One of the best things to accomplish during the summer (besides catching up on sleep) is binge-watching an entire television series. Thanks to DVRs and streaming services such as Netflix and Xfinity, plenty of shows with multiple seasons are available to watch, one episode after another (and another, and another). Whether you've already finished the new season of Orange is the New Black, catching up for the season finale of Game of Thrones, revisiting old shows or watching something for the first time through, there are several stages that one faces at varying degrees while binge-watching a television series.

1. Excitement

The excitement of binge-watching can come in several forms. A. Your favorite television series finally posted a new season. B. You begin a show for the first time that everyone has been talking about. C. You discover a series that has 5+ seasons with a good amount of episodes per season. D. Shows from the pilot to the series finale are finally available. Or E. You start a show and realize it's way better than you anticipated.

2. Confusion

Watching one episode after another hours-on-end can start off a bit confusing, especially after midnight. Each episode seems to blur together into one large one, and without time to absorb the events of each one, you find yourself questioning which character is that again? What's going on in that sub-plot? etc.

3. Annoyance

The theme song is annoying, and by this point you've memorized the whole thing. Or the re-cap plays for the episode you finished 5 minutes ago (which you're too lazy to fast forward). Or everyone's favorite feature of Netflix, "Are you still watching?", makes an appearance. More than once.

4. Disgust

After a while, the self-loathing and disgust starts to set in. How long have I been wearing these pajamas? Did I really finish 2 seasons in 3 days? When's the last time I left my house? Wasn't I supposed to get things done today?

5. Fear

You're getting into the good parts of the series. You've grown attached to characters, intricate storylines have been established, and you can tell something major is about to take place. It would be a shame if something were to... happen. Whether it be the death of a character, an unexpected twist of events, or the always-dreaded spoilers from social media, you will not allow your show to be ruined.

6. Denial

Maybe you're denying the death of a character. Maybe you've caught up, and now have to wait for weekly episodes like everyone else. Maybe you've just started the last season. Or maybe you've got one episode left. Whatever the case may be, you deny at all costs that your show (that has basically taken over your life) is about to come to an end.

7. Acceptance

Whether you're just faking acceptance or you've settled on it for real, all television shows come to an end at some point. Although you may be left feeling a little empty inside, or like nothing could ever take the place of the show you just finished, we all move on eventually.