Tired of the back and forth trying to decide what to watch tonight?
This list is a great list of TV shows couples can binge together for a relaxing and lazy date night in!!
No more “I don’t know, what do you want to watch”, conversations. You can find all the most popular shows on Netflix and Hulu here.
We’re sure there’s a great season for you both to enjoy together.
Best TV Shows For Couples On Netflix
You – 4 Seasons
“A dangerously charming, intensely obsessive young man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by.”
Grace and Frankie – 7 Seasons
“They’re not friends, but when their husbands leave them for each other, proper Grace and eccentric Frankie begin to bond in this Emmy-nominated series.”
Ozark – 4 Seasons
“A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss.”
The Witcher – 3 Seasons
“Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for hire, journeys toward his destiny in a turbulent world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.”
Dead To Me – 3 Seasons
“A hotheaded widow searching for the hit-and-run driver who mowed down her husband befriends an eccentric optimist who isn’t quite what she seems.”
Stranger Things – 4 Seasons
“When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl.”
Haunting of Hill House – 2 Seasons
“Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it.”
Outlander – 6 Seasons
“This epic tale adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s popular series of fantasy-romance novels focuses on the drama of two time-crossed lovers.”
The Pharmacist – Limited Series
“After his son’s tragic death, a Louisiana pharmacist goes to extremes to expose the rampant corruption behind the opioid addiction crisis.”
Good Girls – 4 Seasons
“Three suburban moms orchestrate a local grocery store heist to escape financial ruin and establish independence — together.”
Wentworth – 8 Seasons
“Bea Smith is locked up while awaiting trial for the alleged attempted murder of her husband and must learn how life works in prison.”
The Good Place – 4 Seasons
“Due to an error, self-absorbed Eleanor Shellstrop arrives at the Good Place after her death. Determined to stay, she tries to become a better person.”
Shows To Watch With Your Boyfriend
Lucifer – 6 Seasons
“Bored with being the Lord of Hell, the devil relocates to Los Angeles, where he opens a nightclub and forms a connection with a homicide detective.”
Dexter – 8 Seasons
“By day, mild-mannered Dexter is a blood-splatter analyst for the Miami police. But at night, he is a serial killer who only targets other murderers.”
Breaking Bad – 5 Seasons
“A high school chemistry teacher dying of cancer teams with a former student to secure his family’s future by manufacturing and selling crystal.”
Walking Dead – 11 Seasons
“In the wake of a zombie apocalypse, survivors hold on to the hope of humanity by banding together to wage a fight for their own survival.”
The Magicians- 5 Seasons
“When grad student Quentin Coldwater enters a college specializing in magic, he learns that the mythic fantasy world he once read about is very real.”
Gossip Girl – 6 Seasons
“A group of hyperprivileged Manhattan private-school kids seem to get away with everything. Except an anonymous blogger is watching their every move.”
The Blacklist – 10 Seasons
“After turning himself in, a brilliant fugitive offers to help the FBI bag other baddies, but only if rookie profiler Elizabeth Keen is his partner.”
On My Block – 4 Seasons
“In a rough inner-city Los Angeles neighborhood, four smart, funny and streetwise teens find their lifelong friendship tested as they begin high school.”
The Sinner – 4 Seasons
“When a chilling murder sends shockwaves through a small town, a haunted detective’s hunt for answers unravels a web of sinister secrets.”
Atypical – 4 Seasons
“When a teen on the autism spectrum decides to get a girlfriend, his bid for more independence puts his whole family on a path of self-discovery.”
Best Series For Couples
Jane the Virgin – 5 Seasons
“After vowing to remain chaste until marriage, Jane Villanueva learns she’s pregnant due to a medical slip-up and has to rethink her future.”
The Stranger – 1 Season
“When a stranger makes a shocking claim about his wife, family man Adam Price becomes entangled in a mystery as he desperately searches for answers.”
Locke and Key- 3 Season
“After their dad’s murder, three siblings move with their mom to his ancestral estate, where they discover magical keys that unlock powers — and secrets.”
Mad Men – 7 Seasons
“Set in 1960s New York City, this award-winning series takes a peek inside an ad agency during an era when the cutthroat business had a glamorous lure.”
Schitts Creek – 6 Seasons
“Suddenly broke, the formerly filthy-rich Rose family is reduced to living in a ramshackle motel in a town they once bought as a joke: Schitt’s Creek.”
