In all the best TV shows, there’s that one familiar, comforting place where the main characters unwind and overshare.

Over the years, TV has treated these bars and hangout spots as more than just backdrops — they’re where these characters’ lives happen. Think about it. “How I Met Your Mother” practically lived inside MacLaren’s Pub. The hit 1980s sitcom “Cheers” wouldn’t be the same without its Boston pub where everybody knows your name. Some of the best moments in the animated sitcom “The Simpsons” happened in Homer’s favorite spot: Moe’s Tavern.

In a way, downtown State College bars serve a similar purpose for the real-world cast of students who cycle through this town every year. Each bar has its own vibe and some of the best setups to yap and have a good time. And some of them even look so uncannily similar, that it’s like they came right out of a sitcom.

We decided to compare the bars of downtown State College to some of the most iconic TV sitcom hangout spots.

Sharkies: Moe’s Tavern (‘The Simpsons’)

Starting off strong, Sharkies looks like it was copied and pasted straight from Springfield. I mean, c’mon, try to spot the difference — I literally can’t.

The dim lighting, wood paneling, and that slightly mysterious aura that makes you question if you’re about to have the best or worst night of your life? Check, check, and check. You half expect Barney to be passed out at the end of the bar and Moe to pop up from behind the counter.

The Brewery: Paddy’s Pub (‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’)

This comparison is based solely on vibes and aura, given that both bars are slightly unhinged and rugged in the best way.

“It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” follows five self-centered, adult-child friends who own a failing Irish pub in Philadelphia. In each episode, the plot is always all over the place, with random, unfortunate things happening to the main characters and their bar. The Brewery fits that pretty well.

Plus, the Brew almost shutting down forever to make way for another parking garage sounds like a scene ripped right out of the raunchy hit sitcom.

Doggie’s Pub: MacLaren’s Pub (‘How I Met Your Mother’)

If you’ve seen “How I Met Your Mother,” you know how iconic MacLaren’s really is — just like Doggie’s.

Between both bars’ vibes, iconic booths, and comforting atmospheres, it’s safe to say these places are really similar spiritually. It’s the kind of place where you show up with no plan to leave any time soon and end up talking for hours, sharing story after story over drinks, almost every night of the week.

Stage West: Weenie Hut Jr.’s (‘SpongeBob SquarePants’)

I think this comparison speaks for itself.

Bill Pickle’s Tap Room: Cheers (‘Cheers’)

Both of these bars give off major country vibes. From the decor to its massive bar right in the middle, Pickle’s and Cheers are definitely distant cousins.

Phyrst: Poor Richard’s Pub (‘The Office’)

After clocking out for the day at his job at Dunder Mifflin, Michael Scott, along with his quirky employees, would often go to Poor Richard’s for happy hour in the show “The Office.”

Both Poor Richard’s and the Phyrst just scream Irish pub. And, for some reason, that one scene in season seven, episode 17, “Threat Level Midnight,” where the characters dance “The Scarn” at Poor Richard’s, reminds me a lot of Dueling Pianos nights at the Phyrst for some reason.

Lion’s Den: Super Weenie Hut Jr.’s (‘SpongeBob SquarePants’)

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Champs Downtown: The Smash Club (‘Full House’)

If you grew up watching “Full House” like I did, you know The Smash Club.

In the world of “Full House”, Uncle Jesse reopened a washed-up restaurant and revamped it into a sick nightclub — similar to how Champs opened a new location in place of Chili’s downtown and gave it a complete makeover.

Plus, almost every time the club was featured, a celebrity guest star would perform there in the show — just like Champs Downtown bringing in Wiz Khalifa, the Jonas Brothers, and Logic, to name a few.

Cafe 210: The Hub (‘That ’70s Show’)

In the popular sitcom starring Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, the characters always wound up in the infamous garage or the Hub, a local restaurant. Cafe 210 easily matches the diner’s vibe with its sit-back-and-relax vibe. At Cafe, you can chat for hours while sipping on pitchers and eating diner staples, just like the characters in “That ’70s Show” at the Hub.

The Shandygaff: Karaoke Dokie (‘Victorious’)

Gaffeoke on Wednesdays. Imagine singing “Freak The Freak Out” at the Gaff…