This crime drama centers on Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), a forensic technician for the Miami Police Department, who leads a secret parallel life as a vigilante serial killer.
This sitcom centers around a group of locals who meet at Cheers, a bar in Boston, to drink, relax, and socialize.
This animated sitcom delivers a satirical depiction of working-class life, epitomized by the Simpsons: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie.
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This quirky comedy stars Zooey Deschanel as Jess, a teacher who moves into an apartment with three men after a breakup.
This animated sci-fi comedy follows the adventures of a present-day New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who finds employment at Planet Express in the retro-futuristic 31st century.
This space western drama is set in the year 2517, when humans arrive in a new star system. It follows the adventures of the renegade crew of Serenity, a "Firefly-class" spaceship.
This period sitcom centers on the lives of a group of six teenage friends who live in fictional Point Place, WI.
This science fiction series follows the adventures of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and its crew.
This fantasy horror show follows brothers Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) as they hunt demons, ghosts, monsters, and other supernatural beings.
This sitcom centers around the life of Earl Hickey (Jason Lee), a small-time thief who lives in the fictional rural town of Camden.
This TV adaptation of the 1970 feature film ‘MASH’ follows a team of physicians and staff stationed in South Korea during the Korean War.
The series revolves around the Griffins: parents Peter and Lois; their children, Meg, Chris, and Stewie; and their anthropomorphic pet dog, Brian. Set in the fictional city of Quahog, RI, much of the series’ humor comes in the form of metafictional cutaway gags.
Sometimes the weekend comes around and all you want to do is move from the bed to the couch in your comfiest pajamas and lie around all day. On days like these, nothing beats rewatching a favorite show, like 'Friends' or 'The Office.' There's something comforting about being gently entertained by a show you're familiar with. There are no surprises, which creates a sense of safety and gives the brain a break from processing new information. There's also research to suggest that nostalgia has a healing effect, particularly when the present moment is filled with stress and uncertainty.
There's no need to feel guilty about putting off that new documentary for another night. Here's a list of the best TV shows we never tire of rewatching.
This Warner Bros. animated series aired during the golden age of American animation from 1930 to 1969.
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Sometimes the weekend comes around and all you want to do is move from the bed to the couch in your comfiest pajamas and lie around all day. On days like these, nothing beats rewatching a favorite show, like 'Friends' or 'The Office.' There's something comforting about being gently entertained by a show you're familiar with. There are no surprises, which creates a sense of safety and gives the brain a break from processing new information. There's also research to suggest that nostalgia has a healing effect, particularly when the present moment is filled with stress and uncertainty.
There's no need to feel guilty about putting off that new documentary for another night. Here's a list of the best TV shows we never tire of rewatching.