Here Are All the Shows Coming to TV and Streaming Services This Week, Including a Returning Animated Classic

As the television and streaming landscape continues to expand, audiences are presented with an array of fresh choices across major platforms and networks. This week features a diverse lineup of returning favorites, highly anticipated spin-offs, and brand-new reality series. From high-stakes cooking competitions to animated adventures and dramatic thrillers, there is something scheduled for every type of viewer. Here is a comprehensive guide to all the major releases scheduled to debut on television and video-on-demand services.

‘King of the Hill’ (1997)

The classic animated series ‘King of the Hill’ returns to Hulu on Monday, July 20, for its fifteenth season premiere. The show continues to follow the everyday life of propane salesman Hank Hill in suburban Arlen, Texas. Hank navigates life alongside his substitute-teacher wife Peggy, his comedy-loving son Bobby, and his live-in niece Luanne. This long-running comedy remains a satirical look at middle-class American life and southern culture.

‘Ugliest House in America’ (2022)

HGTV premieres the eighth season of ‘Ugliest House in America’ on Monday, July 20. Hosted by comedian and actress Retta, the series takes viewers on a tour of properties nominated for their gaudy designs and failed renovations. Throughout the season, various homes compete for the title of the worst design in the country. The most unsightly house ultimately receives a professional home makeover to correct its architectural flaws.

‘A Killer Among Friends’ (2025)

The second season of ‘A Killer Among Friends’ premieres on Investigation Discovery on Monday, July 20. This true-crime series explores how the tragic murder of a friend permanently alters tight-knit social circles. Surviving members must confront the painful reality that the perpetrator was someone close to their inner circle. The episodes detail the emotional fallout, hidden secrets, and subsequent investigations that led to the truth.

‘Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross’ (2025)

‘Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross’ returns for its second season on The Roku Channel on Monday, July 20. The documentary series follows the acclaimed actress as she packs her bags to explore international destinations independently. This season showcases her journeys through Morocco, Mexico, and Spain as she highlights the personal growth associated with solo exploration. Viewers gain insight into different cultures, local cuisines, and the unique adventures that come with traveling alone.

‘Customer Wars’ (2022)

‘Customer Wars’ debuts its ninth season on A&E on Tuesday, July 21. The reality series spotlights the intense conflicts that occur when disgruntled and irrational patrons confront customer service employees. Each episode utilizes cell phone, security, and bodycam footage to capture these heated public altercations. The show also highlights the patience and quick thinking of workers trying to de-escalate difficult situations.

‘Kitchen Nightmares’ (2023)

Chef Gordon Ramsay returns to television screens with the season three premiere of ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ on FOX on Tuesday, July 21. The series features Ramsay as he travels across the country to assist struggling restaurant owners in saving their failing businesses. Ramsay exposes the stressful realities, culinary mishaps, and management issues that plague these establishments. With only a short time to turn things around, the establishments undergo drastic menu changes and physical renovations.

‘Scary Movie’ (2026)

The horror-comedy franchise returns with ‘Scary Movie’, arriving on digital video-on-demand platforms on Tuesday, July 21. Twenty-six years after surviving their first encounter with a masked killer, characters Shorty, Ray, Cindy, and Brenda reunite. The group once again finds themselves targeted by a brand-new mad slasher parodying recent horror films. This streaming premiere marks the latest installment in the long-running cinematic spoof series.

‘WWE: Unreal’ (2025)

Netflix is set to premiere the third season of ‘WWE: Unreal’ on Tuesday, July 21. The docuseries offers a behind-the-scenes look at the professional wrestlers and production staff who orchestrate massive entertainment events. Viewers are taken backstage to witness the preparation required for flagship broadcasts like ‘Monday Night RAW’ and ‘WrestleMania’. The show highlights the physical and creative dedication needed to bring these sports entertainment spectacles to global audiences.

‘The Real Housewives of London’ (2025)

Bravo expands its reality franchise with the series premiere of ‘The Real Housewives of London’ on Tuesday, July 21. The new series follows the personal and professional lives of six affluent women living in the United Kingdom’s capital. Audiences will get an look at the opulent lifestyles, high-society events, and social dynamics of London’s elite. The show promises to deliver the drama and luxury associated with the long-running television franchise.

