We’ve all been through repeats of "Gilmore Girls" and "Law and Order" on Netflix, so here are some suggestions for what to watch next after you make it through your favorites. Some are more obscure than others, and I know some I’ve missed some classics, but just trying to introduce fresh material into your procrastination.

1. If you liked "Friday Night Lights" watch "Parenthood"

"Parenthood," the older, mature sister of "FNL," is an often-underrated show about a large family who lives in Berkeley, California. Arguably deeper than "FNL," "Parenthood" brings out all the feels as you get to know the Braverman family led by patriarch Zeke. Creator of both "FNL" and "Parenthood" Jason Katims knows relationships and is able to portray the complexities of a large, complicated family on your TV screen with ease. Not to mention there is a ton of turnover between "FNL" and " Parenthood," so many of your old favorites take on a new role (love you Michael B. Jordan and Minka Kelly). Bringing on heavy topics (including but not limited to cancer, affairs and financial struggles, among others) feels like the natural progression of a family’s lifetime, rather than an attempt to increase viewership over seasons. I dare you to not shed a tear during the last episode of the last season. I felt like I’d lost my own family.

2. If you liked "Scandal" watch "Homeland"

Can I just be as smart as Carrie Mathison already? I’ve been with "Homeland" since the beginning, and one of my favorite aspects of the show is the completely different story lines each season brings that vaguely mirror current events (and make you think our national security is in severe danger). "Homeland" is about a bipolar CIA agent who seems to save the United States from terrorist attacks time and time again, all while the world seems to be against her. Mathison is ten times better than Olivia Pope, so if you enjoyed her lead in "Scandal," check out "Homeland." I find Mathison to be one of the most captivating characters on television -- deeply flawed, yet brilliant. This show is great for when you are in real procrastination mode and feel like watching something somewhat intelligent so you have an excuse to keep procrastinating. Bear with the third season, we all know it sucks.

3. If you liked "Vampire Diaries" watch "Teen Wolf"

Yep, I said it. You can judge me, you can laugh at me, you can scoff at me. I have watched almost every episode of this series. It’s not thought-provoking. It’s not sweet or sentimental. It’s not even well-written. But "Teen Wolf" is fun. It follows a group of high school werewolves as they battle to save their town and maintain super natural balance. I can’t really take myself seriously while writing this, and I know I am not doing the show enough justice. But if you’re desperate to binge and find your Netflix devoid of options and too many viruses on your computer from illegally streaming, give this a go because I promise it’s more entertaining than "Vampire Diaries." It's also mindless.

4. If you liked "Grey’s Anatomy" watch "ER"

I’m including this one because I think 90 percent of people have at some point already binged on "Grey’s Anatomy," and I find "ER" to be the better, more realistic alternative. "ER" also has fifteen seasons, so if you have a lot of procrastinating to do (and young, attractive George Clooney stars in the earlier ones), then this is the show for you. The medical drama about the emergency room feels authentic -- because of my extensive medical background, I am definitely qualified to say this. It at least seems like the doctors use a lot more medical jargon than "Grey’s Anatomy." "ER" is also a better alternative because it ages well with time. Let’s face it: later seasons of "Grey’s Anatomy" are painful, and each season finale seems to get more absurd. How can Seattle-Presbyterian endure so much hardship? "ER," on the other hand, stays solid all the way through, and its drama feels much more natural (because cable television is just like real life).

5. If you liked "Lost" watch "The Wire"

This is a heavy one. Hailed as possibly the greatest television series of all time, "The Wire" is set in Baltimore, Maryland, and follows the Barksdale drug organization through five seasons that build on each other almost perfectly. There’s a lot of nitty gritty drugs and violence, and it's a bit tough to watch all the way through because everything starts to blur together. I feel somewhat qualified to speak intelligently about heroin after watching this series (I am sure a skill I will need at some point in my life). Every once in a while, you need a show like "The Wire "to remind you why you need to get back to your schoolwork and stay drug free. Expect appearances from a young Michael B. Jordan and Idris Elba as an intimidating drug lord, two of my favorite actors today who both had early starts here. You might be wondering why I compared "Lost" and "The Wire," given the two completely different subject matters, but both series add more layers through each season, leaving you re-watching certain episodes or trying to tie certain plot lines together. If you feel like working your brain, "The Wire" is great for that, just like "Lost" was.

6. If you liked any HBO show ever watch "The Newsroom"

This was a recent binge for me, and I have to admit I’m newly obsessed and had to include it. Aaron Sorkin’s show that follows the trials and tribulations of a news network’s attempt to produce real, relevant news in a time of media sensationalism is raw and funny. It’s like "The West Wing"’s cousin you met once and immediately like better. Main character Will McAvoy, a deep and complex man, gives you newfound respect for news anchors, as the show develops nature over time. The show reports on real news stories from the time, making you more knowledgeable too, and another excuse to procrastinate on your homework because you’re staying informed with news from 2012.

7. If you liked "One Tree Hill"… "The O.C."

Had to include it. If you didn’t already binge on this in high school, there is no time like the present to bring yourself back to your teen years in Orange County with the adventures of sort-of brothers Seth and Ryan. Expect lots of drama next to the Pacific Ocean with this cult favorite. If you’ve already seen "One Tree Hill" (and loved it), this is a great show to watch next, because the acting is only slightly better, and this brother duo is way better than Lucas and Nathan Scott. Also, Seth and Summer trump Nathan and Haley any day of the week. Thinking about it now, both shows have a lot of parallels, but I stand by the assertion that Seth Cohen could be the greatest male character to have ever graced television -- hence why you should do yourself a favor and give it a watch.