Homeland – 8 Seasons
“HOMELAND is an edge-of-your-seat sensation. CIA officer Carrie Mathison is volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her mentor Saul Berenson, she fearlessly risks everything, including her sanity, at every turn.”
Vampire Diaries – 8 Seasons
“Trapped in adolescent bodies, feuding vampire brothers Stefan and Damon vie for the affection of captivating teenager Elena.”
What / If – 1 Season
“Desperate to secure funding for her med tech startup, an idealistic scientist and her husband strike an outrageous deal with a mysterious investor.”
Elite – 6 Seasons
“When three working-class teens enroll in an exclusive private school in Spain, the clash between them and the wealthy students leads to murder.”
Peaky Blinders- 6 Seasons
“A notorious gang in 1919 Birmingham, England, is led by the fierce Tommy Shelby, a crime boss set on moving up in the world no matter the cost.”
Criminal Minds – 16 Seasons
“This intense police procedural follows a group of extraordinary FBI profilers who spend their days getting into the minds of psychopathic criminals.”
Netflix Series For Couples
Derry Girls – 3 Seasons
“Amidst the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s, five high school students square off with the universal challenges of being a teenager.”
Hart of Dixie – 4 Seasons
“Fast-talking city girl Zoe Hart winds up patching up the locals of a tiny town in the Deep South when she inherits a medical practice in Alabama.”
S.*.x. Education – 4 Seasons
“Insecure Otis has all the answers when it comes to “love” advice, thanks to his therapist mom. So rebel Maeve proposes a school therapy clinic.”
Crash Landing On You – 1 Season
“A paragliding mishap drops a South Korean heiress in North Korea — and into the life of an army officer, who decides he will help her hide.”
Heartland- 16 Seasons
“Spunky teenager Amy is reeling from the sudden death of her mother when she and her grandfather are threatened with the loss of their horse ranch.”
Greys Anatomy – 19 Seasons
“Intern (and eventual resident) Meredith Grey finds herself caught up in personal and professional passions with fellow doctors at a Seattle hospital.”
Designated Survivor – 3 Seasons
“America’s fate rests in the hands of a low-level official after an attack on Washington decimates the government in this gripping political thriller.”
Broadchurch – 3 Seasons
“After a young boy is murdered in the small seaside town of Broadchurch, local detectives Ellie Miller and Alec Hardy are assigned the mysterious case.”
Messiah – 1 Season
“A wary CIA officer investigates a charismatic man who sparks a spiritual movement and stirs political unrest. A fictional story not based on true events.”
Marcella – 3 Seasons
“Despite marriage woes, a tragic loss, memory blackouts and her struggles as a mom, a London detective excels at what she does best: catching killers.”
River – 1 Season
“John River is a brilliant detective whose fractured mind traps him between the living and the dead.”
The Five – 1 Season
“Twenty years after 5-year-old Jesse disappears near his home, his DNA turns up at the scene of a woman’s murder, baffling his family and the police.”
The Goop Lab With Gwyneth Paltrow – 1 Season
“Leading with curiosity, Gwyneth Paltrow and her goop team look at psychedelics, energy work and other challenging wellness topics.”
Vampire Diaries – 8 Seasons
“Trapped in adolescent bodies, feuding vampire brothers Stefan and Damon vie for the affection of captivating teenager Elena.”
Manifest- 4 Seasons
“When a plane mysteriously lands years after takeoff, the people onboard return to a world that has moved on without them and face strange new realities.”
Bridgerton- 2 Seasons
“The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society. Inspired by Julia Quinn’s bestselling novels.”
How To Get Away With Murder- 6 Seasons
“Brilliant criminal defense attorney and law professor Annalise Keating, plus five of her students, become involved in a twisted murder case.”
Comedy TV Shows To Binge on Netflix
The Ranch – 8 Seasons
“Being a pro athlete didn’t pan out for Colt. Now he’s helping his dad and brother keep the ranch afloat, and figuring out how he fits into the family.”
Parks & Recreation – 7 Seasons
“In this Emmy-nominated comedy, an employee with a rural Parks and Recreation department is full of energy and ideas but bogged down by bureaucracy.”
The Office – 9 Seasons
“This hit comedy chronicles the foibles of disgruntled office workers — led by deluded boss Michael Scott — at the Dunder Mifflin paper company.”
Never Have I Ever- 4 Seasons
“After a traumatic year, an Indian-American teen just wants to spruce up her social status — but friends, family and feelings won’t make it easy on her.”
