Alice is currently streaming on major platforms, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. 9 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 60 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Linda Lavin leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Alice is worth clearing space for. Alice does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Alice is an American sitcom television series that ran from August 31, 1976 to March 19, 1985 on CBS. The series is based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. The show stars Linda Lavin in the title role, a widow who moves with her young son to start her life over again, and finds a job working at a roadside diner on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona. Between them, Linda Lavin and Philip McKeon carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It ran for 9 seasons (1976–1985), and the writing holds up across every one of them. Alice earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Alice. The tonal similarities to One Day at a Time are real, though Alice carves out its own identity quickly. The 9-season run rewards the patience it asks of you. Linda Lavin sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Alice wrapped up in 1985, created by Robert Getchell — and 9 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.