Background Shows for Working or Chores
Sometimes you just want pleasant company while you work, cook, or fold laundry. These shows are familiar and low-stakes enough to follow with half an ear — perfect background hum.
The Office (US)
Series · 2005The ultimate comfort rewatch and background hum.
Where to stream →Parks and Recreation
Series · 2009Relentlessly optimistic and endlessly rewatchable.
Where to stream →The Great British Bake Off
Series · 2010The gentlest, loveliest competition on TV.
Where to stream →Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Series · 2013A fast, friendly cop comedy with real heart.
Where to stream →Bluey
Series · 2018Deceptively profound kids' TV the whole house loves.
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