulting". The audiences that end up liking the show might also appreciate similar stories on family and addiction that mostly fall in the genre of tragicomedy.
Shameless (2011-) - Stream On Netflix
Frank Gallagher is an alcoholic father of six. As he grapples with his own misery and his children grow up in their own ways, Shameless offers an unconventional take on the family sitcom formula.
If one were to compare the questionable parenting decisions in Shameless with Single Drunk Female, the tables would be reversed. The latter finds an unstable daughter brewing trouble for her concerned mother. But regardless of the role reversal, both comedies do a good job of showcasing how alcoholism can create chaos within a family.
Mom (2013-2021) - Stream On Hulu
Mom is a quintessential option when it comes to mother-daughter comedies. Anna Faris plays a single mother who starts her journey to sobriety as she tries rebuilding her relationship with her own estranged mother played by Allison Janey.
Brimming with the effortless chemistry between its two leads, Mom is a treat for audiences with a taste of dysfunctional family shows. Apart from their turbulent relationship, the two "moms" also have their moments of reconciliation. Similarly, the bond between Samantha and Carol in Single Drunk Female has its share of ups and downs.
High Maintenance (2012-2015) - Stream On HBO Max
The premise of High Maintenance in itself can draw in audiences. It deals with a cannabis dealer as he encounters all sorts of clients. Each one has a different story to offer, finding comfort in the protagonist to open up about their stressed-out life.
In Single Drunk Female, Samantha similarly needs someone to hear her out as she grapples with adulthood and addiction. If viewers enjoy such human stories, then some of the best episodes of High Maintenance would make for a heartwarming watch.
Bojack Horseman (2014-2020) - Stream On Netflix
In the pantheon of adult animated shows, Bojack Horseman has cemented itself as a modern classic. The comedy-drama deals with the everyday misadventures of a washed-out actor plagued with attachment issues and alcoholism.
The grey areas in the titular self-destructive character might simultaneously make viewers empathize with him as well as curse him in anger. Such mixed views would also come out as viewers explore Samantha's character arc in Single Drunk Female.
Your Honor (2020-) - Stream On Showtime
In one of Bryan Cranston's recent TV roles, he plays a New Orleans judge in Your Honor. As his son gets involved in a hit-and-run case, the judge is ready to go to any extent to clear his name. This ensues in nail-biting legal drama.
While the premise of Your Honor is far removed from that of Single Drunk Female, the lead actress in the latter also shares a main role in the legal thriller series. Sofia Black-D'Elia plays a crucial role in Your Honor displaying her acting prowess in the drama genre. Hence, if fans wished to say more of Black-D'Elia's acting versatility after Single Drunk Female, Your Honor would make for a good starting step.
Feel Good - Stream On Netflix
As Mae Martin strived to build her career as a stand-up comedian, she also struggles as a recovering addict. An unexpected relationship further adds to the highs and lows of her life.
Much like Single Drunk Female's Samantha, Mae's character is funny and bold on the surface. But their addiction troubles reveal their vulnerable side leading to a downward spiral. It is for such a multi-dimensional protagonist that fans of Single Drunk Female must check out Feel Good.
Euphoria (2019-) - Stream On HBO Max
Euphoria and its main characters reflect several shades of the teenage demographic. High school turns into a breeding ground of issues like drug addiction and toxic relationships. The show is narrated by Zendaya's character, Rue, who plays a pivotal role in this hullabaloo. At the same time, Rue must deal with her own inner demons as she struggles with her addiction and withdrawal symptoms.
While Euphoria can be quite a polarizing watch, it is a highly stylish and emotional take on addicts and their relationships with others. Such themes are further explored in Single Drunk Female albeit with more humor.
Somebody Somewhere (2022-) - Stream On HBO Max
A recent TV show to watch on HBO Max, Somebody Somewhere documents the solitude of a woman who lives in the middle of nowhere. Despite being a local in her Kansan hometown, she struggles to fit in. This is what drives her to a community of outsiders who might just be the kind of people she was looking for.
The themes of alienation and socializing can make viewers draw parallels between Somebody Somewhere and Single Drunk Female. The lead characters must face social expectations while also following their own instinct. It is this internal conflict that leads to a mature comedy-drama in both cases.
After Life (2019-2022) - Stream On Netflix
This Netflix show starring Ricky Gervais is a darkly comic story of a man getting over his wife's death. As he seeks to find some meaning in his mellow life, he toils in a hopeless small town. The people around him are absurd in their own right and each of them tests the protagonist's patience. The result is an interesting examination of grief and its aftermath.
While Single Drunk Female and After Life's leads have different issues in life, it is their sense of frustration that is comparable. The lonely setting is another similar aspect that drives the main character's motivations.
Fleabag (2016-2019) - Stream On Amazon Prime
Phoebe Waller-Bridge became a mainstream name thanks to her lead role in Fleabag, the tragicomic journey of its titular character as she explores love and life. Through breaking the fourth wall and observational satire, the show succeeds at subverting comedy tropes. The jokes aside, Fleabag also offers a dark character study of its heroine and her self-destructive tendencies.
The impulsive nature of Fleabag in this show is what would connect with fans of Single Drunk Female. In fact, with all her relationship tussles and drunken banter, Fleabag herself is a "single drunk female".