The Drew Carey Show (1995)

Synopsis

Drew is an assistant director of personnel in a Cleveland department store and he has been stuck there for ten years. Other than fighting with co-worker Mimi, his hobbies include drinking beer and not being able to get dates. To make a few extra bucks he has a micro-brewery going in his garage with his buddies.

Where to watch

Stream

• Howdy Amazon Channel

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Drew Carey as Drew Carey
• Ryan Stiles as Lewis Kiniski
• Diedrich Bader as Oswald Lee Harvey
• Kathy Kinney as Mimi Bobeck
• Craig Ferguson as Nigel Wick
• Christa Miller as Kate O'Brien
• John Carroll Lynch as Steve Carey
• Cynthia Watros as Kellie Newmark
• Ian Gomez as Larry Almada
• Nan Martin as Mrs. Louder

If you liked The Drew Carey Show, try

• The Office
• The Goldbergs
• 2 Broke Girls
• The Mary Tyler Moore Show
• Newhart
• Just Shoot Me!
• The Mindy Project
• Superstore

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a lighthearted comedy with a nostalgic 90s vibe, The Drew Carey Show is a great pick. It follows Drew, an assistant director of personnel stuck in a dead-end job at a Cleveland department store, who spends his time drinking beer, bickering with his co-worker Mimi, and trying to make extra cash with a microbrewery in his garage. The humor is down-to-earth and often revolves around everyday struggles and quirky friendships, making it feel like hanging out with a group of old pals. With nine seasons and over 200 episodes, it’s perfect for a long binge when you want something funny but not too complicated. Fans of shows like The Office or The Goldbergs will likely appreciate the mix of workplace antics and offbeat characters. The cast, including Drew Carey and Ryan Stiles, brings a lot of charm and warmth to the series, making it an easy and comforting watch.