With the upcoming spring break, many may find themselves stranded at home and bored with nothing to do. The answer is simple; plop yourself on the couch, open Netflix, and binge a new TV show – specifically these 5 throw-back shows.

Gilmore Girls

Gilmore girls is about single mother Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and her teenage daughter Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bladel), and their lives in Stars Hollow, a small town in Connecticut. Throughout the show, Rory and Lorelai must navigate their personal, school, and work lives, in which they demonstrate an unwavering bond. Gilmore Girls is a fan favorite to many, with Lorelai’s obscure pop culture references and Rory’s relentless dedication to studying. Additionally, many fans are drawn to the show because of its eccentric, lively characters that exist within Star Hollow’s close-knit community, as well as in the competitive environment of Rory’s private school, Chilton. 

Gossip Girl

Gossip Girl follows the scandalous lives of rich, privileged teenagers living in the Upper East side of Manhattan. This includes on-and-off best friends Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) and Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester). Blair is known for her witty and deceitful nature, where-as Serena is thought of as carefree, kind, but irresponsible. Throughout this series, these teens must navigate friendships, romance, and the continuous conflicts of Manhattan’s most wealthy and well-respected. Gossip Girl is binge worthy to many, with its perfectly complex characters and its seemingly non-stop drama.

Sex and the City

Sex and the City follows news columnist Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah-Jessica Parker) and her busy Manhattan life. Throughout the series, Carrie navigates her relationships with friends, boyfriends, and colleagues. Carrie has 3 close friends; Miranda, the “hardworking lawyer” Samantha, the “outspoken public relations executive,” and Charlotte, the “hopeless-romantic art dealer.” Sex and the City is a must watch to many, with Carrie’s witty sense of humor that illuminates in her news column and her notable obsession with designer shoes.

Friends

Friends is about an inseparable friend group who lives in New York City. The friend group consists of Ross (David Schwimmer), Monica (Courtney Cox), Joey (Matt Leblanc), Chandler (Matthew Perry), Rachel (Jennifer Anniston), and Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow).  Ross is the “nerdy paleontologist,”  Joey is the “play-boy actor,” Monica is the “uptight chef,” Chandler is the “funny data scientist,” Rachel is the “stylish waitress,” and Phoebe is the “spiritual massage therapist.” Throughout the show, this group of friends must navigate their personal and work lives, as well as their relationships with one another, in which they lend each other their absolute support.

Felicity 

Felicity follows self-kept high school graduate Facility Porters, who is from the Bay Area of San Francisco. At her graduation, Facility receives a meaningful yearbook message from her crush, Ben. On a whim, Facility gives up her scholarship to Stanford University’s pre-med  program and applies to Ben’s college in New York. Throughout her college career, Felicity must navigate challenges and opportunities, as well as conflicting feelings for both Ben Covington (Scott Speedman) and her resident advisor, Noel Crane (Scott Foley). Felicity is beloved by fans for its honest demonstration of college life, and its exploration of themes like mental health and identity, as well as its intricately-crafted relationships.