11 Coming-of-Age TV Shows to Fall in Love With While You Wait For On My Block Season 2

It might've only lasted one season, but cult hit Freaks and Geeks has endured as the shining example of what a coming-of-age teen comedy should be. Judd Apatow's series follows a group of misfit high school students in the 1980s as they attempt to find their way, and it will make you laugh and cry.

Where to watch: Netflix

The '90s-set Everything Sucks! feels a lot like Freaks and Geeks thanks to its ensemble of outcasts who decide to make a movie to get their classmates to take them seriously. Between the blossoming romances, lack of iPhones, and killer soundtrack, you'll be binging this comedy in no time.

Where to watch: Netflix

Will Smith's antics in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air never get old. It's just a fact. While Bel-Air might be a long way from the neighborhood in On My Block, this is another example of a show that isn't afraid to broach tough subjects even though it's primarily a sitcom. Now if only it would start streaming somewhere . . .

Where to watch: Buy on Amazon

This UK drama tracks the lives of a group of teenagers in Bristol, England, over the course of a few years, and it was both praised and criticized for how realistically it captured controversial subjects like sexuality, substance abuse, eating disorders, and mental illness, among others.

Where to watch: Netflix

When we think about the fact My So-Called Life only lasted one season, it's hard not to want to scream. That's how good it is. A young Claire Danes stars as Angela, a high school student in the '90s dealing with the usual: friends, drugs, sex, and . . . Jordan Catalano (Jared Leto).

Where to watch: Hulu

The lessons you take away from Boy Meets World are likely ones that will stick with you forever (shout out to Mr. Feeny!). The heartwarming sitcom about the life of Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) is essential viewing for anyone in the mood for a coming-of-age comedy.

Where to watch: Hulu

From the minute we heard the first lines of Degrassi's iconic theme song in the opening credits ("Whatever it takes!"), we knew we were in for something good. Degrassi has never shied away from tackling the tough, awkward, and painful experiences that teenagers face on a day-to-day basis, no matter which generation it's airing in.

Where to watch: Netflix

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The drama in The OC is downright addicting, but the unbreakable friendships at the core of the teen soap about a troubled high schooler who becomes entangled in the goings-on of a wealthy, upper-class California neighborhood are what makes it so good. By the time you get to know Ryan, Seth, Summer, and Marissa, you won't be able to stop pressing "Play next episode." Trust us.

Where to watch: Hulu

If the zany sitcom vibes are what you like most about On My Block — for instance, Jamal's Roller World quest — then look no further than Malcolm in the Middle. The comedy stars Frankie Muniz as a teen struggling to deal with his dysfunctional family, which includes Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston as his well-meaning father.

Where to watch: Hulu

Glee has its cheesy moments, we can't deny that. But there's just something so uplifting about watching a bunch of misfit students come together and find a home, of sorts, through song (that sentence is also extremely cheesy — we apologize). Season one is especially good, so if you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor and enroll at William McKinley High School.

Where to watch: Netflix