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If you are anything like my friends, you probably spend your lazy Sundays with Nathan Scott and Dan Humphrey. These shows tug at the heartstrings and make you eat an entire pint of ice cream to compensate for the emotional hole they have left inside of you. For those of you who prefer a lighter, wittier, companion for your evenings, I give you the following suggestions:

1. Portlandia

SNL’s Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein team up in this sketch-comedy show, giving viewers a humorous view at the various types of people of Portland, Oregon. Hipsters, vegans, gamers… no one escapes the satirical quips of Armisen and Brownstein’s brilliant writing. (Seasons 1-5)

2. BoJack Horseman

I was skeptical when beginning an animated show about a talking horse at the age of 20. I was immediately blown away at the quality of writing an the in-depth look at the humorous, yet depressing life of washed-up actor BoJack Horseman. Though the show is most definitely a comedy, I found myself almost in tears a few times. (Seasons 1 & 2 with a very interesting Christmas special)

3. Grace and Frankie

Legendary actresses Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin star in this all-star comedy following the two women who find out that their husbands have been cheating on them…with each other! Polar opposites of each other, they must rely on one another to survive. This show, filled with some of the funniest one-liners I have ever heard, is perfect for anyone going through a breakup. Girl Power! (Season 1)

4. Freaks and Geeks

The minute you begin to watch Freaks and Geeks you will recognize every single actor in it. This is because, once upon a time, legendary producer Judd Apatow, brought all these rock stars together and Freaks and Geeks as born. The show follows the Weir siblings. Sam, is a member of the “Geeks” and Lindsey is a member of the “Freaks”. For a whole magical season we follow their adventures through high school. Sadly, the show was cancelled after just one season. Many people still consider this one of the biggest mistakes in television history. (Season 1)

5. Californication

Hank Moody is a novelist in sunny Los Angeles. He struggles with the ability to say no, often getting him into trouble with his long-time partner, his agent and countless others. His writer’s block leads him to grow restless, leading him to a wild life of sex, drugs and alcohol. If you are looking to watch the life of a very crazy and handsome man, this show is for you. The writing isn’t too shabby either. (Seasons 1-7)

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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