There are times when you don’t want ‘good’ television.  You want mindless tv.  Let’s say you are, I don’t know, hungover or folding laundry or recovering from the flu.  You don’t want to keep up with an intricate plot so a show like Battlestar Gallactica or Criminal Minds is out.  You don’t have the tolerance for the latest Bachelorette and Access Hollywood is not going to happen with that headache.  What to watch?

You need something interesting but mindless.  Something you can half-pay attention to and still get what’s going on.  I have some ideas.  Stock your Tivo with these bad boys and you’ll never fold socks while watching that same Law & Order episode again!

• Keeping Up With The Kardashians  ~  Yes, really.  This might be the most formulaic , non-realistic reality show on tv.  But, the family is pretty likable (particularly sisters Khloe and Kourtney) and it’s entertaining without sucking you in.  You can watch one or two of these with an alcohol-numbed brain and still not care if you miss the rest of the season.  Perfect for the morning (or afternoon) after a bender. (E!)

• Work Out  ~  The exploits of Jackie Warner and her team of hotties, I mean, trainers are anything but boring.  It’s not particularly compelling television but it’s perfect to kinda sorta pay attention to while you’re doing something else.  But, beware.  You must fast forward through the opening sequence or you’ll have the theme song in your head the rest of the week.  “You can really work it ow-owt.”  (Bravo)
• South Park  ~  You know you watch it anyway when you remember it’s on.  Why not Tivo it and have it on hand for those moments when you simply cannot get off of the couch?  It’s sure to lift your spirits and laughter is proven to help naseua.  Record the whole season.  Your stoner friend will thank you when he’s crashing on your couch. (Comedy Central)
• Sex and the City  ~  You’ve already seen all of these episodes so you don’t really have to pay attention.  But, you might want to get drawn in.  Therein lies the beauty of this old favorite.  Get a season pass and you’ll have an arsenal of Sex Reruns before you know it.  Perfect for lazy Sundays.  (TBS)

*photo by billaday via flickr.

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