No matter how good they were the first time, some shows are even better on a rewatch. Sometimes they’re so good you wish you could watch that show for the first time. There’s a deeper rhythm to them, one that unfolds across multiple viewings. Jokes you missed. Themes that finally click. Some are just total bedtime comfort food.
Naturally, there are great TV shows you’ll never want to rewatch. But then there are also a lot of series that reveal more every time you return. Some are funnier, while others hit harder. Either way, they’re some of the best shows to repeat again and again.
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BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)
Heartbreak, Humor, and Hidden Layers
BoJack Horseman plays the long game. First time through, it’s a surreal celebrity satire with animal puns and Hollywood send-ups. But rewatch it after knowing how far the fall goes, and it hits like a gut punch.
The show’s most experimental season 3 episode 4 episode, “Fish Out of Water,” features almost no dialogue, and still became one of its most critically acclaimed.
You start seeing the pain earlier, like Sarah Lynn’s loneliness, or Herb Kazzaz’s ghost. Diane’s spiraling. The comedy still works, but it carries weight now. Even the absurd gags like Vincent Adultman or Todd’s cult take on tragic shades.
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There’s a slow-motion disaster unfolding behind the jokes. And this time, you’re not watching for answers. You’re watching to sit with the consequences. That’s what makes BoJack brutal and brilliant. It’s a show about the long shadow of regret and how hard it is to escape yourself.
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Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
The Art Of The Social Trainwreck
On the surface, Curb Your Enthusiasm is just Larry being Larry. But there’s a hidden elegance to the chaos, a blueprint buried beneath every foot-in-mouth moment.
Each season is a web of callbacks, contradictions, and character patterns. Rewatching uncovers how planted every payoff really is; how Larry’s social rules are absurd, sure, but also consistent.
He’s difficult and devout in his own way. A zealot for etiquette nobody else agreed to. It’s one of those comedies that never stops being funny, no matter the situation Larry traps himself in. Even Larry David’s worst moments are the best moments for us.
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Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Nostalgia That Never Gets Old
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Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer
- Upcoming TV Shows
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Stranger Things, Stranger Things Animated Series
Stranger Things is endlessly rewatchable not just for the story, but for the feeling. It’s built around a kind of nostalgia that taps into something deeper than movie references or retro fonts. Whether you grew up in the ’80s or just remember riding bikes around your neighborhood with friends, it pulls you back to a childhood that feels just out of reach.
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Stranger Things (2016–2025) |
92% |
90% |
There’s a bittersweet comfort to it. The show bottles up that late-summer magic of kids on the brink of growing up, chasing monsters and each other through suburban streets. Beyond the vibes, it’s just a great sci-fi-action-fantasy-drama. And somehow, every time you revisit Hawkins, you catch something new in Stranger Things, ’80s pop culture references galore.
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Doctor Who (2005–2023)
Timeless Stories, One Episode At A Time
Doctor Who
- Release Date
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2005 – 2022-00-00
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Jodie Whittaker
The Doctor
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Every regeneration resets the board, but Doctor Who’s real brilliance is in how it remembers. Go back, and you’ll find breadcrumbs scattered across seasons. Themes echo. Regrets linger. Relationships bend over time.
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Doctor Who (2005–2023) |
90% |
64% |
The Ninth Doctor’s trauma colors every decision. The Tenth’s arrogance takes on new layers when you know how it ends. Even throwaway lines from companions land differently when you’ve seen their entire arc unfold.
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The show rewards patience and emotional investment, but it’s also one of the most rewatchable “Monster of the Week” series out there. You can drop into any era, pick almost any episode, and have a blast for 45 minutes. Sure, there’s careful plotting and layered character arcs, but at its core, Doctor Who is still about running through space and time with your best friend.
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LOST (2004–2010)
More Emotion Than Mystery
Lost
9/10
- Release Date
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2004 – 2010-00-00
Lost has always been more emotional than logical. The mysteries mattered, sure, but what lingered were the looks, the silences, and the unspoken grief. The rewatch brings that to the surface.
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LOST (2004–2010) |
86% |
89% |
Knowing the ending lets you see the beginning differently. Jack’s need to fix things becomes a form of mourning. Locke’s faith turns desperate. Even Sawyer’s snark starts to feel like armor for something much older.
You also notice the show’s rhythm, how episodes build around pain, choice, and the fear of being forgotten. The island is more a mirror than a puzzle box, and that’s what rewatching reveals. There may be things you wish Lost had done differently, but every rewatch reminds you just how much more this show cared about the characters instead of the mysteries.
