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What to Watch When You Don’t Know What to Watch: TV Show Edition

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For those nights when you just can’t make up your mind. We’ve all been there, and this list is to ensure you’re never there again!
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Crime Dramas

Solve crimes with every episode!
 
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Obviously.
Law & Order (TV Series 1990
 
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If you loved Nikita, this is for you (it was DEFINITELY for me).
Ballard (TV Series 2025
 
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A brilliant cleaning lady gets a gig with the police. Witty and quick dialogue, if you’re into that.
Watch High Potential TV Show - ABC.com
 
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Exquisite, truly. A show with heart and beautiful costumes.
Is The Law According to Lidia Poët a True Story? Here's What You Need to Know
 
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A medical examiner solves murders. Need I say more?
Body of Proof (TV Series 2011–2013)
 
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She’s really good at telling when someone’s lying and turns out it’s a highly useful skill. Really great acting. Unique storyline. Engaging.
Poker Face (TV Series 2023

Cute Rom Com Shows

“Awwww!”
 
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City doctor is forced to live in a small town. She gets torn between two love interests—how fun!
Hart of Dixie (TV Series 2011–2015)
 
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A coming of age romance that depicts navigating Blackness in a White world. Guaranteed to make you blush. So sweet.
Watch FOREVER | Netflix Official Site
 
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Funny and light! Love them together and I think you will, too.
Watch Nobody Wants This | Netflix Official Site
 
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Hilary! Duff! When you’re in the mood for something very light and easy to watch.
Younger (TV Series 2015–2021)
 
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Adorable, with depth.
Love Life (TV Series 2020–2021)
 
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Makes you kick your feet! I’ve seen in 3 times.
Love (TV Series 2016–2018)

Competition Shows

Reality, unscripted!
 
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Glass blowing, anyone? Fascinating peek into the world of this art form.
Watch Blown Away | Netflix Official Site
 
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Mouth-watering fun! Also, perfectly intense. Suspense runs high.
Watch Culinary Class Wars | Netflix Official Site
 
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Of course!!!!!!!!!!! Wholesome, engaging, family-friendly, and a few weirdly timed jokes sprinkled in (pun intended).
The Great British Bake Off - Official Website
 
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Love? Betrayal? New romances? Old romances being tested? Insane premise that will keep you hooked.
Watch The Ultimatum: Queer Love | Netflix Official Site
 
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Season 5 is my favorite but UK will always take the cake.
Watch Love Island (UK) Streaming Online
 
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Incredibly engaging. Didn’t know this was possible to do with flowers?! Kind of mind boggling.
Watch The Big Flower Fight | Netflix Official Site

Quick Laughs

When you need a quick hit of “Teehee!”
 
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Giggle, giggle. Best friends get into unbelievably silly situations. Will have your belly in knots with laughter.
Broad City - Comedy Central - Watch on Paramount Plus
 
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Real af, funny af. Playing on my TV at any given moment. Never ever ever gets old.
Watch Insecure (HBO)
 
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Hilarious! An often overlooked show full of laughs and banter.
The IT Crowd (TV Series 2006–2013)
 
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Cue the laugh track! Besties who are doing crazy and also mundane things. Great for a nostalgic kind of night.
Watch Girlfriends
 
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Wild ride! All her exes are dying. Why? No one knows. Get to the bottom of the hilarious mystery with the show’s often dislikable protagonist.
Laid (TV Series 2024)
 
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Chaotic? Yes. And a musical? Yes. I know that sounds insane but this is the only time a musical comedy has worked for me. Try it out!
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (TV Series 2015–2019)

Action & Fantasy

Escapism at its finest.
 
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Dark n entertaining n a little creepy n a lot genius. I love the acting and love the aesthetic even more.
Wednesday (TV Series 2022
 
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Fairytales with a twist. I saw this for the first time years ago and still think about it; it’s the kind of story that just sticks with you. Compelling.
Once Upon a Time (TV Series 2011–2018)
 
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So good. Come for the lead actor and stay for the storyline you just can’t seem to look away from. Made for those moments when you want to visit another realm entirely.
The Witcher (TV Series 2019
 
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A little sexy. A little dangerous. A lot passionate. So good you’ll want to run it back a few times.
Outlander (TV Series 2014
 
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Such a fun show. The writing is interesting and occasionally silly. A different twist to a spy story.
Chuck (TV Series 2007–2012)
 
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Trippy. Fun. Never know what’s around the corner. A grand ole time. And a cute romance to boot.
Upload (TV Series 2020–2025)

Dramas

Twists and turns.
 
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Perfect. Quick. A fierce showing of wit. Comedy at its finest.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (TV Series 2017–2023)
 
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A classic career driven show fraught with old-timey a*holes.
Mad Men (TV Series 2007–2015)
 
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A period drama with heart, secrets, and beautiful world-building. A great binge for a gray kind of day.
Watch Bridgerton | Netflix Official Site
 
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It has it all, and so does the protagonist—except for the ever elusive love-of-her-life. An authentic look on the complexity of normal life.
Watch Being Mary Jane: The Series
 
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Perfect. That’s all. If you haven’t seen it, consider this your sign to go see it now.
Fleabag (TV Series 2016–2019)
 
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Impeccably tailored, like the suits. If you’re into legal shows and high stakes, it’s a must-watch.
Suits (TV Series 2011–2019)

Oldies & Goodies

Consistently good television.
 
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A must in the rotation! Some episodes really don’t age well while others still resonate. I’m a Carrie-Charlotte, in my personal opinion.
Watch Sex and the City (HBO)
 
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Mariska! Law! Order! Nothing beats this.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series 1999
 
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Yum. Everything about this show is *chef’s kiss.*
Watch Scandal
 
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Rewatch central. A comfort show made to accommodate frequent revisits.
New Girl (TV Series 2011–2018)
 
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Nostalgic! When you want to destroy some vampires.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series 1997–2003)
 
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Made for the witchiest baddies.
Charmed (TV Series 1998–2006)