‘The Death of Robin Hood’ (2025)

‘The Death of Robin Hood’ makes its digital streaming debut on VOD platforms on Tuesday, July 21. The dramatic film follows an aging Robin Hood as he grapples with a lifetime of violence and severe battle injuries. Believing his final days are at hand, the legendary hero seeks a path to spiritual salvation. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a mysterious woman and a young girl who offer him a final purpose.

‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ (2020)

The high-stakes game show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ returns for its fifth season on ABC on Wednesday, July 22. This iteration of the classic quiz show features celebrity contestants testing their trivia knowledge to win money for their chosen charities. Players must answer fifteen increasingly difficult multiple-choice questions with the help of various lifelines. The season features dramatic moments as contestants risk substantial sums of money in pursuit of the grand prize.

‘A Shop for Killers’ (2024)

The South Korean action-thriller series ‘A Shop for Killers’ returns to Hulu for its second season on Wednesday, July 22. The story centers on a young man who was raised by his uncle following the tragic loss of his parents. After the sudden and suspicious death of his uncle, the protagonist discovers a secret shopping mall catering to dangerous clients. He must quickly adapt to a perilous underworld to survive the enemies targeting his uncle’s legacy.

‘Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston’ (2026)

National Geographic premieres ‘Pompeii: Out of Time’, a brand-new historical docuseries, on Wednesday, July 22. The series explores the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the ancient Roman city preserved beneath the volcanic ash. Utilizing modern archaeological technology and expert analysis, the show reconstructs the final hours of Pompeii’s citizens. Viewers are guided through newly excavated ruins to uncover the daily lives of the historical figures who inhabited the empire.

‘A Toxic Love Story’ (2025)

The documentary film ‘A Toxic Love Story’ premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, July 22. The investigative feature examines a real-life scandal in an affluent California suburb following a young woman’s arrest. Authorities take action after uncovering a complex plot directed against the woman’s former boyfriend and his new wife. The film delves into the themes of betrayal and deception, questioning the boundaries between victimhood and villainy.

‘My Grandfather Charles Manson’ (2025)

Hulu is set to debut the documentary feature ‘My Grandfather Charles Manson’ on Wednesday, July 22. The film centers on Sophia, a young woman who was raised as a stabilizing force for her father. Her personal quest to uncover the identity of her paternal grandfather leads to a shocking realization about her family lineage. The narrative explores how she processes the discovery that her grandfather was one of America’s most infamous cult leaders.

‘Impractical Jokers’ (2011)

The long-running hidden-camera comedy series ‘Impractical Jokers’ premieres its thirteenth season on TBS on Thursday, July 23. The show continues to follow a group of lifelong friends who compete in public embarrassments to avoid punishment. Armed with hidden earpieces, the jokers must follow instructions given by their co-stars while interacting with unsuspecting citizens. The episode concludes with the loser of the day facing a highly elaborate and humiliating stunt designed by the others.

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ (2022)

Paramount+ launches the fourth season of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ on Thursday, July 23. The sci-fi series continues the adventures of Captain Christopher Pike, Science Officer Spock, and Number One. Aboard the iconic U.S.S. Enterprise, the crew travels to unexplored sectors of the galaxy to encounter new civilizations. This entry in the franchise balances classic episodic exploration with modern character development and visual effects.

‘Ransom Canyon’ (2025)

The contemporary Western drama ‘Ransom Canyon’ returns for its second season on Netflix on Thursday, July 23. Set in a tight-knit Texas community, the series focuses on the intersecting lives of three prominent ranching dynasties. These powerful families engage in intense conflicts to protect their land, legacy, and personal relationships. The show combines elements of romance, family loyalty, and rugged landscape aesthetics to build its narrative.

‘Kaulitz & Kaulitz’ (2024)

Netflix launches the third season of ‘Kaulitz & Kaulitz’ on Thursday, July 23. The reality docuseries offers an intimate look at the lives of twin brothers Tom and Bill Kaulitz, frontmen of the German rock band Tokio Hotel. The episodes divide focus between their bustling professional careers in Germany and their private lives in Los Angeles, California. Audiences get a firsthand look at their sibling dynamics, musical projects, and personal relationships.

‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’ (2026)

A spin-off of the sitcom ‘The Big Bang Theory’, titled ‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’, premieres on Thursday, July 23. The comedic series centers on comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom, who accidentally triggers the destruction of reality. Stuart must work alongside his girlfriend Denise to repair the space-time continuum. They are assisted on this quest by recurring characters Bert the geologist and quantum physicist Barry Kripke.

‘Restaurant Impossible: Last Call’ (2026)

Food Network introduces a new culinary reality spin-off titled ‘Restaurant Impossible: Last Call’ on Thursday, July 23. The program is co-hosted by Chef Aarón Sánchez and restaurateur Jen Agg as they tackle underperforming dining establishments. Together, they lead a series of rescue operations for struggling restaurants located throughout North America. The hosts implement menu changes and design updates within a limited timeframe to ensure the businesses survive.

‘Gone’ (2026)

BritBox debuts the new dramatic series ‘Gone’ on Thursday, July 23. The mystery thriller centers on the sudden and unexplained disappearance of a local woman named Sarah Polly. Her husband, Michael Polly, who serves as the local school’s headmaster, quickly becomes the primary suspect in the investigation. The plot explores the secrets of a small community as authorities work to uncover what happened to Sarah.

‘Breaking Bear’ (2026)

The animated comedy series ‘Breaking Bear’ makes its debut on Tubi on Friday, July 24. Serving as a parody of television mobster dramas, the show follows a dysfunctional family of bears. The animal protagonists resort to criminal activities in order to defend their natural habitat. They must contend with corporate frackers, human mobsters, and a rival wolf pack trying to destroy their home.

‘The Dink’ (2025)

The feature film ‘The Dink’ is scheduled to premiere on Apple TV on Friday, July 24. The comedy follows a washed-up, former professional tennis player who is struggling to find a second career. In a bid to save a local sports club, he must reluctantly master the sport of pickleball. His ultimate goal is to win an upcoming tournament and finally earn the respect of his father.

’72 Hours’ (2025)

The comedic feature film ’72 Hours’ debuts on Netflix on Friday, July 24. The plot centers on a forty-year-old corporate executive who is mistakenly added to a group text chat. This communication error leads to him attending a three-day bachelor party filled with energetic twentysomethings. The film follows the generational clash and comedic mishaps that occur during the weekend.

‘Operation Mistletoe’ (2024)

Hallmark Channel presents the holiday romance movie ‘Love Under the Mistletoe’ on Saturday, July 25. The film stars Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman as Grace and Ryan, former high school crushes who reunite in their hometown. The two characters must collaborate to revitalize a beloved annual charity fundraiser for their local community. During the planning process, they repeatedly cross paths under strategically placed mistletoe, rekindling their old feelings.

‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ (2026)

The animated feature film ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ premieres on Paramount+ on Saturday, July 25. The movie continues the legacy of the beloved animated universe, focusing on the titular protagonist, Aang. Aang, the last surviving Airbender, sets out on an epic quest to locate an ancient source of power. His mission is crucial to preserving his cultural heritage and ensuring the safety of the world from future threats.

‘The Great Food Truck Race’ (2010)

The competitive culinary reality series ‘The Great Food Truck Race’ returns for season nineteen on Food Network on Sunday, July 26. The season features seven teams of skilled food truck operators competing in various cities across the United States. Each week, the contestants must complete unique culinary challenges and outsell their rivals to avoid elimination. The final remaining truck wins a cash prize to help fund their mobile food business.

‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ (2023)

AMC launches the third season of the post-apocalyptic drama ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ on Sunday, July 26. The spin-off series continues the journey of Maggie and Negan as they travel through a ruined Manhattan. Long isolated from the mainland, New York City is filled with both dangerous walkers and hostile survivor factions. The two characters must work together despite their bitter history to navigate this chaotic urban landscape.

‘President Curtis’ (2026)

Adult Swim debuts its new animated comedy series ‘President Curtis’ on Sunday, July 26. The show revolves around the adventures of the American commander-in-chief and his highly unusual administrative staff. Together, they are tasked with resolving a series of interdimensional, paranormal, and complex diplomatic crises. The series delivers the network’s signature brand of surreal humor and sharp satire.

Please share which of these upcoming television and streaming releases you are most looking forward to watching in the comments.