Best Shows to Binge on Hulu in September 2025

September is packed with series you can jump into right away, from returning favorites to buzzy new entries. Whether you want comedy, animation, reality competitions, or late night dramas, there is something easy to start and fun to keep watching.

Below you will find a mix of originals and big network hits that all land on Hulu throughout the month. Each entry includes who is in it, what it is about, and when it is arriving so you can line up your next binge without any guesswork.

‘Only Murders in the Building’ (2021)

This comedy mystery follows a trio of true crime fans who turn accidental sleuths in their New York apartment building. It stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez with recurring appearances from names like Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd across prior seasons, and it is produced by 20th Television and created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman.

New episodes land on Hulu on Tuesday September 9. If you are starting fresh, the earlier seasons are quick watches with tight half hour chapters built around a single case each year.

‘Futurama’ (1999)

This animated sci fi comedy from Matt Groening and David X Cohen centers on delivery boy Fry, one eyed captain Leela, and robot Bender as they ping around the far future. Voice stars include Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille, and Maurice LaMarche.

New episodes arrive on Hulu on Monday September 15. If you have never watched, you can start with the new run and then explore classic episodes that shaped modern animated comedy.

‘The Simpsons’ (1989)

The long running animated sitcom created by Matt Groening follows the Simpson family in the town of Springfield. The voice cast features Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, and Harry Shearer.

Fresh episodes show up on Hulu on Monday September 29. Episodes work as standalones, so you can dip into new installments first and circle back to earlier seasons as you like.

‘Bob’s Burgers’ (2011)

This animated family comedy from creator Loren Bouchard follows the Belchers as they run a small burger joint and deal with school, work, and wild schemes. Voice stars include H Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, and Kristen Schaal.

New episodes begin streaming on Hulu on Monday September 29. Episodes clock in around twenty two minutes, which makes this an easy and light binge.

‘Krapopolis’ (2023)

This animated comedy from Dan Harmon is set in ancient Greece and follows a dysfunctional family of humans, gods, and monsters trying to run the first city. The voice cast includes Richard Ayoade, Hannah Waddingham, Matt Berry, Pam Murphy, and Duncan Trussell.

New episodes arrive on Hulu on Monday September 29. If you enjoy quick jokes tied to myth and history, this one is built for short burst viewing.

‘Shark Tank’ (2009)

This business series features entrepreneurs pitching products and services to a panel of investors. The panel has included Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Mark Cuban, and Lori Greiner, with guest investors rotating in many seasons.

New episodes hit Hulu starting Thursday September 25. You can watch episodes in any order since each pitch is self contained and the show lays out terms clearly.

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ (2005)

This cooking competition stars Gordon Ramsay as chefs face high pressure services and elimination challenges inside a signature kitchen set. The format blends team and individual rounds and ends with a head to head dinner service to crown a winner.

New episodes arrive on Hulu on Friday September 26. Each episode resets the stakes for new tasks, so you can binge backward or forward without losing context.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ (2005)

Celebrities pair with professional dancers to perform ballroom and Latin routines that judges score and viewers follow week to week. The series features a rotating cast of pros and celebrity contestants and includes group numbers along with themed weeks.

New episodes begin streaming on Hulu on Wednesday September 17. You can start with the new season and then revisit past highlights to see how the scoring and eliminations evolve.

‘Jeopardy!’ (1984)

This quiz show presents answers that contestants must respond to in the form of a question across categories that range from history to pop culture. The modern era features in studio clues, tournament arcs, and special events.

Episodes land on Hulu on Tuesday September 9. Each half hour episode stands alone, which makes it perfect for quick daily viewing or longer marathon sessions.

‘Wheel of Fortune’ (1983)

Contestants solve word puzzles by guessing letters and spinning a prize filled wheel. The show is a mainstay of American television and pairs a charismatic host with cohost Vanna White who reveals letters on the puzzle board.

New episodes arrive on Hulu on Tuesday September 9. Puzzles reset every episode, so you can watch in any order and keep the momentum going.

‘High Potential’ (2024)

This crime dramedy stars Kaitlin Olson as a brilliant single mom who uses her knack for patterns to help a police department solve tricky cases. The cast also features Daniel Sunjata among the leads, and the series is adapted from the French hit that centered on a similarly gifted civilian consultant.

Episodes begin streaming on Hulu on Wednesday September 17. Cases of the week make it easy to jump in while the character arcs reward a full season binge.

‘Tracker’ (2024)

This adventure drama stars Justin Hartley as a lone traveler who uses sharp survival skills and keen observation to find missing people and uncover the truth. The show is based on the novel by Jeffery Deaver and includes a recurring ensemble that the lead encounters across different regions.

New episodes come to Hulu on Saturday September 13. Episodes work like mini mysteries, so you can watch several in a row and get satisfying conclusions each time.

‘Reasonable Doubt’ (2022)

This legal drama from creator Raamla Mohamed follows high powered defense attorney Jax Stewart as she takes on challenging cases while navigating personal and professional stakes. The series stars Emayatzy Corinealdi with notable roles for McKinley Freeman and Michael Ealy and is produced under the Onyx Collective banner.

New episodes arrive on Hulu on Thursday September 18. The season balances case of the week elements with serialized twists, which makes it an engaging binge over a weekend.

‘Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma’ (2015–2020)

This anime follows Soma Yukihira at an elite culinary academy where students face cooking showdowns called shokugeki. It adapts the hit manga by Yuto Tsukuda and Shun Saeki and features high energy kitchen battles with inventive dishes.

Seasons are streaming on Hulu starting Thursday September 18. Episodes move quickly with tournament arcs and training camps, which makes it an ideal pick for viewers who like competition stories told through food.

‘Insomniacs After School’ (2023)

This coming of age anime centers on two students who bond over shared insomnia and revive an astronomy club as a quiet refuge. The series adapts the manga by Makoto Ojiro and blends gentle character work with nighttime photography and stargazing.

Episodes become available on Hulu on Friday September 12. It is a compact watch with heartfelt chapters that focus on friendship, school life, and the healing calm of late night adventures.

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