There's something about shows featuring a group of friends that make you feel included. You get to witness the ups and downs, laughs and cries of Ted, Marshall, Lily, Barney,
You know a show is binge-worthy when the anticipation from one episode to the next, and one season to the next, has you literally at the edge of your seat.
That's what "Game Of Thrones" is. Twists, cliffhangers, and violence are around every turn in this shock-drama, high-fantasy series built off George R. R. Martin's best-selling book series. That mega-high
If you're looking for a show that's a little bit bizarre, but mostly realistic, "Parks and Recreation" takes the cake. No matter how many times you watch it, it will
"Breaking Bad," often considered one of the best shows ever made, asks for patience. It's not a flashy, in-your-face shocking kind of show, but more of an emotional marathon. If
you appreciate masterful storytelling, "Breaking Bad" is the bingeable show for you. It'll keep you on your toes, and put that sinking feeling in your stomach, but the pay off
Dexter Morgan's complex character development over the eight seasons of "Dexter" is quite fascinating. Though many people are still bitter about the ending, the show is still one of the
best for constantly keeping you on the edge of your seat with plot twists, and making you feel oddly empathetic towards a serial killer — if that's something you're into.
The best part about the CW's "The 100" is that it features some of the most badass female characters you'll ever find. Between Clarke's insatiable need to protect her people
and Octavia's undeniable strength and devotion, you will practically be glued to your couch. Watching Arkadia struggle to survive on a planet they didn't know still existed will leave you
"Lost" brought the country together like no other network series has. Between the hidden clues, the clever twists, the romance, and the horror, "Lost" captured audiences of all ages for
six full seasons. Americans were collectively heartbroken when the series ended, but the good news is you can now binge watch it all over again on Hulu, looking for all
There's a reason "The Walking Dead" is one of the most popular shows on cable television. It may or may not give you nightmares, so watch at your own risk!
The limit to the number of "Law & Order: SVU" episodes you can watch in a row is infinite. Beware: you might find yourself turning an episode on early Saturday morning,
only to find yourself in the exact same spot, 20-some episodes deep, the following morning. It's dangerous business getting involved with this bingeable show. You'll be addicted to Olivia Benson's
We think it's safe to say that "Orange Is The New Black" was one of the O.G.'s when it comes to binge-worthy TV. Jenji Kohan created this perfectly cinematic Netflix
gem back in 2013 and has had audiences wrapped around her finger since. Each episode flows so seamlessly into the next, with a mini break in between each one to
jam out to the incredible "You've Got Time" by Regina Spektor on the opening credits. It's honestly pretty hard not to get addicted to binge watching this one.
Like "Law & Order: SVU," "Criminal Minds" should come with a warning. Once you start, you can't stop. The cast is incredible — especially the quirky goddess Penelope Garcia, who practically
solves the crimes for the detectives with her computer smarts. But each episode presents a different case that will most definitely have you at the edge of your seat.
"Friends" might be one of the most binge-watched shows of all time. From its original air dates, to its syndicated air dates, to its appearance on streaming services, "Friends" fans
Fans of the original U.K. version of "The Office" were less than thrilled to hear NBC was going to remake the dark, awkward comedy. However, it turned out to be
a mega hit, potentially surpassing the original. Steve Carell's clueless boss Michael Scott is, to many, one of the funniest, albeit awkward and embarrassing, characters to ever grace American television.
For that reason alone, the show is worth bingeing, but the other characters, including Rainn Wilson's Dwight, John Krasinki's Jim, Jenna Fischer's Pam, and Leslie Baker's Stanley, push the hilarity
doctors, lawyers, or cops kind of series, it's just regular people working in an office and navigating everyday life in one of the most difficult, yet compelling decades of history.
