The TV Shows That Got Us Through 2020

To the Glamour team, “the best TV shows of 2020” aren’t about critical acclaim or awards-season buzz. No, it’s something far greater: What series saved us in such a chaotic year? With so much to be stressed about in 2020, we all turned to TV as a form of escape, entertainment, or clarity. 

Remember how amused we were in the early days of quarantine with Tiger King, the Netflix docuseries that was a welcome distraction? Then there were the dramas that made us really feel, like I May Destroy You or Normal People. And when you look back on the year, you’ll probably remember that time you briefly took up chess because of The Queen’s Gambit or watching basketball because of The Last Dance. 

Here, I asked the Glamour team to share their picks for the best TV shows of 2020. Chances are, you’ll discover a few hidden gems you didn’t stumble on this year.

Anna Moeslein is the senior entertainment editor at Glamour.