Binge-Worthy TV Shows for Teens and Tweens
Binge-Worthy Shows for Teens and Tweens(Ages 13-18)…
You will LOVE this list, which includes a variety of fantastic shows for teens and tweens that you can watch with your kids! We covered all kinds of different shows, from animated or reality shows to dramas, fantasy sci-fi, and lighthearted comedies—see what your kids want to watch! Watching shows together can be so much fun for the family!
Lighthearted Comedies (continued):
Never Have I Ever (Netflix):
An Indian-American teenage girl navigates the awkward world of high school, crushes, friendships, and family.
Parks and Recreation (Netflix):
A group of quirky government employees in a small Indiana town try to make their town a better place.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (HBO Max):
A street-smart teen from West Philadelphia moves in with his wealthy aunt and uncle in Bel-Air, California, leading to culture clashes and comedic situations.
Jane the Virgin (Netflix):
A religious young woman accidentally gets artificially inseminated and must deal with the consequences.
3rd Rock from the Sun (Hulu):
Four aliens disguised as humans learn about life on Earth.
Scrubs (Hulu):
A young medical intern navigates the wacky world of a teaching hospital. (Note: Some medical humor may go over some heads.)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Hulu):
A goofy detective squad working in a Brooklyn precinct solves crimes with humor and heart.
Kim’s Convenience (Netflix):
A Korean-Canadian family runs a convenience store in Toronto, facing everyday struggles with humor and love.
Sci-Fi and Fantasy:
Stranger Things (Netflix):
In the 1980s, a group of kids uncovers a secret government experiment and a strange dimension known as the Upside Down.
Shadow and Bone (Netflix):
A young soldier discovers a power that could unite her country in a world divided by a dark barrier.
Doctor Who (HBO Max):
A time-traveling alien explores the universe with companions, facing off against monsters and saving civilizations.
The Umbrella Academy (Netflix):
A dysfunctional family of adopted siblings with superpowers reunite just in time for a global apocalypse.
Merlin (Netflix):
A young warlock develops a secret friendship with the future king of Camelot.
The 100 (Netflix):
A group of juvenile delinquents are sent to a post-apocalyptic Earth to see if it’s still habitable.
Misfits (Hulu):
A group of young offenders on community service probation gain superpowers after a strange electrical storm.
The Dragon Prince (Netflix):
Two human princes form an unlikely bond with an elf assassin as they search for peace in a divided world.
Teen Titans (HBO Max):
A group of teenage superheroes fight crime and learn to work together as a team.
Teen Dramas:
Gilmore Girls (Netflix):
A mother and daughter in a small Connecticut town navigate life, love, and pop culture references.
Everything Sucks! (Netflix):
In 1991 Oregon, a group of high school students navigate friendships, crushes, and the angst of being a teenager.
The Fosters (Hulu):
A lesbian couple fosters a group of siblings, facing the challenges of blended families and societal issues.
Friday Night Lights (Hulu):
A high school football team in a small Texas town becomes a source of hope and pride for the community.
Runaways (Hulu):
A group of teenagers discover their parents are supervillains and band together to fight them.
On My Block (Netflix):
A group of friends in a tough Los Angeles neighborhood face coming-of-age experiences, including love, gangs, and self-discovery.
Atypical (Netflix):
A high school student on the autism spectrum explores his independence and relationships.
Animated Shows:
Gravity Falls (Disney+):
Twins Dipper and Mabel Pines spend the summer with their eccentric Gruncle Stan in a mysterious town called Gravity Falls.
Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix):
A young boy who can control all four elements is humanity’s last hope against a fire nation that has been at war for a century.
Steven Universe (Cartoon Network):
A half-human, half-gem boy named Steven protects the Earth with his alien friends, the Crystal Gems.
The Mitchells vs. the Machines (Netflix):
A dysfunctional family embarks on a road trip that turns into a fight for survival against a robot uprising.
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (Netflix):
A young girl raised in an underground burrow emerges to a post-apocalyptic world filled with mutant animals.
The Legend of Korra (Netflix):
The Avatar cycle continues as Korra, a hotheaded waterbender, must master the elements and protect the world. (Sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender)
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (Netflix):
A princess with a magical sword discovers she is the legendary She-Ra and must unite the princesses of Etheria to defeat the evil Horde Prime.
The Owl House (Disney+):
A human girl befriends a rebellious witch and enrolls in a magical school for witches.
Reality TV (depending on streaming service):
The Great British Baking Show (Netflix):
Amateur bakers compete in a series of baking challenges.
Nailed It! (Netflix):
Amateur bakers attempt to recreate elaborate desserts with hilarious
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