7 Comfort Shows to Watch When Anxiety's Too Much

Fall is upon us, and it's a season when we're all reminded of our own mortality and feeling more anxious than usual. And what better way to take our minds off things than to indulge in some good old-fashioned binge-watching?

Luckily, we've compiled a list of seven shows for you that have been custom-designed to cheer you up and calm you down:

The Office

Not only can this ultimate mockumentary sitcom cure your depression with just one word from Michael Scott, but it can also help you with anxiety: if the world is as weird and absurd as depicted in The Office, you have nothing to worry about, this reality of ours is where you belong – you fit right in.

Ted Lasso

Even if you don't like soccer, give this show a chance because it's not about the sport but about realistically portraying how people manage to get out of tough situations. Add a dash of humor to the mix, and you've got a perfect recipe for calming yourself down in just a few episodes.

Frasier

The iconic sitcom about a prominent psychiatrist who hosts a radio show became a household name more than two decades ago, and for a good reason - the wry humor and sharp social commentary made it incredibly easy to get lost in the world of Frasier and his friends and forget about your own problems.

Bob’s Burgers

The long-running cartoon is as cozy as it is hilarious, so the story of a family working at a burger joint will melt your heart in season one, and the rest of the show will soothe your nerves for weeks to come. Give it a try!

Gilmore Girls

Even though this iconic romantic show's main characters face numerous trials and tribulations, it still manages to help viewers take their minds off things! The dialogs are so blazingly fast and pack so much information that you really have to concentrate to keep track, which means you will soon forget whatever it was you were worried about in the first place.

Veep

HBO's hilarious political spoof is actually quite similar to The Office, but its biting humor, controversial jokes, and great performances from every member of the cast help Veep outshine Carell and company.

All Creatures Great & Small

This British period drama follows a young man determined to become a veterinarian, and watching him master his craft against the stunning backdrop of the lush English countryside will help you fight your fears with little effort on your part!