The 31 Best TV Shows to Stream on Hulu Now (September 2025)

If you’re hunting for a good TV binge but feeling overwhelmed at your never-ending options, Hulu makes it easier to find your next obsession.

Integrated with Disney+, the popular subscription-based service pulls in hits from major networks like ABC, FX and CBS, while also rolling out its own originals that have gone on to win Emmys and Golden Globes.

Looking for a laugh-a-minute sitcom? Bounce between New Girl and Schitt’s Creek. The streamer also boasts suspenseful, dark dramas such as American Horror Story or The Handmaid’s Tale. Whatever your mood or the weather, Hulu is ready to scratch your itch.

Ahead, here are the best TV shows on the platform.

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox

In this reimagining of the dramatic case of Amanda Knox, Grace Van Patten takes on the role of the American study abroad student who was accused of killing her roommate, Meredith Kercher.

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, which is produced by Knox herself and Monica Lewinsky, among others, follows her story from the discovery of Kercher’s body through the years-long battle to clear her name. This thriller includes true crime elements and keeps even people knowledgeable about the case on their toes.

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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s 16 seasons are all available on Hulu — season 17 premiered on July 9, and the show has already been renewed for season 18 — chronicling the lives of a morally bankrupt foursome who own the very unsuccessful Irish bar Paddy’s Pub in south Philadelphia. Mac (Rob McElhenney), Dennis (Glenn Howerton), Charlie (Charlie Day), Sweet Dee (Kaitlin Olson) and Frank (Danny DeVito) can never seem to stoop too low in their scheming. From gaming the welfare system and pretending to be physically impaired to impersonating officers, they’ll do anything in the name of making a few dollars.

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The Bear

The FX on Hulu original The Bear immediately became a fan favorite when it premiered in June 2022. Emmy winner Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy, a young chef who’s accustomed to working in the world of fine dining. After his brother takes his own life, he must return home to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop. Between an unruly staff and a rundown kitchen, he fights to overhaul the restaurant and repair his strained familial relationships. Season 4 is available to stream now.

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Adults

Gen Z gets its own version of Friends with this FX comedy series created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw. Adults follows a tight-knit group of buddies  — Samir (Malik Elassal), Billie (Lucy Freyer), Paul (Jack Innanen), Issa (Amita Rao) and Anton (Owen Thiele) — navigating the highs and lows of their 20s while living in the Big Apple. The debut season is ready to binge.

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Nine Perfect Strangers

Based on Liane Moriarty’s 2018 novel, Nine Perfect Strangers follows Nicole Kidman’s Masha as she welcomes nine guests to Tranquillum House, a health and wellness resort that uses psychedelic-spiked smoothies to help clients confront their deepest traumas. Featuring Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Annie Murphy, Christine Baranski and more, the star-studded season 2 finale ended on July 2. Retreat from reality, and stream all episodes from both seasons now.

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

The #MomTok ladies bring all the tea to the small screen. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives follows a group of Utah momfluencers whose swinging lifestyles turned their picture-perfect marriages into a viral TikTok scandal. Catch up on all the drama (and matching loungewear) from seasons 1 and 2, as more complicated storylines are on the way for a possible third season.

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The Handmaid’s Tale

Adapted from Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel of the same name, The Handmaid’s Tale transports viewers to the totalitarian society of Gilead. Elisabeth Moss stars as June, whose journey has spanned from merely trying to survive to her quest for revenge amid a revolution. The six-season series is now available to binge in full.

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Vanderpump Villa

Reserve your stay at the Château Rosabelle! This unscripted docudrama tracks a handpicked team responsible for executing a luxurious, top-tier pop-up venture led by The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Lisa Vanderpump. Amidst extravagant events and remarkable outings, the staff must navigate rivalries, romances and various obstacles to prove the viability of Vanderpump’s vision for a full-scale hotel experience. Season 2 of Vanderpump Villa is available to stream now.

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Dying for Sex

After being diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, fortysomething Molly Kochan (Michelle Williams) makes the life-altering decision to leave her husband of 15 years, Steve (Jay Duplass), to fully explore her long-suppressed sexual desires. Moving in with her supportive best friend (Jenny Slate), Molly dives headfirst into hookup culture, embracing self-discovery in the time she has left.

