If you’re anything like me, you need a show to binge in your free time to get you through the semester. College life is a rollercoaster of experiences, and TV shows have a way of capturing its chaos, comedy and challenges like no other. Whether it’s navigating friendships, tackling the pressure of academics, or dealing with personal growth, these shows paint a hilarious and sometimes heartfelt picture of what it’s like to be young and figuring it all out.
- “Community”
This is a sitcom that follows a diverse group of students at Greendale Community College, each with their own quirks and baggage, as they navigate their way through life and the absurdities of college. The show centers around Jeff Winger, a disbarred lawyer who enrolls in a Spanish class to get a degree and eventually forms a study group. As the series unfolds, the group of misfits—including characters like Britta, Troy, Abed, Shirley, and Annie—develop deep friendships and get into all kinds of wacky, often meta, adventures.
- “The Sex Lives of College Girls”
This comedy-drama series follows four freshmen—Leighton, Kimberly, Bela, and Willow—at the fictional Essex College. The show explores their personal and sexual lives as they navigate the ups and downs of college, friendships, and relationships. Each character brings a unique perspective: Leighton is wealthy and navigating her sexuality, Kimberly is an ambitious small-town girl, Bela is a confident aspiring comedian, and Willow is shy and figuring out her identity. The series combines humor with moments of self-discovery and tackles themes like sexual agency, identity, and growing up, all while showing the close-knit bond that develops between the girls.
- “Greek”
“Greek” follows the lives of students at the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University, focusing on the Greek life system—fraternities and sororities. The show centers on Rusty Cartwright, a socially awkward and nerdy freshman who decides to rush a fraternity in hopes of becoming more socially integrated. Along the way, he navigates his relationships with his older sister, Casey, who’s an active sorority member, and his interactions with various members of both Greek houses, including the more carefree frat guys and the competitive sorority girls.
- “Grown-ish”
“Grown-ish” is a coming-of-age sitcom and a spin-off of “Black-ish” that follows Zoey Johnson, the eldest child of the Johnson family, as she navigates her college years at Cal U. The show explores Zoey’s transition from high school to adulthood as she faces challenges in her academic, social, and romantic life. Along the way, she builds new friendships and deals with issues like identity, independence, relationships, and the pressures of adulthood. The series touches on a range of relevant topics like mental health, politics, and social justice, all while balancing humor and heart.
- “Fresh Meat”
This British comedy-drama follows a group of university students living together in a shared house. The series focuses on the misadventures of the socially awkward and often naïve student, Josie, as she navigates the challenges of university life. Along with her eccentric housemates—each with their own quirks and eccentricities—she faces everything from academic pressures to social drama, love, and conflict.
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