Catch Up On Those Zs
Lots of studies propose that screentime before bed might not be the best idea in the world. But a few do seem to indicate that a restful show as you drift off to sleep might actually help you get the sleep you need. So if you’re into a bit of background noise as you float off to dreamland, these comfort watches are right up your alley.
Selena + Chef
Selena Gomez invites celebrity chefs into her home kitchen—virtually—to learn new recipes. The casual setting, warm energy, and frequent cooking mishaps keep things light and delightful, making this an ideal wind-down show.
Selena + Chef | All The Chefs On Season 3 | HBO Max, Max
Below Deck
Life on a luxury yacht may seem dramatic, but the repetitive format, ocean views, and steady pace make this reality show oddly calming. It's easy to drift off while watching charter guests complain about seafood towers.
Your First Look at Below Deck Season 9 | Bravo, Bravo
Columbo
Detective Columbo, with his wrinkled trench coat and famously polite interrogations, solves crimes in the most relaxed way imaginable. The classic whodunit format and Peter Falk’s iconic performance make this a comforting procedural.
NBC Universal Television, Columbo (1971–1978)
Frasier
Set in Seattle and featuring the intellectual but bumbling Frasier Crane, this sitcom delivers sharp dialogue and jazzy transitions. The soft humor and cerebral tone make it a perfect companion for bedtime.
The Real Housewives Of New York City
Sure, it's dramatic, but there’s a weirdly soothing rhythm to watching well-dressed women argue in five-star restaurants. The formulaic structure makes it easy to check out and drift off.
The Real Housewives of New York City Season 8 Intro HD, Real Housewives Openings
The Bold Type
This glossy drama follows three best friends navigating life and work at a women's magazine. It’s visually sleek, upbeat, and filled with just the right amount of inspirational content to relax without overstimulating.
Bones
A forensic anthropologist and FBI agent solve crimes using science and dry banter. The episodes follow a predictable pattern, which makes it a good choice when you want background noise with a brainy twist.
5 Things We Miss About Bones | FOX Home Entertainment, 20th Century Home Ent
The Kardashians
Glamorous lifestyles, lavish brunches, and heavily filtered family drama—the latest iteration of the Kardashian saga is glitzy but slow-paced. You’ll be asleep before the next contouring tutorial.
The Kardashians | Season 6 | Official Trailer | Hulu, Hulu
The Weather Channel
Forecasts, radar maps, and mild-mannered meteorologists—it’s ambient television at its finest. Rain or shine, this is a serene choice for snoozing.
The Weather Channel is now on YouTube TV!, The Weather Channel
The Crown
This historical drama is rich in detail and slow in pacing, with each episode offering elegant dialogue and restrained tension. It’s perfect for falling asleep to lavish costumes and Queen Elizabeth’s quiet resilience.
The Crown Season 1 - Official Trailer - Only on Netflix [HD], Netflix Philippines
The Great British Baking Show
Charming amateur bakers, pastel kitchenware, and soothing British accents—everything about this show is designed to lower your heart rate. Even the most tense moments are sprinkled with kindness.
The Great British Baking Show: Collection 12 | Official Trailer | Netflix, Netflix
New Girl
Zooey Deschanel’s quirky Jess and her oddball roommates create cozy chaos in this upbeat sitcom. It’s comforting and funny without requiring too much focus—perfect for drifting off with a smile.
Best Of Jess | Season 1 | New Girl by simpathy22
Barefoot Contessa
Ina Garten’s warm presence and elegant meals are a balm for tired minds. Watching her prepare roast chicken while soothing jazz plays in the background is like therapy for insomniacs.
Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics | Food Network Asia, Food Network Asia
Beat Bobby Flay
Two chefs compete for the chance to take on Bobby Flay in the kitchen. The competition is light, the stakes are low, and Bobby’s smug charm won’t interrupt your sleep cycle.
The Food Network, Beat Bobby Flay (2013-2024)
Cheers
Where everybody knows your name—and nobody yells too much. This Boston bar-based sitcom offers classic humor, endearing characters, and a soft 80s aesthetic that’s perfect for bedtime.
Cheers - Frasier Crane funny moments Part 1 HD, Roxy Cakes
Big Shot
John Stamos plays a temperamental coach forced to lead a girls' high school basketball team. It’s sweet, low-drama, and sports just enough heart to be enjoyable without being overwhelming.
Our New Journey Featurette | Big Shot season 2 | Disney+, Disney Plus
The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power
Epic and gorgeous, this prequel series unfolds at a deliberate pace. The sweeping score and poetic dialogue make it a visually rich, if slightly drowsy, fantasy bedtime pick.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Season 2 – SDCC Trailer | Prime Video, Prime Video
Derry Girls
This Irish coming-of-age comedy balances wit and nostalgia with fast-paced dialogue and lovable characters. The short episodes and low stakes make it a charming end-of-day watch.
Hat Trick Productions, Derry Girls (2018-2022)
Hidden Lives Of Pets
This Netflix docuseries uncovers the secret talents of our furry friends. Featuring adorable animals, calm narration, and pleasant visuals—it’s pure bedtime bliss.
