July 4th Movies, TV Episodes On Netflix 2018: 8 Specials To Stream

Happy 242nd Birthday, America! It's Independence Day, a day where Americans everywhere celebrate the day our country truly claimed its freedom from British rule, with the infamous Declaration of Independence going into effect.

While most of us will likely be heading to the beach or are heading to a BBQ to celebrate the great holiday, for some, just having a day off from work is celebration enough, and the holiday is a great time to veg on the couch and binge on Netflix. To take advantage of the extra time but also honor the holiday, check out these eight specials the streaming service that either scream July 4th, Patriotism or just plain out make you think of summer.

Movies:

"National Treasure" (2004)

Nicolas Cage stars in this adventure flick, where modern treasure hunters search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

TV Episodes:

"Fuller House," Season 3 Episode 3- "Declarations of Independence"

The Danny Tanner Annual Fourth of July Barbecue brings everyone home for some star-spangled fun. But heartbreak might be on the menu.

"Gilmore Girls," Season 6 Episode 5- "We've Got Magic To Do"

After two separate confrontations with the Huntzbergers at Rory's World War II-themed D.A.R. party, Richard and Emily realize Lorelei was right about their treatment of Rory.

"Gossip Girl," Season 2 Episode 1- "Summer Kind Of Wonderful"

Gossip Girl heads to the Hamptons as summer comes to a close. Serena and Nate fake a relationship as a cover for Nate's affair with a married woman.

"The Office," Season 5 Episode 28- "Company Picnic"

Michael and Holly are reunited at the annual company picnic, where the office also competes in the picnic's volleyball tournament.

"Portlandia," Season 5 Episode 5- "4th Of July BBQs"

While Dave and Kath plan the best barbecue ever, the mayor goes underground to find fireworks for the city's celebration.

"Turn: Washington's Spies," - All Episodes

This series is the perfect binge for Independence Day. Set in 1778, the period drama recounts the story of Abe Woodhull, an American cabbage farmer obliged to begin spying on the British enemy.

"The West Wing," Season 5 Episode 3- "Jefferson Lives"

Following a harrowing chapter in the nation's history, the White House celebrate the Fourth of July.