When you’re in the mood for some comfort, watching a good TV show is like a warm hug. It relaxes you right in the feels.
But only the right show will do. Clearly, The Haunting of Hill House or a Netflix documentary on serial killers won’t give you the warm and fuzzies. That’s why comfort shows — particularly comedy and sitcoms such as The Office , Gilmore Girls , and Bob’s Burgers — are so important.
For a full TV binge-watching list, find out which TV shows women say they will always go back and watch.
‘Brooklyn 99’
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, this show will always be rewatchable! One Redditor wrote that it’s a feel-good show that she and her daughter always watch. It’s funny and comforting at the same time!
‘Superstore’
“It’s the perfect length for a show for me. I just finished my second watch-through and I immediately wanted to start again lol! It’s sweet, hilarious, just a chill show I can pop on anytime. There’s just something really comforting about it to me.” – u/ Loaf_Butt
‘Friends’
Whether you’re actively watching the show or just have it on as background noise, Friends will never not be iconic.
The only downside is that a lot of the jokes and storylines haven’t aged very well .
‘Futurama’
“Damn this show has stood the test of time….like I always have favourite shows in the moment that I later either lose interest in watching or look back on with a bit of cringe for liking so much but every single time I watch Futurama over the years I’m always reminded how good it is.” – u/ Ditto100
‘Game of Thrones’
“Idk why I keep hurting myself…” one Redditor wrote. It’s so true! We’re putting ourselves through the pain of seeing our favorite characters get offed in brutal ways again. And yet, the show is too good not to rewatch.
‘How I Met Your Mother’
“I started watching it the day it premiered to the day it ended. It has always been there for me. It’s my favorite show in the entire world and will never fail to make me laugh. Even though I’ve watched it over 100 times.” – u/ brendavelxrde
‘The IT Crowd’
If you’ve never seen this show on Netflix, you really need to!
It’s an underrated comedy that never fails to make viewers laugh, like the time one of the characters had to pretend to be disabled at a musical.
‘Bones’
“I know the science isn’t totally accurate, and it’s a bit of copaganda, but man I love the characters so damn much. Whenever I come back to it it feels like I’m visiting old friends I haven’t seen in a long time.” – u/ houseofreturn
‘Breaking Bad’
It’s simply a * chefs kiss* masterpiece. The neverending drama of keeping a double life a secret made it one of the best shows on TV. Plus, it led to the spinoff Better Call Saul and the Breaking Bad movie.
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
“I watched it for the first time on tv in primary school and I LOVED it. And I rewatched it in highschool, uni and it had recently been my after work wind down show. The older I get, the deeper it is. The themes are timeless!” – u/ gameofgomes
‘Bob’s Burgers’
Bob’s Burgers is top-tier cartoon comfort! It’s like watching a hug again and again. We love how character is known for their own little quirks and personality traits, like Linda with her wine and Louise with her bunny ears. Since the family is, well, poor, they’re relatable.
‘Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman’
“Do you want to see a hot woman doctor hooking up with a mountain man while crusading a progressive agenda/social changes in an 1850’s Colorado settlement? I do. Absolutely. Every day of my life.” – u/ kitty_r
’90 Day Fiancé’
While it seems counterproductive to comfort considering all the drama, this show actually makes you feel better about your life and your relationship.
It’s a guilty pleasure and comfort all rolled into one.
‘Mr. Robot’
“This show is criminally underrated. And it’s pretty highly rated, lol. The storyline, complex themes, subtle feminism, cinematography, character development, soundtrack, acting/actors, fantastic twists… It’s perfection.” -u/ holistivist . It features an incredible performance by Rami Malek.
‘Sex and the City’
Sorry, this doesn’t include the reboot. A lot of people would prefer to remember the characters how they were: a group of fabulous single women who were navigating dating in New York.
One Redditor wrote that the show made them feel a part of their friend group.
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‘Gossip Girl’
“It helps my anxiety and restlessness to watch something that I know the ending to and it allows for background noise when I’m anxious and hearing ‘scary noises.'”-u/ Apprehensive-Pen-531 . At this point, we all know who was Gossip Girl. Catch him on You .
‘Gilmore Girls’
This is a show many people have been watching since they were teenagers. It’s just so wholesome and comforting! Even the first hint of fall makes you want to curl up with a good cup of coffee and binge-watch it.
‘Impractical Jokers’
If you’re a fan of comedy, this show is for you! It follows four best friends as they prank each other to do awkward, inappropriate, and hilarious things. Regardless of how many times you’ve seen it, a rewatch is always in order.
‘The Office’
And finally, we come to The Office , one of the greatest shows on television. The NBC comedy is equal parts hilarious, brilliant heartwarming. If you’re having a bad day, it’s basically the remedy that you need.
H/T: Reddit
