Top 10 TV Show Finale Happy Endings

“Frasier” (1993-2004)

“Frasier” was a sitcom that had us in stitches for over a decade, and the finale brought the series to a perfect conclusion. Frasier realizes that his loved ones are all moving on and he wants a fresh start. He decides to take his radio show to San Francisco, but what we see instead is him moving to Chicago to start a new life with his girlfriend, Charlotte. We watched for years as Frasier hosted his radio show where he gave advice to callers, and his last broadcast was as poignant as it was tear-jerking. He signs off with one final “Goodnight, Seattle,” as he had done every show, wrapping up the fictional show and this beloved sitcom perfectly.

“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (2013-21)

Is there any other way for the 99 to end than with one final heist? Jake enlists Amy's help to pull off a meaningful final day before he becomes a stay-at-home dad, but what happens instead is of course full of unexpected twists and turns. Terry ends up becoming captain of the 99th precinct and Holt also creates some hijinx in an attempt to say goodbye to the crew before becoming deputy commissioner. But, most shocking of all, Hitchcock makes a grand return to be crowned “The Grand Champion of the Nine-Nine.” The gang spends the final moments of their last day reminiscing, before getting into the elevator together. But don’t worry, the heists will live on forever.

“Jane the Virgin” (2014-19)

Throughout this show, viewers wondered whether Jane would end up with Michael or Rafael, and they were curious about who the mysterious narrator was. Both of these questions are finally answered as the series came to a close, and the answers made for a very satisfying ending. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as we saw Jane and Rafael exchange their vows and start their life together as newlyweds, but it’s the reveal about the narrator that left us reeling. We discover that the narrator is in fact Jane’s son, Mateo, who is narrating the telenovela version of Jane’s book. We couldn’t have asked for a better ending to the show and a better start for this family.

“Parks and Recreation” (2009-15; 2020)

A flash-forward is a surefire way to wrap up a TV series on a happy note, and “Parks and Recreation” does just that. Our favorite government workers get together one last time to fix a broken swing before parting ways, and we’re thrilled to see that everyone ends up right where they should. Jerry/Garry/Larry/Terry becomes mayor of Pawnee, April and Andy become parents, and Leslie becomes governor of Indiana. The only bummer is that Leslie gets a library named after her, of all things. But, it also looks like Leslie ended up becoming President or Vice President of the United States. So, it’s safe to say everything worked out for the members of the parks department.

“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (2013-20)

The best finales end with good defeating evil, and the characters getting what they really want in life. “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” delivers on all of these fronts, as we see this show, set in the MCU, end with the Agents finally defeating the Chronicoms. The characters then move on, with Simmons and Fitz raising Alya, Coulson taking a trip around the world, and May becoming a professor at S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy. As the agents reunite one year after the Chronicom battle, they all seem content with where their lives have ended up, and we couldn’t be happier to see the show conclude this way.

“Superstore” (2015-21)

The final season of this series was full of ups and downs, from dealing with Covid-19, to Amy moving away and moving back, to the store shutting down. The finale brought viewers closure after the chaos of Season 6 as all of the characters move on from Cloud 9. Hearing Garrett’s final announcement as the store closes is bittersweet, and the flash-forward shows us what happens to everyone afterward. Glenn starts his own business with Cheyenne and Mateo by his side, and best of all, Jonah and Amy get married and have a child of their own. In the end, we see that everyone stayed in each other’s lives, as they are still a family with or without Cloud 9.

“Friday Night Lights” (2006-11)

With clear eyes and full hearts, this finale can’t lose. It is no surprise that the series ends with East Dillon getting a big win, but viewers will know that winning is not the most important thing in life or in this show. After the championship, we get to see where everyone ends up. A lot of the players continue playing on the “Superteam” as they’re joined by West Dillon, and Coach Taylor decides to move on from his life in Texas. As Tami takes on a new role in Philadelphia as the Dean of Admissions, Coach Taylor finds a brand new group of athletes to inspire at his new coaching job in Philadelphia.

“Schitt’s Creek” (2015-20)

This show had us in happy tears all throughout its run, and the finale was no exception. Everything seems to be going wrong on Patrick and David’s wedding day, from the venue being rained out, to Alexis wearing what is clearly a wedding dress. But, everything ends up coming together perfectly for the big day. The final scene shows everyone going their separate ways after the day after the wedding. As the Roses drive away and look back at the town sign, albeit with a few major changes, Johnny can’t help but smile. The title of the finale is “happy ending,” which has a hilarious dual meaning, and we really can’t imagine a better conclusion to this beloved show.

“The Good Place” (2016-20)

In this series finale, the characters figure out that living forever in the afterlife is pointless once everything in their lives is resolved. Instead, they want to move on from the universe once they feel satisfied and ready. Every character decides it’s their time one by one, and it leaves us feeling peaceful and content as they all make the decision to go. Eleanor, however, panics as everyone departs, but Chidi leaves Eleanor with some words of wisdom before she realizes she is ready too. Even Michael gets a happy ending, as he goes on to live a life on Earth so he can experience the afterlife as well, which he had never had the chance to do before.

“The Office” (2005-13)

If there was ever a finale that made us cry happy tears and laugh until our stomachs hurt, it was definitely this one. The finale takes place a year after the documentary premiere as Angela and Dwight are getting married and Michael returns in a surprise appearance as Dwight’s best man. This episode is filled with a series of hilarity including “good pranks” from Jim, Angela getting kidnapped the night before her wedding, and Ryan and Kelly running away together. The moment that left us with a smile on our faces was the final scene, in which the characters reflect on their time at Dunder Mifflin, and Pam talks about finding beauty in everyday things.