With the presidential race well under way, there's no better time to be watching some crazy political drama, real or on a TV show. To prepare you for this year's election, here are five of the best political shows on Netflix. It may not teach you all about politics, but at least you'll get some laughs along the way.

1. "Parks and Recreation"

Amy Poehler is at her finest as Leslie Knope, a mid-level government worker in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. The phenomenal cast (including Chris Pratt, Rashida Jones, and Aziz Ansari, to name a few) goes through ridiculous events often inspired by real political red tape. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll become obsessed with Lil Sebastian.

2. "Veep"

What happens when Julia Louis-Dreyfus is elected Vice President of the United States? A mix of both hilarity and honesty about the office behind the second in command. "Veep" gets realer as the seasons go on, and I'm sure the newest season will continue to pull all out the stops.

3. "Scandal"

For those of you who are die-hard Shonda fans, this one's for you. Olivia Pope's "crisis management" firm helps the White House (and a slew of other powerful figures) fix their various scandals. The love affairs alone make this show worth watching, but the conspiracies happening within the government will keep you on your toes.

4. "The West Wing"

Your parent's favorite show is making a comeback. The show centers around the West Wing (duh) and the various day-to-day activities of those who work in and around this prestigious office. It's a political drama that sounds boring on paper, but it's guaranteed you'll be hooked -- and you'll have a TV show to obsess about with the parentals.

5. "House of Cards"

"House of Cards" needs no introduction. Power-hungry Frank Underwood weasels his way into the highest offices, and his scheming to climb ever higher on the political ladder will keep you both captivated and unsettled. Underwood and Netflix make a great match: "I've always loathed the necessity of sleep. Like death, it puts even the most powerful men on their backs."

Binge away, my friends.