Midterms are upon us, and for every 15-page research paper on the history of Western Civilization, ridiculously difficult math hourly, and tongue-twisting Spanish speaking test, what better way to not study than to watch some brain stimulating, titillating television shows! The next time you find yourself in a strategically isolated cubicle at Lamont, whip out those headphones and check out these 10 funky, funny, and fresh shows. Trust us, this’ll be more entertaining than Facebook.

1. " Summer Heights High" (HBO)

If you haven’t heard of Chris Lilley, imagine combining the comedic genius of the entire "Saturday Night Live" cast with a seriously sassy Australian accent (just like that FIPper you met the other day), and you’ve got yourself the creator, director, and star of the hilarious “Summer Heights High”. Lilley essentially is the entire cast, playing three different characters in a New Zealand high school, from a ridiculously narcissistic private-turned-public schoolgirl to a misfit who has a penchant for drawing male genitalia in public to an incredibly flamboyant drama teacher. Remember, Lilley is a thirty-eight year old man.

2. " Fresh Meat" (Channel 4)

This British Channel 4 comedy is exactly as it sounds—FRESH MEAT. Ok, well barring the meat, you have a bunch of “fresh” university students packed into one ramshackle house for their semester at Manchester Medlock University. The students’ personalities are prime: military-grunge, indifferent to the world Vod, optimistic good girl (with a crazy drug streak) Josie, and questionably old Scotsman Howard are just a few of the motley crew. Drama and hilarity ensues as awkward romances, fights, and friendships develop.

3. " River Monsters" (Animal Planet)

Looking for a real-time, documentary-style reality show? From fish to guts to Jeremy Wade, "River Monsters" has got it all. Yes, this Animal Planet program is not for the faint of heart, but who doesn’t want to see a middle-aged salt-and-pepper Brit hoist up a gigantic pregnant sting ray or wade knee-deep in piranha-infested waters? From his epic journey across the Amazon River to catch a glimpse of impossibly sized catfish to his search across Europe for the mythical Loch Ness Monster, “River Monsters” is definitely a catch. P.S. Can he come to the Charles River?

4. " Australia’s Next Top Model" (FOX)

Don’t even bother watching “America’s Next Top Model,” because down under, they do it twenty times bigger. Boys and girls alike should watch the Aussie version of this show, not solely for its typical editorial photo-shoots, ridiculous Eleganza-esque shows, and crazy challenges, but also for its incredibly lax censorship. A wise man once said, models may be beautiful, but they have filthy mouths.

5. "Homeland" (Showtime)

You already know that you should watch this show, so I’ll just give you one exceptional reason to get on the Brody train: Mandy Patinkin’s beard. Enough said.

6. "Skins" (U.K. version)