Writer's Strike Backlash: Alternatives to Rerun Hell

With the WGA writer's strike in full effect, TV viewers are starting to feel the ripples of no new shows. Though, we've gotten off easily in the past couple of weeks because we've been distracted by the holidays. After we're all done recovering from new years celebrations, we're going to be left with nothing to do. So in lieu of getting together with friends to catch up on the weekly serials, I came up with a list of things that can take up that time. Because I love Rock of Love as much as the next person but I know reality TV can't satisfy me the way a good scripted show can. So while we wait for the resolution to the strike, here are some fun alternatives:

1. Catch up on all the shows you've been meaning to watch but haven't got around to. 

I know, I for one, have a short list of shows that I've been dying to get into. But because of school or work, haven't gotten a chance. So borrow your friends' seasons of 24 and The Office and relax. No breaks and no commercials. You can watch at your ow pace and the best part is that when the shows do come back, you'll be all caught up and you can start watching it at its regular time. 

2. Watch shows that are already over and available on DVD.

There's nothing like the Seinfeld series on DVD to take up your time in front of the tube. Get yourself a present with all the gift cards you racked up for Christmas and enjoy any of the newly defunct shows like The Sopranos or Six Feet Under.

3. Rewatch your favorite shows.

If you’re like me, you can watch your favorite shows over and over. Some shows are just timeless classics to be enjoyed repeatedly. Rent or buy your favorite show, sit back, relax and remember why you fell in love with the Friends in the first place. 

4. Replace TV time with movie time.

Hit up your local video rental place or sign up for Netflix and instead of channel surfing your night away, check out a couple a flicks a week. My personal goal is to watch all the movies on IMDB's Top 250. That's a good way to see some really good movies you probably wouldn't come across otherwise. 

Enjoy!