1) Grey’s Anatomy: If you wish to strap into an emotional roller coaster with loops and spins hanging you upside down asking why you ever got on the ride in the first place, then Grey’s is for you. And hey, if by some miracle you get through all 10 seasons on Netflix, guess what? ITS STILL AIRING. Trust me, it’s the longest roller coaster you’ll never want to get off.
2) Friday Night Lights: Just when you start getting entirely too bored over break and look back on glorious game days with agony of just how far away the next home game is, put a little Texas on your screen and into your heart (aggressive, I know) with this classic. From bad boy Tim Riggins teaching us "Texas Forever" to Matt Seracen’s seemingly never-ending struggle-fest, you need to do yourself a favor and hit up the show that taught us Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose.
3) The Office: One of those shows where you can shut your brain off, stare at the screen, and still somehow retain the plot line. And hey, you can watch this show as inspiration to work harder second semester so you don’t end up in a job like those at Dunder Mifflin sans the Jim/Pam romance.
4) Scandal: A fast paced drama centered around politics, yet somehow is never fully about politics. You’ll find yourself wanting to fix everything around you just like THE Olivia Pope (which might not be a bad thing seeing as you’re probably going to be a mess from laying around watching a full season in one day).
5) Sons of Anarchy: A show about a motorcycle club that's basically like a fraternity, only with a lot more dirt, tattoos, leather, and gun-dealing rings. Oh, and they ride motorcycles instead of mopeds. SAMCRO (aka “The Club,” how trendy) not only has a president and recruitment chair, but it even hosts weekly meetings where the main character Jax tries to live up to being a legacy (oh look, how endearing and relatable).
6) Gilmore Girls: A new add to the Netflix family, Gilmore Girls warms your cold, lonely heart with the story of a spirited mother-daughter duo living life in seasons full of witty banter. This will put this generation to shame, but after all, maybe that’s where we got it from seeing as this was a middle school staple in every cable schedule.
7) Orange is the New Black: An in-your-face Netflix original about life in a women’s prison, following a phenomenal cast of criminals and the stories that brought them to where they are now. OITNB may be aggressive for some tastes, but is a must watch for a hilarious, yet edgy comedy series.
8) Criminal Minds: Another new addition to the world of Netflix, Criminal Minds has characters for everyone from the long-haired genius Dr. Reid -- the agent who somehow has the ability to run in heels with a gun JJ -- to the dad-like boss Hotchner and the spunky and vibrant tech girl Penelope. Criminal Minds has a team unlike any other crime show that will carry you through the seasons (and break).
9) New Girl: A show that you’re fully aware is a “guilty pleasure” but watch anyways. Not because of the main character, Jess, and her “quirky” sing-song attitude, but for the real gem of the show — Schmidt. His classic quotes contain gems such as “Are you cooking a frittata in a sauce pan? What is this? Prison?” and “I can’t find my driving moccasins anywhere!” But really, any show that has a “d-bag jar” is sure to be a winner.
10) Freaks and Geeks: The one season wonder show of the 90’s, Freaks and Geeks is the start of the careers of Seth Rogen, James Franco, and Jason Segel. Seeing as The Interview got pulled out of most theaters, get your Rogen/Franco fix with the show that brought them to fame.
11) FRIENDS! Starting January 1st everyone’s favorite 90’s sitcom will be available for streaming on Netflix. Oh the joys! So if you’re one of those people who have never seen a full episode but pretend to know what everyone’s talking about from watching Friends in it’s heyday, this is your time to shine.
