5 great shows you should watch on Netflix this week

With hundreds of choices, finding the right show to watch on Netflix can be a slog. But we’re here with recommendations for the best shows — new and old — you can watch right now on the streaming service.

First up, a classic series with renewed relevance.

‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’

Seasons: 7

Episodes: 178

Whether you’ve been a “Star Trek” fan for decades or are thinking about visiting this iconic cast of characters for the first time, watching “Star Trek: The Next Generation” is never a bad idea.

With a new CBS sequel series about Jean-Luc Picard on its way, now is the perfect time to experience the TV show that captivated a generation.

‘Orange Is the New Black’

Seasons: 7

Episodes: 91

The legacy of Netflix and its original TV series began in 2013 with the first season of “Orange Is the New Black.” Now this comedy/drama series (based on the real-life story of a woman incarcerated at a federal prison) is coming to an end. You can watch the seventh and final season of “Orange Is the New Black” starting on Friday, July 26.

Read more: THEN AND NOW: The ‘Orange Is the New Black’ stars in their earliest roles

‘American Vandal’

Seasons: 2

Episodes: 16

While TV is in peak true-crime-saturation mode, “American Vandal” is the perfect mockumentary. Following a team a teenaged investigators trying to get the bottom of the low-stakes crime of vandalism (“Who drew the d—-?”), the first season of “American Vandal” is a searing satire that will leave you breathless with laughter.

The second season, with the same investigators on a new case, is not quite as strong but still fanstic marathon-watching material.

‘Last Chance U’

Seasons: 4

Episodes: 31

While the other shows on our list all offer some levity along with their drama, “Last Chance U” is a reality show that will often leave you feeling gutted.

The documentary series follows college football players who are trying to establish stability and success in their lives after growing up in underserved communities. The documentary crew has an intimate level of access to the lives of these compelling young men and the adults influencing their lives. You don’t have to be a sports fan to appreciate “Last Chance U.”

‘The Chef Show’

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 8

Netflix has dozens of food-related TV shows to pick from, and “The Chef Show” is a fantastic new addition to their original series list.

Jon Favreau tapped into his Hollywood rolodex to gather fan favorite stars along with the best chefs in the business, and you get to simply sit back and watch incredible dishes come together while great conversations happen between friends.

For more Netflix options, read INSIDER’s list of the best films you can stream this week.