Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘History’s Greatest Mysteries’

If you’re hunting for fresh weekend picks on Hulu, a wave of new and returning series just landed between Thursday and Saturday—with true-crime deep dives, reality swings, paranormal hunts, and even a wildlife science docuseries—so you can fill the couch hours without any guesswork.

‘Secrets of the Bunny Ranch’ (2025–present)

This docuseries goes inside Nevada’s Moonlite BunnyRanch, focusing on day-to-day operations and the people who work there. Episodes blend first-person accounts and behind-the-scenes footage to explore how the legal brothel functions. The show also addresses the brand’s publicity and controversies that grew from earlier TV coverage. Cast members appearing include Roselie Williamson and Alice Little.

‘Castle Impossible’ (2025–present)

The renovation series follows Daphne Reckert and Ian Figueira as they inherit and restore a 500-year-old French chateau near Paris. Episodes document structural repairs, design choices, and discoveries made during restoration. The production balances budget constraints with preservation goals and shows how the couple shares progress across digital channels. New installments have also streamed on other Discovery-owned platforms.

‘Animals on Drugs’ (2025–present)

Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante investigates how human narcotics enter ecosystems—through wastewater, flooding, or improper disposal—and how those substances affect animal behavior. Field sequences track sources and outcomes, including high-profile cases like “meth gators,” intoxicated bears, and cocaine-exposed hippos. The series combines on-site surveys with lab analysis and rescue operations. Each episode links environmental science findings to practical mitigation steps.

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

This Hulu reality series follows a group of Utah “MomTok” influencers whose friendships and family lives unfold under public scrutiny. The ensemble includes Jen Affleck, Demi Engemann, Whitney Leavitt, and Mikayla Matthews, with Jeff Jenkins Productions producing. Season arcs chart relationship rifts, faith pressures, and social-media fallout. Episodes focus on how online visibility intersects with private dynamics.

‘Botched Bariatrics’ (2024–present)

The medical docuseries follows patients dealing with severe complications after weight-loss surgeries. Multidisciplinary teams—featuring surgeons like Dr. Neilendu Kundu—work through complex revisions from triage to follow-up. Episodes show diagnostic planning, surgical procedures, and recovery pathways. The program originated on TLC and presents each case in full clinical context.

‘Death by Fame’ (2023–present)

This true-crime series examines cases where rising entertainers became targets of exploitation, stalking, or murder. Investigators, journalists, and acquaintances retrace each timeline from breakout moments to criminal aftermath. The show pairs law-enforcement insights with industry context to explain how these cases developed. It’s produced for Investigation Discovery with new episodes now streaming on Hulu.

‘Murder Under the Friday Night Lights’ (2022–present)

Each episode investigates a homicide that shook a high-school football community. Producers reconstruct events with archival video, interviews, and case files that span multiple states. The series highlights how athletics, small-town culture, and local pressure intersect with criminal investigations. It streams with installments that stand alone, making it easy to jump in anywhere.

‘History’s Greatest Mysteries’ (2020–present)

Hosted and narrated by Laurence Fishburne, this documentary series revisits famous enigmas ranging from lost treasure to vanished figures. Episodes use historians, archival research, and newly surfaced evidence to reexamine what’s known. Each hour presents competing theories with expert commentary. The self-contained structure lets you pick any topic and get a full investigation.

‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Triple D Nation’ (2018–present)

Guy Fieri revisits restaurants previously featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ to see how menus and teams have evolved. Installments are organized by themes—like breakfast joints or global street food—with updates on signature dishes and new favorites. The check-in format delivers quick context on what’s changed since the original spotlight. It’s a Food Network spinoff now streaming with new batches to sample.

‘Ghost Adventures’ (2008–present)

Zak Bagans and his team investigate reportedly haunted locations using night-vision cameras, audio recorders, and environmental sensors. Episodes cover site histories, walkthroughs, and evidence reviews recorded during lockdowns. The series began on Travel Channel and continued across Discovery’s streaming platforms. Hulu’s lineup adds recent investigations alongside earlier fan-favorite cases.

Tell us which picks you’re queuing up first this weekend in the comments!