The Hidden Lives of Pets Season 1 (2022), Summarize Everything
Queer Eye
Heartfelt makeovers and emotional breakthroughs meet fabulous style and kindness. This feel-good series is inspiring in the gentlest way possible—ideal for a pre-sleep boost of optimism.
KC Film Office, Queer Eye 2018-
Seinfeld
This is a classic that remains watchable thanks to its simplicity and iconic characters. The mundane plots and steady cadence make it familiar and comforting enough to send you gently to sleep.
Heartstopper
A sweet British teen romance filled with soft music, gentle visuals, and heartfelt moments. This show has a calming sincerity that makes it as good for your heart as it is for your sleep.
Netflix, Heartstopper (2022 - )
Hilda
This animated fantasy follows a blue-haired girl through a whimsical world full of trolls and magic. Its soft color palette and gentle tone make it just as appealing to adults in need of rest.
Hilda | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix, Netflix Family
Gilmore Girls
The quick banter and quaint charm of Stars Hollow provide an endlessly rewatchable backdrop for relaxation. Lorelai and Rory’s world is one of cozy drama and caffeinated comfort.
Grace And Frankie
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin star in this comedy about unlikely friendship in later life. It’s warm, funny, and full of heart—with just enough plot to soothe you without demanding attention.
Skydance Media, Grace And Frankie (2015-2022)
Julia
Inspired by the life of Julia Child, this series infuses a gentle period drama with culinary charm. Its elegant settings, warm performances, and the occasional clink of copper pots makes it a refined but comforting bedtime watch.
Julia Season 2 | Official Trailer | Max, Max
For The Love Of Kitchens
This British design series follows the team at deVOL as they craft bespoke kitchens. Watching them handcraft cabinets in a countryside workshop is pure ASMR, and perfect to fall asleep to.
For The Love Of Kitchens Trailer, deVOL Kitchens
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
This absurdist animated comedy may not seem sleep-inducing at first, but its surreal plotlines and nonsensical humor can have a trance-like effect. If you like your dreams weird, this might be your perfect prelude.
Bob's Burgers
The Belcher family's restaurant antics are charming, quirky, and comfortably familiar. Its soft animation and low-stakes storytelling make it a delightful series to doze off to.
Wilo Productions, Bob's Burgers (2011-)
Bones
A procedural with a balance of science and snark, Bones follows a forensic anthropologist and FBI agent as they solve crimes. Despite the gruesome premise, the expected ending of the formulaic structure can make it comforting to fall asleep to.
Twentieth Century, Bones (2005-2017)
Happy Endings
This ensemble comedy delivers rapid-fire jokes and lighthearted banter among a group of Chicago friends. It’s fun, familiar, and non-demanding—a great wind-down companion.
Fan Fare, Happy Endings (2011-2013)
Summer Camp Island
This animated series about magical adventures at summer camp is packed with gentle humor, pastel colors, and fantastical creatures. It’s pure comfort viewing for the sleepy soul.
First Day at Camp | Summer Camp Island | Cartoon Network, Cartoon Network
Guy's Grocery Games
Hosted by Guy Fieri, this fast-paced cooking competition inside a grocery store is chaotic in the most controlled way. The bright visuals and predictable challenges are oddly hypnotic.
Cart Wars | Guy's Grocery Games Full Episode Recap | S1 E11 | Food Network, Food Network
Cunk On Earth
Philomena Cunk's mockumentary series delivers dry British humor and absurd takes on human history. The deadpan narration and documentary pacing make it a weirdly effective sleep aid.
Cunk on Earth 🤣 Trailer - BBC, BBC
History 101
This show delivers on a snooze with bite-sized history lessons presented with slick visuals and a calm tone. These short episodes are packed with facts but delivered in a way that won’t keep you up at night.
History 101 Official trailer (HD) Season 1 (2020), Netflix Trailers
Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee
Jerry Seinfeld takes fellow comedians for a ride in classic cars, ending up at low-key coffee spots. The conversations are casual, the episodes are short, and it’s perfect for falling asleep mid-punchline.
Netflix, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012-2019)
Chimp Empire
Follow a troop of wild chimpanzees in Uganda in this documentary narrated with care and nuance. The jungle soundscape plays like the perfect white noise, and the intimate footage is deeply immersive and calming.
Chimp Empire | Mahershala Ali | Official Trailer | Netflix, Netflix
Life In Color With David Attenborough
Another Attenborough masterpiece, this series explores how animals use color in their natural habitats. The result is narration and visuals that are both mesmerizing and relaxing.
Attenborough's Life in Colour: Trailer 🦋 BBC, BBC
Babies
This documentary explores the science of early childhood development with soft narration and heartwarming footage of infants discovering the world. It’s gentle, informative, and incredibly sweet—an excellent way to create warm happy thoughts as you drift off.
Babies | Love | FULL EPISODE | Netflix, Netflix
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