Join or Sign In
Sign in to customize your TV listings
By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.
Convince your coworkers you're spending quarantine in Pawnee
If you're one of the millions of people working at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, chances are you've seen about a 1,000 percent increase in your office's use of teleconferencing apps like Zoom over the past month or so. What you may or may not already know, though, is that customized Zoom backgrounds have become something of a style symbol in the virtual workplace lately, and TV shows are getting in on the game in a very big way.
Sure, there are the premade backgrounds that come along with the Zoom app if you, for some reason, want to have a field of grass floating behind you for the duration of your next meeting. But this is the perfect time to go a little wild and put yourself inside your favorite show. Doesn't the thought of your co-workers seeing The Simpsons' couch behind you, instead of your actual couch, sound kinda nice in these uncertain times?
Check out some of the shows making it easy to add some joy to your next conference call.
who needs some new @zoom_us backgrounds? pic.twitter.com/a2oTIIbNAL
— Schitt's Creek (@SchittsCreek) March 23, 2020
Bonus points if you spend the whole meeting doing your best Moira Rose impression.
Hey there 👋😎. Dreaming of the Villa? Take your conference calls in paradise with these @LoveIslandUSA @Zoom_US backgrounds. We'll see you there. 😉 pic.twitter.com/oHHZ4veaLc
— Love Island USA (@loveislandusa) March 30, 2020
Don't take social distancing tips from the Love Island contestants, but do slap on some of these backgrounds.
Here's a couple suggestions! https://t.co/gHDkayFC4k pic.twitter.com/sV2asUETY6
— The Good Place is taking it sleazy (@nbcthegoodplace) March 26, 2020
Because we're definitely in the Bad Place right now.
Spice things up and pretend like you're working at Scarlet Magazine with these new @zoom_us backgrounds. #TheBoldType #StayTheFFHome pic.twitter.com/1ZIYt3nyCg
— The Bold Type (@TheBoldTypeTV) March 31, 2020
Hide out among all the clothes and shoes, you know you want to.
if you're in need of a new @zoom_us background... pic.twitter.com/M6HPUwFEua
— Netflix US (@netflix) March 24, 2020
Joe Goldberg's glass box from You is definitely one unsettling way to self-isolate. And if you prefer your Netflix-branded spookiness to be a little more teen-oriented, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrinahas you covered.
Didn't clean the house? Download these backgrounds before your next video conference.
— adultswim (@adultswim) March 31, 2020
Get more backgrounds here: https://t.co/SMTVylzEvU@ericandre @RickandMorty @JosephPera @zoom_us pic.twitter.com/oVlSEwdMR3
You can't flip your desk over like Eric Andre or blast off to another dimension like Rick and Morty, but you can definitely bring that energy with you to a Zoom call.
Some @zoom_us backgrounds for all of your werk from home / #DragRace viewing party needs 👠✨ #AloneTogether pic.twitter.com/rhUbzdvqIE
— RuPaul's Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) March 31, 2020
Serve up some self-isolation eleganza.
Familia! It's so important to keep in touch. 💚
— One Day at a Time (@OneDayAtATime) March 30, 2020
Here are some fun @zoom_us backgrounds while practicing social distancing and connecting with your loved ones. #AloneTogether pic.twitter.com/KDA5O8sHsM
To remind you of your family, even if you're not with them.
Insert yourself into the world of #GreysAnatomy. Save these photos to your computer or phone, and set it as the background for your next video conference call! Directions: https://t.co/0bdeZHoHaN pic.twitter.com/Fx65t6xNo1
— Greys Anatomy (@GreysABC) April 2, 2020
Put yourself inside the dream house, hold back your tears.
Grey's Anatomy Season 16 Cut Short Due to Coronavirus
Insert yourself into the world of #TheBachelor. Save this photo to your computer or phone, and set it as the background for your next video conference call! Directions: https://t.co/YIpUNNAnFm pic.twitter.com/HhDPXqISPn
— The Bachelor (@BachelorABC) April 1, 2020
For all of your virtual dating needs.
