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If it’s possible for you to stay home during the coronavirus crisis,you should.
But what should you watch while youre stuck inside?
Here are 17 great shows that were watching ourselves right now, from classic sitcoms to cheerful reality series.
Its just really solid jokes.
(Im currently about halfway through season seven.
What else could you ask for during a pandemic?
I cant recommend it enough.
Social distancing cant stop a love story.
Im not even sure if its actually good TV.
Once Im done, I can go back and finish off those remaining seasons ofBreaking Bad.
Or maybe Ill just watchThe Leagueagain.
Older TV also tends to be rhythmic in a way that can be harder to find in recent shows.
Theres a repeating structure to the jokes, to the act breaks, to the episode arcs.
Its verysoothing, and it works equally well as background noise or as a distraction from the news.
Most importantly,The Golden Girlshas exactly the right tone and emotion for anxious minds.
Its full of goofy, gloriously eye-roll worthy one liners and gags.
Trust me when I say this is what you need in your life.
But itisa show thats been at the top of my rewatch list since the advent of HBOs streaming platform.
But if you havent seenit yet, I would strongly recommend watchingThe OA.
but its message of social unity, vulnerability, community, and absolute bonkers-ness is especially resonant now.
They probably had help from their psychic octopus.
Itll give you something to look forward to as we all wait to get past this pandemic.
episodes ofThe Simpsonsat some convenient point in the late afternoon.
I watched [does some math on an envelope] all of them.
But now, as an adult, I can tell you this:Frasieris good, guys!
Witty, high brow references!
My only regret is not buying any top-shelf sherry before this pandemic came to New York.
Thats more than 200 episodes of Jensen Ackless rough yet comforting baritone to make this damsel feel safe.
Plus, its a certified all-ages watch, if you have kids home from school during these corona times.
Double-plus, every episode hascatchy songs.
If you thought heron-command tear inThe Crownwas impressive, wait til you see her drunk in a ball pit.
The plot twists become labyrinthine.
Whats the show about?
(And I do meanvast.)
These are trying times, so treat yourself to a vacation in lovely Rosewood.
Clare Palo
