If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Tick is available on streaming right now. Across 3 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 114 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Townsend Coleman — stay for everyone else around them. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason The Tick keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in The Tick land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Attention Evil-doers! The Tick is here, and he’s wearing the blue tights of justice! Together with his trusty moth-costumed sidekick Arthur, The Tick keeps the streets of The City safe from a rogue’s gallery of hilariously malevolent villains. Townsend Coleman and Rob Paulsen lead a cast that never overplays a joke. Across 3 seasons (1994–1996), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The Tick 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.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Tick is a strong candidate. If you have already watched Back at the Barnyard, The Tick is a natural next step. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Townsend Coleman 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.

The Tick wrapped up in 1996, created by Ben Edlund — 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.