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5 bingeworthy shows to help you check out this weekend

Posted at 1:05 PM, Nov 11, 2016
and last updated 2016-11-11 13:05:18-05

Are you looking to binge a show you’ve never seen before? Maybe you want to revisit an old favorite. If so, Screener’s Bingeworthy list is exactly what you need in your life.

The streaming landscape is massive, leaving far too many places for you to look for shows and recommendations. Luckily, we’re all about helping you to watch better, and when you need a laugh we have just the trick in mind.

These five shows are the funniest binges you’ll find out there and when the world gets crazy, sometimes that’s all you need to fill a little bit better.

‘The Office’

Time commitment: 9 Seasons, 201 episodes = 4 days, 3.5 hours

Why it’s worth your time: “The Office” redefined the workplace comedy and was loaded with characters that would be unbelievable if you didn’t work with people just like them. Besides, there’s always room for some Dwight Schrute in your life.

You’ll love this show if you liked: “Parks & Recreation,” “30 Rock,” “The Office” (UK), “Arrested Development”

You might not like this show if: You’re one of those people who hates remakes of British shows.

Short on time? Cheat binge: Season 2 (11 hours)

The one episode you cannot miss: “Christmas Party” (Season 2, episode 10)

Where to binge it: Netflix

‘Parks and Recreation’

Time commitment: 7 Seasons, 125 episodes

Why it’s worth your time: Quite possibly TV’s best comedy in a very long time, “Parks and Rec” introduced the world to Ron Swanson, helped launch Chris Pratt as a household name and taught the world how to Treat Yo Self.

You’ll love this show if you liked: “The Office,” “Arrested Development,” “30 Rock” and “Party Down”

You might not like this show if: There is no reason not to love “Parks and Recreation,” really.

Short on time? Cheat binge: Season 3 (8 hours)

The one episode you cannot miss: “Li’l Sebastian”

Where to binge it: Netflix, Hulu

‘30 Rock’

Time commitment: 7 seasons, 138 episodes = 2 days, 21 hours

Why it’s worth your time: This satire about what it’s like working on a show like “Saturday Night Live” is absolutely hilarious — there’s a reason it won the Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy three years in a row. Tina Fey was the star and creator, but she was bolstered by a top-notch supporting cast, including Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer and Tracy Morgan.

You’ll love this show if you liked: “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Scrubs”

You might not like this show if: Silly humor is not for you. The show could be whip-smart, but it could also be very silly at times.

Short on time? Cheat binge: Season 3 (11 hours)

The one episode you cannot miss: “Ludachristmas” (Season 2, episode 9)

Where to binge it: Netflix

‘Eastbound & Down’

Time commitment: 9 Seasons, 29 episodes = 4 days, 3.5 hours

Why it’s worth your time: Danny McBride plays a washed up baseball player taken to the extreme and it’s something that needs to be seen to be believes.

You’ll love this show if you liked: “Ntsf:Sd:Suv::,” “Mr. Show” and “Human Giant”

You might not like this show if: Crude humor isn’t something you’re interested in.

Short on time? Cheat binge: Season 4 (4 hours)

The one episode you cannot miss: “Chapter 1” (Season 1, episode 1)

Where to binge it: HBO NOW

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Time commitment: 4 Seasons, 80 episodes = 14.5 hours

Why it’s worth your time: Larry David is the definition of angst personified. Having a bad day? Wondering if you’re really a good person? Larry’s day is worse, and as far as his humanity … let’s just say you’ll walk away feeling pretty, pretty, pretty good about whatever shortcomings you may have.

You’ll Love This Show If You Like: “Seinfeld,” “The Larry Sanders Show” and “Louie”

You might not like this show if: You don’t enjoy watching someone else suffer. And if you’re into that whole political-correctness thing, eh maybe not so much.

The one episode you cannot miss: ‘The Doll’ (Season 2, Episode 7)

Where to binge it: HBO NOW