American Horror Stories – 11 Seasons
“American Horror Story is an anthology horror drama series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The Emmy® and Golden Globe® winning franchise is produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television.”
Reality TV Shows To Binge
Love is Blind – 4 Season
“Nick and Vanessa Lachey host this social experiment where single men and women look for love and get engaged, all before meeting in person.”
The Circle – 5 Seasons
“Status and strategy collide in this social experiment and competition show where online players flirt, befriend and catfish their way toward $100,000.”
Love Island UK – 10 Seasons
“Reality show. Glamorous singles live in a beautiful villa under the watchful gaze of the audience at home, who have the power to decide who stays and who goes.”
Love Island Australia- 4 Seasons
“Glamorous singles live in a beautiful villa under the watchful gaze of the audience at home, who have the power to decide who stays and who goes.”
Docuseries
100 Humans – 1 Season
“One hundred hardy souls from diverse backgrounds participate in playful experiments exploring age, gender, happiness and other aspects of being human.”
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Hulu TV Shows To Binge
A Million Little Things – 5 Seasons
“They say friendship isn’t one big thing, it’s a million little things; and that’s true for a group of friends from Boston who bonded under unexpected circumstances. Some have achieved success, others are struggling in their careers and relationships, but all of them feel stuck in life. After one of them dies unexpectedly, it’s just the wake-up call the others need to finally start living. Along the way they discover that friends may be the one thing to save them from themselves.”
Dollface – 2 Seasons
“Dollface follows Jules (Kat Dennings), a young woman who – after being dumped by her longtime boyfriend – must deal with her own imagination in order to literally and metaphorically re-enter the world of women, and rekindle the female friendships she left behind.
Billions – 7 Seasons
“Emmy and Golden Globe winners Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis star in a complex drama about power politics in the world of New York high finance. Shrewd, savvy U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Giamatti) and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king Bobby “Axe” Axelrod (Lewis) are on an explosive collision course, with each using all of his considerable smarts, power and influence to outmaneuver the other. The stakes are in the billions in this timely, provocative series.”
The Handmaid’s Tale – 5 Seasons
“Season Three of The Handmaid’s Tale is driven by June’s resistance to the dystopian regime of Gilead and her struggle to strike back against overwhelming odds. Startling reunions, betrayals, and a journey to the terrifying heart of Gilead force all characters to take a stand, guided by one defiant prayer: “Blessed be the fight.”
Succession – 4 Seasons
“When a media tycoon considers retirement, each of his four grown children begins angling for their piece of the pie in this series.”
Luther – 5 Seasons
“On a moral crusade, with only his convictions for company, John Luther (Idris Elba) is a deeply troubled man, a philosophical cop possessed by the insoluble problem of evil and justice in a Godless world, who gets pulled to the very edge of temptation.”
Wallander – 4 Seasons
“A lifetime of police work has left Detective Kurt Wallander with the look of a man who’s seen too much. In a spare and compelling performance, Krister Henriksson does justice to the complicated detective beloved by fans of the bestselling crime novels by Henning Mankell. Together, Wallander works alongside his daughter Linda, a recent academy graduate, and Stefan Lindman, a young detective.”
Kidding – 2 Seasons
“In his first series regular role in over two decades, Jim Carrey stars as Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, an icon of children’s television and a beacon of kindness and wisdom to America’s impressionable young minds and the parents who grew up with him. But when this beloved personality’s family begins to implode, Jeff finds no fairy tale, fable or puppet will guide him through the crisis, which advances faster than his means to cope. The result: a kind man in a cruel world faces a slow leak of sanity as hilarious as it is heartbreaking.”
The Good Doctor- 6 Seasons
“Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital’s surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and `challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.”
Prison Break – 5 Seasons
“Convinced that his wayward brother Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) was wrongly convicted of the sensational murder of the Vice President’s brother, which landed him on Fox River State Penitentiary’s death row, a desperate Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) attempted a daring bank robbery in order to get himself incarcerated in Fox River with Lincoln. Michael, an engineer with access to the prison’s structural design, then masterminded an elaborate plan to free Lincoln by pulling off the ultimate Prison Break.”
