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30 Best Shows on TV You Need To Watch Right Now

If you’re a Netflix binge watcher, you’ve probably seen these classic Netflix shows. And let’s be honest you’ve definitely watched them more than once, but hey, we’ve all been there! If you’re new to the Netflix game or need something new in your life to watch, I’ve got the perfect list of shows for you. These range from the classics on Netflix, to your girly TV shows, to crime filled episodes! And if you don’t have Netflix, don’t panic! There are so many amazing shows on television right now, it will be hard to choose what to watch! Below are 30 of the best shows on TV and Netflix that you need to watch right now!

On TV

Grey’s Anatomy

Let’s be real, everyone has seen Grey’s, and then you definitely think you’re the next greatest surgeon to ever live! It’s still on TV and better than ever. Grab your best pals, a bag of popcorn and get watching! 

The Middle

This is the perfect show to watch during the day, or when you’re bored at night because you will laugh out loud at how awkward yet uncomfortably relatable the Heck’s life is to yours.  

Modern Family

Hands down the funniest show, and if you haven’t seen it you need to stop what you’re doing and watch this crazy family try to get their life together. It’s the type of show that will have you laughing until you cry.   

This Is Us

There are no words for how amazing this show is. It will have you bawling your eyes out every Tuesday night. Grab your girlfriends and the tissue box and prepare for you heart to melt. 

Scandal

Watching this show will make you feel empowered and can do anything but question everything you’ve ever known about the American Government at the same time. You will never forget the name ‘Olivia Pope’ after watching this show. 

The Walking Dead

Every Sunday, this show has the world sitting at the edge of their seat waiting for the zombie apocalypse. 

Atlanta

Atlanta is a new hit TV show by Donald Glover a.k.a Childish Gambino, who makes the struggles of making it in the music world come to life. 

American Horror Story

There are many different versions of this show. Each one as popular as the next, making your skin crawl from one creepy plot line to the next! One of the spookiest but best shows on TV to watch!

Game of Thrones

A phenomenon watched by the country letting their minds wander through every episode. 

Prison Break

This show will make you fall in love with criminals and believe you, too, could escape prison time and time again. A must watch! 

New Girl

New Girl is one of the funniest and relatable, and best shows on TV! Jess will become your spirit animal within minutes of watching the show! 

Big Bang Theory

This may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you can get into it, the awkward and funny characters will have you laughing out loud!  

Vampire Diaries

A classic romantic TV show for those cozy nights in with your best pals. Vampire Diaries is definitely a show you have to watch!

Blackish

Blackish is a new TV show that recently won a Golden Globe among many other awards! It’s one of the best shows on TV to watch and will have you laughing throughout the whole show!

How To Get Away With Murder

A must watch! Talk about another empowering show where the main character kicks some major ass! 

On Netflix

Stranger Things

This is one of the most popular shows on Netflix right now that has everyone talking! It’s a must see, binge watch, late-at-night show when you’re avoiding responsibility at all costs. Not to mention, these kids are living the ultimate dream!  

The Office

The. Best. Show. Ever. You will be living your life as if you’re actually from ‘The Office’ after watching this series.  

Shameless

If you’re looking to binge watch a show in less than two weeks, Shameless is a must! Also, it doesn’t hurt that the main character (Lip Gallager) is so attractive!

Friends

A classic of all classic shows on Netflix. You’re laughing one minute, crying the next, and you’ll constantly be extremely jealous of Jennifer Aniston’s (Rachel’s) 90’s outfits!

How I Met Your Mother

This could be a hit or miss because it is so similar to Friends, but it’s just as easy to fall in love with Lily and Marshal as any other TV show couple! 

See Also

Friday Night Lights

A heart warming series that makes you fall in love with Texas and football!

Orange is the New Black

This hilarious show will have you believing you can make it through life in prison. 

Gossip Girl

Another Netflix classic that you can easily binge watch. It will also have you constantly daydreaming about living in the Upper East Side. 

One Tree Hill

If you want a heartfelt, throwback, high school dramatic series, OTH is the show for you. Haley and Nathan will have you gushing over their romantic high school relationship. 

Breaking Bad

Many people obsess over this show and love all the twists and turns this show has to offer. 

Parks and Recreation

Parks and Rec is an awkward laugh-out-loud show that’s perfect to binge watch late at night when you’re avoiding your homework that’s due the next day. 

Gilmore Girls

This show is an absolute throwback classic. Perfect to grab some wine and snuggle with your bffs! 

That 70’s Show

This show is great to watch with your besties, and an even better reason is that Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are the cutest couple ever in real life! 

Narcos

If you want to get away from the lovey dovey or light comedy series, Narcos is the way to go. It focuses on the drug cartel told by Escobar (Wagner Moura). 

House of Cards

Depending on whether you like ‘Scandal’ or not, you may like this show, too! It’s known to be a more realistic version of Scandal and the U.S. Government.

Any more best shows on TV that we missed? Share in the comments below!

*All opinions are my own.

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Olivia Potenziano

I'm a freshman at UNH declared as an English/Journalism major! I live in Mystic, Connecticut and have the cutest english yellow lab named Tucker. I'm a fun, outgoing person that just wants to write sarcastic blogs and post them on Society19!

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