10 TV Shows To Watch When You're Feeling Depressed

Sometimes we all just need to check out of life for a while, whether you’re going through a depression, having a difficult time, or just need to hide from the world – we get it, we’ve been there! Here’s our list of 10 television shows to watch when you’re feeling depressed. We’re sending you love, and hope you wrap yourself in a warm blanket, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and snuggle in for some binge-watching.

10 television shows to watch when you’re feeling low:

  1. Brooklyn Nine-Nine: This show is a hilarious police procedural that follows the antics of a diverse group of detectives in Brooklyn. It's a feel-good show that will make you laugh with its witty humor and lovable characters.

  1. The Good Place: This show is a quirky comedy that explores philosophical concepts about morality and the afterlife. It's a unique and funny show that will take your mind off your troubles and leave you feeling uplifted.

  2. Parks and Recreation: This show is a mockumentary-style sitcom that follows the employees of the Parks and Recreation department in a small Indiana town. It's a heartwarming and hilarious show that celebrates the power of friendship and community.

  3. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: This show is a period comedy-drama that follows a housewife who discovers a talent for stand-up comedy and starts a new career in the 1950s. It's a funny and empowering show that will leave you feeling inspired.

  4. New Girl: This show is a light-hearted comedy that follows a quirky girl who moves in with three single guys after a bad breakup. It's a fun and easy-to-watch show that will lift your spirits and make you laugh.

  5. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: This show follows a young woman who is rescued from a doomsday cult and starts a new life in New York City. It's a quirky and upbeat show that celebrates resilience and the power of positive thinking.

  6. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: This show is a musical-comedy that follows a successful lawyer who moves to California to pursue her ex-boyfriend. It's a funny and empowering show that explores the complexities of mental health and relationships.

  7. The Office: This show is a mockumentary-style sitcom that follows the everyday lives of the employees at a paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It's a funny and relatable show that will keep you entertained for hours.

  8. Friends: This classic show follows a group of friends as they navigate life and love in New York City. It's a timeless show that will make you laugh and remind you of the importance of friendship.

  9. Superstore: This show is a workplace comedy that follows the employees of a fictional big-box store. It's a funny and relatable show that celebrates diversity and the everyday struggles of working-class Americans.

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