The Best TV Shows on Hulu to Stream Now

If you've ever had difficulty keeping up with all the incredible shows available on Hulu, you're not alone. With new series premiering every month and old favorites popping up, the options can get pretty overwhelming. From Emmy-winning dramas to comedies that will keep you laughing all day, Hulu has got something for everyone.

That's why we've rounded up some of the best binge-worthy shows you can watch on the streaming service right now. Among newer shows like Mid-Century Modern and Shifting Gears, critically acclaimed series like The Bear and The Handmaid's Tale and throwbacks like Moonlighting, you'll find the perfect show to stream in no time.

Ahead, these are the best TV shows to stream on Hulu right now.

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. Binge season 1 before the star-studded second installment — which stars Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Annie Murphy, Christine Baranski and more — premieres May 27.

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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 the drama (and matching loungewear) before the season 2 premiere drops on May 15.

Watch The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu

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 series finale premieres on May 27.

Watch The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu

Welcome to Wrexham

During the pandemic, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the world's third-oldest professional football team, despite having absolutely no experience in the sport or having ever met in real life.

FX's Welcome to Wrexham chronicles the pair's attempt to create an underdog story for the club while getting a crash course on running one. (They got their wish — Wrexham secured promotion up to the English Football League at the end of April 2023 with a 3–1 win over Boreham Wood. An overwhelmed Reynolds and McElhenney were there to watch it happen.) Season 4 premieres on its parent network on May 15 and will be available on Hulu the following day.

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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 is available to stream now, with the reunion episode dropping on May 8.

Watch Vanderpump Villa on Hulu

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 (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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Mid-Century Modern

Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer and Nathan Lee Graham lead Mid-Century Modern, a sitcom about three lifelong gay best friends who decide to retire together in Palm Springs — rooming in the lavish home of the wealthiest among them and his mom (the late Linda Lavin in her last on-screen appearance). From the creators of Will & Grace, this series offers a witty take on aging and friendship, with Bomer describing it as a “spiritual cousin” to The Golden Girls.

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Good American Family

Inspired by the true crime case of Natalia Grace, this limited series follows suburban couple Kristine (Ellen Pompeo, in her first on-screen role since Grey's Anatomy) and Michael Barnett (Mark Duplass) as they adopt Natalia (Imogen Faith Reid), a 7-year-old girl with dwarfism. But as unsettling behaviors surface, the Barnetts begin to suspect their new daughter may not be who she claims to be.

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Shifting Gears

One ordinary day at his auto shop, widower Matt Parker (Tim Allen) gets a surprise client: his daughter, Riley (Kat Dennings), who bailed at 18 and now — as an adult mother of two — needs a place to crash. Taking in her and her kids is easy, but figuring out how to be a family without the late matriarch holding them together is a whole other repair job.

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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 WB/CW 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.

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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. The sixth season is able to binge in full.

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Goosebumps

Drawing inspiration from R.L. Stine's beloved '90s book series, Goosebumps offers new and exciting stories each season. The first season stars Justin Long as Nathan Bratt — the town's new high school English teacher who moves into a storied house with a dark past (the very place where teen Harold Biddle was murdered three decades prior) — while the second (subtitled The Vanishing) features David Schwimmer as a father of twins whose own brother disappeared when they were both kids.

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High Potential

During her late-night cleaning shift at the Los Angeles Police Department, single mom Morgan (Kaitlin 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.

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Rivals

Based on Jill Cooper's eponymous 1988 novel, this drama series set in 1980s England follows the deep-rooted rivalry between retired showjumping Olympian Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Corinium Television managing director Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant). As their battle for Rutshire's TV franchise hurtles toward one explosive crescendo, plenty of friends, foes and frenemies fuel the fire.

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Interior Chinatown

Based on Charles Yu's acclaimed 2020 novel, Interior Chinatown stars Jimmy O. Yang as Willis Wu — a background fixture on the police procedural called Black & White, dreaming of a story for himself beyond Chinatown's borders. But after accidentally witnessing a crime, Willis teams up with Det. Lana Lee (Chloe Bennet) to solve a labyrinth of secrets in his city, and perhaps finally get his main character moment.

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English Teacher

Abbott Elementary fans, we have your next binge. Creator Brian Jordan Alvarez stars on this FX comedy series as Evan — a gay English teacher in Austin, Texas, who navigates the wrenches of high school politics. With ever-evolving social rules and a minefield of student and parent demands, Evan's just trying to do a good job ... and keep his cool.

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American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez

Following the success of American Horror Story and American Crime Story, Ryan Murphy is branching out into athletics with American Sports Story. The first 10-episode season chronicles the rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots tight end who was convicted of murder in 2015 and died by suicide in prison two years later at age 27. Josh Andrés Rivera stars as Hernandez, supported by an ensemble cast including Norbert Leo Butz (playing Bill Belichick), Lindsay Mendez, Ean Castellanos and more.

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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. Season 4 concluded at the end of October 2024, already revealing the next murder to be solved at the Arconia.

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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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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. The fourth season will premiere on June 25.

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Chewing Gum

Before creating and starring on the Emmy-winning I May Destroy You, Michaela Coel dipped her toes into the sitcom scene with Chewing Gum. Airing for two seasons from 2015 to 2017, this E4 comedy series stars Coel as Tracey Gordon, a sheltered twentysomething virgin who is eager to explore her sexuality and the world around her.

