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I have been traveling a ton the last few months. Jumping on a plane to go to Phoenix, Dallas or Destin is fun because I’m excited to get where I’m going. I pack books, my phone and computer and plenty of snacks. But once I’m on the aircraft, I can only read for so long before I drift to sleep. When I’m startled awake by the person next to me bumping my elbow, I pull my computer out of my bag and bring up Netflix.
10 Shows to Watch on Your Next Flight!
- The Blacklist – After turning himself in, a brilliant fugitive offers to help the FBI bag other baddies, but only if rookie profiler Elizabeth Keen is his partner.
- Young & Hungry – A female food blogger is hired as a personal chef by a young tech tycoon and faces a new menu of challenges, both inside and outside of the kitchen.
- Grace and Frankie – Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin co-star as two women forced to reinvent their lives in this funny, honest new Netflix Original series. Elegant, proper Grace and freewheeling, eccentric Frankie aren’t friends, even though their husbands Robert and Sol (Martin Sheen and Sam Waterston) have been law partners for decades. But when Robert and Sol announce that they’re leaving their wives for each other, the two women start to bond in ways they never expected.
- Melissa & Joey – Single politician Mel hires unemployed stockbroker Joe as a live-in “manny” (male nanny) when she is made guardian of her niece and nephew.
- How I Met Your Mother – Ted’s epic search for his soul mate is told largely through flashbacks, as an adult Ted recounts to his kids how he met their mother.
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt – A hilarious comedy series starring Ellie Kemper (“The Office,” “Bridesmaids”) as a woman who is rescued from a doomsday cult and starts life over as a nanny for a socialite (Jane Krakowski from “30 Rock”) in New York City. Armed with just a backpack, light-up sneakers and a couple of past-due library books, she takes on a world she didn’t think even existed anymore.
- The Prince & Me – When sparks fly between a college freshman and one of her classmates, she’s clueless that he’s actually a Danish prince spending a year in America.
- Maid in Manhattan – Sparks fly when a chambermaid and a rising politician literally collide at a posh New York City hotel. The only problem? He assumes she’s a guest.
- Fools Rush In – An uptight New Yorker impregnates a blithe-spirited stranger by chance, leading to rushed wedding plans and a culture clash between their families.
- Chasing Life – Adapted from a Mexican telenovela, this drama series about an ambitious young journalist takes a dark turn when she’s learns that she has cancer.
Don’t forget to pack your earbuds for your in-flight shows and movies!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
HIMYM is one of my all time favorite shows. I can watch it over and over again! My hubby & I love the Blacklist, too.
Jeannette says
This is too funny – I was just searching for new shows to watch on Netflix as I’ve gone through everything in my que. I’ll have to add some of these and get started watching!
Andrea Kruse says
Great suggestions! I am currently hooked on #6, it is too funny! There are a few on your list I haven’t watched yet, will have to add those to my queue. Thanks!
Crystal says
I watch How I Met Your Mother every. single. day. It’s my favorite show. When you look at my recently watched list, it’s the only thing there!
Jamie says
So crazy how you can use your phones and devices on an airplane now. Not really sure how I feel about it, but watching Netflix would be a lot better than watching some of the people on the flight!! 🙂
Elizabeth @ Being MVP says
Love this list. I just started watching Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Young & Hungry.
Liz Mays says
I do have a flight soon so I’ll have to check some of these out. I’ve been watching House of Cards lately.
Patty says
I am a reader – especially on airplanes. I like to get lost in a book or two depending on the flight.
Tonya says
Maid in Manhattan is one of my favorite movies. I really like Jennifer Lopez.