And with this post we say goodbye to TV week which, admittedly, turned into TV weeks. For my favorite cancelled TV shows, I’m sticking to shows that are currently available to stream on Netflix and/or Hulu, because I’m always annoyed when websites/magazines/Lianna (jk) are like, “You should totally watch this amazing show. But good luck finding it.” Anyway…

1. Parks and Recreation (Netflix and Hulu Plus)

As I mentioned when I wrote about The Good Place, Parks and Rec is my favorite, favorite, favorite show. I’ve seen every episode an embarrassing number of times, I can practically quote entire episodes by heart, and I never get sick of watching it. Parks and Rec is like a warm blanket for my soul. It’s predicated on the idea that when good people who care get together, they can accomplish anything. That’s a message that is always important, but it’s especially important right now. Parks and Rec is funny. It’s heartwarming. It’s optimistic. The characters are lovable and they’re people who want to do good in the lives of their friends and the world around them. Watch Parks and Rec and then channel your inner Leslie Knope and go change the world.

2. The West Wing (Netflix)

It’s probably not a shock to you that my two favorite shows are shows about politics. The West Wing is a political drama about what government can be when it works. It’s wish fulfillment, sure, but it’s always given me hope that maybe someday we’ll have a government that works and that works for the people. This is going to sound weird because it’s not a sad show, but The West Wing is where I always turn when I need a good cry. There are so many episodes where I’m just moved by the unflinching desire of the characters to do what they think is best for the country, even when there may be political costs. They’re not perfect, but they try, and that feels like more than we can say about a lot of our government officials out here in the real world.

3. Gilmore Girls (Netflix)

Gilmore Girls is another one I’ve seen multiple times. It’s clever and dense and no matter how many times you watch it, there’s always something new you’ll pick up on the next time. It’ll make you laugh. It might make you cry. It’s a great blend of comedy and drama and it’s a go-to of mine when I just want to be comforted but I’ve watched Parks and Rec too recently.

4. Friends (Netflix)

Odds are you know Friends, so there’s not much I can tell you about it that you don’t already know. Many have tried to imitate this formula to varying degrees of success, but Friends did it first and it did it best. Watch it when you just want a good, easy laugh.

Honorable Mention (Show that isn’t available on Netflix or Hulu but would otherwise be on this list): Veronica Mars

Honorable Mentions (Shows I really, really liked the one time I watched them through, but don’t have enough to say to include them): Friday Night Lights, Firefly

-Carley