Best Shows to Binge on HBO Max in September 2025

September is loaded with fresh arrivals on HBO Max, mixing new docuseries with returning favorites and a few all time staples. We sifted the full lineup so you can plan what to start first and what to queue for later in the month. Release days below are for September 2025 so you can time your watchlist without any guesswork.

Alongside the dates, you will find straightforward details on what each show covers and who is involved. From creators and hosts to format and subject matter, this guide sticks to the essentials so you can quickly decide what fits your mood right now.

‘Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence’ (2025)

This docuseries arrives on September 1. It examines the rise and collapse of the partnership between online parenting figure Ruby Franke and counselor Jodi Hildebrandt and traces how their teachings and practices intersected with a high profile Utah abuse case. Expect a timeline that moves from the early ‘8 Passengers’ era through the creation of ‘ConneXions’ and into the legal aftermath.

The series builds its chapters with interviews, public records, social media archives, and courtroom material. It looks at how digital followings can amplify authority and how belief systems can shape real world decisions inside families and communities.

‘Rick and Morty’ (2013–)

New seasons and catalog episodes land September 1. Created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Adult Swim, ‘Rick and Morty’ follows scientist Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty as they bounce through parallel realities and dangerous experiments, often pulling in the Smith family.

The ensemble includes characters like Summer, Beth, and Jerry along with recurring figures from the Citadel and the Council of Ricks. The show combines stand alone adventures with ongoing arcs such as Evil Morty and the multiverse power struggle while mixing science fiction set pieces with dark comedy.

‘Have I Got News for You’ (2024)

This long running British panel program drops new to the service on September 7. ‘Have I Got News for You’ features team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton with a different guest host each episode as they tackle current affairs through quizzes and headline rounds.

Produced by Hat Trick Productions, the format blends real news clippings, picture prompts, and rapid fire banter. The show first aired in the early nineties and has since become a staple of UK television comedy built around topical writing and quick improvisation.

‘Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television’ (2025)

Arriving September 9, this documentary series charts milestones in Black representation on American television. It traces the path from early trailblazers to contemporary creators and series that changed what stories get told on screen.

Episodes combine interviews with performers, writers, producers, and scholars alongside archival clips and behind the scenes materials. The focus extends to business realities as well, covering commissioning practices, ownership, and the evolution of audience measurement.

‘Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa’ (2020–)

New episodes join the platform on September 11. ‘Flipping 101’ is hosted by real estate investor Tarek El Moussa who mentors first time house flippers as they navigate budgets, timelines, inspections, permits, and resale choices on real properties. Each episode follows a single project from purchase to final reveal and shows how beginners adapt when surprises pop up during demolition and build out.

The series documents contractor walkthroughs, design planning, and problem solving when materials, codes, or financing change the original plan. Viewers see how teams weigh layout decisions, curb appeal, and staging to meet neighborhood comps, then track the outcome through listing photos, cost summaries, and the final sale price.

‘Bobby’s Triple Threat’ (2022–)

New episodes join on September 3. In ‘Bobby’s Triple Threat’ chef Bobby Flay hosts a format where a challenger faces three resident titans in successive rounds. The kitchen lineup features Brooke Williamson, Tiffany Derry, and Michael Voltaggio as the in house power trio.

Rounds center on focused themes and blind tastings by guest judges. The final faceoff against all three titans uses a single secret ingredient and a cumulative scoring system that decides whether the challenger leaves with the prize pot.

‘Chopped’ (2009–)

The culinary competition hits HBO Max on September 16. ‘Chopped’ pits four chefs against three timed rounds where they must transform mystery basket ingredients into cohesive dishes that meet restaurant standards.

Hosted by Ted Allen, the show relies on a rotating panel of judges that has included Alex Guarnaschelli, Amanda Freitag, Chris Santos, and Marcus Samuelsson among others. The structure emphasizes technique, creativity under pressure, and the ability to balance odd flavor combinations.

‘Guy’s Grocery Games’ (2013–)

Episodes stock the shelves on September 3. ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’ sends chefs racing through the Flavortown Market set to shop and cook while host Guy Fieri throws in twists such as budget caps, aisle restrictions, and ingredient swaps.

Judging panels feature Food Network regulars like Richard Blais, Aarti Sequeira, Jet Tila, and Marc Murphy. Themes range from family comfort food to restaurant remixes with occasional charity tournaments and holiday specials.

‘Halloween Baking Championship’ (2015–)

Fresh seasons arrive September 16. ‘Halloween Baking Championship’ gathers professional and advanced amateur bakers for spooky themed challenges that highlight sugar work, sculpted cakes, and chocolate techniques.

Judging has featured Carla Hall, Stephanie Boswell, and Zac Young with hosting duties often handled by John Henson. The show builds toward elaborate finales that require large scale centerpiece bakes with layered flavors and striking visual design.

‘We Baby Bears’ (2022–)

The animated prequel lands September 7. ‘We Baby Bears’ follows baby versions of Grizz, Panda, and Ice Bear as they travel in a magical box searching for a place to call home, meeting new friends and cultures along the way.

Developed at Cartoon Network Studios and based on characters by Daniel Chong, the series keeps episodes self contained and focuses on kindness, curiosity, and problem solving. Visual gags and musical moments carry through the brothers’ short form adventures.

‘Bugs Bunny Builders’ (2022–)

Episodes roll in on September 5. ‘Bugs Bunny Builders’ brings the ‘Looney Tunes’ crew into a preschool setting where Bugs and Lola lead a construction team that designs and builds projects for neighbors like Daffy, Porky, Tweety, and Sylvester.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, the show introduces planning, measurement, and teamwork concepts in storylines that wrap in familiar slapstick. Each job moves from blueprint to build to a practical fix when the plan meets a real world hiccup.

‘American Prince: JFK Jr.’ (2025)

This documentary event bows September 23. ‘American Prince: JFK Jr.’ traces the life of John F. Kennedy Jr. from childhood in the public eye to his work in publishing with ‘George’ and his philanthropic interests, concluding with the 1999 plane crash off Martha’s Vineyard.

The series assembles home movies, broadcast archives, and interviews with friends, colleagues, and journalists. It places his story within the broader context of American politics, media celebrity, and the legacy of the Kennedy family.

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

Episodes arrive September 23. ‘The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper’ presents long form reporting with Cooper and a team of correspondents delivering hour length deep dives into timely subjects.

Segments combine field reporting, data driven visuals, and sit down interviews. Topics range from international crises to domestic policy and cultural trends with each episode structured as a complete narrative that stands on its own.

‘On the Case with Paula Zahn’ (2009–)

New to the platform on September 25, ‘On the Case with Paula Zahn’ examines one investigation per episode with journalist Paula Zahn guiding viewers through the timeline from the initial call to the final verdict.

The series uses detective interviews, forensic specialists, and family testimony along with archival photos and recreations. It emphasizes how evidence is developed and how prosecutors and defense teams present their arguments in court.

‘Live Aid at 40: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took on the World’ (2025)

This music history docuseries lands September 5. ‘Live Aid: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World’ revisits the global 1985 benefit organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, staged at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia to raise funds for famine relief.

Episodes draw on performance footage, news coverage, and new interviews to recount sets by artists such as Queen, U2, Madonna, David Bowie, and Phil Collins who appeared on both sides of the Atlantic that day. The series also explores the logistics and broadcast production that linked audiences around the world.

Share which September pick you are starting first and what you want to see added next in the comments.