{"id":562591,"date":"2023-08-09T23:34:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T04:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-the-league-2009\/"},"modified":"2024-03-18T06:05:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T11:05:07","slug":"shows-like-the-league-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-the-league-2009\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like The League (2009)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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8.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 50022 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An ensemble comedy that follows a group of old friends in a fantasy football league who care deeply about one another — so deeply that they use every opportunity to make each other’s lives miserable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Mark Duplass, Jonathan Lajoie, Nick Kroll, Stephen Rannazzisi
\nCreators:<\/strong> Jackie Marcus Schaffer, Jeff Schaffer
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7 seasons, 84 episodes, 22-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like The League (2009)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Key and Peele (2012)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 23359 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Project sees Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele in front of a live studio audience bantering about a topic weaved between filmed shorts and sketches.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure, Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Metta World Peace, Brendan Hunt
Creators:<\/strong> Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele
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5 seasons, 55 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Vice Principals (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 27920 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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An over protective father is obsessed with becoming a principal and competes against the popular vice principal. However something happens that makes them work together to save the day.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Danny McBride, Walton Goggins, Sheaun McKinney, Georgia King
Creators:<\/strong> Jody Hill, Danny McBride
Directors:<\/strong>
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2 seasons, 18 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Silicon Valley (2014)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 154717 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Follows the struggle of Richard Hendricks, a Silicon Valley engineer trying to build his own company called Pied Piper.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Josh Brener, Martin Starr
Creators:<\/strong> John Altschuler, Mike Judge, Dave Krinsky
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6 seasons, 53 episodes, 28.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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The League, which aired from 2009 to 2015, is a comedy series that delves into the lives of a group of friends deeply involved in a fantasy football league. The show, spanning seven seasons, combines the thrill of sports with the quirks and dynamics of friendship, making it a unique addition to the realm of sitcoms. Here, we explore the essence of The League, from its characters and humor to its impact and legacy.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

At its core, The League is about a fantasy football league, but it’s much more than that. It’s about the bonds of friendship, the lengths to which people will go to win, and the hilarious consequences of their actions. The show follows a group of old friends in a fantasy football league who care deeply about winning, often to the detriment of their personal relationships and social standing. It’s set in Chicago and features a mix of scripted dialogue and improvisation, giving it a fresh and dynamic feel.<\/p>\n

The Characters<\/h2>\n

The League boasts a diverse set of characters, each bringing their unique flavor to the show:<\/p>\n