The Bachelor Summer Games Canceled Due to Coronavirus
Insert yourself into the world of #AgentsofSHIELD. Save these photos to your computer or phone, and set it as the background for your next video conference call! Directions: https://t.co/GvNJiJqVMU pic.twitter.com/JJMpyO0NYZ
— Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (@AgentsofSHIELD) April 1, 2020
You, too, can embody Coulson's work ethic.
Insert yourself into the world of #AmericanIdol. Save these photos to your computer or phone, and set it as the background for your next video conference call! Directions: https://t.co/QjxTnz6YYj pic.twitter.com/Rbjfsruhwx
— americanidol (@AmericanIdol) April 1, 2020
Start belting out a power ballad during your next meeting, there are no rules anymore.
Insert yourself into the world of #ModernFamily. Save this photo to your computer or phone, and set it as the background for your next video conference call! Directions: https://t.co/tn34fZOtqe pic.twitter.com/nX97Ovulp7
— Modern Family (@ModernFam) April 2, 2020
Who doesn't want to pretend they're giving their own version of a Dunphy family confessional?
Insert yourself into the world of #TheConners. Save this photo to your computer or phone, and set it as the background for your next video conference call! Directions: https://t.co/Y1z9sRMpIY pic.twitter.com/PehZvjJ9Sh
— The Conners (@TheConnersABC) April 1, 2020
Their couch is probably a lot more comfortable than your desk chair.
It's the perfect time to explore new worlds with these #CBSAllAccess @zoom_us backgrounds. #InThisTogether #StarTrekPicard #TheGoodFight #StarTrekDiscovery #WhyWomenKill pic.twitter.com/8bsHHLOqgs
— CBS All Access (@CBSAllAccess) March 30, 2020
Unfortunately, we can't actually escape to deep space, but we can pretend we're crew members on the Discovery. If you'd rather pretend to be stuck on an island or in a house surrounded by 24/7 cameras, CBS also came through with someSurvivor and Big Brotherbackgrounds.
Need a @zoom_us background for your meetings?
— FOX (@FOXTV) March 23, 2020
I've got you fam. pic.twitter.com/PBsac0P36X
All riiiiight! Bring Bob and Linda Belcher with you to a meeting as honorary members of your team.
Tell your friends to join you for a virtual breakfast date with these #ParksAndRec backgrounds. 🍴 pic.twitter.com/IawCV1yCA8
— Parks and Recreation (@parksandrecnbc) April 1, 2020
To paraphrase Leslie Knope, "We need to remember what's important in life: friends, waffles, Zoom."
This is the only time we encourage taking calls in Studio 8H. pic.twitter.com/R7tYOmjB3P
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) April 6, 2020
Live from your living room, it's...
For your next video chat, why not stream live from TGS? #30Rock pic.twitter.com/5CC4nkmUDY
— 30 Rock (@nbc30rock) April 1, 2020
I want to go to there.
Pssst. First one to use our video conference backgrounds gets to be Assistant to the Regional Manager. 😉 pic.twitter.com/dk6RbL5HGX
— 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚏𝚏𝚒𝚌𝚎 (@theofficenbc) April 1, 2020
Maybe even break out your own Prison Mike impression.
In case you want to spice up your next video conference. pic.twitter.com/90O7QxeOby
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine (@nbcbrooklyn99) April 1, 2020
Keep productivity high in Captain Holt's office.
Need a change of scenery? Us too. Here are a bunch of conference call backgrounds. https://t.co/VrA085WfM6 pic.twitter.com/d1J0doHN4z
— HBO (@HBO) April 6, 2020
Put yourself on the Iron Throne, at John Oliver's desk, or even in the Sharp Objects house if you're feeling especially sinister.
with this new zoom background you can get a virtual drink at paddy's pic.twitter.com/O6zZ3lR9I2
— FX on Hulu - Now Streaming (@FXNetworks) March 31, 2020
Host your virtual happy hour at Paddy's Pub.
🗣 OH YEAH! Transport yourself to Seaside with some new @zoom_us backgrounds. 🌊 pic.twitter.com/gsLk5UKcZG
— Jersey Shore (@JerseyShore) March 30, 2020
Zoom, tan, laundry.
Add some sunny days to your next video call with Sesame Street backgrounds! ☀️ pic.twitter.com/vPd7e0K4ft
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) March 31, 2020
Add a little wholesomeness to your conference call.