{"id":125923,"date":"2023-08-09T21:51:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T02:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/07\/happy-hour-2000\/"},"modified":"2024-03-02T01:28:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T07:28:36","slug":"shows-like-happy-hour-2000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-happy-hour-2000\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Happy Hour (2000)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jack Dee, Hugh Dennis, Andy Hine, Tony Blackburn
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2 seasons, 16 episodes, 30-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Happy Hour (2000)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Zoo (2017)<\/h3>\n \n
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Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Hugh Dennis, Stuart Garlick, Lewis Macleod, Jess Robinson
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Housebound (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 7 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Karen Ascoe, Kenneth Collard, Vincenzo Nicoli, Pearce Quigley
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Ballot Monkeys (2015)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 188 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Satirical political comedy that focuses on the four main British political parties in the run up to the 2015 General Election.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jimmy Akingbola, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Trevor Cooper, Hugh Dennis
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McDonald & Dodds (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 5745 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A shy and enigmatic Detective Sergeant is partnered with a wildly ambitious Detective Chief Inspector to solve crimes in the historic city of Bath.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jason Watkins, Tala Gouveia, James Murray, Jack Riddiford
Creators:<\/strong> Robert Murphy
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In the landscape of television, where shows come and go with the changing seasons, a few gems manage to leave an indelible mark on their audience, despite not always basking in the limelight of mainstream success. One such show is “Happy Hour,” a series that debuted in the year 2000, offering a unique blend of humor, heart, and a touch of the absurd. This show, while not a household name, has carved out its own niche, resonating with viewers who stumbled upon it, either by chance or through the recommendations of those who cherished its quirky charm. Let’s explore what made “Happy Hour” stand out, why it’s worth revisiting, or discovering for the first time.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

At its core, “Happy Hour” was a situational comedy that revolved around the lives of a group of friends navigating the complexities of adulthood, relationships, and careers, all while frequenting a local bar that serves as the backdrop for most of their escapades. While this might sound familiar, perhaps reminiscent of other, more renowned shows, “Happy Hour” distinguished itself through its unique brand of humor and the depth of its characters.<\/p>\n

Characters: The Heart of Happy Hour<\/h2>\n

The ensemble cast was a mix of personalities, each bringing their own flavor to the show:<\/p>\n