Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘We Baby Bears’

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New arrivals are stacking up across the week, and the latest drops make it easy to fill Saturday and Sunday without scrolling forever. To save you the sorting, here are ten shows landing right in time for the weekend, pulled from this week’s schedule with a focus on what actually arrives on Saturday and Sunday first.

We prioritized fresh premieres and platform originals, then filled out the list with recognizable favorites that just hit the service. Each entry includes what the show covers and who is involved so you know exactly what you are getting before you press play.

‘Task’ (2025)

'Task' (2025)
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This limited series follows an FBI agent who leads a task force investigating a string of violent robberies in the working class suburbs around Philadelphia. The story centers on a family man tied to the crew under investigation as the case pushes deeper into local neighborhoods and everyday lives.

Created by Brad Ingelsby, the series stars Mark Ruffalo as the federal lead with Tom Pelphrey as the man under scrutiny. The seven episode run premieres on HBO with next day streaming on HBO Max and continues through the fall with an ensemble built for character driven crime storytelling.

‘Have I Got News for You’ (2024–)

'Have I Got News for You' (2024–)
Hat Trick Productions

This U S adaptation of the long running British panel format mixes weekly headlines with quick fire rounds and guest panelists. Episodes bring a topical focus with a rotating slate of visitors while two permanent team captains keep the game structure steady.

The production credits list Roy Wood Jr as host with Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black as the captains across the early seasons. Made for HBO Max, the show expands the platform’s weekly comedy and news lineup with new entries joining the catalog.

‘We Baby Bears’ (2022–)

'We Baby Bears' (2022–)
Warner Bros. Television

This animated spin off prequel to ‘We Bare Bears’ follows baby Grizz, Panda, and Ice Bear as they travel in a magical box searching for a perfect home. Each short episode drops the trio into a new world with simple adventures designed for younger viewers.

Produced by Warner Bros Television for Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito block and Max, the series adds family friendly episodes to the library with multiple seasons available. The kid focused stories emphasize friendship and problem solving with a bright, colorful style.

‘Maneet’s Eats’ (2025–)

Food Channel

Chef and restaurateur Maneet Chauhan leads a cooking series that brings approachable Indian dishes into home kitchens. Episodes cover spice fundamentals, regional classics, and shopping strategies that translate professional technique into everyday meals.

The series appears under the Food Network brand hub on HBO Max and follows Chauhan at home and at the market. The format highlights recipes and methods built for weeknight cooking while demystifying blends and pantry planning for a broad audience.

‘Most Wanted: Teen Hacker’ (2025)

'Most Wanted: Teen Hacker' (2025)
Aller Studios

This docuseries traces the case of Finnish hacker Aleksanteri Julius Kivimäki, whose online handle was tied to high profile attacks and later to the Vastaamo psychotherapy clinic breach that exposed patient records. The narrative follows the investigation from teenage notoriety through arrest and conviction with interviews from victims, reporters, and law enforcement.

Structured as a four part Max Original, the show sets the hacking timeline within the landscape of distributed denial of service stunts, data theft, and cross border cooperation among European authorities. Episode coverage includes the breach fallout and court outcomes tied to the case.

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

'Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World' (2025)
Brook Lapping Productions

This anniversary docuseries looks back at how Bob Geldof and Midge Ure mobilized artists and broadcasters to stage the global Live Aid concerts in 1985 between London’s Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium. The production examines how the transatlantic broadcast came together and the fundraising legacy that followed.

Produced by Brook Lapping Productions in association with Ronachan Films, the series features rare backstage material and first person accounts from performers and organizers. Interviewees range from artists to world figures with executive producers Tanya Shaw and Norma Percy guiding the project.

‘Bugs Bunny Builders’ (2022–)

'Bugs Bunny Builders' (2022–)
Warner Bros. Animation

This preschool series puts Bugs, Lola, Daffy, Porky, and Tweety on a team of Looney Builders who take on construction jobs around Looneyburg. Episodes lean on teamwork and problem solving as the crew designs, builds, and fixes projects for their neighbors.

Developed by Warner Bros Animation for Cartoonito and Max, the show uses short, skills focused stories and a modern visual style. Multiple seasons stream on HBO Max as part of the expanded Looney Tunes preschool slate.

‘House Hunters International’ (2006–)

'House Hunters International' (2006–)
Pie Town Productions

This global edition of the long running real estate format follows buyers who relocate for work, family, or lifestyle while weighing budgets and neighborhoods abroad. Episodes track tours of three properties with local agents and a final choice shaped by trade offs and priorities.

Produced by Pie Town Productions as the worldwide companion to ‘House Hunters’, the franchise has aired thousands of episodes. Seasons rotate into HBO Max’s HGTV hub with a wide range of destinations from European capitals to island towns.

‘My Lottery Dream Home’ (2015–)

'My Lottery Dream Home' (2015–)
Beyond Productions

This home search series follows lottery winners and inheritors as host David Bromstad helps them find celebratory properties. The format pairs larger budgets with wish lists that range from suburban upgrades to vacation retreats.

Produced by Beyond Productions US, the series documents style and space decisions as buyers balance location and design with long term plans. Seasons stream on HBO Max within the HGTV collection alongside other real estate titles.

‘Billionaire Boys Club’ (2025–)

'Billionaire Boys Club' (2025–)
Universal Television Alternative Studio

This CNN docuseries revisits Joe Hunt and the Los Angeles investment group that rose in the 1980s before spiraling into fraud and murder. The show reconstructs how the group drew in members and money and how the investigations and trials unfolded across the decade.

Produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio with Star Price as showrunner and executive producers Amy Entelis, Lyle Gamm, Adam Kassan, and Liz Yale Marsh, the series streams on HBO Max after its CNN Original run. Episodes combine archival footage with new interviews to chart the case.

Tell us which of these new and returning shows you are starting first this weekend in the comments.

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