Desperate Housewives – 8 Seasons
“ABC’s Desperate Housewives offers a deliciously juicy glimpse into the lives of everyone’s favorite housewives. On the surface, the ladies of Wisteria Lane appear to be the picture of suburban America. But underneath lay bigger mysteries – infidelity, deceit, blackmail, and even murder. And with not-so-honest husbands, complicated relationships, family drama and meddling neighbors adding to the turmoil, it’s no wonder things aren’t always as they seem.”
True Blood – 7 Seasons
“HBO hit drama series about a perky telepathic waitress (Anna Paquin) in a near-future in which vampires live among us.”
The Bold Type – 5 Seasons
“The Bold Type reveals a glimpse into the outrageous lives and loves of those responsible for the global women’s magazine, “Scarlet.” The rising generation of Scarlet women leans on one another as they find their own voices in a sea of intimidating leaders. Together they explore sexuality, identity, love and fashion.”
Blindspot – 5 Seasons
“A vast international plot explodes when a beautiful Jane Doe is discovered naked in Times Square, completely covered in mysterious, intricate tattoos with no memory of who she is or how she got there.
But there’s one tattoo that is impossible to miss: the name of FBI agent Kurt Weller, emblazoned across her back. “Jane,” Agent Weller and the rest of the FBI quickly realize that each mark on her body is a crime to solve, leading them closer to the truth about her identity and the mysteries to be revealed.”
This is Us – 6 Seasons
“From the writer and director of Crazy, Stupid, Love comes a smart, modern new dramedy that will challenge your everyday presumptions about the people you think you know.”
Shameless – 11 Seasons
“When single dad Frank Gallagher is not at the bar spending what little money he has, he’s passed out on the floor. But his industrious kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. Starring William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum.”
The OC – 4 Seasons
“In The O.C., the lives of a group of friends and families are forever changed when an outsider arrives to their affluent community of Newport Beach in Orange County, California. From Josh Schwartz, the executive producer of Gossip Girl and Chuck, the series became a pop-culture phenomenon with its mix of heart, humor, drama and romance.”
Westworld – 4 Seasons
“In this series set in a futuristic fantasy park modeled after the Wild West, a group of android ‘hosts’ begin to deviate from their scripts.”
Lost in Space – 3 Seasons
“Created by legendary producer Irwin Allen (“The Poseidon Adventure”) and set in the space age “future” of 1997, this sci-fi series follows an American family, their robot and a stowaway on their space adventures.”
Nashville – 6 Seasons
“A legendary queen of country music struggles to maintain her place in the spotlight while dealing with an ambitious rising pop-country vixen who wants to knock her off the throne. From executive producer Callie Khouri (writer of Thelma & Louise) comes this contemporary musical drama about love, power, money, family and music.”
The Resident – 6 Seasons
“A tough, brilliant senior resident guides an idealistic young doctor through his first day, pulling back the curtain on what really happens, both good and bad, in modern-day medicine.”
Looking for Alaska – 1 Season
“Teenager Miles enrolls in boarding school to try to gain a deeper perspective on life; after an unexpected tragedy, Miles and his friends try to make sense of what they have been through.”
Justified – 6 Seasons
“Based on Elmore Leonard’s novella “Fire in the Hole,” Justified was developed by Graham Yost and stars Timothy Olyphant as Deputy US Marshal Raylan Givens, a lawman who finds himself drawn back to his home state of Kentucky.
In Justified’s final season, the long brimming conflict between Raylan and Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins) will finally come to a head. “
New Amsterdam – 5 Seasons
“Inspired by Bellevue, the oldest public hospital in America, this unique medical drama follows the brilliant and charming Dr. Max Goodwin, the institution’s newest medical director, who sets out to tear up the bureaucracy and provide exceptional care.”
The Sopranos – 6 Seasons
“James Gandolfini stars in this acclaimed series about a mob boss whose professional and private strains land him in therapy.”
Euphoria – 2 Seasons
“Zendaya stars in this series that follows a group of high-school students as they navigate an unstable world.”
Friday Night Lights – 5 Seasons
“A small Texas town has high expectations for its top-ranked football team. Expanding on the hit feature film “Friday Night Lights,” this poignant series centers on the small rural town of Dillon, Texas, where the coveted state football championship rings are held in the highest regard.”
Docuseries
McMillion$ – 1 Season
“Documentary series chronicling the stranger-than-fiction story of an ex-cop turned security auditor who rigged McDonald’s Monopoly game.”
