Best Shows to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including ‘South Park’

Paramount+ has a busy mix this weekend, with fresh arrivals joining a library that already covers hit procedurals, animated staples, reality competitions, and franchise favorites. You can jump into something brand new or revisit long running series with complete seasons and franchise hubs that make it easy to follow crossovers and spin offs in one place.

The picks below are based on this week’s new listings and what viewers are watching most right now. We start with the latest additions, then move through Paramount+ originals, and wrap with classics and long time crowd pleasers. Each entry includes helpful details on the premise, cast, and creative teams so you can pick your next watch without any guesswork.

‘Teen Mom UK’ (2016– )

This British reality series follows young mothers as they balance relationships, work, and raising kids while cameras track milestones and setbacks at home and on the go. The show grew out of the wider ‘Teen Mom’ franchise and has cycled through notable cast members such as Amber Butler and Chloe Patton, with producers shaping each season around real life decisions and changing family dynamics.

New streaming availability lands this week on Paramount+, adding batches of episodes that are grouped by season so you can catch up in order. The format mirrors its American counterpart with interviews and check ins that move each story forward, and the catalog makes it simple to track returning participants across multiple years.

‘Baby Shark’s Big Show!’ (2020– )

Set in Carnivore Cove, this animated preschool series follows Baby Shark and best friend William as they explore friendship and music through short stories that blend problem solving with catchy songs. It is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio with The Pinkfong Company, created by Gary Doodles and Tommy Sica, and features voice performances from Kimiko Glenn as Baby Shark and Luke Youngblood as William.

Fresh episodes and catalog streaming arrive this week on Paramount+, adding sing along adventures that are easy to watch in any order. Families can also find themed collections that group stories by characters and settings, and the series sits alongside related Junior content to keep younger viewers in the same safe corner of the app.

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ (2025– )

Set in the world shaped by the code that governed Dexter Morgan’s actions, this new installment returns to the forensic and investigative pressure that defined the original crime drama. It connects with familiar elements from the franchise and builds cases that explore private rules, public law enforcement, and the risks of a double life inside a big city police department.

Episodes stream on Paramount+ within the same hub as the original series, which helps new viewers start with key chapters before continuing into fresh storylines. The presentation keeps timelines organized and highlights pilot episodes and season premieres, making it easy to jump in even if you are returning after a break.

‘Frasier’ (2023–2024)

The revival follows Dr. Frasier Crane as he moves back to Boston to reconnect with his son while taking a university post, with Kelsey Grammer leading a new ensemble that includes Jack Cutmore Scott, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Toks Olagundoye, Jess Salgueiro, and Anders Keith. The series keeps the sitcom rhythms of the character’s earlier life and frames stories around campus life, family dinners, and old friends.

Produced by CBS Studios, the show uses a multi camera format with a live audience and classic stage blocking that echoes the original. Paramount+ carries the complete run of the revival with episodes grouped by season, and the platform’s organization makes it easy to find holiday outings and character focused arcs.

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ (2022– )

This series tracks Captain Christopher Pike, Spock, and Number One on the USS Enterprise in the years before the original adventures of Captain Kirk. The show returns to an episodic mission of the week structure with new planets, first contact encounters, and shipboard science led by an ensemble that includes Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, and Rebecca Romijn.

Produced by Secret Hideout, Roddenberry Entertainment, and CBS Studios, it connects to wider ‘Star Trek’ continuity through recurring characters and carefully placed callbacks. Paramount+ hosts full seasons alongside franchise hubs that link to ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and classic series, which lets you follow timelines and crossovers in order.

‘Criminal Minds’ (2005– )

The procedural follows the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit as it profiles offenders to anticipate behavior and stop future crimes while a rotating team of profilers works cases across the country. The cast over time has included Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson, Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, A J Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Shemar Moore, with terminology and tactics drawn from behavioral science.

Paramount+ provides extensive catalog access and includes the streaming continuation under the title ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ with returning team members taking on new investigations. The series hub and season menus help track character entries and departures and make it simple to queue multi episode arcs without gaps.

‘NCIS’ (2003– )

This long running procedural centers on the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as agents handle cases involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel with a blend of forensics and field work. The core ensemble has featured Mark Harmon, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, Rocky Carroll, Wilmer Valderrama, and Katrina Law, with creators Donald P Bellisario and Don McGill setting the tone for its case files.

Paramount+ includes numerous seasons along with related entries like ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ and ‘NCIS: Hawai‘i’, and franchise pages help you follow crossover episodes. The catalog is arranged in broadcast order with clear episode descriptions so you can trace long term leadership changes and multi part cases.

‘Dexter’ (2006–2013)

This crime drama follows Dexter Morgan, a Miami Metro blood spatter analyst who secretly targets killers who slip through the justice system while maintaining the appearance of a normal life. Michael C Hall leads the cast with Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, C S Lee, Lauren Vélez, Desmond Harrington, and Julie Benz, and the series was developed by James Manos Jr from novels by Jeff Lindsay.

Paramount+ carries the full original run from pilot to finale, which lets you follow major cases and shifting alliances across multiple seasons. The organization of the catalog makes it easy to revisit pivotal storylines and prepare for later entries in the franchise universe that build on characters and rules introduced here.

‘South Park’ (1997– )

The animated comedy created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone follows the misadventures of four boys in a Colorado town where news and pop culture become story material for outrageous situations. The series features an ensemble of recurring characters and uses a rapid production process that lets it reference current events with sharp timing.

Paramount+ features exclusive ‘South Park’ events and specials along with additional series content that can vary by region, grouped into collections that spotlight characters and multi episode stories. The platform’s layout makes milestone episodes, seasonal events, and long form specials easy to find in one place.

‘Big Brother’ (2000– )

This reality competition places houseguests under constant camera coverage as they form alliances, compete for Head of Household and Power of Veto, and vote in weekly evictions until a jury selects a winner. The format originated with creator John de Mol and has been adapted in many countries, with the American edition hosted by Julie Chen Moonves for live show nights.

Paramount+ carries current season episodes alongside prior seasons so you can study long term strategies and recurring twists. You can track double eviction weeks and endurance contests using the episode guide and follow how alliances form and fracture across the season.

Tell us which Paramount+ show you are streaming first this weekend and share your picks in the comments.