Hundreds of old T.V. shows can be found on Netflix to binge watch during the weekend. These three shows have unique qualities to them that make them binge-worthy. Even though all are of different genres, all are equally entertaining. These classics must be watched at least once in someone’s life.

The Office (U.S.)

Number of seasons: 9

Starring: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer and B. J. Novak

Our rating: B

Aired on November 24, 2005, The Office is an American television comedy series that was an adaptation of the BBC series with the same name. The series is based around the everyday lives of office employees in a fictional paper company called “Dunder Mifflin”. The series was not an instant success because of its dry humor and corny jokes. But, after the show caught on it attracted a huge fan base. Later seasons were criticized because of a decline in the dry humor of the show but the series ended on a good note. The Office won four Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series in 2006. This show has many happy and sad moments, that being said The Office is a must see!

“The Office is one of my favorite shows, my laptop is covered with stickers inspired by the series. I love talking to other people about the show and their favorite episodes. The show gets boring towards the end but I love it and would recommend anyone to watch it,” senior Ruth Zagales said.

 The Twilight Zone

Number of seasons: 5

Starring:  Theodore Bikel, Bill Bixby, Lloyd Bochner, Morgan Brittany, Charles Bronson, Carol Burnett and Donna Douglas

Our rating: C+

Created by Rod Serling, The Twilight Zone is an American anthology series. All episodes vary in genre, including horror, psychological, suspense, and fantasy. Most episodes conclude with an unexpected twist and a moral lesson. The series was so successful that it led to a feature film, a radio series, a comic book, a magazine, and many other spin-offs that spanned over five decades. This show has its quirky moments. Since every episode has a different theme, each catering to different genres. No two episodes are alike, making it difficult to grow tired of the show. Because every episode is so different it may get confusing, but despite this all five seasons are enjoyable and entertaining to watch.

Friends

Number of seasons: 10

Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer

Our rating: A

The  American sitcom, Friends, aired on NBC on September 22, 1994. All ten seasons were ranked within the top ten of the final television season ratings. During its eighth season, the show reached the #1 spot. The series finale aired on May 6, 2004 and was watched by over 52.5 million viewers just within the United States. This made it the fifth most watched series finale in television history. The series was nominated for 62 Primetime Emmy Awards and won the Outstanding Comedy Series award in 2002 for its eighth season. This show can be watched over and over, it’s just that entertaining!

“I was never really a fan of Friends until I sat down and actually watched the show from its first season to the very last. It’s actually very funny and entertaining to watch. My favorite character is Phoebe, she’s the one that is the most unique of the group and actually the funniest,” junior Hilda Delgado said

These three shows can not only be found on Netflix but Cable T.V. continues to air reruns of all the episodes. With so many episodes they can either be binge-watched over the weekend or spread out over a span of weeks. Whichever way they are watched, they certainly will be worth your time!