The 10 Best Shows to Binge-Watch With Your Teenagers

Follow Dre Johnson and his hilariously quirky family through all the ups and downs that come with being black in suburbia. Tracee Ellis Ross stars as Dre's wife, Rainbow — and you can definitely say she delivers from a mom's point of view. Plus, there's already a spinoff of this show on Freeform called Grown-ish, which means even more episodes to stream.

What's not to love about this sitcom that just wrapped up its ninth season? Your teens will completely relate to Haley, Alex, or Luke Dunphy, who you get to basically watch grow up on screen. The inclusive storylines also make Modern Family a knockout. There's a gay couple with an adopted daughter as well as an older man who's married to a hysterical Latina woman (Sofía Vergara). Just be ready to laugh no matter what character is on screen.

The O.C., which originally appeared on Fox in the early '00s, is the epitome of a teen drama. The story follows Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, who winds up living in Orange County with a wealthy couple and their nerdy son, Seth. Once the boys start to get chummy with Marissa Cooper and her BFF, Summer Roberts, things go from zero to 100 real quick.

Despite only having two seasons under its belt, this series that follows J.J., a wheelchair-bound teenager, is chock-full of relatable parenting moments — especially when it comes to playing mom and dad to kids with special needs. And make no mistake: this show is a comedy, so prepare for a few laughs along the way.

We're not going to lie: we definitely have a weak spot for this supernatural drama. And while your offspring may have a chuckle or two about Buffy's, ahem, outdated special effects, there's a reason this show made it through seven seasons.

MTV's Awkward is a superfunny coming of age tale that centers on the life of Jenna Hamilton, a teen girl who survived a very misunderstood accident. Told through the lens of her blog posts, viewers get a brutally honest account of the the four most cringeworthy years of teens' lives: high school.

Buckle up for this Canadian teen drama because these high school students seem to have a whole lot of problems all the dang time — ranging from drug issues to insecurities about their sexuality. You know, like, regular teenager stuff? And for parents who are familiar with the original Degrassi series, the more recent version introduces you to brand-new characters with their own unique backstories.

There's nothing like a modern spin on a classic. Viewers get a sneak peek into the lives of DJ Tanner (Candace Cameron Bure) and her sister Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) in this Netflix spinoff where all the original kiddos have grown up! You'll see a handful of familiar faces — we're looking at you, Uncle Jessie! — as well as meet a bunch of new characters you'll instantly fall in love with.

If you're on the prowl for the perfect mother-daughter show, Gilmore Girls is one of the best options out there. Watch as Rory and her mom, Lorelai, navigate romance, an overbearing mom, and even going to college. And FYI: Netflix recently added another season to this show's queue, and we definitely don't hate the extra episodes!

Seriously, who doesn't love a good musical? Created by Ryan Murphy, this long-running series follows the drama kids through their high school journey. Watch as the characters take on personal battles that relate to sexuality, teen pregnancy, and feelings of insecurity. Then turn the volume way up because the singing is to die for.