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

Hulu’s lineup this week blends buzzy dramas, true-crime docs, long-running reality staples, and a couple of anime favorites making a timely return. To keep things simple, this roundup pulls straight from the latest weekly arrivals and prioritizes the freshest drops first, then Hulu originals, then classics.

Each entry below gives you the quick plot basics plus key cast and creative credits, so you can pick a show fast without having to look anything up. Everything here is available to stream on Hulu over the current weekly window.

‘Only Murders in the Building’ (2021– )

This mystery-comedy follows three neighbors—Charles-Haden Savage, Oliver Putnam, and Mabel Mora—who dive into suspicious deaths tied to their Upper West Side building, ‘The Arconia,’ and spin their findings into a true-crime podcast. The show interweaves apartment-set sleuthing with show-business detours, red-herring clue trails, and building lore that connects suspects across seasons.

Created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, the series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, with recurring and guest roles across the ensemble. Executive producers include Martin, Short, Gomez, Hoffman, Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, and Jamie Babbit, with music by Siddhartha Khosla and production from Rhode Island Ave. Productions and 20th Television.

‘Tracker’ (2024– )

‘Tracker’ centers on Colter Shaw, a loner survivalist who travels the U.S. solving cases for posted rewards, operating somewhere between consultant and bounty seeker. Episodes balance case-of-the-week investigations with a serialized family backstory that gradually explains Shaw’s past and why he lives by contingency plans.

Justin Hartley leads the cast as Colter Shaw, joined by Robin Weigert and Abby McEnany as Teddi and Velma Bruin, Eric Graise as Bobby Exley, and Fiona Rene as Reenie Greene. Developed for television by Ben H. Winters and based on Jeffery Deaver’s novel ‘The Never Game,’ the series counts Ken Olin, Winters, and Hartley among its executive producers.

‘Botched Bariatrics’ (2024– )

This medical docuseries documents patients dealing with severe complications after weight-loss surgeries—strictures, leaks, malnutrition—and the complex revision operations required to stabilize them. Episodes follow consults, imaging, surgical planning, staged procedures, and recovery monitoring to show the full continuum of care.

The show features bariatric specialists such as Dr. Charlotte Hodges and Dr. Yasir Khan alongside multidisciplinary teams in nutrition and endoscopy. Produced by Crybaby, the series emphasizes clinical decision-making, risk counseling, and the technical steps of reconstruction performed by surgeons and their OR teams.

‘Death by Fame’ (2023– )

‘Death by Fame’ examines crimes entangled with celebrity and the entertainment industry, drawing on interviews, case files, and archival media to map timelines from ambition to scandal and prosecution. Each episode focuses on a discrete case, laying out relationships, evidence, and the media effects that surrounded the investigation.

Produced by Ample Entertainment, the series uses journalists, law enforcement, legal experts, and people connected to the cases to provide context. The documentary structure leans on verified records and courtroom materials to track developments from initial incidents through legal outcomes.

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

This true-crime series investigates homicides that rocked high-school-football communities, pairing interviews with families, coaches, and detectives with on-location reporting. Episodes reconstruct events from the first call to the final verdict, spotlighting how small-town traditions collide with tragedy.

Produced with Warner Bros. Television participation for Investigation Discovery, the show’s format follows the steps of an active investigation—witness canvassing, forensic analysis, suspect timelines—while capturing the cultural weight of Friday-night football in affected towns.

‘Insomniacs After School’ (2023)

Adapted from Makoto Ojiro’s manga, ‘Insomniacs After School’ follows students Ganta Nakami and Isaki Magari as they bond over sleeplessness and quietly revive their school’s astronomy club. Night-sky photography, observatory sessions, and club projects frame a gentle coming-of-age story about finding community and calm.

The anime is produced by LIDENFILMS, directed by Yuki Ikeda with series composition by Rintaro Ikeda, character designs by Yuki Fukuda, and music by Yuki Hayashi. Voice leads include Gen Sato as Ganta and Konomi Tamura as Isaki, supported by a cast of classmates and faculty advisers who round out the club.

‘Himouto! Umaru-chan’ (2015–2017)

This slice-of-life comedy follows Umaru Doma, a model student outside who becomes a junk-food-loving homebody at home, much to the exasperation of her older brother, Taihei. Episodes mix short-form gags with school-life arcs and a focus on sibling dynamics and friendship.

Based on the manga by Sankaku Head, the TV adaptation is produced by Doga Kobo and directed by Masahiko Ohta, with series composition by Takashi Aoshima and character designs by Aya Takano. The voice cast features Aimi Tanaka as Umaru and Kenji Nojima as Taihei, alongside Akari Kageyama, Haruka Shiraishi, and Nao Toyama.

‘Oceanfront Property Hunt’ (2025)

This real-estate series follows buyers and agents evaluating coastal homes, touring multiple listings, and weighing trade-offs like erosion risk, storm exposure, and insurance costs. Episodes move from wish-lists to inspections and offers, ending with a final choice among featured properties.

Produced in the lifestyle-TV tradition, the show focuses on budgets, comparables, renovation potential, and closing details such as contingencies and escrow. The format spotlights neighborhood overviews and walk-throughs that explain floor plans, materials, and maintenance considerations unique to coastal living.

‘Court Cam’ (2019– )

Hosted by Dan Abrams, ‘Court Cam’ compiles real courtroom footage—from arraignments and hearings to verdicts and sentencings—captured by fixed cameras and security video. Interviews with judges, attorneys, and participants add legal context and clarify procedures seen in the raw clips.

Produced with Law&Crime Productions, the series organizes episodes by incident type and follows up on viral moments with updates about charges and sentencing. The production uses time-stamped footage, on-screen graphics, and expert commentary to explain what’s happening as cases unfold.

‘I Survived…’ (2008)

‘I Survived…’ presents first-person accounts of people who endured life-threatening ordeals—abductions, crashes, wilderness incidents—told directly by survivors without reenactments. The format intercuts multiple stories per episode and relies on interviews, archival photos, and simple timelines.

Originally associated with The Biography Channel and Lifetime Movie Network, the series highlights survival decisions and investigative or rescue steps that followed each event. The straightforward interview style keeps focus on narrators and verified details rather than dramatization.

Got other Hulu picks we should add to the weekend queue—drop your favorites in the comments!