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Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls is now on Hulu, and we’ll follow our favorite fast-talking mother-daughter duo where they lead — coffee in hand, too. Stream all seven seasons of the beloved series and join Rory (Alexis Bledel) and Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) as they navigate love, heartbreak and life’s many seasons in good ol’ Stars Hollow, Conn.

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The Kardashians

The Kardashian-Jenner empire has a home on Hulu — and, bible, the vibes are better than ever. With fresh scandals surfacing, new and old relationships and individual career pursuits, the family never fails to keep you entertained with their luxurious, drama-filled lives. Season 6 of The Kardashians is available to binge in full.

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High Potential

During her late-night cleaning shift at the Los Angeles Police Department, single mom Morgan (Olson) identifies a detective’s mistake in a criminal case and takes matters into her own hands. Sure, it’s illegal, but she’s not wrong. Her third-level cognitive abilities earn her a spot as a consultant (a “high potential intellectual,” if you will), where she solves cases all while juggling motherhood and slaying thrifty outfits. Binge season 1 before the second season premieres on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Only Murders in the Building

All-star trio Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez lead Only Murders in the Building, following a group of true crime-obsessed strangers who are brought together by a tragic death in their Upper West Side apartment building. They use their knowledge of true crime to investigate what really happened — and find themselves entangled in a web of lies. The three fan favorites are expected to return for season 5, which is set to premiere sometime in 2025.

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Tell Me Lies

Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco’s (Jackson White) relationship begins much the same as any other college romance, but their seemingly mundane choices lead to irreversible consequences. Over the course of eight years, their toxic entanglement permanently changes their lives — as well as the lives of everyone they know. Season 2 is available to stream in full.

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Under the Bridge

Adapted from Rebecca Godfrey’s non-fiction book of the same name, Under the Bridge delves into the murder of 14-year-old schoolgirl Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta) in 1997. The limited series features Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone as a local law enforcement officer investigating the teen suspects. Riley Keough portrays the acclaimed author — who died in 2022 — striving to uncover the truth.

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Abbott Elementary

Class is in session! Quinta Brunson’s mockumentary-style comedy, Abbott Elementary, follows a group of dedicated teachers attempting to do their best in an underfunded public school in Philadelphia. Despite the odds seemingly being against them, these relatable educators go above and beyond the call of duty — all with a great sense of humor. The show has taken home several Emmys. In 2023, the series earned ABC its highest ratings for a comedy in three years, per The Hollywood Reporter. Seasons 1 through 4 are available to watch in full, and season 5 is on its way.

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Fargo

Based on the Coen brothers’ revered 1996 classic, this satirical FX anthology crime series unfolds in the same universe, bringing forth new mysteries and characters each season. Available in its entirety, season 5 starts with the botched abduction of a Minnesota housewife in 2019, and features performances from Jon Hamm, Juno Temple, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Joe Keery, Lamorne Morris and more.

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American Horror Story

All seasons so far of the American Horror Story franchise can be streamed on Hulu — from Coven to Delicate, starring Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts. The anthology horror drama, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, has a repertory cast that features Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett and Evan Peters. The gory and sometimes disturbing over-the-top plotlines have earned the show and its cast numerous awards, including several Emmys and Golden Globes.

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Once Upon a Time

Step into the charming coastal town of Storybrooke, Maine, where fairy-tale characters are suspended in time and stripped of their memories — all except for the Evil Queen, Regina (Lana Parrilla), who rules as mayor and author of the curse. Amid this enchantment, Regina’s adopted son, Henry (Jared S. Gilmore), seeks his birth mother, Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) — daughter of Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Prince Charming (Josh Dallas) — to unleash her latent power to shatter the curse and restore the town’s destiny. Stream all seven seasons now.

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Futurama

After concluding its seventh season on Comedy Central in 2013, the animated sci-fi sitcom Futurama was revived by Hulu for season 11 in 2023. The beloved series revolves around the adventures of Phillip J. Fry (Billy West), a pizza delivery guy who unexpectedly awakens in the distant future, where he joins forces with his colleagues Leela (Katey Sagal) and Bender (John DiMaggio). Together, they embark on package delivery missions across various planets. According to Variety, all episodes of season 13 will premiere at once — as opposed to weekly — on Sept. 15, 2025.