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Queenie

Candice Carty-Williams' acclaimed novel finds its on-screen adaptation on Onyx Collective's eight-episode British series. Here, up-and-coming actress Dionne Brown takes on the titular role of Queenie — a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman residing in south London, navigating singlehood post-breakup as she seeks relief in some questionable places.

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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, while Riley Keough portrays the acclaimed author — who died in 2022 — striving to uncover the truth.

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We Were the Lucky Ones

Joey King and Logan Lerman take the lead in this limited series, following a Jewish family torn apart at the onset of World War II as they fight for survival and a reunion. Adapted from Georgia Hunter’s acclaimed novel, We Were the Lucky Ones is streaming in full.

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Feud

In another anthology project from Ryan Murphy, audiences are treated to a dramatized peek into some of history's most iconic rivalries. While season 1 explores the infamous '60s feud between Oscar-winning actresses Bette Davis (Susan Sarandon) and Joan Crawford (Jessica Lange) during and after the making of their film What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, season 2 shifts focus to the falling-out between renowned writer Truman Capote and his clique of socialites, a.k.a. the Swans.

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Abbott Elementary

Quinta Brunson's mockumentary-style comedy, Abbott Elementary, follows a group of dedicated teachers who are doing 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. So far, the show has taken home several Emmys and given ABC its highest ratings in years. With seasons 1 through 3 currently streaming in full, season 4 episodes are available on Hulu the day after airing on its parent network, with the season finale set to premiere on April 16.

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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 off 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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Faraway Downs

Baz Luhrmann, the director of the adventure drama Australia, expanded his 2008 epic into a six-episode miniseries titled Faraway Downs. In it, a recently widowed aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) teams up with a skilled cattle drover (Hugh Jackman) to protect her ranch from barons trying to claim it.

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Moonlighting

For the first time ever, this beloved '80s series is now available on streaming, with Hulu offering all five seasons. Moonlighting introduces us to Maddie Hayes (Cybill Shepherd), a former fashion model who falls victim to a financial scam. As she considers liquidating one of her last remaining investments, the Blue Moon Detective Agency, Det. David Addison (Bruce Willis) persuades Maddie to join forces and run the business as partners.

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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. 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.

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Reservation Dogs

Living in rural Oklahoma, four Indigenous teenagers will do anything to get to the distant land of California. They're willing to rob and steal in the hopes of getting their ticket out of town. But along the way, they must outsmart the junkyard meth heads and take on a tough rival gang. All three seasons are available to stream now.

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Futurama

After concluding its 10th season in 2013, the animated sci-fi sitcom Futurama was revived by Hulu a decade later. 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.

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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's 16 seasons are all available on Hulu — with at least two more on the way — chronicling the lives of a morally bankrupt foursome who owns the very unsuccessful Paddy's Pub. 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 to 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 Great

On 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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Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

Decades after being sexualized as a young child actor, Brooke Shields is candidly reflecting on her life and reclaiming her power. In this two-part docuseries, Shields reveals personal insights into her career, past relationships, experience with sexual assault and much more.

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Tiny Beautiful Things

Based on Cheryl Strayed's essay book, Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar, this Reese Witherspoon- and Laura Dern-produced miniseries stars Kathryn Hahn as a writer named Clare, who becomes an esteemed advice columnist as her personal life goes downhill. While reflecting on her younger self — played by The Wilds star Sarah Pidgeon — helping others also leads Clare to rewrite her own story.

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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 Lamorne 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 follows the on-again-off-again relationship between Marianne and Connell — played by Daisy Edgar Jones and Paul Mescal, with an undeniable chemistry — 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. But when his ex-wife drops their two children off with him in the middle of the night and then disappears, Toby's world is sent into a tailspin. Claire Danes and Lizzy Caplan also star.

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Welcome to Chippendales

In November 2022, Hulu premiered the true crime miniseries Welcome to Chippendales, which Kumail Nanjiani both stars in and executive produced. The series follows Indian immigrant Somen "Steve" Banerjee, who becomes the unlikely founder of the famed male revue, Chippendales. But 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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Ramy

Ramy Youssef stars as Ramy Hassan, a first-generation Egyptian American living in a very politically divided New Jersey neighborhood. Constantly torn between his morally concerned Muslim community and his millennial friends living recklessly, he still tries to live life like any other twentysomething.

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Little Fires Everywhere

Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington take the lead in Little Fires Everywhere, based on Celeste Ng's 2017 best-selling novel of the same name. Set in Shaker Heights, Ohio, in the late '90s, it follows the entangled lives of the seemingly perfect Richardson family and the mother-and-daughter duo who upend their lives. When things grow tense between the two families, shocking revelations are uncovered.

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PEN15

PEN15 takes viewers back to their middle school days as comedians Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle star in 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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Under the Banner of Heaven

Based on the best-selling novel by Jon Krakauer, Under the Banner of Heaven tells the true story of the brutal murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty and her infant daughter in a suburb of Utah. As the case is investigated by Det. Jeb Pyre, he discovers unsettling truths about the origins of the Latter-day Saint religion that come to test his faith. Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington and Daisy Edgar-Jones star in the seven-episode miniseries.

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Atlanta

Atlanta is the place to be for up-and-coming rappers — and one of those aspiring artists is Alfred Miles. His manager is his cousin Earn, 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. Brian Tyree Henry and LaKeith Stanfield star alongside series creator Donald Glover, who took home a Primetime Emmy for his role in 2017.

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Schitt's Creek

When filthy rich video store magnate Johnny Rose 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 (Eugene Levy), 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 numerous 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 N.Y.C. in 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, but throughout the series, they prove that 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 the animated favorite 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 various 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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