Let's face it: New Year's can be exhausting. Even without all of the partying, and the fireworks, and the drinking, it's the second holiday in two weeks — at a certain point, people just want to sit back, relax, and watch some TV.
Thankfully, Christmas isn't the only winter holiday that comes stocked with TV marathons: there are a number of absolutely massive marathons surrounding both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Granted, they're not quite as iconic as the annual Christmas Story marathon, but most of them last for a lot longer — expect to get upward of a week's worth of entertainment from a single show.
The only problem with New Year's marathons is that they don't get much in the way of advertising — that's why we've compiled a list of the biggest and best year-end marathons for anyone who just wants to stay in and relax on the last night of the year.
Just make sure to cancel all of your other plans, because some of these marathons are legendary....
Mythbusters
The Science Channel
Dec. 23, 12 a.m. EST
Do The Simpsons really need an introduction? It's one of the longest-running shows on television, and you could watch an episode every day for more than a year without seeing a repeat.
The Simpsons even has enough holiday and winter-themed episodes to warrant a specialized 30-hour marathon — if you ever wanted to ring in the New Year with Springfield's favorite family, FXX has you covered.
Whether you're watching eight hours of The Walking Dead, going out to see fireworks, or catching up with friends and having a few drinks — have a Happy New Year!
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