If there's one show that united most binge-watchers in 2016 (and beyond) it's "Stranger Things." The show's structure feels much like a film, broken up into individual episodes. Each one
seamlessly transitions into the next, making it perfectly bingeable as a series — one you will most likely finish in a day or two. Plus, everyone's new favorite child stars
"Shameless" is, for lack of a better word, a total s**tshow, and that's what makes it so addicting. You'll constantly click "next episode" to see what kind of shenanigans the
Everyone's favorite alien-investigating duo, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, make "The X-Files" one of the top binge-worthy shows of all time. And, good news! It's back for more gut-wrenching drama
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is truly a timeless teenage drama that weaves in the conquest of literal monsters, big and small. It's one of those shows you can still watch
in 2018 and be delighted by the coming of age of the beloved characters through the angst of high school and early adulthood. Plus, the thrills and chills that come
Shonda Rhimes practically owns the TV world right now, and for good reason. "Grey's Anatomy," which started way back in 2005, premiering as a mid-season replacement, is probably one of
the biggest shows in television history. It's now in its 14th season, which means Rhimes has taken fans on 14 different rollercoaster rides filled with drama, tears, heartbreak, and more.
Tina Fey plays Liz Lemon, the head writer of a sketch comedy series on NBC in "30 Rock," which is basically her playing herself. This show is brilliantly self-aware, belly-laugh
funny, and 100% bingeable. You'll probably want to re-watch episodes over and over again just to catch all the sharp comedic lines from not only Fey, but also Alec Baldwin,
Before you write off "Pretty Little Liars" as a kid's show, watch a few episodes. Even grown adults will find themselves glued to the TV, wondering what happened to Alison
DiLaurentis. And once you think you know the answer to one question, you'll find yourself with a laundry list full of others. It's dramatic, gut-wrenching, and totally addicting. Fire up
Pour yourself a drink and dive into "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia." Its dark humor, twisted characters, and ridiculous plot lines will have you doing spit takes throughout every episode.
"Gilmore Girls" is an early 2000s cult classic that follows the lives of Lorelai, a charming single mother, and Rory, her bright daughter. The writing is sharp and mixes comedy
and drama in an incredibly sweet, but whip-smart way. In fact, it's so loved by fans, Netflix brought it back for a limited 4-episode reunion series. If you're in need of
Shonda Rhimes' "Scandal" is what Netflix binge dreams are made of. It's one of those shows with dramatic cliffhangers that will leave you infuriatingly wanting more. That's why it's perfect
for bingeing. You won't want to wait a week between episodes to know what happens, you'll want to know immediately! In a nutshell, Kerry Washington plays Olivia Pope, a lawyer
and crisis management expert representing politicians and other high-profile people in Washington D.C. It's funny at times, sexy at times, and filled with enough drama to leave you on the
Another Shonda Rhimes gem, "How To Get Away With Murder" is one of those shows where you'll have one million questions every episode, and get only a few answers. It
leaves you with cliffhangers that will shock you, break your heart, and infuriate you in the best way. Whether you love the drama or love to hate it, there's a
There's only one word to describe the chronicling of high society private school kids in "Gossip Girl": DRAMA. You'll keep watching hour after hour waiting to see what kind of juiciness
unfolds next. Between Dan and Serena's on-again, off-again relationship, Blair's desperate need for attention and power, and whatever the hell Chuck is up to, you won't be able to turn
"Supernatural" is a sci-fi, horror, fantasy series that follows demon hunters Sam and Dean Winchester as they strive to keep society safe and ignorant to the forces of evil. This
beloved show has been engaging lovers of the supernatural world since 2005, with its never-ending surplus of inhuman villains and captivating visual effects. However, it's still a bit under the
With season 2's release, there's no time like the present to binge watch "Marvel's Jessica Jones" on Netflix. What's great about this series, aside from the marvelous Krysten Ritter, is
the ability to weave super powers in with everyday life. It's the most accessible of all the Marvel shows — or in other words, even if you hate superhero shows/movies,
The infectious spirit and positivity of Ellie Kemper's Kimmy Schmidt is enough reason to watch this Netflix gem over and over again. But Tina Fey and Robert Carlock's ability to tackle
PTSD and trauma through humor is what really locks you in. We can practically guarantee you'll binge watch all three seasons of "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" in a weekend's time.
