15 Best TV Shows for Couples Who Never Agree on Anything
After a long day, the last thing anyone needs is another 30-minute debate over the remote. But some shows, against the odds, manage to bring wildly different tastes together. These are the ones that have done the impossible: kept the peace during prime time.
The Bear
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After his brother’s death, Carmy Berzatto takes over the family’s sandwich shop and collides with a kitchen in freefall. What follows isn’t about recipes—it’s about survival, grief, and fragile loyalty. The tension feels raw enough that even viewers indifferent to cooking stay locked in.
Ted Lasso
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A football coach from Kansas takes on a British soccer team, knowing nothing about soccer. What sounds like a fish-out-of-water gag turns into a surprisingly thoughtful show about leadership and optimism. It’s earned Emmys for good reason. The characters grow over time without the plot getting overly dramatic.
The Other Two
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It’s great for anyone tired of basic sitcoms. When their teenage brother becomes a pop star, two older siblings try to make sense of their lives in the shadow. This comedy pokes fun at celebrity culture without being mean.
Stranger Things
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The nostalgia of ‘80s movies and mall culture sets the stage for friendships that hold the story together. While there are unusual events in Hawkins, Indiana, the draw here is the group dynamic. For couples who like different genres, this one tends to meet in the middle.
Schitt’s Creek
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A wealthy family loses everything and moves to a town they once bought as a joke. What starts as a classic sitcom setup turns into one of the most character-driven comedies of the last decade. Over six seasons, the story evolves, but the humor stays consistent.
The Crown
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Period detail and elegant pacing define this dramatization of Britain’s royal family. Each season focuses on a different era to give the story room to explore without overstaying any timeline. The show stays grounded through steady performances and thoughtful direction.
Happy Endings
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This underrated ensemble comedy follows six friends in Chicago trying (and failing) to get their lives together. It’s fast-talking and sharply written without dragging into drama. There’s no deep backstory to keep up with—just solid jokes and likable characters.
Top Chef
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Top Chef lets skill do the talking. Each season brings a fresh batch of contestants and rotating judges. It’s structured enough for competitive viewers. The creativity on screen often inspires your own kitchen experiments, or at the very least, sparks debate over whose dish deserved to win.
The Great British Baking Show
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Inside a striped tent in the English countryside, amateur bakers wrestle with cakes, pies, and pastries under timed challenges. The pressure is real, but the atmosphere stays gentle. Instead of cutthroat drama, you get polite encouragement, wobbly sponges, and the kind of tension that still feels safe to watch.
The West Wing
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Though it centers on politics, The West Wing steers clear of controversy. Its appeal lies in sharp dialogue and well-drawn characters. Creator Aaron Sorkin’s writing brings structure and rhythm that make the show easy to follow. It’s fast without being confusing and rewards viewers who appreciate wordplay and momentum.
The Big Brunch
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Dan Levy brings chefs together over brunch, but the tone is calm, not cutthroat. Contestants cook creative plates while judges highlight ideas instead of tearing them down. The result feels less like a fight for survival and more like a table you’d actually want to sit at.
Suits
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Suits makes legal drama feel entertaining without dipping into darker themes. Meghan Markle gained fame here, but the whole cast carries the show. It’s a glossy show that holds attention through snappy exchanges and slow-building character shifts rather than intense twists.
The Repair Shop
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Watching an old clock or music box come back to life feels oddly satisfying, even if you’re not typically drawn to restoration shows. In this calm British series, skilled craftspeople restore treasured heirlooms brought in by everyday people. There is quiet concentration and stories about why each item matters.
The Great Pottery Throw Down
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In a workshop filled with wheels and kilns, amateur potters shape clay into bowls, vases, and sculptures under weekly deadlines. The tone is generous, and the judges cheer as often as they critique. The result is a competition with real stakes that still feels soothing to watch.
Call the Midwife
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Set in London’s East End during the late 1950s and ’60s, the series follows nurses and midwives tending to families in tough circumstances. Each episode blends new faces with familiar characters, weaving medical dramas and social issues into stories that stay heartfelt without slipping into sentimentality.