There’s nothing like getting cosy and watching your favourite comfort TV shows that make you feel better no matter what the day has thrown at you.
A Reddit user took to the social media platform to start a discussion about comfort TV: “What’s your comfort show you’ve rewatched a million times?”
With 12,000 comments, there might be some of your favourites mentioned and if not, you can add any you like the sound of to your to-watch list.
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The comfort TV shows mentioned in the Reddit discussion include Downton Abbey, a very popular series in the UK.
One person suggested medical sitcom Scrubs, writing: “Makes me laugh, makes me cry, makes me remember simpler times.”
Another was pleased it only has eight seasons, writing: “There were only 8 seasons. What a great way to end it. Ahh. Yes. 8 seasons. Just right. No more. No less. Brilliant.”
Brooklyn 99 is another popular TV series for those looking to escape the world for a bit.
A Reddit user said: “It’s the perfect mix of funny and feel-good. I can watch it over and over without ever getting tired of it.”
The Great British Bake Off was also mentioned as a powerful comfort TV show with one Reddit user saying: “Got me through losing my dog.”
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This person said: “I have rewatched this so many times. Interesting, soothing, easy, inspiring. Love it.”
You might have heard of Schitts Creek – this was another popular comfort TV show for many, including this Reddit user who commented: “schitts creek has got me through a lot”.
It’s also a bingeable series, according to another: “I found it in the pandemic and binged”.
One person said the series “has an episode for every mood.”
Derry Girls was also suggested with one person explaining: “The best part about rewatching Derry Girls is noticing all the random details. Orla is always hilarious in the background!!!”
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One other shared their passion for Gilmore Girls, simply writing: “Gilmore Girls. Judge me.”
The American series has helped some people through a tough time including this person who shared their experience: “I watched Gilmore Girls a million times over through cancer treatment – it was perfect because it’s lighthearted and I’d seen it enough that if I dozed off in the middle of an episode I wouldn’t be upset. It really got me through a dark period!”
Someone else added: “It’s not just girls who love this show. I’m a straight male who has this at the top of my list for comfort tv. I wanna live in Stars Hollow.”
A variety of other series were mentioned including Friends, The Office, Breaking Bad and Grey’s Anatomy to name a few.
Was your favourite comfort TV show mentioned here? If not, let us know in the comments.
