Love ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’? Here’s what to stream next
Love ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’? Here’s what to stream next
College may be over for the summer, but the laughs don’t have to stop - check out these must-watch series.
I’m a huge Mindy Kaling fan – “Never Have I Ever” is one of the best high school comedy TV shows out there in my opinion. Of course, Kaling followed it up with something just as good - “The Sex Lives of College Girls” just wrapped Season 3, following the hilarious, chaotic, and heartfelt adventures of Bela, Kimberly, Whitney, and Leighton. The latest season brought more dorm room drama, fresh faces, unexpected hookups, and moments of genuine friendship that gives this show the heart that makes it so watchable. If you’ve finished binging the latest episodes, you’re probably wondering… what now?
Maybe you’re craving more stories about tight-knit friendships, raunchy humor, or just another binge-worthy comedy that captures the messiness of figuring it all out. Luckily, plenty of series deliver the same kind of charm, heart, and laugh-out-loud moments. If you’re looking for your next fix of fun, flirty, and fiercely funny TV (a lot of alliteration I know but I couldn’t help myself), keep reading!
The Sex Lives of College Girls
Follow four college roommates as they arrive at New England’s prestigious Essex College. A bundle of contradictions and hormones, these girls are equal parts lovable and infuriating as they live out their new, free lives on campus.
Loved ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’? Watch: ‘The Bold Type’
Friendship, ambition, and self-discovery take center stage in ”The Bold Type,” a vibrant dramedy that’s equal parts fun and empowering.
If you love the mix of humor, heart, and strong female friendships in “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” “The Bold Type” should be next on your watchlist. The show follows three best friends - Jane, Kat, and Sutton - who work at a high-profile fashion magazine in New York City, tackling careers, relationships, and personal growth along the way. Like “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” it celebrates the messiness of young adulthood, blending hilarious and heartfelt moments as its leads figure out who they really are.
While both shows thrive on witty banter and female friendships, “The Bold Type” shifts the setting from college life to the fast-paced world of media and fashion. Instead of dorm room chaos and frat parties, expect high-stakes journalism, office politics, and glamorous New York adventures. But at its core, both series share the same spirit - strong, ambitious women navigating life’s ups and downs with humor, heart, and a whole lot of personality.
With all five seasons available to stream on Hulu, “The Bold Type” is the perfect follow-up once you’ve finished “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” If you’re craving more friendship-fueled comedy and drama, this one’s a must-watch.
The Bold Type
A glimpse into the outrageous lives of Jane, Kat and Sutton, who are working at the nation’s top women’s magazine, Scarlet, while navigating their careers, identities and individual voices.
Check out ‘Never Have I Ever’
High school may be over, but the laughs, awkward moments, and heartfelt friendships continue in ”Never Have I Ever,” another hit from Mindy Kaling.
One of my favorite comedy TV shows of the last five years, this coming-of-age story follows Devi Vishwakumar, a smart but impulsive high schooler who’s excited to start things off right. Between navigating friendships, first crushes, and her complicated relationship with her strict but loving mother, Devi’s journey is packed with the same humor, heart, and awkward yet endearing moments that make “The Sex Lives of College Girls” so addictive.
While “The Sex Lives of College Girls” dives into the ups and downs of college life, “Never Have I Ever” takes a step back, focusing on high school drama, family expectations, and cultural identity. But both shows share Kaling’s signature comedy style - fast-paced, sharp, laugh-out-loud, FUNNY, and full of characters who make messy mistakes but always keep things entertaining. Plus, just like Bela, Kimberly, Whitney, and Leighton, Devi’s tight-knit friendships are at the heart of the story.
With four seasons (one for each year of high school) available to stream on Netflix, “Never Have I Ever” is a fun, heartfelt binge that brings all the laughs and emotions you loved in “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” If you’re looking for another Mindy Kaling gem, you can’t miss this one.
Never Have I Ever
After a traumatic year, all an Indian-American teen wants is to go from pariah to popular — but friends, family and feeling won’t make it easy on her.
Don’t miss ‘Girls’
Few shows capture the chaos of your 20s quite like ”Girls,” a sharp, unfiltered comedy that balances humor with the struggles of young adulthood.
If you love the mix of friendships, self-discovery, and awkward-yet-hilarious moments in “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” then “Girls” is a natural next watch. Created by and starring Lena Dunham, this HBO series follows four friends in New York City navigating careers, relationships, and the general messiness of life after college. With Judd Apatow on board as an executive producer - someone who knows his way around grounded, funny comedies - “Girls” delivers an honest and often cringeworthy look at what it means to be young, ambitious, and a little lost.
While “The Sex Lives of College Girls” focuses on the college years, “Girls” jumps ahead to the next stage of life: post-grad uncertainty. Instead of frat parties and finals, expect unpaid internships, questionable life choices, and friendships that are just as complicated as they are essential. But at their core, both shows embrace the same themes: growing up, chasing dreams, and leaning on your best friends through it all.
With six seasons available to stream on Max, “Girls” is a binge-worthy, brutally honest, and laugh-out-loud exploration of young adulthood. If you’re looking for another comedy that’s as messy and relatable as it is hilarious, definitely check it out.
Girls
The assorted humiliations, disasters and rare triumphs of four very different twenty-something girls: Hannah, an aspiring writer; Marnie, an art gallery assistant and cousins Jessa and Shoshanna.
One more: ‘Broad City’
If you love the unfiltered humor and strong female friendships in “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” then ”Broad City,” is a must-watch. Created by and starring Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, the series follows two twenty-something best friends as they tackle everything from dead-end jobs to bizarre adventures, all while keeping each other (barely) afloat. Like “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” this show thrives on witty banter, messy but lovable characters, and the kind of ride-or-die friendships that make every crazy situation a little more bearable.
While “The Sex Lives of College Girls” explores the ups and downs of college life, “Broad City” jumps ahead to the next stage - figuring out adulthood with no safety net. Ilana and Abbi aren’t worried about finals or frat parties; they’re hustling through odd jobs, navigating unpredictable city life, and making every dollar stretch just to survive. But whether it’s in a dorm room or a tiny Brooklyn apartment, both shows celebrate the beautiful, messy chaos of young adulthood and the kind of friendships that make it all worthwhile.
You can watch all five seasons of “Broad City” in all its weird, wonderful glory on Hulu. If you’re searching for another comedy that celebrates messy, independent women with big dreams (and even bigger personalities), this one’s for you.
Broad City
Broad City follows two women throughout their daily lives in New York City, making the smallest and mundane events hysterical and disturbing to watch all at the same time.
More to watch after finishing ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls”
‘Doll Face’ | Hulu
Dollface
After being dumped by her longtime boyfriend, a young woman must deal with her own imagination in order to literally and metaphorically re-enter the world of women, and rekindle the female friendships she left behind.
‘Insecure’ | Max
Insecure
Follows the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern-day African-American woman.
‘Younger’ | Paramount+
Younger
Liza Miller, a suddenly single stay-at-home mother, tries to get back into the working world, only to find it’s nearly impossible to start at the bottom at 40-year old. When a chance encounter convinces her she looks younger than she is, Liza tries to pass herself off as 26 and lands a job as an assistant at Empirical Press. Now she just has to make sure no one finds out the secret only she and her best friend Maggie share.