The end of the year is a great time to catch up on new TV shows (Heated Rivalry! Pluribus!) and curl up with familiar favorites (Gilmore Girls, anyone?). This holiday season, we'll be searching for cozy TV shows to binge-watch—and the list below delivers.
The Teen Vogue team pulled together some of our favorite shows to binge-watch over the holidays as you eat leftovers and spend time with family. In between checking out your 2026 astrology predictions or making New Year's resolutions, put on one of these TV shows for the ultimate comfort vibe (note: some people's version of comfort is different than others.)
Below, the best cozy TV shows to binge-watch, from Abbott Elementary to The Boyfriend and everything in between.
One Tree Hill
Where to watch: Hulu, HBO Max
There's only one Tree Hill, and it's your home. But truly, I come back to this show on a nearly annual basis, and its seven heartfelt, often deranged seasons feel imminently homey. The teen soap is an iconic example of the genre — the ups and downs and cliffhangers, the fantastic soundtrack, the love triangles. I'll even put up with a time jump that brings us some surprisingly lovable new characters. This is my favorite show of all time, and I'll be putting it on in the background while I bake sweet treats this season. —P. Claire Dodson
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Disney+
You have 31 days to catch up on this delightful, heartbreaking, and heartwarming anime before the second season drops on January 16, 2025. Not your typical action-packed shonen (Japanese animated works typically geared toward a young male audience), we find our heroes at the end of their great battle: They've defeated the big bad, they've saved the villagers, now they just need to figure out what to do with the rest of their human lives. This is true for all but Frieren — a powerful elven mage who will live for thousands of years. There's action, there's magic, there's a ragtag team of heroes, but the best part of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is its devastating and touching portrayal of what it's like to find and retain one's humanity. I watched the first season over a year ago and still cry watching fan edits. —Mi-Anne Chan
Abbott Elementary
Where to watch: Hulu
The limit does not exist on how many mockumentaries is too many. Abbott Elementary follows a crew of Philadelphia teachers in a Parks & Recreation filming style, and I'm a true believer it is one of the best comedies on television, not just now, but in general. There's a reason it's won so many awards. The kids in the show are super cute and the humor is unmatched, plus the cast has amazing chemistry with each other. There's also an incredible slow-burn, seasons-long (yes, plural) romance between [redacted] and [redacted] that will keep you coming back for more. —Jillian Selzer
Young Royals
Where to watch: Netflix
If you need something to watch after finishing Maxton Hall season 2, you might like Young Royals. It follows Wilhelm, a Swedish prince, as he navigates boarding school, the pressures of the monarchy, and most importantly, his love for his classmate Simon, who lives a life that's totally different than his. Yes, it's a star-crossed-lovers story for the hopeless romantics who can't get enough of them. With three seasons, it's a shorter watch, which is perfect if you just need something for the winter break and want to be done with it before school or work starts back up again. —Donya Momenian
Adults
Where to watch: Hulu
The closest we'll get to a Gen Z sitcom is FX's Adults. The show follows a diverse group of twenty-something friends living together (for free) in a massive house in Queens as they navigate adulthood, and all the problems that come with it — from insurance to cluttered spaces. With only eight 20-minute episodes, Adults is perfect to cozy up to during a cold evening. (Fair warning: You'll end up wanting more, but fret not because season 2 is already confirmed.) —Sara Delgado
School Spirits
Where to watch: Netflix, Paramount+
This show has everything. Mystery! High School Romance! Multiple different time period outfits! I say this without a hint of exaggeration; every character is fun to watch. —Alyssa Hardy
Gilmore Girls
Where to watch: Netflix
If you're anywhere on the internet, you've likely heard the age-old question, "Are you team Dean, Jess, or Logan?" If you want to finally answer that question, it's time to watch Gilmore Girls. A strong mother-daughter bond? Coming-of-age plotlines? Small town charm? Fall and winter in Connecticut? It's just straight-up cozy, and a 2000s classic. No notes! —JS
Charmed
Where to watch: PlutoTV, Hulu, Peacock
Charmed is one of those shows where more people have seen it than you think, so there's a whole fandom out there waiting for you. The show chronicles the lives of sisters Phoebe, Piper, Prue, and Paige as they navigate family, relationships, and their careers, all while fighting evil (duh) as newly-gifted witches. It's spooky, it's Y2K nostalgia, it's sisterhood. The power of three *will* set you free. —JS
Dash & Lily
Where to watch: Netflix
If you want to get in the festive mood, Dash & Lily is the perfect comfort show. Whether you decide to watch it in one go or spread over a few days leading up to the holidays, it never disappoints. It's romantic, it's thrilling, it's cozy, and, above all, it's festive. —SD
Ted Lasso
Where to watch: AppleTV+
No, you don't have to be a soccer fan to enjoy Ted Lasso. Normally, I'm not one to gravitate toward a show that centers men's sports, but this series is my one exception. Jason Sudeikis is perfect as the Southern, goofball, nice-guy titular character, and both the cast and the plot are majorly heartwarming. There are impeccable character arcs, important life lessons, and amazing humor. I've binged the show at least three times, and I'd do it again, too. —JS
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Where to watch: Disney+
