Some days, especially with these pesky early dark winter evenings, you just wanna curl up on the couch with some snacks and watch hours of good ol’ binge-worthy television. Below are some series picks that have over 10 seasons on DVD and are available through the library’s catalog – we’re here to help you make your marathon TV-watching dreams a reality!
Drama
Grey’s Anatomy – Long-running medical drama. TV-14.
Criminal Minds – Crime drama focusing on a specialized team of FBI profilers in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). TV-MA.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation – Follows a team of forensic investigators in the Las Vegas Police Department who solve complex crimes using advanced scientific methods and technology. TV-14.
The X Files – This sci-fi drama centers on FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as they investigate unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena and government conspiracies. TV-14.
NCIS – Follows a team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as they investigate crimes involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. TV-PG.
Supernatural – fantasy horror series follows the Winchester brothers as they hunt demons, ghosts, monsters, and other supernatural beings. TV-14.
Comedy
Big Bang Theory – a group of socially-awkward scientists and their interactions. TV-PG.
Modern Family – This mockumentary-style sitcom depicts the lives of an extended family consisting of three diverse households. TV-PG.
Frasier – A spin-off of “Cheers,” “Frasier” centers on psychiatrist Frasier Crane, who returns to Seattle to host a radio show. TV-14.
Friends – Sitcom that follows a group of six friends—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City as they navigate the ups and downs of life, love, and friendship. TV-PG.
King of the Hill – This animated series centers on the Hill family, particularly Hank Hill, a propane salesman in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas. TV-PG.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – This dark comedy series follows “The Gang,” a group of five self-absorbed and morally questionable friends—Dennis, Dee, Charlie, Mac, and Frank—who run Paddy’s Pub, a failing bar in South Philadelphia. TV-MA
Rating guide:
TV-PG: parental guidance is suggested
TV-14: parents are strongly cautioned
TV-MA: for mature audiences only
For digital TV options, check out our hoopla and Kanopy streaming services.
What’s your favorite binge-worthy tv show? Tell us in the comments!