Something I’m guilty of every holiday is staying up wayyy later than I need to at night just because I don’t have to work the next day. Don’t have to set an alarm? I should stay up until 1 a.m. doing nothing of value! But let’s be honest, isn’t it fun to feel that little bit of freedom? When I’m up late, I typically binge-watch a show that I’ve been slowly working my way through or meaning to. After last year’s Making of a Murderer phenomenon, I was excited to hear I’m apparently not alone is this tradition. If you’re looking for shows to pick up (or relive) this weekend, here are some of my suggestions:

1. Gilmore Girls a Year in the Life: Do I really need to say anything more about this? The 4-episode saga will be on Netflix Nov. 25. Thank goodness Black Friday shopping can now be done from home, and in front of the TV.
2. The Night Of: I’m sure someone you know has told you by now to watch this HBO miniseries. It’s the tale of a seemingly good guy who somehow ends up in the middle of a murder trial. As the series evolves, it becomes an examination of the prison system and its possible wrongdoings.
3. Broad Church: If you already watched The Night Of and liked it, then move on to this British mini-series. I thought it was *brilliant,* and well-written. Follow along as residents’ secrets are uncovered one by one after a crime rocks a small town.
4. Gossip Girl: Last year I rewatched all of the Gossip Girl Thanksgiving episodes because I’d rather overdose on the show’s drama than pumpkin pie. Really, if you’re not going to make it through all the seasons, skip through to each Thanksgiving episode to see how much changes and what always seems to stay the same. (Dan lusting after Serena, Serena doing whatever the hell she wants, parents exerting no control, etc…)
5. How I Met Your Mother: This will probably be the series I binge-watching over Thanksgiving this year. I just started again the middle of the series, and love being reintroduced to all of the gang’s inside jokes. They seem even more relevant as I get closer in age to the characters in the show.
6. This Is Us: Here’s one you can binge-watch with the whole family. So seriously, introduce your mom to the art of sitting in front of the TV for hours on end, and bring the tissues.
7. Stranger Things: Do yourself a favor and binge-watch this now so you’ll be ready for when Season 2 comes out. I just hope you share a room with a sibling, because trust me, it’ll keep you up at night.
8. Younger: Refer to this post for the top reasons to pick up this series this weekend. And if those aren’t enough reasons to binge-watch, this guy is in it, and shirtless a lot.

So here’s to eating too much this Thanksgiving – it’s just a way to excuse yourself to your room to start, or finish, these series! Enjoy your Thanksgiving.