Our team has put together a non-essential Quarantine Survival Kit featuring binge-worthy television shows and semi-constructive activities to help you pass time in the safety of your domicile. We hope you enjoy it and stay safe out in there!

Get some popcorn ready and find the comfiest seat on the couch with the following addictive programs ...

• The Office | 201 Episodes | Available on Netflix 
  • 'The Office' is a workplace comedy starring Steve Carell as the inept manager of a struggling paper company in Scranton, PA and currently tops the list for most-streamed shows during the home quarantine period. This American TV series has 42 Primetime Emmy Award nominations with 5 wins, lasting an impressive 201 episodes in its run from 2005 to 2012.

• The Americans | 75 Episodes | Available on Amazon Prime Video
  • 'The Americans' stars Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys as two Soviet KGB officers posing as a married couple living in a suburb of Washington DC. This spy drama spans six seasons and its final episode is hailed as one of the 'best finales of all-time.'

• Homeland | 90 Episodes | Available on Hulu
  • 'Homeland' stars Claire Danes as a CIA officer with bipolar disorder in a psychological and political espionage thriller that lasts eight seasons. Its first season won the Golden Globe *and* Emmy Awards for best drama.

• Orphan Black | 50 Episodes | Available on Amazon Prime Video
  • 'Orphan Black' is a Canadian science fiction thriller starring Tatiana Maslany as several clones. The series raises issues about the moral and ethical implications of human cloning, and the effects this can have on identity. The series won a Peabody Award in 2013 and has been nominated for several Canadian Screen Awards.

• Sneaky Pete | 30 Episodes | Available on Amazon Prime Video
  • 'Sneaky Pete' is an American crime drama series created by David Shore and Bryan Cranston of Breaking Bad fame. The show follows a freed con-man who adopts the identity of his former cellmate after his release. 

• Doc Martin | 70 Episodes | Available on Hulu
  • 'Doc Martin' is a British medical comedy-drama series set in the fictional seaside village of Portwenn. This program won the 2004 British Comedy Award for 'Best TV Comedy Drama' and star Martin Clunes won 'Best TV Comedy Actor.'

• A Place To Call Home | 67 Episodes | Available on YoutubeTV
  • 'A Place to Call Home' is an Australian period drama set in rural New South Wales following World War II. This program won the 2017 Logie Award for 'Most Outstanding Drama Series' along with 11 other nominations during its 2013 to 2018 run.

• Bojack Horseman | 77 Episodes | Available on Netflix
  • 'Bojack Horseman' is an animated adult tragic-comedy featuring the voice talent of Will Arnett, Alison Brie, and Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul, among others. The show stands out for its depressingly-realistic portrayal of the effects of fame on washed up celebrities paired with grim comedy. Winner of the 2016, 2019, and 2020 Critics Choice Television Award for 'Best Animated Series.'

• Death Note | 37 Episodes | Available (with Subtitles) on Netflix & Hulu
  • 'Death Note' is mysterious, supernatural, and psychological-thriller all rolled into one. This Japanese anime was adapted from a successful manga about 'a notebook that falls from the sky.' Whoever possesses the notebook is granted the incredible power to write down any name and cause of death, and it will come true. What follows is a suspenseful cat-and-mouse game as authorities try to learn the cause of so many sudden, high-profile deaths.

• Peep Show | 54 Episodes | Available on Amazon Prime Video & Hulu
  • 'Peep Show' is a British sitcom (dark comedy) that follows the lives of two very different, dysfunctional friends who share a flat in London. The show has received critical acclaim and become a cult favorite. It's notable for its use of 'first person' - everything is shown from someone's perspective and the audience hears that character's inner thoughts.

Make room on the couch for the family with these shows fit for the whole crew ...

• Gilmore Girls | 153 Episodes | Available on Netflix 
  • 'Gilmore Girls' is an American comedy-drama series starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, running from 2000 on The WB to its final season in 2007 on The CW. The show's main focus is the relationship between single mother Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory as they go about their lives in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, and was nominated for countless awards.

• The Fosters | 104 Episodes | Available on Netflix
  
  • 'The Fosters' is an American family drama series that ran from 2013-2018 and garnered acclaim for its portrayal of LGBT themes. The series follows the lives of police officer Stef Adams Foster and her wife, school vice principal Lena Adams Foster, along with their multi-ethnic, blended family in San Diego, CA. 

• Parenthood | 103 Episodes | Available on Hulu
  
  • 'Parenthood' is an American family comedy-drama that tells the story of the Braverman clan, consisting of an older couple, their four children, and their families. The series ran for six seasons, earning several awards and nominations, including the 2013 Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

• Once Upon A Time | 155 Episodes | Available on Netflix
  
  • 'Once Upon A Time' is an American fantasy adventure drama that borrows elements and characters from Disney along with popular Western literature, folklore, Greek mythology, and fairy tales. The show was nominated for Emmy awards in back-to-back years for their makeup and costume design.

• Anne with an E | 27 Episodes | Available on Netflix
  
  • 'Anne with an E' is a Canadian drama series based on the 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables. The show won two Canadian Screen Awards in 2018 and four in 2019, including Best Drama Series both years.

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Here are a few suggestions for activities to help pass the time.

• Complete a puzzle! Jigsaw, Rubik's Cube, Crossword, you name it.

 

• Create a blog! Show off your expertise in a niche hobby and add affiliate links to generate income.

 

• Write poetry! Craft a haiku, prepare a sonnet, or freestyle in free verse.

 

• Learn a language! Download the Duolingo app to practice for free or seek out other online courses.

• Practice calligraphy! YouTube can help you make your handwriting exceptionally elegant.

 

• Reorganize your shelves! You may end up finding things you forgot you ever owned.

 

• Video chat with distant (or close) friends! Skype, FaceTime, Google Hangouts, or Marco Polo are all viable options.

• Exercise at home! Aerobics, yoga, and cross-fit can be done from the safety of your living room. We recommend 'DDP Yoga.'

 

• Look for new recipes using things you already have! Write down any missing ingredients so you can look for them the next time you venture out into society.

 

• Rearrange your sock drawer! Really, when's the last time you did that?

 

• Make a list! Write down all of the museums, sporting events, and concerts you want to visit when they finally reopen.

• Visit a museum without leaving home! Many museums are beginning to offer 'Virtual Tours' for those stuck at home.

 

• Improve your typing! See if you can increase your speed by taking a typing course, then visit TypeRacer to practice or compete.

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