The Best Dark Comedy TV Shows on Free Services

What it's about: A pie-maker, with the power to bring dead people back to life, solves murder mysteries with his alive-again childhood sweetheart, a cynical private investigator, and a lovesick waitress.

Where to Watch: 22 episodes (100%) are available to watch free online (CW Seed). 22 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play, Vudu & 1 other). Episodes coming soon to HBO on January 29th, 2021 (PST).

What it's about: Hank and Dean Venture, with their father Doctor Venture and faithful bodyguard Brock Samson, go on wild adventures facing megalomaniacs, zombies, and suspicious ninjas, all for the glory of adventure. Or something like that.

Where to Watch: 9 episodes (11%) are available to watch free online (Adult Swim). 81 episodes (96%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Hulu, Hoopla & TVision). 9 episodes (11%) are available to stream on a TV everywhere service (Adult Swim). 84 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play & 4 others).

What it's about: A satirical inversion of the ideal of the perfect American nuclear family, they are an eccentric wealthy family who delight in everything grotesque and macabre, and are never really aware that people find them bizarre or frightening. In fact, they themselves are often terrified by "normal" people.

Where to Watch: 64 episodes (100%) are available to watch free online (Tubi & PlutoTV). 64 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).

What it's about: Enslaved teenager Henry Shackleford, aka Little Onion, becomes a member in abolitionist John Brown’s motley family during the Bleeding Kansas era before the Civil War.

Where to Watch: 1 episodes (14%) are available to watch free online (Showtime). 7 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (fuboTV & Showtime). 7 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (Showtime). 7 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 1 service (Vudu).

What it's about: Rescue Me revolves around the lives of the men in a New York City firehouse, the crew of 62 Truck. Examining the fraternal nature and relationships of firefighters, the series tackles the daily drama of the life-and-death situations associated with being a firefighter, while exploring the ways the men use dark humor to protect their true emotions.

Where to Watch: 26 episodes (28%) are available to watch free online (Crackle). 75 episodes (80%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Starz). 71 episodes (76%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (Starz). 94 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play & 4 others).

What it's about: The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.

Where to Watch: 153 episodes (91%) are available to watch free online (Tubi, PlutoTV & Vudu). 138 episodes (82%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Prime Video & Hulu). 138 episodes (82%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 1 service (Prime Video).

What it's about: In the early 1990s, a recently widowed, impoverished Orlando water park employee schemes and cons her way up the ranks of the multi-billion dollar pyramid scheme which ruined her financially in the first place.

Where to Watch: 1 episodes (10%) are available to watch free online (Showtime). 10 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (fuboTV & Showtime). 10 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (Showtime). 10 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 2 services (Prime Video & Vudu).

What it's about: One day, New York City as we know it vanished overnight into a mysterious fog. Now known as Hellsalem's Lot, it has become a place where another world beyond imagining is connected to our reality. The balance within this new world is protected by a secret society known as Libra. Leo, a journalist and photographer who arrives in the city, is unexpectedly recruited to join their ranks.

Where to Watch: 24 episodes (96%) are available to watch free online (Crunchyroll). 25 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Hulu & Funimation). 25 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $0.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).

What it's about: Bluestone 42 is a comedy drama about a British bomb disposal detachment in Afghanistan. So what’s the average working day for a hero? Make your keen young colleague deal with the boring paperwork? Wind up your fellow employees? Flirt with the new girl on the team? Or deal with an unseen enemy who’s trying to blow you up? Bluestone 42 is a comedy drama about a bunch of soldiers who just happen to be risking their lives diffusing hidden bombs. But who says they can’t have some fun alongside the serious professional stuff? This hilarious and often surprising series follows the adventures of a bunch of diverse characters living and working together at an army base in Afghanistan. This is a show about something easily forgotten; soldiers really enjoy being soldiers, but it’s not just a show for soldiers and it’s not just about the Army: it’s also a show for anybody who has ever fallen in love, experienced status battles at work or had a fear of failure. It is packed with the lively workmate banter and relationship minefields that most people will recognise. Even if they don’t face danger on a daily basis...

Where to Watch: 21 episodes (100%) are available to watch free online (PlutoTV & IMDb TV).

What it's about: Follows two delusional brothers, who are self-proclaimed filmmakers, as they are kicked out of their parent's house and end up on an epic cinematic journey.

Where to Watch: 1 episodes (10%) are available to watch free online (Comedy Central). 9 episodes (90%) are available to stream on a TV everywhere service (Comedy Central). 10 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).

What it's about: Tim and Eric's dark comedy anthology series.

Where to Watch: 5 episodes (21%) are available to watch free online (Adult Swim). 15 episodes (63%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Hulu & TVision). 5 episodes (21%) are available to stream on a TV everywhere service (Adult Swim). 21 episodes (88%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).

What it's about: Hozuki is the chief of staff to the great king of Japanese Hell, King Enma. Dedicated, unflappable and super-sadistic, he oversees the day-to-day operations of Hell, from diplomatic relations with the other Hells to ensuring proper torture of the damned, and deals with any trouble-makers swiftly and without mercy (often including King Enma himself). However, he also likes spending his free time on his hobbies, such as fawning over cute animals and raising Goldfish Flowers.

Where to Watch: 39 episodes (100%) are available to watch free online (Crunchyroll).