5 TV Shows That Will Remind You That 2017 Could Be Way Worse

Thanksgiving is coming, and you might be grumbling about how much you have to cook or the fact that you'll probably have to sit next to your loudmouth uncle who can't wait to tell you all his political opinions. But rest assured, it could be worse, and these TV shows prove it. If you need a little reminder of what you should be thankful for, scroll through to see why you probably have it better than the characters on these series.

01
Orange Is the New Black
Netflix

Orange Is the New Black

What you'll feel thankful for: That you aren't in prison fighting for privacy, personal safety, and, you know, not having freedom. And let's not even get started on the food.

02
Game of Thrones
HBO

Game of Thrones

What you'll feel thankful for: That you can have Thanksgiving dinner with your family, because they haven't all been killed at a wedding.

03
The Walking Dead
AMC

The Walking Dead


What you'll feel thankful for: That your life isn't overrun with zombies and you never have to kill a friend or family member for the good of humanity, nor watch one of your best friends get his brains bashed in.

04
Scream Queens
Fox

Scream Queens

What you'll feel thankful for: That you're not being terrorized by a serial killer. And also not surrounded by ruthlessly mean girls named Chanel who wear pastel fur all the time.

05
American Horror Story
FX

American Horror Story

What you'll feel thankful for: That you're not stuck in a haunted house, asylum, coven of backstabbing witches, murderous traveling circus, serial killer-filled hotel, or colonial-era nightmare.