Julia

Julia has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available. Across 3 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 9 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Diahann Carroll — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Julia is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Julia does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Julia is an American sitcom notable for being one of the first weekly series to depict an African American woman in a non-stereotypical role. Previous television series featured African American lead characters, but the characters were usually servants. The show stars actress and singer Diahann Carroll, and ran for 86 episodes on NBC from September 17, 1968 to March 23, 1971. Between them, Diahann Carroll and Lloyd Nolan carry the comedy without ever forcing it. 3 seasons (1968–1971) gave the story room most shows never get. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Julia holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Julia. If you have already watched One Day at a Time, Julia is a natural next step. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Diahann Carroll 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.

Julia wrapped up in 1971, created by Hal Kanter — and 3 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.