8 cozy shows and movies to watch to get in the mood for fall

Fall is in full swing, and it’s not just dates on the calendar — it’s a state of mind.

From throwbacks to the latest hits, we’ve rounded up a handful of TV shows and movies that are sure to get you in the autumn mood.

Fair warning: this list will make you instantly want to curl up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn, wishing it were fall forever.

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Fall TV shows

Gilmore Girls

It always feels like a perfect fall day in Stars Hollow! Try looking up “fall Gilmore Girls episodes” and pick from a curated list of the most over-the-top autumnal episodes fans have picked as their favourites. Whether you’ve never seen the show or are a long-time fan, start with Season 1, Episode 7, for instant fall vibes.

This Is Us

If you haven’t caught up on this critically acclaimed family drama starring Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chrissy Metz, then the fall is the perfect time to give it a watch. Think heartfelt moments, tear-jerking scenes, and plenty of Thanksgiving episodes to choose from.

Schitt’s Creek

Throw on any episode of Schitt’s Creek and settle in with a cup of coffee while you immerse yourself in the strangely comforting world of the chaotic Schitt family. Plus, it’s the perfect Canadian content while you’re relaxing on the couch.

Only Murders in the Building

Set mostly in The Arconia, a grand, old apartment building on the Upper West Side, this murder mystery show starring unlikely trio Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez is the perfect show for the cooler weather. It’s like listening to an episode of your favourite murder podcast as a TV show, plus you can’t go wrong with this cast.

Fall movies

Fantastic Mr. Fox

If October were a movie, it would be this twee Wes Anderson animated flick. This colourful heist movie features adorable forest critters like foxes, badgers, rabbits and more – perfect for families or anyone who wants a warm movie hug.

Sleepy Hollow

Tim Burton’s fanciful gothic movie will transport you to colonial America. Part romance and part horror, this is the one to watch when you can’t wait for Halloween and the spooky season to start.

Practical Magic

Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witchy sisters, this 1998 film holds up. Get ready to be whisked away into a family-friendly world full of love spells, sisterhood, and magic.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

The perfect comedy classic to get cozy with! Steve Martin (second appearance on the list) is a stressed-out advertising executive struggling to get home for Thanksgiving, with John Candy playing a shower-curtain-ring salesman accompanying him along the way. A film with real heart and laughs.

What’s your favourite thing to watch in the fall? Let us know in the comments!

With files from Sarah Anderson