If you're just now discovering the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series on Disney+, welcome to the fandom. This show is incredible. Starring Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri, the series adapts Rick Riordan's novels into TV show format, with all of the epic storytelling and interesting character development. Season 2 is out now, and we're completely engrossed in this mythological adventure. Sorry if I find fighting minotaurs comforting! —PCD
The Great British Baking Show (or Great British Bake-Off)
Where to watch: Netflix
If you like reality TV but don't enjoy toxic, drama-heavy plotlines or anxiety-provoking action, The Great British Bake-Off is for you. What makes this reality show different from the rest isn't the competition format or the baking, but the dynamic the cast and crew have with each other. Everyone is simply there doing what they love, which is baking yummy treats. It doesn't take itself too seriously, nor is it highfalutin. I'll take eight Hollywood Handshakes, please and thank you. —JS
The Four Seasons
Where to watch: Netflix
The Four Seasons on Netflix — starring Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, and Will Forte — is a very easy, family-friendly watch. It's funny but also a little heartbreaking (in the same way Love, Actually also is), and it will keep you entertained all throughout its eight episodes. —SD
What We Do in the Shadows
Where to watch: Hulu, Disney+
What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary that follows a group of vampire roommates and their human familiar as they navigate life on Staten Island. The show is based on the 2014 movie of the same name, but you don't need to have seen it beforehand (though we recommend it). Even if you're not into the supernatural, it's a hilarious watch. Once you binge the series, you'll definitely be quoting it constantly. —JS
Old Disney Channel shows on TikTok with commercials
Where to watch: TikTok, Disney+
I've recently discovered that you can watch full episodes of old Disney Channel shows on TikTok WITH the original commercials, and it's the most calming thing you can put on this season. Think: Suite Life of Zack and Cody holiday episode interspersed with songs from High School Musical and advertisements for a Disney Channel stars New Year's Eve party. It doesn't get cozier than that. (You can also watch the shows sans original commercials on Disney+, if you desire.) —PCD
The Nanny
Where to watch: Peacock, Prime Video
The Nanny is one of those classic '90s sitcoms that makes you feel warm and fuzzy. If you love the vibe of Friends, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, or Full House, this series is a shoo-in. There are 145 episodes for your enjoyment, and Fran Drescher is the star of the show. Not only is she a master of comedy, but she also serves style inspo for days. —JS
Derry Girls
Where to watch: Netflix
Derry Girls is such an underrated gem of a show that's a quick, three-season watch on Netflix. The comedy is top-notch and punchy, and the characters are the perfect mix of flawed and lovable. It gives a look into the lives of young Irish girls during the Troubles in the 1990s, so it has a bit of a historical spin if that's something you're into (and even if you're not, it's a unique backdrop for the show). Plus, it's pre-Bridgerton Nicola Coughlan, which is an entertaining Easter Egg if you follow her career or watched Bridgerton first. —JS
The Boyfriend
Where to watch: Netflix
Netflix's Japanese reality dating show The Boyfriend is the coziest and most wholesome dating show you'll ever watch. Season 1 had everyone hooked in 2024. The vibes are definitely more summery for that one, but it'd still make for a great watch over the winter break — especially as preparation for season 2, which is winter-themed and coming out on January 13, 2026! —SD
Bridgerton
Where to watch: Netflix
As someone who was late to the Bridgerton game, I can personally attest that this is one of the most easily bingeable shows to indulge in. The music and costumes alone are a fun watch, but who can resist classic romance tropes like enemies (and friends) to lovers? If you think you aren't into period pieces, Bridgerton will leave you standing corrected. And while you're at it, throw in the prequel Queen Charlotte to your marathon and thank me later. —JS
Bob's Burgers
Where to watch: Hulu, Disney+
With 19 seasons and over 300 broadcast episodes, Bob's Burgers is, arguably, a Magnum Opus of bingeable TV. It's the perfect mix of heartwarming, hilarious, and, honestly, a little weird, all packaged in succinct 20-minute episodes that are easy to breeze through. Whether you resonate with mischievous Louise, boy-crazy Tina, or tired-yet-endearing Bob himself, there's a character for everyone to relate to. Me? I'm a Linda sun, Louise rising, and Zeke moon. Its episodes are also anthological, so you can pick any random episode to start and not lose out on the plot. —JS
Avatar: The Last Airbender (animated version)
Where to watch: Paramount+, Netflix
Sorry to the live-action versions of Avatar: The Last Airbender, but the original animated version reigns supreme in my heart. The show follows Aang, who is destined to become the Avatar, master the elements, and bring peace to his war-torn world, all with the help of friends, both furry and human, whom he meets along the way. It's the perfect combination of magic, action, and an ensemble cast you can't help but love. —JS
The Hunting Wives
Where to watch: Netflix
This year's Netflix hit The Hunting Wives is a soapy sapphic Texas mystery that'll have you obsessed from the first episodes. The characters are often over-the-top and ridiculous, their motives deeply unserious, their hair blown out to the gods. Watching Brittany Snow in anything is a delight, and watching her become ensnared in Queen Bee Margo Banks's web is the only thing I wanna do this holiday season. —PCD