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The Great

On the Hulu original The Great, Elle Fanning stars as Empress Catherine II, known to most as Catherine the Great. This fictionalized look at Catherine’s rise to power all began with her hopeful arrival in Russia — partaking in an arranged marriage to Emperor Peter III (Nicholas Hoult) — and her discovery of a dangerous and depraved world that she vows to change for the better. The entire series (three seasons) is now streaming in full.

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New Girl

Who’s that girl? It’s Jess — and she’s on Hulu now. This beloved seven-season sitcom follows a quirky educator (Zooey Deschanel) living in an L.A. apartment with several Millennial men (Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield and Morris). Whether you’re new to the series or streaming it for the umpteenth time, this show is a comfort watch just waiting to happen.

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Normal People

Based on Sally Rooney’s eponymous novel, 2020’s miniseries Normal People follows the on-again-off-again relationship between Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell (Paul Mescal), who find their way back to each other in different stages of their lives. Be careful, though: It’s a stunningly steamy watch, yes, but it’ll also brutally tug at your heartstrings in its subtle moments.

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Fleishman Is in Trouble

Hulu’s original series is an adaptation of journalist and New York Times staff writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s 2019 novel of the same name. Jesse Eisenberg stars as Toby Fleishman, who is just beginning his journey into the world of dating after his divorce. However, when his ex-wife, Rachel (Claire Danes), drops their two children off with him in the middle of the night and then disappears, Toby’s world is sent into a tailspin. Lizzy Caplan and Adam Brody also star.

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Welcome to Chippendales

In 2022, Hulu premiered the true crime miniseries Welcome to Chippendales, starring Kumail Nanjiani, who also served as executive producer. The series follows Indian immigrant Somen “Steve” Banerjee, the unlikely founder of the famed male revue, Chippendales. After the strip club becomes a cultural phenomenon, things turn shocking when his business partner Nick De Noia (Murray Bartlett) is murdered.

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PEN15

PEN15 takes viewers back to their middle school days as comedians Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle star on the adult comedy, playing 13-year-old versions of themselves. Set in the year 2000, the outcast BFFs take on all their middle school milestones together, from dealing with peer pressure to their first kiss.

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Atlanta

Atlanta is the place to be for up-and-coming rappers — and one of those aspiring artists is Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles (Brian Tyree Henry). His manager is his cousin, Earn (Donald Glover), who suddenly finds himself in the middle of the local rap scene after returning home. Earn will do whatever he can to get Alfred his big break. Series creator Glover took home two Emmys in 2017 for his role and directing an episode.

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Schitt’s Creek

When filthy rich video store magnate Johnny Rose (Eugene Levy) suddenly goes broke, he and his family are forced to relocate to the small Ontario town of Schitt’s Creek, which they once bought as a joke. Johnny, along with his wife Moira (Catherine O’Hara) and their kids, David (Dan Levy) and Alexis (Annie Murphy), must learn how to live without their massive fortune. During its run, the series took home several awards and broke Emmy records when it won all seven major comedy awards in 2020.

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Broad City

Broad City creators Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer take on New York City on their web series–turned–Comedy Central hit, playing twentysomething versions of themselves navigating life in the Big Apple on a small budget. Their adventures may often lead them down some truly bizarre paths; however, throughout the series, they prove they won’t hesitate to put themselves into sticky situations.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Get transported back to the early 2000s with all seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, based on the movie of the same name. Sarah Michelle Gellar stars as Buffy on the supernatural drama, living in a town atop a gateway to the realm of demons. As a Slayer, Buffy is one in a long lineage of women chosen to protect Earth from vampires, demons and other forces of darkness.

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Bob’s Burgers

Catch up on Fox’s animated series Bob’s Burgers, chronicling the lives of the Belcher family — Bob and Linda and their three children, Tina, Gene and Louise. As a third-generation restaurateur, Bob is the proud owner of Bob’s Burgers, serving up a variety of unusual creations. While his family supports his dreams, the joint is constantly at risk of going out of business, whether it’s due to Jimmy Pesto’s nearby pasta place or Linda’s health inspector ex.

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