10 TV shows to binge-watch over Independence Day weekend

Don't let your family and friends make you feel guilty for spending the Fourth of July weekend at home instead of being out in the sun, barbecuing, and donning red, white, and blue. A staycation for the long weekend can be a very patriotic and enriching experience, too.

But you don't have to watch all the predictable ones, either. There are plenty of television shows that offer a nugget of what makes the US great. Those shows can range from comedic and dramatic shows to the unscripted and animated ones.

Yes, some of these picks will seem odd. But give us a chance to explain.

Here are 10 shows that will teach you something about America during Fourth of July weekend: