With so many shows to stream on all the various digital viewing platforms at our fingertips, it's a challenge trying to allocate enough time to pick and choose which shows to watch.
My friends and I often recommend the TV series we're currently obsessed with every time we catch up, and even though we take mental notes of the shows we just "have to watch," it's nearly impossible to get to all of the recommendations.
But we all have our guilty pleasures when it comes to familiar TV shows that we have no problem revisiting–even though we know every plot twist and how all our beloved characters complete their journies.
Curious to hear about people's comfort TV shows, Redditor makosh22 asked:
"What series you can re-watch again and again?"
Screwball comedies are reliable for repeated laughter.
Blood-Suckers' Lifestyle
"Currently I have been rewatching episodes of What We Do in The Shadows, and I think this is a modern classic."
– LurchSkywalker
Gotta Love The Bluth Family
"Arrested Development, but only the original run. That show is a work of art and the newer seasons could never measure up to 1-3."
– sdvn19
Dysfunctional And Loveable
"Malcolm in the middle."
– WitherCro2
Hanging Out With The Degenerates Of Philly
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."
– haloarh
"Yes!" To Leslie Knope
"Parks and Recreation ❤️"
– Peromano
Cartoons are a go-to for many to revisit.
Returning To Springfield
"Seasons 3 to 9 of the Simpsons, and Seasons 1 to 3 of SpongeBob."
– H3nt4iB0i96
Zany Look At What's Ahead
"Futurama."
– Channon-Yarrow
"I've pavloved myself into only being able to fall asleep if a Futurama episode is on."
– Grube_Tuesdays
For others, serious drama is their cup of tea.
How HBO Does Procedurals
"The Wire."
– EitherProblem931
"Watching it for the first time, just finished S01. I'm actually glad I waited for so long... it would've ruined any other shows that I was watching."
– Halucinogenije
War Time Drama
"Band Of Brothers."
– dhireshh
"Once a year, usually in the spring."
– NeonGreenRelish
Getting Hardcore
"Season 1 of True Detective and Hannibal."
– Sandblaster1988
The Truth Is Out There
"X files."
– flyinhawaiian02
"I love x files but it always cracks me up how skeptical skully remains after all the stuff they go through."
– RazerBladesInFood
As a kid, I remember they would run Twilight Zone marathons on holidays like July 4th.
While my parents entertained guests visiting our BBQ cookout and pool party, I would sit on the couch and watch all the re-runs, hoping my favorite episodes would be making the rounds at some point.
That show, to this day, is classic television for me, and hearing Uncle Serling introducing each episode brings me so much comfort.
My favorites episodes of note were, "To Serve Man," "It's A Good Life," "The Masks," and "The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street."
There are tons of other great episodes to mention.
Which is yours?
Julia Roberts Reveals Why She'll Never Join Niece Emma Roberts On 'American Horror Story'
Julia Roberts and American Horror Story share a surprisingly close connection. Not only is Roberts close friends with the show's co-creator Ryan Murphy, who directed her in Eat Pray Love and The Normal Heart, but she is also aunt to one of its stars: Emma Roberts. Despite this, Julia is certain she'll never appear on the show, or perhaps even watch it.
Despite the involvement of her niece Emma and good friend Ryan Murphy, Julia Roberts explains why she won't be popp… https://t.co/rqkCX8uZ54— Tim Stack (@Tim Stack) 1540920753.0
@EW Whoa I didn’t know that they’re related— Rikudo warrior (@Rikudo warrior) 1540921429.0
It turns out, at the end of the day, the Oscar-winning actress just isn't a fan of being frigthened:
You know everybody divides the world into two groups? My two groups are people that like to be scared and people who don't like to be scared.
@EW She'd be brilliant on American Horror Story.— 🎃Shawn🎃Lunn-atic🎃 (@🎃Shawn🎃Lunn-atic🎃) 1540920288.0
At least Roberts was kind enough to let Murphy know she wouldn't be watching...
The first season of American Horror Story came out and the way that I took my kids to school then, there was a traffic light that I always hit red and there was a poster for American Horror Story right at that traffic light. I called Ryan and I said, 'I'm just going to tell you right now — I don't think I can watch your show. I can't support you. I don't think I can do it.' He goes, 'Lady, you won't get through the commercial.' Okay, that's a good friend. Someone who really knows me and so of course I would never watch that.
@EW @Acadia BUMMER!!— Chelsea English (@Chelsea English) 1540920255.0
Julia also warned Emma that the new show probably wasn't for her.
And then Emma's on it and I say, 'Emma, sweetheart, I don't think I can watch this show that you're in.' And she goes, 'Auntie, I was in this toy box at the end of this bed and they pulled my arm off.' I go, 'Okay. You just have to stop talking. I can't handle it.' So that is off the table for me. I don't watch things like that.
@eonline of course. Geez. I even get scared lol— Bobbi Knox (@Bobbi Knox) 1449776409.0
You know Julia Roberts is SUPER RELIEVED right now that the @AHSFX ladies aren’t in her category #SAGNominations— Nathaniel Rogers (@Nathaniel Rogers) 1418222287.0
American Horror Story is currently airing its eighth season, titled American Horror Story: Apocalypse, which many think of as a crossover between seasons one and three. Roberts should think about jumping on if she gets the chance—fans are loving what they're seeing:
american horror story seasons be like: 😈 👽 👩🏼 🤡 🧛🏻♀️ 🐷 /🏠\ /📿\ /🔮\ /🎪\ /🗝… https://t.co/M9NaRorvyB— 𝓃𝒾𝒸𝑜𝓁𝑒 // ahs spoilers (@𝓃𝒾𝒸𝑜𝓁𝑒 // ahs spoilers) 1540703591.0
@gretchasketch @AHSFX I’m done with u 😂😂😂 https://t.co/zW3Urtk4dK— Selvin M (@Selvin M) 1540849104.0
american horror story: murder house (2011) https://t.co/blGjYEvfhU— taylor (@taylor) 1540567501.0
@ahsleak How many episodes are there gonna be?? cause I’m not ready for it to end— Halloweenie Hut Jrs. 🎃 (@Halloweenie Hut Jrs. 🎃) 1540850257.0
Very aggressive guerrilla marketing campaign going on for this season of American Horror Story https://t.co/CKxHoThXbE— Kate Scare-onoff (@Kate Scare-onoff) 1540959572.0
Are you braver than Julia Roberts? To find out, just go watch American Horror Story: Apocalypse on FX.
American Horror Story: Apocalypse | Season 8: Official Trailer [HD] | FXyoutu.be
H/T - Entertainment Weekly, Bustle