- POPSUGAR Australia
- Celebrity
- It's Not Too Late! These Are the Best Old School Shows You Can Stream on Netflix
It's Not Too Late! These Are the Best Old School Shows You Can Stream on Netflix
Everett Collection
With plenty of binge-watching time this year, we started thinking about all the beloved past series you can watch on Netflix. Whether you’ve been meaning to get around to watching (or rewatching) The Office, Gossip Girl, or Arrested Development, we’ve rounded up the excellent old series that you can stream in their entirety. Say goodbye to your weekend plans and hello to your remote.
– Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
Related: Netflix Has a Whole Selection of Documentaries About Women, and Yes, We're Watching Them All
Everett Collection / AMC/courtesy Everett Collection
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad is the kind of show that only gets you more hooked with every episode you watch. Get ready to binge all five seasons now, if you haven’t already.
Everett Collection / AMC/courtesy Everett Collection
Mad Men
This stylish drama is set at an advertising firm in the 1960s, where you’ll get to meet Don Draper and find out more than a couple of his dirty little secrets.
Everett Collection / Copyright Everett Collection / Everett Collection
Star Trek
“Starry-eyed” takes on a whole new meaning after you watch this beloved sci-fi series. With adventures in every episode, Star Trek will take you to a faraway place every time.
Everett Collection / 20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection
Glee
If you’re the kind of person who breaks out into song and dance every chance you get, we highly recommend this heartfelt series. You can thank us later.
Everett Collection / Channel Four/Courtesy Everett Collection
The IT Crowd
If tech isn’t your forte, some members of this IT group can relate! Get ready to laugh, cry, and log onto every episode excited.
Everett Collection / Courtesy Everett Collection
The Twilight Zone
While you might think The Twilight Zone is too old to be scary, we can assure you that this series will still leave you spooked.
Everett Collection / Paramount Television/Courtesy Everett Collection
Cheers
A classic sitcom with hysterical jokes, you’ll be watching Cheers every chance you get. With colorful characters and good plots, you’ll fly through all 11 seasons.
Everett Collection / Paramount Television/Courtesy Everett Collection
Star Trek: Voyager
With seven seasons and 170 episodes, Star Trek: Voyager will give you something to watch every night of the week. Ready for takeoff?
Everett Collection / ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection
Grey's Anatomy
This one may still be on the air, but for us, early Grey’s Anatomy will always be the best Grey’s Anatomy. They’re all babies – look at young McDreamy!
Everett Collection / CW Network/Courtesy Everett Collection
Gossip Girl
Even if you already know who Gossip Girl is, this guilty pleasure is worth catching up on – especially the particularly decadent first season.
Everett Collection / Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls was added to Netflix’s catalog, then memorably revived in 2016, so it’s time to take a trip to Stars Hollow.
Everett Collection / NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection
The West Wing
There are seven seasons of this political drama that’s a little less steamy than Scandal but no less compelling.
Everett Collection / Viacom/Courtesy Everett Collection
Charmed
These witchy sisters will have you under their spell for eight seasons.
Everett Collection / 20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection
Arrested Development
Not only did Netflix resuscitate the canceled-too-soon comedy for a fifth season, but it also has the first four seasons to watch, too.
Everett Collection / Showtime Networks Inc./Courtesy Everett Collection
Dexter
Michael C. Hall is Miami’s most charming serial killer in eight seasons of this bone-chilling drama.
Everett Collection / 20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection
That '70s Show
Since Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are now married with children, it’s time to revisit this classic ’90s comedy to see where their romance began.
Everett Collection / Showtime Networks Inc./Courtesy Everett Collection
Weeds
If you love Orange Is the New Black but haven’t watched this series from the same creator, it’s time.
Everett Collection / CW Network/Courtesy Everett Collection
Hart of Dixie
Rachel Bilson brings a side of city drama to this country-set soap.
Everett Collection / Copyright Everett Collection / Everett Collection
Twin Peaks
Now’s the time to watch the two mysterious but brilliant seasons.