The Beloved Celebrity Competition Show Is the Most-Watched Show on Hulu This Week

Streaming audiences on Hulu tuned into a diverse mix of programming this week, ranging from network reality competitions and daytime television staples to true crime investigations and scripted dramas.

Viewers engaged with both classic, multi-decade broadcast institutions and brand-new series exploring music history, murder mysteries, and unscripted social dynamics. The following list showcases the top ten television series that captured the largest viewership on the platform over the past week.

‘Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel’ (2026)

‘Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel’ is a true crime documentary series examining the 2014 killing of a prominent Florida State University law professor in Tallahassee. The investigation uncovered a complex murder-for-hire conspiracy linked to an acrimonious child custody dispute involving a wealthy family. Featuring unprecedented access to key figures and law enforcement personnel, the production includes interviews with individuals who had never previously spoken on camera. The comprehensive docuseries explores the intricate legal battles, dental practice ties, and eleven years of detective work required to secure justice.

‘Kitchen Nightmares’ (2007– )

‘Kitchen Nightmares’ is an unscripted reality television series following British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay as he attempts to revitalize failing dining establishments. In each episode, Ramsay spends a week inspecting a restaurant’s kitchen standards, sampling the menu, and evaluating managerial shortcomings. The program focuses on resolving staff conflicts, streamlining food preparation, and executing complete dining room renovations to restore profitability. After concluding its original broadcast run in 2014, the series returned to television in 2023 with a refreshed focus on contemporary restaurant industry challenges.

‘Nation’s Dumbest’ (2026)

‘Nation’s Dumbest’ is an unscripted celebrity competition series hosted by British comedian Jack Whitehall. The format reverses conventional game show structure by requiring famous contestants to avoid finishing in last place. Participants face a series of academic-themed challenges based on standard school experiences, including pop quizzes, report cards, recess activities, and parent-teacher conferences. Each episode features humorous penalties and comedic stakes as the players compete to maintain their academic standing and avoid the ultimate humiliation.

’20/20′ (1978– )

’20/20′ is a long-running primetime television newsmagazine produced by ABC News that first premiered in 1978. The broadcast specializes in comprehensive investigative reporting, true crime mysteries, high-profile interviews, and in-depth character profiles. Over its multi-decade history, the series has earned numerous broadcast journalism accolades for its coverage of significant legal cases and cultural issues. The modern format typically features two-hour documentary-style episodes led by ABC News correspondents and anchors.

‘MasterChef’ (2010– )

‘MasterChef’ is a competitive culinary television series adapted from the British franchise of the same name. The competition gathers home cooks and amateur culinary enthusiasts from across the country to compete in rigorous food preparation challenges. Contestants must impress a rotating panel of veteran culinary judges, led by Gordon Ramsay alongside figures such as Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich. Participants face elimination challenges, mystery box assignments, and high-pressure team tests in an effort to win a grand cash prize and the championship title.

‘R.J. Decker’ (2026)

‘R.J. Decker’ is a crime comedy-drama series centered on a former convict photographer who launches a private investigative career in South Florida. The titular character solves bizarre local cases with the assistance of his investigative journalist ex-partner and her police officer wife. Scott Speedman portrays the lead character alongside an ensemble cast featuring Jaina Lee Ortiz, Kevin Rankin, and Adelaide Clemens. The overarching narrative also traces Decker’s interactions with an enigmatic figure from his past whose presence threatens to upend his operations.

‘General Hospital’ (1963– )

‘General Hospital’ is an American daytime television soap opera that premiered on the ABC network in April 1963. Set in the fictional community of Port Charles, New York, the long-running narrative centers on the medical staff, prominent families, and local mobsters connected to the main hospital. The production holds the distinction of being the longest-running American soap opera still actively producing new episodes. Across more than six decades on the air, the daytime drama has earned numerous Daytime Emmy Awards for outstanding writing, directing, and acting.

‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ (2026)

‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ is a crime drama series set in 1990s Los Angeles that expands upon the universe established in ‘Snowfall’. The narrative follows returning characters Wanda and Leon as they attempt to bring West Coast hip-hop music into the mainstream commercial sphere. Their business ambitions intersect with escalating neighborhood gang conflicts and corporate record label executives seeking to exploit the cultural movement. The ensemble cast includes Gail Bean, Isaiah John, Asante Blackk, and Peyton Alex Smith under the direction of executive producer Malcolm Spellman.

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ (2024– )

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ is an unscripted reality television series that debuted on Hulu in September 2024. The docuseries centers on a prominent group of Utah-based social media content creators known as the “MomTok” community. The episodes chronicle the personal fallout, marital strain, and friendship dynamics that followed a publicized swinging controversy within the group. The show explores how the cast members navigate modern influencer culture, religious expectations, and public scrutiny.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ (2005– )

‘Dancing with the Stars’ is a dance competition series adapted from the British television format ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. The show pairs prominent figures from the worlds of sports, music, and screen entertainment with trained professional ballroom dancers. Each week, couples perform rehearsed ballroom and Latin routines that are scored by a panel of judges and voted on by home viewers. The competing pair that earns the highest combination of judges’ points and audience votes throughout the season is awarded the Mirrorball Trophy.

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