A ‘major’ TV Guide for students

The “Walking Dead” group are ready to battle oncoming walkers. Photo courtesy of Gene Page/AMC.

Starting this month, many of this fall’s most anticipated shows premiere, making the unbearable hiatus before knowing how tense cliffhangers will turn out a thing of the past.

This month is also the time for most of your classes to start kicking into third gear, meaning you may not exactly have the time to watch your stories.

Not to worry though, plenty of these shows have educational value— that is, if you have an extremely generous definition of “educational.”

If you need to find a refuge for some veg out time, we’ve broken these programs down by major with some set excuses.

Read on to find out about just a few of the shows sure to be clogging up your DVR for the next few months, and who can watch them guilt-free.

THE WALKING DEAD, AMC

SEASON 3 PREMIERE: OCT 14^TH

SUNDAYS AT 9 PM

In the epic season two finale, the secret of the virus that turns humans into “Walkers” is revealed to the entire group, a fact that Rick knew since season one. From the preview shown at Comic-Con, it is clear that this season is sure to be more action-heavy than the seasons prior and will introduce new characters and the new eerie setting of a zombie-infested prison. If you haven’t caught on to this amazing show yet don’t fret— there’s still time to catch up.

Why it’s perfectly excusable for…

ANTHROPOLOGY MAJORS

When there are whole groups dedicated to apocalypse preparation and zombie task forces forming at an alarming rate, you have to at least fathom the possibility of a show like The Walking Dead being reality. If you’re an anthropology major—

Let’s face it— you’re pretty much doing yourself a disservice by not watching. When people look to you and ask, “Considering your study of the course of humankind, what kind of behaviors are to be expected of the homo sapien species with the zombie apocalypse?” Do you want to respond with a measly “Meh?” Didn’t think so.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, THE CW

SEASON 4 PREMIERE: OCTOBER 11^TH

THURSDAYS AT 9 PM

The cliffhanger of last season with Elena is sure to be the focal point of the season four premiere— we won’t reveal what that was for those of you who need to catch up.

Why it’s perfectly excusable for…

HISTORY MAJORS

Why not take a break from studying to learn a little about the history of Mystic Falls, Virginia? Rife with a rich history of bloodthirsty vampires, fierce werewolves and mysterious witches, it’s the perfect breather from your umpteenth paper on the American Revolution. Sure, it’s a fictional town, but don’t let that trivial fact get you down.

PARKS AND RECREATION, NBC

SEASON 5 PREMIERE: SEPTEMBER 20^TH

THURSDAYS  AT 9:30 PM

The eternally plucky Leslie Knope is sure to have her work cut out for her as Pawnee’s newest council woman— much to everyone else’s amusement.

Why it’s perfectly excusable for…

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJORS

Consider this a mirthful study of the effect one waffle loving woman can have when she takes over Washington to supplement your governmental studies. Plus, with rumored cameos from the likes of such political as John McCain to appear this season, you should consider asking for extra credit. It’s only logical.

THE BIG BANG THEORY, CBS

SEASON 6 PREMIERE: SEPTEMBER 27^TH

THURSDAYS AT 8 PM

Rest easy nerds: the show that had a slow start before exploding into uber-popularity will be returning this month.i

Why it’s perfectly excusable for…

PHYSICS MAJORS

This one’s kind of a given. Several of the characters of the Big Bang universe are physicists which makes this a perfect time waster for physics majors. Please note that the Big Bang Theory, like wikipedia, is not a credible source for papers.

DEXTER, SHOWTIME

SEASON 7 PREMIERE: SEPTEMBER 30^TH

SUNDAYS AT 9 PM

Everyone’s favorite serial killer is back for the next-to-last season at the end of September.

Why it’s perfectly excusable for…

CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS

It is rare that a show gives you the opportunity to look into the mind of a man who works in a police department… and moonlights as a psychopath. It also helps for those looking into criminology careers to pay attention to the little things like bulk purchases of yards of plastic, sedatives and torture devices made on a regular basis.

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