16 Things To Watch That Are Perfect For When You've Got A Cold

    So...apparently Guy Fieri is very popular when it comes to shows to watch while sick.

    Audrey Engvalson
    by Audrey Engvalson

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Recently, we asked the BuzzFeed Community for the best show to watch while you're sick. Think about it: the show has to be the perfect blend of minimal brain effort and easy to nap during. Here are their responses!

    Paramount Pictures

    1. Parks and Recreation

    mom confronting a man at a desk saying her daughter was supposed to write a report on why government matters and she turned in a paper that said it doesn't, the man responds with, well said
    NBC

    "All the characters are so likable. And the show really grows on you after you get to know the characters"

    —fancytrout35

    2. Guy's Grocery Games

    guy saying, i mean when do you find a show that offers you smoked turkey necks
    Food Network

    "Discovered this during a recent bout of insomnia. Bloody loved it."

    —katerumtruffle

    3. Community

    college students in the library talking about classes when one says not to take the joke writing class
    NBC

    "When I binged the show for the first time, I wasn't ready to let go and I immediately restarted from Season 1. As unhinged as the characters are, they're chicken soup in TV form."

    —sunflowersugar

    4. 60 Days In

    AE

    "My parents used to give me crap about watching that show when I would be sick, but it’s honestly a family tradition at this point lmao."

    — ilovebenadryl

    5. Scrubs

    man saying good morning when another responds, is it? is it really?
    NBC

    —whatever1977

    6. DCOMs

    students in the gym after a game
    Disney Channel

    "Disney channel original movies/TV shows are my go-to when I'm sick. I love the nostalgia factor, and it brings me back to staying home from school and having my mom make me chicken noodle soup."

    —hiitsnicetomeetyou

    7. Bad Horror Films

    bat flying with the moon behind it and a creepy guy
    Wild Eye Releasing

    "I always watch bad horror movies. it's hard to be miserable when you're watching a movie about Dracula that turned into a shark with bad effects and zero good actors (the movie's name is Sharkula — please watch it)."

    —catgoesmoo

    8. Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

    Food Network

    "When I was pregnant, I was perpetually sick and watched Diners drive-ins and dives all day everyday."

    —hollycc

    9. The Office

    Jim: seriously you're going to sit in the back. Dwight: yeah, it's the safest part of the car. in the event of a crash the driver always protects his side first. and jim slams on the breaks so that Dwight hits his head on the driver's seat
    NBC

    —katerumtruffle

    10. Mom

    woman sweeping and saying, i'm just counting my blessings. i'm at zero
    CBS

    "This is a little embarrassing, but the sitcom Mom got me through a really rough depression pit. I was, like, at rock bottom, but the women on the show were also at rock bottom once and are learning how to cope while being sober. The way they're always there for one another...I just — UGH, it makes me so warm and fuzzy."

    —softbisexual

    11. World's Most Extraordinary Homes

    woman saying, what are you doing? not going swimming are you? this is a reflection pool. you're meant to reflect
    BBC2

    —jfu7878

    12. Gilmore Girls

    teen boy says, i'm madly in love with you while the girl responds, well, good luck with that
    The WB

    "It’s the equivalent of comfort food. Yes there are some issues but it is over 20 years old."

    —joannafbourke

    13. RuPaul’s Drag Race

    VH1

    —7913holden

    14. Below Deck

    Bravo

    "Anything from the Below Deck franchise! I can imagine I'm away to someplace warm and fun, but still enjoy watching some messy work shit."

    —p4619eac44

    15. Kitchen Nightmares

    server asks, and how would you like your scrambled eggs to which Ramsey responds, scrambled
    Fox

    "For me, it’s Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. Just jolly good telly. No fuss, all drama."

    —emilyw47d8096f9

    16. Finally, "Anything on Food Network"

    man serving a dish with a spinach, basil and mushroom creams sauce with twice removed shrimp and the man trying it asks, so are there any shrimp in here and the chef responds, they did not make it back
    Food Network

    "When I'm sick I don't want to watch anything that I have to pay close attention to. I may fall asleep, make some tea, etc., and don't want to miss important plot points."

    —dellarock

    Do you have a go-to show to watch while you're sick? Share it in the comments below!