Animated comedies are my comfort food. When life’s chaotic, there’s nothing better than sinking into the couch and putting on an episode of “The Simpsons.” That show has literally been around as long as I have, and it’s still going strong. Then came “Family Guy” about a decade later, and even though the tone is way different, it quickly earned a spot on my go-to list. Between those two, you’ve basically got the blueprint for modern animated comedy. And the best part? They’re both streaming on Hulu, along with a ridiculous number of other hits from FX and Fox. If animated sitcoms are your thing, there’s really no better place to stream. Here’s why Hulu’s the best of the bunch for streaming animated comedy TV shows.

What animated TV shows can you watch on Hulu?

Let’s start with the greatest of all time… “The Simpsons” is where it all starts. This show has been a staple of mine basically since I was old enough to turn on the TV. From elementary school afternoons to late-night reruns in college, it’s always been part of the rotation. And the wild thing? It’s still going. “The Simpsons” isn’t just one of the most iconic animated shows ever made — it’s the longest-running sitcom of all time, period.

Across all those seasons, it’s evolved without ever really losing the stuff that made it great: clever writing, sharp social commentary, and characters that somehow feel like old friends no matter how long it’s been since you last dropped in on them. Now, you can watch the latest season — Season 36 — on Hulu, but if you want to go allllll the way back through the seasons, you’ll need a subscription to Disney+. Don’t get mad at me, that’s just how the streaming rights work out. Still, for the latest eps of “The Simpsons,” Hulu delivers.

Then there’s “Family Guy.” When this show first came out, it felt like nothing else on TV — fast-paced, totally irreverent, and loaded with cutaway gags that made you laugh even when they made zero sense. The first few seasons built a small but loyal fanbase before the show got cancelled… and then was brought back thanks to massive DVD sales and fan demand. Since then, it’s become one of the best pure “adult” animated comedies ever made.

Seth MacFarlane’s sense of humor is sharp, absurd, and completely unapologetic, and he voices half the main cast, including Peter, Stewie, and Brian. Over the years, “Family Guy” has gotten even weirder, but that’s part of the fun. Whether it’s time travel, musical numbers, or the endless rivalry between Stewie and Lois, there’s always something totally unhinged (and hilarious) going on. And with new episodes still dropping, the Griffin family’s still going strong. You can stream every episode and every season on Hulu.

If you want something totally off-the-wall funny but rooted in a super-slick spy world, “Archer” is the one. This show takes the classic secret agent formula and flips it on its head — with the world’s most dysfunctional spy agency, a lead character who drinks too much and listens too little, and a tone that swings from smart to stupid in the best way possible. It started as a James Bond parody but quickly turned into its own wild thing, bouncing from spy missions to drug cartel chaos to noir detective riffs without ever losing its edge. The voice cast is stacked — H. Jon Benjamin as Archer is perfect — but every character has their moment, from Cheryl’s unhinged weirdness to Lana’s constant eye-rolls. It’s sharp, filthy, and way smarter than it pretends to be. And with all 14 seasons available on Hulu, it’s one of the easiest animated binges to get lost in.

There was about a two-year period in my 20s where it seemed like “Bob’s Burgers” was all I watched. It truly was comfort food (get it?) for me — a safe, funny space where things never got too dark. The humor’s quirky and low-key, the characters are lovable weirdos, and the whole vibe is just warm and inviting. Bob, Linda, Tina, Gene, and Louise feel like a real family — messy, loud, and totally perfect in their own way. And now that all 15 seasons are streaming on Hulu, it’s never been easier to drop in and feel a little better about life.

If you like your animated comedies otherworldly and with a heavy dose of chaos, “Solar Opposites” is definitely worth checking out. Created by one of the minds behind “Rick and Morty” (also on Hulu), this one’s about a team of aliens who crash-land on Earth and can’t decide if they love or hate it here. What follows is a lot of sci-fi nonsense, over-the-top violence, and some surprisingly sweet moments — especially from The Wall, a wild subplot that’s basically a dystopian drama happening in a terrarium. It’s ridiculous in the best way, and it moves fast, so even if one joke doesn’t land, there’s another one right behind it. If you’re into offbeat humor and don’t mind things getting a little weird, this one fits right in with the rest of Hulu’s animated comedy lineup.

No list of animated comedies is complete without “Futurama.” This show blends classic sitcom humor with nerdy sci-fi in a way that still feels totally unique. It follows Fry, a pizza delivery guy who accidentally gets frozen and wakes up 1,000 years in the future — where he ends up working for an interplanetary delivery service alongside a cranky robot, a one-eyed pilot, and a bunch of other oddballs. It’s packed with clever jokes, wild future tech, and surprisingly emotional storylines (yes, that dog episode still wrecks me). Over the years, “Futurama” has been canceled, revived, and rebooted more times than I can count, but the fact that it keeps coming back just proves how much people love it. All the seasons — including the newest ones — are streaming on Hulu, so you can hop in anytime and enjoy the (spaceship) ride.

Hulu isn’t just home to the big-name animated comedies — it’s stacked with other gems that totally deserve a spot in your rotation. “American Dad” has quietly been one of the most consistent adult cartoons out there, with its weird blend of political satire, sci-fi nonsense, and Roger doing literally anything for a laugh. Then there’s “King of the Hill,” which leans more grounded but somehow never gets boring. Watching Hank try to understand the modern world is still one of the funniest slow burns on TV.

“HouseBroken” is a newer one, but its group-therapy-for-pets concept is weirdly charming, especially with a voice cast that includes Lisa Kudrow and Will Forte. And if you’re in the mood for something totally unhinged, “Brickleberry” is pure chaos, following a group of park rangers who are absolutely the worst people to be in charge of anything. Each of these shows brings its own flavor, and they’re all streaming on Hulu right now.

Finally, Hulu’s newer additions to the animated comedy lineup keep things fresh and weird in all the best ways. “The Great North” brings the cozy charm of “Bob’s Burgers” to the Alaskan wilderness, following a lovable family as they fumble through daily life with big hearts and even bigger personalities. “Krapopolis” goes full mythological madness, set in ancient Greece and packed with dysfunctional gods, monsters, and mortals all trying (and failing) to run a city.

Then there’s “Duncanville,” which takes the teen comedy formula and cranks up the awkwardness — thanks to Amy Poehler voicing both the teenage lead and his overbearing mom. Finally, “Grimsburg” throws a noir detective twist into the mix, with Jon Hamm voicing a hardboiled sleuth trying to solve murders and win back his ex at the same time. These shows prove Hulu isn’t just about the classics — they’re still building out the future of animated comedy, one strange, hilarious show at a time.