Are you looking to be cheered up? Honestly, who isn’t?

We could all always use another reason to smile. Whether you’re feeling blue and want to be uplifted or you’re feeling great and just want to keep the good vibes rolling, these five Netflix shows are the perfect solution.

From heartwarming comedies to good-natured reality TV and awe-inspiring documentaries, there’s something that will make you happy on our October 2025 list of joyful Netflix series.

Check out the Watch With Us team’s top choices below.

‘Gilmore Girls’ (2000–2007)

It’s a law of nature: as the leaves start to turn, we start to hear those distinctive “La, la, las” that mean it’s time for a Gilmore Girls rewatch. There’s something so soothing about returning to the world of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, where mother-daug

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