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Seinfeld (1989–1997)
A Sitcom Built For The Shuffle
There’s no Curb without Seinfeld, the original blueprint for turning social awkwardness into high art. The self-proclaimed show about nothing is endlessly rewatchable, in any order, at any time. No complex story arcs, no baggage. Just setups, punchlines, and some of the funniest sitcom moments ever written.
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Seinfeld (1989–1997) |
89% |
92% |
The fun is in the structure. You watch the first five minutes, spot a throwaway detail, and by the end, it’s collided with three other plots in the most chaotic way possible. Even when a few episodes feel dated, the hit rate is still outrageously high.
And let’s be honest, most of it’s aged like fine wine. Whether it’s “yada yada yada,” “master of your domain,” or “no soup for you,” Seinfeld‘s most memorable quotes are language that’s still in the cultural bloodstream. There’s a reason it’s never left syndication.
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King Of The Hill (1997–2008; Reboot in 2025)
Still Hilarious After You Clock Out
King of the Hill
7/10
- Release Date
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January 12, 1997
- Network
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FOX, Hulu
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Mike Judge
Hank Hill / Boomhauer (voice)
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Kathy Najimy
Peggy Hill (voice)
King of the Hill never begs for your attention. That’s part of the charm. It’s quiet, grounded, and built on the kind of storytelling that sneaks up on you. Years later, you go back and realize just how much it got right—about family, small-town life, and the way people change (or don’t).
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You start to really feel this show in your 30s, especially if your life’s started to slow down. If you work a 9 to 5, spend your weekends doing errands, and sometimes just want to crack a beer and put something on that doesn’t yell at you, this is the one.
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Hank may be old-fashioned, but he’s never hateful. The humor isn’t raunchy or loud; it’s calm and observational. And full of love for people trying their best, even when their best isn’t that great.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2007)
The First Epic You Ever Loved
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Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
- Upcoming Films
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Aang: The Last Airbender
For a lot of fans, Avatar was one of the first shows where we really connected with the characters. Aang, Katara, Zuko—these were early favorites that stuck with us. And going back, it’s easy to see why.
The worldbuilding still feels fresh. Bending is one of the most unique, fully thought-out magic systems with the best worldbuilding in fantasy TV. The show builds it around culture, philosophy, and personality, not just powers. It scratches the anime itch without being full anime, and that balance is a big part of its appeal.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2007) |
100% |
98% |
It was made for kids, but it never talks down. The themes are complex—war, identity, legacy—but always told in a way that’s clear, emotional, and grounded. If anything, Avatar gets better as you get older. That’s what makes it such a rewarding rewatch.
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It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia (2005–Present)
The Gang Gets Funnier With Time
Sunny is chaos incarnate, and that’s exactly what makes it so much fun to revisit. The Gang is constantly yelling, scheming, and torpedoing each other’s lives, but watching them succeed at the expense of everyone else is pure hilarity. Somehow, it never gets old.
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Rewatching reveals how tightly constructed the depravity really is, and how self-aware the show’s become over time. Later seasons go full meta, bend genres, and circle back to early sins in ways that reward long-time fans. These characters refuse to evolve, and that’s the point. But the show around them does, and it knows exactly what it’s doing.
The real punchline isn’t just that the Gang is terrible. It’s that the world lets them thrive. And the more you watch, the funnier—and sharper—that joke gets.
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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005–Present) |
94% |
90% |
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Bob’s Burgers (2011–Present)
Comfort Food TV That Actually Feeds You
Bob’s Burgers
8/10
- Release Date
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January 9, 2011
- Network
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FOX
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H. Jon Benjamin
Bob Belcher (voice)
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John Roberts
Linda Belcher (voice)
Bob’s Burgers isn’t built on twists or arcs. Rather, it’s built on tone. Warmth, weirdness, and resilience. And the more time you spend with the Belchers, the more you notice how rare that tone really is.
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Bob’s Burgers (2011–Present) |
N/A |
87% |
This animated sitcom is easy to throw on and even easier to come back to. Every episode delivers a familiar mix of small stakes, weird humor, and real warmth. Louise schemes, Tina obsesses, Gene lives in his own world, and it all clicks.
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It’s the kind of show you settle into. No big twists, no heavy arcs, just a dependable rhythm that makes it perfect for rewatching. You know what you’re getting, and that’s the appeal. It still makes you laugh, and it still makes you feel good. That’s why it holds up so well, and why it’s usually the show you hit “next episode” on without thinking.
