One of the perfect ways for the two, scary and funny, to co-exist is the example of supernatural comedies. These shows feature the standard humor of a situation-comedy and, accordingly, the presence of witches, vampires, monsters, and ghosts, to produce plots that are both terrifying and hilarious. Below are 10 supernatural comedy shows from different eras that have been considered as a practice of overcoming the fear of the dark through laughter.
10. The Bondsman
The Bondsman on Prime Video is the latest to join the ranks, but it’s already making a name for itself due to its awesomely campy presentation. Hub Halloran is played by Kevin Bacon, and he’s a bounty hunter who meets his demise before coming back as a demon hunter for Satan himself. Showrunner Erik Oleson (Daredevil fame) goes all in on B-movie chic here, delivering demon fights, splatter kills, and a motley crew of lovable misfits you just can’t help but root for. Amidst all the destruction, the humor keeps everything pegged to Earth—making it an ideal choice for horror fans with a wink.
9. What We Do in the Shadows
Adapted from Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s cult-classic movie, FX’s What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary series about a team of Staten Island vampires (and an energy vampire) struggling to fit into the contemporary world. Sharp dialogue and deadpan delivery transform ordinary issues—such as roommate conflict or city council debates—into supernatural farce. Its blend of offbeat characters and innovative world-building has made it a contemporary classic of the genre.
8. Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place was one of the best hits for Disney Channel, a lighthearted comedy series about the Russo brothers balancing school, family, and magic training. The magic blunders, along with the typical family comedies, made it a delight for children and adults alike. Put Selena Gomez’s charm into the equation, and you have a program that people are still reminiscing about.
7. Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Years before Riverdale darkened up Archie Comics, Sabrina the Teenage Witch was blending magic and giggles on Friday evenings. Melissa Joan Hart played Sabrina, a teenager navigating her powers alongside high school. From her wisecracking cat Salem to constant spells that went awry, the series was the ideal combination of charm, slapstick, and 9’90sromance.
6. The Vampire Diaries
Yes, The Vampire Diaries is largely remembered for its melodramatic romance and supernatural soap operatics—but it did not hesitate to satirize itself. The show added loads of quick-witted one-liners, meta-jokes, and snarky references to vampire tropes, providing it with enough humor to offset all the angst and gore.
5. Charmed
The Halliwell sisters glamorized witchcraft and made it endearing in Charmed. Although the series was filled with demons and supernatural battles, its true magic was the combination of clever words and down-to-earth sibling relations. Between destroying evil and fighting over romance, the sisters ensured that laughter was never out of reach.
4. The Munsters
During the 1960s, The Munsters turned the family sitcom model upside down. Rather than the all-American suburban clan, audiences were treated to Frankenstein’s monster, a vampire mother, and their monster cousins attempting to lead a “normal” existence. The humor derived from their complete obliviousness to the fact that they appeared bizarre to everyone else. Wholesome, offbeat, and still amusing today, it’s a real TV classic.
3. Bewitched
When she wanted, Samantha Stephenson’s simple movement of her nose could turn dull disaster into delightful wizardry. The charm kept the whimsical mixture of fantasy and middle-class life, with Samantha trying to hide her powers from her husband and nosy neighbors. The gags and gentle humor of the series helped it to be one of the most successful supernatural comedies of the 60s, and the influence of the show is still visible in the programs of the present time.
2. Tales from the Crypt
This was a popular HBO series that turned horror anthology tales into dark humor ones. It was the crazy Crypt Keeper who introduced each episode, which was a scary story filled with twisted jokes and quite a few puns. The campy vibes and extreme self-awareness made it as much a laugher as a scare, thus, it became a cult follower of the genre.
1. The Addams Family
The Addams Family is the quintessential supernatural comedy that anybody can think of. The Addams Family, from the 1960s sitcom to modern reboots, is basically the benchmark by which all other families of the same nature are compared. Their grotesque shenanigans are funny, no doubt, but what really makes them last is the love that is at the core of the family. The love of Gomez and Morticia, the weird sibling relationship of Wednesday and Pugsley, and the crazy things that Uncle Fester does are all examples that even the strangest families are the ones that are held together by love.
Whether it is campy gore, cheerful magic, or good ol’ fashioned sitcom charm, these supernatural sitcoms are there to show that, most of the time, the best way to deal with monsters, witches, and ghosts is to simply laugh at them.