"Master Of None" is a beautifully nuanced Netflix gem. The show's creators, Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang, do a miraculous job of keeping the show both relatable and bingeable by using
non-traditional dialogue to navigate the ups, down, ins, and outs of the love life and career of Ansari's Dev Shah. The show is emotionally satisfying, thought provoking, and tackles important
If you're looking to take a dive into the weird and wonderful, "Twin Peaks," the David Lynch masterpiece, is your best bet. And with the newest revival on Showtime, the
timing has never been better. Featuring the extraordinary Kyle Maclachlan and happening in the dreamiest, albeit foggiest, town imaginable, "Twin Peaks" will have you emotionally involved from episode one on.
"American Horror Story" is a totally unexpected kind of binge-worthy show. Each season doesn't flow seamlessly into the next, as each season is a totally new hair-raising story with increasingly
eccentric characters. You can binge watch one season in a single sitting, then do the same thing with the next. The best part is trying to find the subtle connections
Hulu's twisted drama, "The Path," will have you sucked in from episode one whether out of intrigue, curiosity, or just straight shock. Between Aaron Paul's incredible performance as the skeptic
Eddie Lane, Hugh Dancy's charismatic approach to being cult leader Cal Roberts, and, of course, the fear, intensity, and drama surrounding religious surrealism, you'll be hooked.
From the outside looking in, a virgin perfectionist with a heart too big for her body doesn't seem like the most bingeable, relatable kind of TV character. But that's where
you'd be wrong. From the beginning of the series, when Jane is accidentally impregnated by artificial insemination, to the twists, turns, bumps, and cracks she hits along the way, you
will be glued to this telenovela-inspired CW drama. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll grunt in anger, and most of all, you'll binge watch the crap out of "Jane the Virgin."
We can practically guarantee you'll hate Gretchen and Jimmy, the self-absorbed, totally emotionally-unavailable main characters in "You're The Worst," at first. But, once you dive into the series, you'll learn
to love them. It's not your typical romantic comedy, though it is hilarious and romantic in an anti-romantic kind of way. Instead, it tackles more poignant issues, like depression and
Considering "Seinfeld" is dubbed "the show about nothing," it's pretty dang addicting. All 180 episodes of this 90's gem are available on Hulu and, for some reason, will have you
"The Handmaid's Tale" received several Emmys, including Best Drama Series and Lead Actress, Drama and it wasn't because it's slow and boring. The Hulu original series adapted Margaret Atwood's novel
in the best possible way. In a nutshell, it showcases a dystopian world where women are kept as childbearers for the oppressive elite. It's heartwrenchingly relatable and achingly bingeable.
"Big Little Lies" has already been approved for a second season, so as we patiently await its arrival, we can binge this mini series over and over again. Its shock
value is excellent, as well as its character development, cinematography, and practically everything else about it. You'll be on the edge of your seat, waiting to see who died and
The premise of Netflix's controversial "13 Reasons Why" is hardly a secret. It follows Clay, a high school loner, as he tries to figure out why his crush committed suicide. There's
some heavy content, so watch at your own discretion, but the mystery as to why Hannah Baker killed herself will have you on the edge of your seat. It's unsettling
"Riverdale" is a new show on The CW featuring the characters from Archie Comics. It's twisted like "Twin Peaks," dramatic like "Gossip Girl," and bingeable like every other show on
In the era of streaming, there's TV shows, and then there's bingeable TV shows. You know the difference — some shows you just watch once through at whatever pace you please, while others you watch straight through immediately, then replay over and over.
Those bingeable shows give us an escape from the real world for however long we need them too.
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