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Sometimes, all you want to do at the end of a long day is crash on the couch and stick the TV on, especially if that means revisiting one of your favorite easy-watching shows. Here are some of the most popular comfort TV shows and where to stream them.
I used Google Trends data to rank popular comfort shows and compile this list of the top five.
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Family Guy’s cutaway gags get a lot of flack for being easy jokes, but that doesn’t make them any less funny. If you’re looking for some fast-paced laughs and adult humor,Family Guyis as good an option now as it ever was.
You can stream Family Guy onHulu.
Hulu
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America’s favorite family is still going asThe Simpsonsreleases new seasons every year at its new home on Disney+. The show has undeniably lost the spark it once had, but there’s nothing stopping you rewatching the early seasons on repeat, and word has it the latest season is actually pretty good. You can evenwatch endless Simpsonsif you don’t want to pick an episode yourself.
You can streamThe SimpsonsonDisney+.
Disney+
Family favorites, old classics, and exciting new TV all in one place.
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Not everything on this list is an animated comedy, but nevertheless,South Parkeasily makes the cut thanks to being just as hilarious, topical, and risqué as ever. If you want to see current events torn down in your comfort watching, this is definitely the show to go for.
You can streamSouth ParkonMax.
MAX
While no streaming service is one-size-fits-all, Max gets pretty close. A wide selection of content and same-day theatrical releases on the service help it stand above the rest.
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Despite ending with 9 seasons—unlike all the other comfort shows on this list—the more-palatable US version ofThe Officeis still one of the most popular, beloved, and frequently referenced TV shows on the internet. If you want to spend some time with lovable-yet-flawed characters in a down-to-Earth setting, this is the comfort show for you.
You can streamThe OfficeonPeacock.
Peacock
Peacock combines movies and shows from NBC, Bravo, and other networks—along with exclusive originals—to offer a great selection of content to stream.
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I have to say, I was stunned at how popularGrey’s Anatomyis, which dwarfed every other show I compared it to in Google Trends. However, having been in production for 21 seasons it makes sense that fans feel such deep emotional connections to the varied cast, having watched them develop so much over the years. If you fancy a little less comedy and a little more drama, stick this on at the end of your day.
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