Average Joe is currently streaming in the US on Netflix and Paramount Plus Premium, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. 2 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. With 16 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. The comic timing across the cast is what makes it work. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Average Joe arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Average Joe from the crowd. Blue-collar plumber, Joe Washington, discovers his recently deceased father lived a secret, second life and stole millions of dollars from dangerous people just before he died. Now those people think Joe knows where it is. A bloody and violent confrontation triggers a chain of events that force Joe and his close-knit circle of family and friends out of their very average and mundane lives into a life-or-death race against time to find the truth and the millions. The series ran for 2 seasons from 2023, building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What keeps Average Joe from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Average Joe respects your intelligence. Snatch is the obvious comparison, but Average Joe earns its own place alongside it. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. It holds up on rewatch, which is the real test of any comedy. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Average Joe is currently airing new episodes, created by Robb Cullen — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. 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.