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

Peacock has a fresh mix of new arrivals and buzzy favorites right now, with brand new premieres sitting alongside reality heavy hitters and true crime staples. If you want something current, a few titles that just dropped this month are ready to go, and there are plenty of ongoing series with new chapters landing this week. Everything below is based on what hit Peacock recently and what viewers have been flocking to across the service.

You will find music spotlights, a new legal drama based on a best selling novel, and franchise follow ups that extend storylines fans already love. There is also a daily daytime classic with new episodes and a set of signature reality titles that keep delivering week after week. Queue up any of these and you will have a full weekend of streaming covered.

‘Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson’ (2025)

This limited series features Kelly Clarkson in conversation and performance with major artists as each episode centers on one guest and their catalog. Recent installments have highlighted Gloria Estefan and the Jonas Brothers with performances woven into the chat format, and upcoming episodes include Teddy Swims and Lizzo. Clarkson hosts on stage and in studio as the show blends interview segments with live renditions of signature songs.

Episodes air in prime time on NBC and stream the next day on Peacock, making it easy to catch up across the four part run. The series is built around Clarkson’s live band and a small crew that keeps the focus on vocals and storytelling, with music direction shaping arrangements that honor original recordings while giving them a fresh presentation.

‘The Rainmaker’ (2025)

This legal drama adapts John Grisham’s novel about young attorney Rudy Baylor who goes up against a powerful firm while taking on a wrongful death case. The cast includes Milo Callaghan as Rudy with Lana Parrilla, Madison Iseman, P. J. Byrne, Dan Fogler, Robyn Cara, Wade Briggs, and John Slattery as formidable litigator Leo F. Drummond. The story tracks depositions, discovery, and courtroom battles as alliances shift around the central suit.

Developed for television by Michael Seitzman and Jason Richman, the series is produced by Blumhouse Television and Lionsgate Television. It premieres on USA Network and streams next day on Peacock, with new episodes rolling out weekly as the case widens and Rudy’s past with his former firm comes into play.

‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ (2025)

This follow up to ‘Love Island USA’ reunites Season 6 islanders in Los Angeles as they navigate friendships, careers, and new relationships after their summer in the villa. Returning cast members include Serena Page, JaNa Craig, Leah Kateb, Kenny Rodriguez, and more familiar faces who pick up unresolved threads from the main season. Confessionals and group meetups carry stories forward while giving the alumni space to reflect on what changed.

The spinoff is produced by ITV Entertainment in association with Peacock and is built to run alongside the franchise with social updates and guest appearances from fellow islanders. Episodes arrive weekly on Peacock, keeping fans current on the post villa chapter and expanding the larger ‘Love Island’ universe that already includes reunion specials and games editions.

‘The Real Housewives of Miami: After Show’ (2025)

This companion series extends each new episode of ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ with cast reactions and behind the scenes context. It features sit downs that revisit key scenes and unaired moments while producers pose follow up questions to the ensemble. The Season 7 lineup includes Alexia Nepola, Larsa Pippen, Lisa Hochstein, Guerdy Abraira, Julia Lemigova, and Dr Nicole Martin with recurring appearances from Adriana de Moura and Marysol Patton.

Produced by Bravo for digital release, the short format segments drop alongside the main series and stream on Peacock. The after show is filmed around confessionals and reunion taping schedules, giving viewers additional looks at group trips, events, and the production side of the franchise.

‘Days of Our Lives’ (1965)

This long running daytime drama follows the intertwined lives of families in the fictional town of Salem with stories that blend romance, mystery, and corporate intrigue. The current ensemble includes veterans such as Suzanne Rogers along with Lauren Koslow and Josh Taylor, and the show continues arcs for the Horton, Brady, and DiMera families while introducing new residents of Salem.

Created by Ted and Betty Corday and produced by Corday Productions with Sony Pictures Television, the series moved to Peacock for exclusive streaming with new episodes debuting every weekday. Recent seasons have marked major milestones with ongoing renewals and a steady cadence that makes it easy to jump in during a new storyline and follow along each day.

‘The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys’ (2024)

This docuseries follows the McBee family in Missouri as they manage ranch operations and make high stakes decisions about the future of their business. Viewers meet patriarch Steve McBee and his sons Steven Jr, Jesse, Cole, and Brayden while the family balances cattle work, auctions, and negotiations that affect the ranch.

The series is produced by Jeff Jenkins Productions with crews embedded across fields, sale barns, and family meeting rooms to capture the season. Episodes stream on Peacock and showcase both the day to day realities of ranching and the business strategy that drives expansion and succession planning.

‘Twisted Metal’ (2023)

This action comedy adapts the PlayStation game into a road trip set in a post apocalyptic America as courier John Doe carries a mysterious package across dangerous territory. Anthony Mackie leads the cast with Stephanie Beatriz, Thomas Haden Church, and Neve Campbell, while Joe Seanoa performs as Sweet Tooth with Will Arnett providing the character’s voice. Episodes pair vehicular mayhem with oddball encounters across each leg of the mission.

Developed for television by Michael Jonathan Smith with executive producers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the series is produced by Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions, and Universal Television. Seasons stream on Peacock and feature practical stunt work, custom vehicle builds, and a soundtrack that nods to the source material.

‘Below Deck’ (2013)

This reality series chronicles crew life aboard luxury superyachts during busy charter seasons as the team handles demanding guests and tight turnarounds. Episodes follow the captain, chief stew, bosun, deckhands, and stews through cabin service, tender runs, safety drills, and late night galley work that fuels tip meetings and crew dynamics.

Produced by 51 Minds Entertainment, the flagship of the franchise has featured captains Lee Rosbach and Kerry Titheradge along with rotating crews across different boats and ports. Seasons stream on Peacock with reunions and spinoffs available, creating a full archive of charter seasons for viewers who like maritime operations and hospitality under pressure.

‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ (2011)

Set in Miami, this installment of the franchise centers on the personal lives and businesses of its ensemble as friendships and rivalries evolve through a new social season. Recent casts feature Alexia Nepola, Larsa Pippen, Lisa Hochstein, Guerdy Abraira, Julia Lemigova, and Dr Nicole Martin with familiar faces Adriana de Moura and Marysol Patton appearing throughout the year.

Produced by Purveyors of Pop with executive producer Andy Cohen, the series was revived on Peacock before returning to Bravo broadcast while continuing to stream on Peacock. Episodes include group events, trips, and reunions that revisit the season’s biggest moments with additional digital segments tied to the after show.

‘Dateline’ (1992)

This newsmagazine delivers weekly long form reporting with an emphasis on true crime investigations and missing person cases. Lester Holt anchors with correspondents Keith Morrison, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, and Dennis Murphy conducting interviews and reconstructing timelines with law enforcement and families. Episodes build cases through field reporting and narrative structure across a single hour.

Produced by NBC News, the franchise spans regular broadcasts, specials, and audio adaptations that stream on Peacock. The program uses archival materials and trial footage alongside original interviews to document investigations from initial tip to courtroom resolution.

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