" Netflix" is a seven letter word that means procrastinating and losing sleep. The most wonderful creation of our time is both a blessing and a curse. It's a curse because it keeps us from getting anything done, including laundry, homework, and sleeping and it's a blessing because it provides us with hours of entertainment.

Have you ever had trouble looking for the perfect series to binge watch until 4:00 in the morning? Fear not, there is a system to it. Once you've watched one show, this is exactly how to transition to the next.

1. "Gossip Girl"

Blair, Dan, Serena, Nate, and Chuck come before anyone. You start watching "Gossip Girl" because there isn't one person on Earth who has watched it all the way through and described it as anything less than life-changing.

2. "90210"

You've finished "Gossip Gir"l and you're looking for the next best thing. "90210" is like the Beverly Hills version of "Gossip Girl."

3. "One Tree Hill"

The best justification for watching a show centered around basketball is that it was on the CW. If the CW Network made "Gossip Girl" and "90210," then they obviously know what they're doing

4. "Friday Night Lights"

After saying goodbye to Nathan Scott, you decide to make the switch from basketball to football.

5. "Grey's Anatomy"

You've finally given in to the persuasion that you should watch "Grey's." At first you don't think that you can make a 12 season commitment to a show, but you soon realize that it's totally worth it.

6. "Scandal"

After spending half of your life going through the emotional highs and lows of "Grey's Anatomy," you are now strong enough to experience Olivia Pope and her "fixing."

7. "How To Get Away With Murder"

Shonda Rhimes has ruined your life plenty of, but now you're addicted to her mind blowing plot lines.

8. "Friends"

Everyone needs to watch "Friends" at some point in their life in order to remain relevant. After "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal," and "How To Get Away With Murder" played with your emotions too much, you need a funny series to refresh.

9. "Private Practice"

Since you've been going through "Grey's" withdraws while waiting on the new season to return, you decide to catch up on what Addison Montgomery is doing.

10. "How I Met Your Mother"

"Friends" changed your view of Netflix and now you are prone to liking funny sitcoms.

11. "Parks and Recreation"

Now you're hooked on funny shows and you relate to Ron Swanson more than any other character that you've ever watched.

12. "The Office"

There's no going back to the drama, heartbreak, and action of primetime television now that you're addicted to the of world happiness and laughter.