16 of the best TV shows to put you in the fall mood

Gabbi ShawSep 21, 2020, 23:58 IST

Claire Danes on "My So-Called Life."ABC

The first day of fall is Tuesday, September 22, so it's time to bring out the sweaters, boots, PSLs, and "Gilmore Girls."
But that's not the only fall show to watch — there are plenty of cozy or spooky shows to put you in the fall mood.
Shows like "Stranger Things" or "The Haunting of Hill House" will get you ready for Halloween.

As the leaves begin to change and everyone breaks out their denim jackets and boots, it's also time for a change in your streaming habits. We've rounded up 16 of the best shows to watch to put you in the fall mood.

Whether you prefer scarier shows to get ready for Halloween, like "Stranger Things" or "The Haunting of Hill House," or you're looking for a town like Stars Hollow or "October Road's" Knights Ridge, we've got you covered.

Keep scrolling to see the best autumnal TV shows.

In "Gilmore Girls," the town of Stars Hollow seems to be perpetually in fall.

"Gilmore Girls." Netflix

How could a show called "October Road" be about anything other than fall?

"October Road." Disney–ABC Domestic Television

One of the spookier shows on Netflix, "The Haunting of Hill House" will put you in the Halloween mood.

"The Haunting of Hill House." Netflix

Even though "Twin Peaks" takes place in the dregs of winter, the show has an autumnal aesthetic.

"Twin Peaks." Showtime

"This Is Us" is basically an ode to Thanksgiving.

"This Is Us." NBC

"Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" takes a wholesome show and turns it into something far more creepy.

"Chilling Adventures of Sabrina." Netflix

"Bates Motel" is a spooky show filled with cozy sweaters.

"Bates Motel." A&E

Though the most recent season of "Stranger Things" took place in the summer, the first two seasons happen in the fall.

"Stranger Things." Netflix

"Friday Night Lights" takes place during high school football season, aka the fall.

"Friday Night Lights." NBC

Almost all of "My So-Called Life's" single season takes place during the fall — only a few episodes are in the winter.

"My So-Called Life." ABC

"Charmed" is just one of a few witchy shows that'll cast the fall spell on you.

"Charmed." CBS Television Distribution

All of "American Horror Story" is Halloween appropriate, but some seasons are more autumnal than others.

"American Horror Story: Coven." Michele K. Short/FX

If you're looking for more of a vintage vibe, "The Twilight Zone" is the ultimate Halloween show ...

"The Twilight Zone." The Twilight Zone/Facebook

... or perhaps you prefer "The Outer Limits."

"The Outer Limits." United Artists/Courtesy of Getty Images

The lone reality show on this list, "Halloween Wars" is the perfect Food Network show to watch the moment the clock strikes midnight on October 1.

"Halloween Wars." The Food Network

"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" should be screened at least once every fall.

"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown." Charlie Brown

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