Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘The Good Place’

Peacock’s lineup mixes fresh docuseries, comfort comedies, reality staples, and sports profiles, with several new arrivals timed perfectly for a weekend watch. Below you’ll find 10 picks with what they cover, who’s behind them, and when they land, so you can jump straight into the episodes that fit your mood.

‘The Good Place’ (2016–2020)

Creator Michael Schur’s afterlife comedy follows Eleanor, Chidi, Michael, and Janet through twist-heavy adventures that double as ethics lessons, with a main cast led by Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Ted Danson, Jameela Jamil, D’Arcy Carden, and Manny Jacinto. Produced by Fremulon, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Universal Television, the series spans four seasons and 53 episodes. Writers like Megan Amram and Drew Goddard helped craft its philosophical arcs and rapid-fire humor. It arrives Monday, November 17.

‘Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks’ (2025)

This three-part docuseries traces Universal’s century-long evolution from studio tours to today’s immersive lands, tying film franchises to ride technology and design. Expect archival footage, interviews with creative teams, and a lead-up to the Universal Epic Universe opening in Orlando. The series maps milestones across movies and parks to show how on-screen worlds became in-park experiences. It arrives Monday, November 17.

‘Trolls: The Beat Goes On!’ (2018–2019)

DreamWorks Animation’s follow-up to the films continues life in Troll Village with Poppy, Branch, and fan-favorite side characters. Created by Matthew Ireland Beans and Hannah Friedman, the voice cast includes Amanda Leighton, Skylar Astin, and Kevin Michael Richardson. Episodes mix standalone stories, playful genre riffs, and original songs that expand the franchise’s world between movies. It arrives Monday, November 17.

‘Cold Justice’ (2013– )

Executive produced by Dick Wolf, this true-crime series follows former Texas prosecutor Kelly Siegler and investigators as they partner with local law enforcement to reopen unsolved homicides. The show documents real-world casework from evidence reviews to arrests, and often provides updates when prosecutions move forward. Episodes typically focus on one case per hour and feature longtime contributors such as Yolanda McClary and Steve Spingola. It arrives Tuesday, November 18.

‘A Different Breed’ (2025)

This docuseries goes inside competitive canine sports, tracking elite trainers and dogs through agility, dock-diving, and other events. Each episode profiles teams balancing training regimens, travel, and qualifying pressures on the national circuit. Viewers get event-floor access, veterinary perspectives, and slow-motion breakdowns of performance runs. It arrives Thursday, November 20.

‘Southern Charm’ (2014– )

Created by Bryan Kestner and Whitney Sudler-Smith, the long-running reality series chronicles Charleston’s social circle through friendships, businesses, and public fallouts. Produced by Haymaker Productions, the show has aired 10 seasons with reunions hosted by Andy Cohen and multiple spin-offs. Episodes blend cast gatherings, romantic entanglements, and Lowcountry backdrops with ongoing entrepreneurial stories. It arrives Thursday, November 20.

‘Unusual Suspects’ (2010–2016)

Investigation Discovery’s docuseries reconstructs complex cases that initially stumped detectives, revealing unexpected perpetrators through methodical police work. Narration shifted from Mocean Melvin to Jamie Hanes across the run, which spans eight seasons and over 100 episodes. The format emphasizes tips, forensics, and interviews that ultimately crack each case. It arrives Tuesday, November 11.

‘Surviving Mormonism with Heather Gay’ (2025)

Guided by ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ figure Heather Gay, this limited docuseries examines the history and controversies of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Episodes feature survivor testimony, ex-member interviews, and archival material, including perspectives from figures like former conversion-therapy advocate David Matheson. The series connects on-screen accounts to broader institutional practices and their human impact. It arrives Wednesday, November 12.

‘On the Rise: Juju Watkins’ (2024)

This portrait of USC guard JuJu Watkins offers behind-the-scenes access to training, games, family, and the pressures accompanying rapid stardom. Coaches, teammates, and loved ones provide context on her development and competitive mindset. The show weaves personal storytelling with game footage to chart milestones from high school acclaim to early college highlights. It arrives Sunday, November 16.

‘The Real Housewives of Melbourne’ (2014–2021)

Peacock adds the Australian franchise entry following affluent women in and around Melbourne across five seasons. Early casts include Gina Liano, Jackie Gillies, Chyka Keebaugh, Janet Roach, Andrea Moss, and Lydia Schiavello, with later seasons adding Pettifleur Berenger, Gamble Breaux, and others. Produced by Matchbox Pictures, the series focuses on business ventures, charity galas, and interpersonal feuds filmed across the city’s luxury locales. It arrives Monday, November 10.

Tell us which picks you’re queuing up first this weekend—and what we should add to next week’s list—in the comments!