With over a third of the second semester under our belts, it can be tempting to swap out a textbook for a television remote and put off all homework and studying.  Wondering which guilty pleasure shows are so bad they’re good to watch and when?  Check out this guide to procrastination.

MONDAY
Ah, the dreaded Monday night.  You know you have a ton of upcoming tests and assignments, but you just can’t seem to bring yourself to crack open that textbook.  Instead of getting ahead, waste two hours of your time watching The Bachelor.  The Bachelor, known for its terrible engagement success rate, steamy hot-tub scenes, and more girl-on-girl drama than a sorority house, is an easy choice for passing time on your Monday night.  You’ll be so caught up wondering if the girls in the house will tell Sean, the bachelor, that Tierra is terrible that you’ll forget how edited and preconceived the show is.
Although superficial, stupid, and scripted, The Bachelor creates just enough of a possibility for the hopeless romantics, proving that anyone, including a funeral home worker, a wedding dress designer, and a stripper can find love on television.

TUESDAY
On Tuesdays, most students know they should do their homework for odd period classes, but we’d much rather watch Pretty Little Liars.  PLL, as super-fans call it, follows four teenage girls as they deal with the horribly complex aftermath of their best friend’s murder.  Filled with thrilling moments and fashion that could teens can only get away with on TV, the show, now in its third season, is still stringing us along.
We still don’t know the identity of “A,” the mysterious creeper who wreaks havoc on the girls’ lives.  Nevertheless, ABC Family’s watered-down thriller has just enough punch to prompt viewers to leave a light on when it’s time to go to bed.

WEDNESDAY
Hump day — or, as I like to call it, “No Homework Day,” as students have only three classes on Thursdays – offers enough shows to allow for a marathon of great TV from 7 to 11 p.m.  The show most worth your time is Nashville, filled with country music, love affairs, and a behind-the-scenes look at the country music industry.
The show airs at 10 p.m. on ABC and stars Connie Britton from Friday Night Lights and Hayden Panettiere from Heroes, both of whom play falling and rising country music stars, respectively.  The hour-long drama is intermittent with elaborate musical performances, which can sometimes make viewers feel like they are watching a concert instead of a TV show.

THURSDAY
Thursday nights are typically crucial to one’s studying, as we all know Friday is math test day.  But instead of studying for the ever-present math test, stay up until 11 p.m. and watch Scandal, airing on ABC.  The political thriller depicts the life of a political problem solver in Washington D.C, Olivia Pope, played by Kerry Washington.
Pope, who is having an affair with the President, works behind the scenes to make the problems of politicians disappear, and always seems to get caught up in the scandal of D.C.  The juicy drama is filled with plot twists to keep viewers at the edge of their seats for a full 60 minutes.

FRIDAY
Considering many students choose to go out with their friends on Friday nights, the options for those who opt to spend the night in are unfortunately slim.  However, Shark Tank, airing at 9 p.m. on ABC, can easily waste an hour before you fall asleep.
The show’s format is unique: five billionaire business moguls listen to business pitches for potential investment opportunities in small companies.  It’s entertaining to say the least, as many of the ideas seem clever and strange at the same time.  Business proposals have included a surf-inspired workout class, iPad sound modifiers, and shoes with interchangeable heels.
It may not be the highest quality program, but it at least gives you a sense of upcoming products that may hit the market soon.