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Best Shows to Binge Watch in the Fall

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Liv Heid Student Contributor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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It’s getting to that time of year again! The trees are changing color, it’s (hopefully) getting colder soon, and we need something to binge-watch. I feel like fall is the best time to start a show, there are fewer outdoor activities going on, school is getting stressful, and sometimes the best way to decompress after studying for midterms and writing a ten-page essay is to get cozy and watch a comfort show. If you are like me, you watch the same 5 shows over and over again because it’s just good background noise, but sometimes we need to branch out, even in small ways.

GIlmore Girls

I’m gonna start with a classic: Gilmore Girls. This is THE fall show. Season one starts out in October in Stars Hollow, Connecticut, giving it the most fall vibe possible. Gilmore Girls is good for people who like drama, but also comedy. Trust there is falling in love, heartbreak, family drama, but there’s also tons of witty conversation and funny plot lines that keep it light-hearted. This has always been a favorite of mine, and is so nostalgic because I would watch this with my older sister growing up. 

The Haunting of Hill House

Another good one is The Haunting of Hill House. This is for people who like it a little spookier. I haven’t finished this show yet, but I have been loving it so far. It has a very dark and moody vibe, and a scary yet interesting storyline that will keep you hooked.

Only Murders in the Building

Only Murders in the Building has been my Mom’s favorite show for years now, and it is such a fun watch. It incorporates mystery, drama, and comedy with three famous actors that people already know and love: Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. This show is perfect for watching with your friends on a chill night in or binge-watching on your day off.

psych

My last recommendation is Psych. This show isn’t necessarily fall-themed, but it is so fun to binge-watch. I personally think this show got me through my senior year of high school, which was truly some dark times, so it really was nice for me to just relax, watch Psych, and hang out with my family.

Liv Heid

IUP '27

Liv is an editor for IUP's Her Campus. She is a freshman at Indiana University of Pennsylvania as a part of the Cook Honors College. She is majoring in Sociology with a minor in Viola Performance. She graduated from Lewisburg Area High School in 2024, and was involved in several orchestras throughout her high school career.
She has always had an interest in writing, and is very passionate about her opinions on current issues in the media, mainly dealing with LGBTQ rights, women's rights, and the presidential administration.
She plans on getting her masters in Social Work and becoming a social worker after graduation.