Mike & Molly has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on HBO Max, and in the US on Netflix. Every one of its 6 seasons holds up. 268 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Billy Gardell — stay for everyone else around them. Start it on HBO Max whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Mike & Molly is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Mike & Molly land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. A comedy about a working class Chicago couple who find love at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting. Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy lead a cast that never overplays a joke. 6 seasons (2010–2016) gave the story room most shows never get. What keeps Mike & Molly from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. 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 Mike & Molly. Will & Grace is the obvious comparison, but Mike & Molly earns its own place alongside it. 6 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Billy Gardell 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.

Mike & Molly wrapped up in 2016, created by Mark Roberts — and 6 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.