Crime Thriller
Killing Eve – 4 Seasons
“Villanelle is a psychopathic assassin, and Eve is the woman charged with hunting her down; the two fiercely intelligent women, equally obsessed with each other, go head to head in an epic game of cat and mouse.”
Comedy Shows To Binge On Hulu
Brooklyn Nine-Nine – 8 Seasons
“An ensemble comedy about a talented-but-carefree detective, a by-the-book police captain and their precinct colleagues. While based in the workplace, the series is not really about the job – it’s about the men and women behind the badge.”
The Comeback – 2 Seasons
“Lisa Kudrow returns as former TV star Valerie Cherish in this comedy series that finds her trying to break back into the business.”
High Fidelity – 1 Season
“A record store owner revisits past relationships through music and pop culture while trying to get over her one true love.”
Shrill – 3 Seasons
“From Executive Producers Lorne Michaels and Elizabeth Banks comes Shrill, a comedy series starring Aidy Bryant (Saturday Night Live) as Annie, a fat young woman who wants to change her life — but not her body. Annie is trying to start her career while juggling bad boyfriends, a sick parent, and a perfectionist boss.”
How I Met Your Mother – 9 Seasons
“A half-hour comedy series about Ted and how he fell in love. It all started when Ted’s best friend, Marshall, drops the bombshell that he’s going to propose to his long-time girlfriend, Lily, a kindergarten teacher. At that moment, Ted realizes that he had better get a move on if he hopes to find true love, too.”
How I Met Your Father-2 Seasons
“In the near future, Sophie is telling her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the present where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.”
30 Rock – 7 Seasons
“The life of the head writer at a late-night television variety show. From the creator and stars of SNL comes this workplace comedy. A brash network executive bullies head writer Liz Lemon into hiring an unstable movie star. A self-obsessed celeb, an arrogant boss, and a sensitive writing staff challenge Lemon to run a successful program — without losing her mind.”
Casual – 4 Seasons
“From the Academy Award Nominated Director of “Up in the Air” and “Juno” comes Casual, a new comedy series about a bachelor brother and his newly divorced sister living under one roof again.
Together, they coach each other through the crazy world of dating while raising her teenage daughter. Created by Zander Lehmann, Casual is executive produced by Jason Reitman, Zander Lehmann, Helen Estabrook, and Liz Tigelaar.”
Only Murders In The Building- 3 Seasons
“Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.”
Crashing – 3 Seasons
“Pete Holmes created and stars in this comedy series about a stand-up comic who reevaluates his life amidst the New York City comedy scene.”
Abbott Elementary- 2 Seasons
“A group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — find themselves thrown together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.”
Reality TV Shows To Binge On Hulu
Vanderpump Rules – 9 Seasons
“In the new Bravo series Vanderpump Rules, you get to see Lisa as a boss trying to herd gorgeous, oversexed kittens in the form of her staff.
In Beverly Hills, restaurants are peppered with models, aspiring actresses/actors and other beautiful people working in the restaurant scene, and if you forget the restaurant part of the Rules trailer you might think it’s a reality show about Calvin Klein’s underwear models.
So what happens when you put so many facially-blessed twentysomethings together for 40 hours a week in a booze-and-glamour-fueled business?
Yep, you guessed it: They take turns sleeping with each other (pre-existing relationships be damned), have throwdowns as a result and do their best to navigate the repercussions of said drama while trying to not get fired by Lisa. AKA, it’s compelling reality TV for sure.”
Apple TV+ Shows To Watch
Ted Lasso – 3 Seasons
“Jason Sudeikis plays Ted Lasso, a small-time college football coach from Kansas hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer.”
High Desert- 1 Season
“High Desert” follows Peggy (Patricia Arquette), an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California, and makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator.”
Shrinking- 1 Season
“Shrinking” follows a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own.”
The Morning Show- 3 Seasons
“The Morning Show” explores the cutthroat world of morning news and the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning. In season three, the future of the network is thrown into question and loyalties are pushed to the brink when a tech titan takes an interest in UBA. Unexpected alliances form, private truths are weaponized and everyone is forced to confront their core values both in and out of the newsroom.”
The Last Thing He Told Me- 1 Season
“The Last Thing He Told Me” follows Hannah (played by Jennifer Garner), a woman who must forge a relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter Bailey (played by Angourie Rice) in order to find the truth about why her husband has mysteriously disappeared. Based on the acclaimed bestselling novel, the series is created and adapted by Laura Dave, alongside series co-creator Josh Singer.”
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