Netflix is amazing. We know this. It’s a universal truth. But you know what’s not-so-amazing? Trying to keep up with the hundreds of TV shows that are literally at our fingertips.

Now, we’ve all been told that we just have to watch this show, or that show, but how many of us actually have time to watch all of these shows?

This guide seeks to address this problem. Below are my top recommendations for shows to binge-watch on Netflix, organized by how much time you have to commit.

Table of Contents

1. The Shows That Are Always On

These shows are the ones I like to call “multitasking” shows. They’re sitcoms mostly, so the episodes are short and sweet, and well-suited to playing in the background while you read your textbooks or get ready for a night out.

If this is the type of show you can commit to, I recommend Parks and Recreation.

A modern classic, the first season-and-a-half of this show is notoriously difficult to get through before the unbelievably hilarious and heart-warming payoff of the later seasons. In other words, it’s the perfect show to just leave on while you do other things. By the time it gets good, you’ll be ready to pull out the tissue box.

See also: Friends, That ’70s Show, Bob’s Burgers, The Office

2. British Invasion (for a Weekend)

Netflix is the not-so-secret home of quality British television. The nice thing about a lot of these shows (other than the accents), is the fact that the seasons are much shorter. They’re perfect for a long night at home, or even better, a weekend alone or with friends.

I recommend two shows for a weekend British binge session. The first, North & South, is a romantic mini-series that will only take you about 4 hours (and have you fall madly in love with John Thornton).