Right now you can watch Skins in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Hulu — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. 7 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 1,409 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. No single performer carries it alone — the whole cast pulls its weight. Put it on tonight on Stan and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Skins is worth clearing space for. Skins does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Irreverent comedy drama which follows the messy lives, loves, delirious highs and inevitable lows of a group of raucous teenage friends in Bristol. It ran for 7 seasons (2007–2013), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Skins holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Skins is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. The Secret Life of the American Teenager is the obvious comparison, but Skins earns its own place alongside it. 7 seasons gives the story real room to develop. The ensemble has the timing to make even minor scenes worth watching. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Skins wrapped up in 2013, created by Bryan Elsley and Jamie Brittain — and 7 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.