Supernatural comedies are a perfect example of how scary and funny can still be combined. These series combine the usual sitcom humor with characters such as witches, vampires, monsters, and ghosts to make plots that are both very scary and funny. Here are 10 supernatural comedy shows from various times that have been recognized as a method to get over the fear of the dark by laughing.
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
Disney Channel struck gold with Wizards of Waverly Place, a lighthearted sitcom about the Russo siblings juggling school, family, and wizard training. The magical mishaps combined with relatable family comedy made it fun for both kids and parents. Add Selena Gomez’s charisma to the mix, and you’ve got a show that still has fans feeling nostalgic today.
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
With a flick of her nose, Samantha Stephens could make mundane mayhem into magical chaos. Bewitched stayed the playful fun of blending fantasy with middle-class reality, with Samantha seeking to conceal her abilities from her husband and prying neighbors. The show’s witty satire and lighthearted tone made it one of the most popular supernatural comedies of the 60s, and its legacy continues to be seen in TV shows today.
2. Tales from the Crypt
This HBO hit pushed horror anthology storytelling into dark humor. Presented by the maniacal Crypt Keeper, every episode featured a chilling story full of sick jokes and a healthy dose of puns. The campy atmosphere and over-the-top self-awareness made it as laughable as it was terrifying, securing it a cult following within the genre.
1. The Addams Family
No list of supernatural comedies is complete without The Addams Family. From its origins in the 1960s sitcom to contemporary reboots, the Addams family is the standard against which all other creepy, kooky, in so many words, families are measured. Their grotesque shenanigans are humorous, sure, but what truly makes them endure is the heart in the center of the family. Gomez and Morticia’s love, Wednesday and Pugsley’s bizarre sibling relationship, and Uncle Fester’s antics all demonstrate that even the most bizarre families are held together by love.
With campy gore, lighthearted magic, or good ol’ fashioned sitcom charm, these supernatural sitcoms prove that the best way to handle monsters, witches, and ghosts at times is to simply laugh at them.