She’s Sharing A List Of Her 10 Favorite Feel-Good TV Shows For When You Need To Lift Your Spirits

Emily Chan |

May 23, 2023

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Sometimes, you just want to fixate your eyeballs on your TV or laptop screen and spend an entire night chuckling, snorting, and guffawing over a comforting TV series that takes your mind off the stress of the day.

Luckily, with all the streaming services available, there are plenty of stellar options to turn to. TikToker Jess Spoll (@jessspoll) is sharing a list of her ten favorite feel-good TV shows for when you need to lift your spirits.

Derry Girls

Derry Girls is an insanely charming sitcom that centers around a 16-year-old girl named Erin and her family and friends.

The show takes place during the early 1990s in Northern Ireland. You can watch Derry Girls on Netflix.

Abbot Elementary

Abbot Elementary is currently in its second season, and it’s only getting better! The hilarious and well-executed sitcom is filmed in a mock documentary style.

It focuses on a group of teachers headed by a very eccentric principal at a Philadelphia public school. You can watch it on ABC and Hulu.

Grace and Frankie

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This comedy series stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as Grace and Frankie. The two women aren’t friends, but when their husbands leave them for each other, Grace and Frankie find comfort in each other. The show ran for seven seasons and can be found on Netflix.

The Great British Bake Off

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and anxious, this show will soothe you. How could you not be entertained by amateur bakers whipping up batches of sweet treats?

New Girl

The antics of Jess, Nick, Schmidt, and Winston will have you cackling with laughter. Don’t try to watch New Girl on an airplane because passengers will hear you from aisles away.

Jane the Virgin

A witty telenovela series laced with just the right amount of drama, Jane the Virgin keeps it light and has the essence of a soap opera.

The show follows a 23-year-old woman who is accidentally inseminated by a specimen at her doctor’s office, resulting in a pregnancy. That crazy storyline will definitely make you forget about your own troubles.

Parks and Recreation

There is no sadness that Parks and Rec can’t cure. The show is about a handful of government workers, each with very unique personalities.

The shenanigans they get up to while trying to make their city a better place will never fail to put a smile on your face.

Superstore

Superstore delves into the lives of a group of employees who work at a megastore. It’s an absolute gem! You can watch it on Peacock or Hulu.

Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls takes place in a dreamy, picturesque small town in Connecticut. It centers around Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter, Rory. You can watch this drama about family and friendship on Netflix.