7 Internet TV Shows to Make You Laugh & Cry

Between running all over the city for meetings, social gatherings in the evenings, traveling too much, and trying to conquer the Mount Wash Me laundry pile, I just can't find time to sit down, zen out, and watch some TV. Let's face it, DVR only works when you have time to catch up on all of your recordings in a timely manner. Usually, by the time I'm able to squeeze in one episode, my DVR is already maxed out at 100% capacity. So, I just delete everything, unwatched, for fear of not having room to record another episode... that I'll never watch. Vicious cycle.

Happily, the Internet has graced us with a plethora of options for watching all of the mindless TV we care to cram in to our precious little noggins. Find out what new city some rich, shallow, catty housewives are in from the comfort of my coach class window seat? Done! Get my daily does of Michael Scott by watching reruns of The Office over morning coffee at Starbucks? You betcha! But...

What about those gems that you can't find on prime time? There are hundreds of fantastically interesting, funny, dramatic and informational web series, or "webisodes," that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere from the comfort of your Internet connection. These bite sized shows are a perfect fit in to a busy schedule. No matter what kind of entertainment you're craving, there's definitely a webisode to satisfy it.

If you feel like laughing...


Easy To Assemble
Comedy

Illeana Douglas decides to leave her successful Hollywood acting career to start a new job at IKEA Burbank in an attempt to lead a "Normal Life." I only wish that she worked at my local IKEA.

Web Therapy 
Comedy

This absolutely hilarious web series stars Lisa Kudrow as Fiona, a therapists with little patience for other peoples problems, who counsels her clients via web cam chats. With an impressive list of guest stars such as Meryl Streep, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jane Lynch, and Courtney Cox, this is a must see web series that will have you laughing from the very beginning.

If you're in the mood for some drama...

Heart & Soul
Drama

Four women from four completely different paths in life connect in a weekly Life Skills class. This drama is well written, has impressive acting for a web series, and boasts a moving, engaging storyline with like-able characters.

Oz Girl
Drama

Dubbed "the web's hottest drama," Oz Girl follows Sophie Tilson's life in Australia as she moves away from the country to chase dreams in the big city. This is one of the first "social web series" that allows the audience to engage in "interactive storytelling" by connecting with the characters via social media sites such as twitter and facebook. Oz Girl has won multiple awards, including a 2010 Streamy for Best Foreign Drama.  

Play with my emotions...

The Bestsellers
Dramadey (some drama, some comedy)

Follow the story of five professional women trying to balance life, career, and book club. This new dramadey will make you laugh, it'll make you cry, it'll make you nod your head in understanding. It's written and created by the creative team behind the award-winning teen drama series "Anyone But Me."

Get real...

Flying Solo
Reality

Flying Solo features real women that are chasing after their dream careers. From a Yale grad, wanna-be best-selling author to a Production Assistant hoping to make it rich in Reality TV, we can all identify with their stories of becoming our adult selves.

Momversations
Talk Show

Momversation brings together a witty, outspoken, and downright funny panel of influential women to start enlightening conversations and share insights into issues that affect the daily life of being a mom. You'll feel like you're gossiping over coffee with your best girlfriends.

Do you find yourself watching more Internet TV than traditional TV shows? Let us know what your favorite webisodes are in the comments below!

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