If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Austin & Ally is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. 4 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 217 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Ross Lynch is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Austin & Ally is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Austin & Ally from the crowd. A comedy about the unique relationship between a young songwriter, Ally Dawson, and Austin Moon, the overnight internet sensation who gains sudden notoriety after performing one of Ally's songs. Austin and Ally struggle with how to maintain and capitalize on Austin's newfound fame. Austin is more of a rebel type who doesn't follow the rules and is somewhat immature for his age, while Ally is conservative yet self-conscious. The chemistry Ross Lynch and Laura Marano bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Across 4 seasons (2011–2016), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. What keeps Austin & Ally from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Austin & Ally is a strong candidate. Viewers who responded to Victorious will find a lot to like here too. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Ross Lynch's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Austin & Ally wrapped up in 2016, created by Heath Seifert and Kevin Kopelow — and 4 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.