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21 of the best TV shows to put you in the fall mood
21 of the best TV shows to put you in the fall mood
Gabbi ShawAug 30, 2024, 21:15 IST
"American Horror Story: Coven" never gets old.Michele K. Short/FX
Fall is on its way: It's time to bring out the sweaters, boots, PSLs, and "Gilmore Girls."
That's not the only fall show to watch. There are many cozy or spooky shows to stream.
Labor Day is approaching, which can only mean one thing: Fall is almost here.
After weeks of humidity, oppressive heat, and flash thunderstorms, it's time for crunchy leaves, sweaters, boots, hot coffee, and crisp air.
These shows, some of which have existed for decades and are still well-known properties to this day, are all you need to switch from the summer vibes to autumn cozies — or, as the kids are saying, move over "Brat Summer," it's time for "Demure Fall."
Here's what you should stream to get into the fall mood.
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In "Gilmore Girls," the town of Stars Hollow seems to be perpetually in fall.
"Gilmore Girls" takes place in the fictional Connecticut town Stars Hollow.Netflix
Fans of "Gilmore Girls" should also check out "Ginny and Georgia," which is the story of another mother-daughter duo living in a quaint New England town.
"Ginny and Georgia" has been compared to "Gilmore Girls," albeit with a lot more crime.Netflix
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How could a show called "October Road" be about anything other than fall?
"October Road" starred Bryan Greenberg and Laura Prepon, post-"One Tree Hill" and "That 70s Show," respectively.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" is one of the spookier options on this list.Netflix
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Even though "Twin Peaks" takes place in the dregs of winter, the show has an autumnal aesthetic.
"Twin Peaks" remains iconic 34 years after its premiere.Showtime
"This Is Us" is basically an ode to Thanksgiving.
The multi-generational story of the Pearson clan will stick with you.NBC
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"Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" takes a wholesome show and turns it into something far more creepy.
The "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" crossed over with "Riverdale."Netflix
"Bates Motel" is a spooky show filled with cozy sweaters.
Before she was Alicent Hightower on "House of the Dragon," Olivia Cooke starred in "Bates Motel."A&E
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The first two seasons of "Stranger Things" take place in the fall. It remains to be seen if the fifth season takes the action back to the time of year that started it all.
"Stranger Things" will always be a fall show to us.Netflix
"Friday Night Lights" takes place during high school football season: the fall.
"Friday Night Lights" was a hit with critics, but never found a huge audience.NBC
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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" is what's been called a one-season wonder.ABC
"Charmed" is just one of a few witchy shows that'll cast the fall spell on you.
The original version of "Charmed" and the 2010s reboot are worth watching.CBS Television Distribution
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All of "American Horror Story" is Halloween-appropriate, but some seasons are more autumnal than others.
"American Horror Story: Coven" is a specifically autumnal season.Michele K. Short/FX
If you're looking for a more vintage vibe, "The Twilight Zone" is the ultimate Halloween show.
"The Twilight Zone" is the definition of an oldie, but a goodie.CBS Television Distribution
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... or perhaps you prefer "The Outer Limits."
"The Outer Limits" offers similar stories as "The Twilight Zone."United Artists/Courtesy of Getty Images
The lone reality show on this list, "Halloween Wars" is the perfect Food Network show to watch this month.
"Halloween Wars" is a baking show.The Food Network
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The creator of "The Haunting of Hill House," Mike Flanagan, released a horror series in 2021 called "Midnight Mass."
"Midnight Mass" stars Himesh Patel as yet another hot priest.EIKE SCHROTER/NETFLIX
And he released yet another spooky miniseries in 2022, "The Midnight Club."
"The Midnight Club" focuses on a group of terminally ill teens.Netflix
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The latest Flanagan series, "The Fall of the House of Usher," hit Netflix in October 2023.
"The Fall of the House of Usher" is a must-see for any Edgar Allen Poe fan.Netflix
"Only Murders in the Building" combines cozy fall fashion with a harrowing murder mystery.
"Only Murders in the Building" recently returned for its fourth season.Hulu
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"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" should be screened at least once every fall.
"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" is a nostalgic classic.CBS