Best Shows to Watch in the Fall: Cozy-Up and Binge These 12!
It’s just about that time to break out the pumpkin candles and cozy up under a blanket, because fall is just around the corner. As you watch the leaves change and the crisp weather creep in , you’ll want to throw on a flannel shirt and catch up on these autumn-esque shows—full of love stories, love triangles and spooky storylines—that are perfect for the cozy season.
1. Gilmore Girls (2000-2007)
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It’s difficult to watch Gilmore Girls and not immediately think of fall. Gallons of coffee, Luke’s ever-present plaid flannels and, of course, the small town of Stars Hollow, make the show the perfect watch for the season. Plus, the cult classic largely revolves around Lorelai and Rory — with the latter attending Chilton Prep School and eventually Yale, giving Gilmore Girls that exciting September feeling.
Watch Gilmore Girls on Netflix!
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2. This is Us (2016-2022)
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Cue up the Steelers game, because This is Us is one of the best watches for fall. This show gives that cozy, family feel and despite the sometimes sad storyline, you can’t watch This is Us and not crave the fall season.
Watch This is Us on Netflix!
3. Pretty Little Liars (2010-2017)
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Not only does Pretty Little Liars take place in the fall when the girls start school, but the eerie storyline of figuring out who murdered Alison and the identity of their stalker — “A” — makes the show perfect for the spooky season.
Watch Pretty Little Liars on Max!
4. Friday Night Lights (2006-2011)
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Football games on a Friday is the epitome of the perfect fall night and with Friday Night Lights you get that in every episode. With this show you get a lot of small-town charm and that nostalgic feel of a high school football game to end the week.
Watch Friday Night Lights on Netflix!
5. Once Upon a Time (2011-2018)
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Although Once Upon a Time isn’t specifically a fall-themed show, seeing a twist on your favorite fairy tales play out on-screen makes it feel like fall is coming. And you can’t forget the hot cocoa with cinnamon, which is unquestionably the perfect seasonal drink.
Watch Once Upon a Time on Disney +!
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6. The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017)
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Don’t venture into the fall season without binge watching The Vampire Diaries. Not only does it take place in a time when the characters start up their school year, but, of course, there are vampires and other supernatural beings that you can’t help but associate with the season.
Watch The Vampire Diaries on Max!
7. Gossip Girl (2007-2012)
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The Constance Billard and St. Jude’s Schools gave Gossip Girl that exciting fall feel, especially as the teens begin their junior year of high school. And when there’s a mysterious texter that has the inside scoop on everything, this show has the perfect fall vibes.
Watch Gossip Girl on Max!
8. Charmed (1998-2006)
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Need we say more than sister witches? It’s impossible to watch Charmed, which revolves around three girls that are descendants of a long line of witches, without being captivated. The fantasy series is full of spells, magical powers and evil forces, so how could you start the season and not watch Charmed?
Watch Charmed on Prime!
9. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-2020)
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This darker twist on Sabrina the Teenage Witch takes on the darker aspects of the horror genre, following Sabrina Spellman as she deals with being half-witch and half-mortal. While trying to keep her secret from others while attending a special boarding school, Sabrina also attempts to maintain a semi-normal life at her regular high school with her best friends. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is the perfect series to binge in preparation for the spooky fall season.
Watch Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix!
10. Haunting of Hill House and Haunting of Bly Manor
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If you’re craving spooky season and are a horror fanatic, you definitely should be adding Haunting of Hill House and Haunting of Bly Manor to your list. While Hill House, released in 2018, and 2020’s Bly Manor are two connected miniseries, it is not necessary to watch one and then the other. Enjoy following the Crain siblings as they return home to their haunted house to confront the ghosts of their past and whatever still lurks inside their home.
Watch Haunting of Hill House and Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix!
11. Fall of the House of Usher
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This mystery/ horror series is the perfect watch for the quickly darkening nights. Fall of the House of Usher follows two ruthless siblings who build a dynasty to secure their fortune. But when members of the heir begin mysteriously dying, one by one, their fortune begins to crumble and their secrets uncovered.
Watch The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix!
12. American Horror Story
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This anthology of horror stories centers on a different group of characters each season, always giving viewers a new story. If you love the horror genre but get bored of the same story easily, check out American Horror Story for your next creepy viewing.
Watch American Horror Story on Hulu!
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