‘American Prince: JFK Jr.’ and All the Other TV Shows Coming to HBO Max This Week

Busy week ahead! From true-crime breakdowns and high-stakes hustles to home-rescue makeovers and reality favorites, there’s a little bit of everything landing over the next seven days. Below is a clear, no-fluff guide to each series—what it covers, who’s involved on-camera and behind the scenes, and when it lands during the Monday, September 22 through Sunday, September 28 window.

Each entry includes the date it’s arriving this week so you can plan your queue. You’ll find plot basics, principal hosts or cast, and key creative credits where available—kept concise and useful, with titles in single quotes and dates in the body, not the headings.

‘Halloween Wars’ (2011–)

Teams of pumpkin carvers, cake decorators, and sugar artists face off to build horror-themed edible showpieces under tight time limits, with preliminary “Small Scare” challenges and larger “Spine Chiller” builds testing sculpting, structure, and flavor. Host Jonathan Bennett and judge Shinmin Li have been recurring fixtures alongside rotating guest judges from the worlds of pastry, effects, and Halloween design; it arrives Monday, September 22.

The competition emphasizes advanced confectionery techniques like blown sugar, isomalt casting, and precision pumpkin relief carving, and it spotlights collaborative planning between cake, sugar, and carving specialists. Episodes typically eliminate one team after the main build, with the culminating finale crowning a seasonal champion; new content for this week lands Monday, September 22.

‘The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper’ (2023–)

This newsmagazine expands major stories into single-topic hours anchored by Anderson Cooper, combining field reporting, original interviews, and deep-dive research from a rotating team of correspondents and producers. The format centers context—timelines, documents, and on-the-ground footage—so complex topics are mapped out clearly; it’s on the slate for Tuesday, September 23.

Episodes often bring in subject-matter editors, photojournalists, and analysts to unpack cause-and-effect and policy implications, with production building narratives around verified primary materials and first-person testimony. Expect tightly edited segments that follow a beginning-to-end arc of an issue or event; this week’s installment arrives Tuesday, September 23.

‘American Prince: JFK Jr.’ (2025)

This three-part documentary miniseries traces John F. Kennedy Jr.’s life from childhood in the public eye through law school and magazine publishing, including the founding of ‘George’ and his marriage to Carolyn Bessette. Directed by Rebecca Gitlitz, the project features interviews with family friends, colleagues, and journalists and assembles extensive archival footage; it is set for Tuesday, September 23.

Executive producers include a team from documentary and news backgrounds, with editors and researchers threading together home movies, press conferences, and magazine history to profile JFK Jr.’s personal milestones and cultural impact. The series builds episode-length chapters that cover formative years, professional ventures, and the legacy of public service; it lands Tuesday, September 23.

‘Seeking Sister Wife’ (2018–)

This docuseries follows plural-marriage households as they explore adding a sister wife, documenting everything from introductions and courtship to family rules, co-parenting, and faith traditions. The cast rotates season to season, with returning couples sometimes revisited to track changing dynamics; it’s coming Tuesday, September 23.

Episodes are structured around parallel storylines—for example, first meetings, discussions about compatibility and consent, and logistical hurdles—so viewers see how different families navigate similar crossroads. Producers focus on candid conversations, extended family involvement, and the legal and cultural context around the relationships; the new check-ins arrive Tuesday, September 23.

‘Help! I Wrecked My House’ (2020–)

Contractor and designer Jasmine Roth steps in when DIY projects go off the rails, diagnosing structural issues, code problems, and design misfires before delivering practical remodels for families under real-world budget constraints. The show tracks assessments, demolition, and rebuilds through to the final reveal; it’s set for Thursday, September 25.

Roth leads a crew of builders and trades to fix safety hazards, rework layouts, and add storage and durability, emphasizing solutions that reflect how homeowners actually live. Episodes commonly tackle kitchens, baths, and living areas with transparent scope and cost breakdowns; this week’s project lands Thursday, September 25.

‘On the Case with Paula Zahn’ (2009–)

Hosted by journalist Paula Zahn, this investigative series reconstructs real criminal cases from the initial crime scene through breakthroughs and prosecutions. Detectives, prosecutors, forensic specialists, and families help chart each case’s timeline and evidence chain; it’s on deck for Thursday, September 25.

Production is structured around meticulous chronology—interview clips, crime-scene analysis, and courtroom outcomes—so viewers can follow how specific leads and lab results moved cases forward. The show’s hallmark is its emphasis on procedure alongside the human impact of violent crime; a new entry lands Thursday, September 25.

‘The Graft’ (2021)

Set in Liverpool, this six-part crime drama follows three young “scousers” whose small-time hustles drag them deeper into the city’s drug economy, testing loyalty and survival. The narrative tracks how quick-cash schemes escalate into dangerous territory involving rival crews and family fallout; it arrives Friday, September 26.

Told in tight, roughly ten-minute installments, the series uses a lean, indie production style to stage robberies, deals, and reprisals while staying focused on character stakes. The compact episode length keeps tension high and pushes the story forward quickly; this week’s installment hits Friday, September 26.

‘Ready to Love’ (2018–)

Produced by Will Packer Media and Lighthearted Entertainment and hosted by Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles, this dating series follows accomplished Black singles in their 30s and 40s as they mingle, go on group and one-on-one dates, and decide who continues week to week. The format centers communication, long-term goals, and compatibility; it’s slated for Saturday, September 27.

City-based seasons rotate casts and locations while keeping the same core structure: social mixers, eliminations, and host-moderated deliberations that reflect adult dating conversations. Confessionals and panel discussions track relationship progress and turning points; the new check-in arrives Saturday, September 27.

’90 Day Diaries’ (2021–)

A self-shot spinoff in the ‘90 Day’ universe, this series lets franchise couples and singles film their own updates between mainline seasons—covering parenting, career moves, immigration steps, and everyday life without a production crew on site. Familiar faces rotate in and out to deliver bite-size progress reports; it’s coming Saturday, September 27.

Because participants operate the cameras, episodes lean into candid routines and milestone moments, from family gatherings to paperwork and travel planning. The format compiles multiple story threads per episode rather than following a single arc; this week’s entry lands Saturday, September 27.

‘Heart & Hustle: Houston’ (2025)

This ensemble docuseries spotlights six accomplished Black women in Houston—publicist La’Torria Lemon, makeup artist Alaina Saulsberry, content creator Muneera Page, wellness entrepreneur LeBrina Jackson, hospitality professional Roe Grady-Pichardo, and event planner Chloe Cook—as they balance business, relationships, and friendship. Storylines follow product launches, charity events, and personal crossroads across the city; it is due Sunday, September 28.

Episodes track collaboration and conflict across professional and personal spheres, with arcs touching on entrepreneurship, marriage and parenting, and community building. The production showcases Houston neighborhoods and venues while following each cast member’s goals and setbacks; the latest chapter is scheduled for Sunday, September 28.

Tell us which title you’re cueing up first this week in the comments!