You’re in Olin Library, pretending to do work on your computer. But really, is being productive that necessary? It’s only Monday. Instead of Facebook stalking or re-reading emails, Cadenza dares you to open a new tab for Netflix. There’s no need to pretend that you actually need to study 12 hours a day; instead, take a few of those hours to start watching, or return to, some of the greatest shows currently on and off television. Here are a few of Cadenza’s favorites; happy reading week, procrastinators!

“Arrested Development”
If you haven’t seen what IMDb considers the third best television show of all time, then you should drop everything and watch it—now. Worried about finals? Don’t be. After all, there’s always money in the banana stand. If you’re stressed, don’t pull your hair out, as you may need hair plugs, and you certainly don’t want to get graft-versus-host disease. Don’t let grades determine your life; have some fun and go on a date with someone…as long as this someone isn’t your cousin. As for the job market, try working as a writer at a nearby movie studio—rumor has it they’ll hire anyone, even high school students. Speaking of writers, the fourth season of “Arrested Development” is slated for release in early 2013, so it’s time for a refresher. Should you do poorly on finals, own up and admit: “I’ve made a huge mistake.” – Glenn Harris

“Friday Night Lights”
You don’t like football? Fine. I despise it too. You could never see yourself living in Texas? Yeah, me neither. You don’t want to watch “Friday Night Lights”? Well, that’s just not okay. Seriously, “Friday Night Lights” is a great show. It’s a heart-wrenching tale about the Dillon Panthers football team and its coach. You fall in love with the team after the first episode, and it’s not just because of how dreamy Tim Riggins (played by Taylor Kitsch) is, though that certainly helps. Watch the first season when you’re not studying. You’ll love it. Then watch the second season. You won’t love it. Keep watching—seasons three to five are just as incredible as the first. –Andie Hutner

“How I Met Your Mother”
This show finally went on Netflix sometime last semester, and boy did my productivity go out the window. The show centers on Ted’s gang, also featuring Lily, Marshall, Robin, and Barney, the latter played by the absolutely delightful Neil Patrick Harris. This show has the best running gags since “Arrested Development,” and you’ll need to know when the next slap is going to happen. If you think you don’t have time, watch an episode like “Mary the Paralegal,” “Slap Bet,” “Showdown,” or “The Bracket.” You’ll make time. –Andie Hutner

“Lost”
It feels like it was just yesterday that “Lost” ended, but it’s been almost two years now. Everyone knows the plot: An airplane crashes on an island, and the survivors try to get rescued. Crazy things happen to them, involving a polar bear and a smoke monster. But that’s selling it short. “Lost” has some of the best character work in modern television history, along with insanely unpredictable twists and heart-wrenching death scenes. Plus, if you watch it on Netflix, you won’t have to wait an eternity of a week between episodes. The seasons get shorter as you get further into the show as well, so why are you still reading this? Watch the pilot. If you’re not addicted, I think that you’re the “Lost” one. –Georgie Morvis

“One Tree Hill”
Now that the series finale has finally happened, what could be a better way to start off your reading week than a trip down memory lane with “One Tree Hill”? It’s a great mix of inflated drama and fantastic story lines that will make the humdrum of reading week just a little bit more exciting. If you start at season one, you’ll be thrust back to the good old days of high school where finals were almost exclusively tests and (usually) made up a smaller percentage of your grade. Life was simply a matter of who was hooking up with whom on a regular basis, not just who hooked up with whom on Friday at W.I.L.D. You’d wonder, is it Lucas and Peyton now? Lucas and Brooke? Peyton and Nathan? And, if you ask her nicely, Haley can tutor you in any subject you’re now beginning to stress over. It’s a total win/win. –Alieza Schvimer

“Rugrats”
What better way to remember what it was like before we ever had to be concerned about grades or exams than to watch the show that started when most of us were under the age of five and had fewer worries? You’ve probably started feeling the pressure of finals, and what better way to procrastinate than trying to outsmart Angelica? You may also be feeling as though your words are starting to get jumbled and your brain’s stopped working, which is how Tommy, Chuckie, Phil and Lil sounded to their parents every day. Instead of studying, transport yourself back to the good old days when life was simpler and all you ever had to say out loud was “goo” and “gah.” Chuckie may have constantly said, “Maybe this isn’t such a good idea”—but trust me, re-watching the show definitely is. –Alieza Schvimer