Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘Swamp People’

Hulu’s got a fresh mix of reality staples, true-crime spinoffs, and comfort-watch favorites landing right in time for the weekend—plus a couple of new A&E Home.Made.Nation entries if you’re in a renovation mood. Below are 10 timely picks pulled from this week’s rollout calendars, with quick primers on what each series is about, who’s involved, and when they hit the service so you can line up your queue efficiently.

‘Return to Amish’ (2014– )

A spinoff of ‘Breaking Amish,’ ‘Return to Amish’ follows original cast members and newcomers as they weigh returning to—or leaving behind—strict community rules, focusing on family ties, shunning, and personal independence. The series is produced by Hot Snakes Media, with recurring figures over the seasons including Jeremiah Raber, Sabrina Burkholder, and Ada Byler. New episodes for this drop land Saturday, November 1, making it a weekend-ready watch. Expect storylines that track milestones like marriages, parenting, and career shifts across the cast.

‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ (2007– )

Hosted by Guy Fieri, ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ spotlights mom-and-pop kitchens as owners walk viewers through signature dishes while the crew peeks into prep, techniques, and regional staples. The long-running Food Network series features episodes filmed around the U.S., often with cameos from family members and local regulars. New arrivals hit Hulu on Saturday, November 1—ideal for pairing with weekend meal planning. Look for segments that highlight neighborhood institutions and comfort-food classics.

‘Swamp Mysteries with Troy Landry’ (2018– )

This ‘Swamp People’ spinoff follows veteran alligator hunter Troy Landry as he teams up with wildlife specialists to track troublesome creatures across Southern waterways. Episodes blend field investigations, local lore, and hands-on problem-solving in swamps, marshes, and lakes beyond standard gator territory. It arrives on Thursday, October 30, and rolls right into the weekend queue. The series expands Landry’s bayou know-how into broader nuisance-animal missions.

‘Tiny House Nation: Memory Lane’ (2025– )

Hosted by John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin, this follow-up revisits standout ‘Tiny House Nation’ builds, checks in with homeowners, and counts down themed Top 10s while reflecting on design wins and lessons learned. Produced under A+E Networks’ FYI banner, the show focuses on space-saving craftsmanship and practical takeaways from prior projects. New episodes land Thursday, October 30. Expect reunion-style updates and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the original build teams.

‘48 Hours to Buy’ (2024– )

‘48 Hours to Buy’ compresses the entire home-shopping process into an intense two-day window as couples—often relocating for work or life changes—race to choose a house with help from local pros. The A&E Home.Made.Nation series follows wish lists, budget trade-offs, and neighborhood intel in different markets each episode. It arrives Thursday, October 30, setting up a weekend of property hunt drama. Watch for inspections, appraisals, and the logistics that can make or break fast-tracked moves.

‘Cold Case Files: Dead West’ (2025– )

A regional expansion of the ‘Cold Case Files’ brand, this installment reopens unsolved murders from the American West with archival records, new forensic tools, and in-depth interviews. Cases traverse mountain towns and desert communities, tracing investigations that see breakthroughs years after initial leads went cold. Episodes arrive Thursday, October 30. The format emphasizes procedure, evidence trails, and the families’ long-running quests for justice.

‘Million Dollar Zombie Flips’ (2025– )

This real-estate docuseries follows Seattle investor James Dainard as he funds and partners with up-and-coming flippers to rescue derelict “zombie” houses and transform them into high-end listings. Each episode tracks acquisition strategy, permitting, renovation risks, and profit-split decisions aimed at seven-figure resales. It arrives Thursday, October 30. Expect market analysis and design choices calibrated to hit premium buyer expectations.

‘Swamp People’ (2010– )

‘Swamp People’ chronicles alligator hunters in Louisiana during the tightly regulated season, focusing on families like Troy Landry’s as they navigate tags, territories, and bayou hazards. The ensemble features multi-generation teams balancing tradition with modern market realities. A batch arrives Thursday, October 30, lining up neatly for weekend viewing. Episodes typically pair hunt logistics with regional culture along the waterways.

‘Bachelor Pad’ (2010–2012)

Part of the wider ‘Bachelor’ franchise, ‘Bachelor Pad’ gathers former contestants from ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’ to live together, compete in challenges, and vote each other out for a cash prize. The show was hosted by Chris Harrison, with Melissa Rycroft co-hosting the first season, and produced by NZK Productions, Next Entertainment, and Warner Horizon. Hulu lists it for Wednesday, October 29, making it available for weekend catch-up. The format mixes alliances, weekly eliminations, and a final “share or keep” twist for the winning duo.

‘American Ripper’ (2017)

This investigative miniseries pairs Jeff Mudgett—great-great-grandson of H. H. Holmes—with former CIA analyst Amaryllis Fox to examine the theory that Holmes was also London’s Jack the Ripper. Episodes combine historical research, forensic methods, and archival deep dives into 19th-century Chicago and Whitechapel. The series hits Hulu on Thursday, October 23, and is ready for a compact weekend binge. Look for reenactments, expert analysis, and case-by-case evaluations of timelines and contemporaneous reports.

Tell us what you’re planning to stream first this weekend on Hulu, and share your picks in the comments!