‘Signs of a Psychopath’ and All the Other TV Shows Coming to HBO Max This Week

Whether you’re here for comfort-food competitions, true-crime chills, big-rig builds, or kid-friendly kindness, this week’s lineup drops a little something for everyone. Across food, home, crime, science, animation, and automotive, these series bring familiar faces and fresh concepts—plus a few brand-new titles making their debut seasons.

Below, you’ll find each pick with clear background on what it’s about and who’s behind it—creators, hosts, talent, producers—so you can decide what to queue up first. Dates noted inside each entry reflect when each title arrives between Monday, September 15 and Sunday, September 21.

‘Truck Universe’ (2005– )

The how-to series known to gearheads as ‘Truck U’—originally titled ‘Truck Universe’—arrives Monday, September 15. It focuses exclusively on trucks, 4x4s, and SUVs, with monster-truck expert Matt Steele and master mechanic Bruno Massel tackling hands-on projects, upgrades, and fabrication. The show is produced by Brenton Productions and has been on the air since 2005.

Across its long run, episodes dive into suspension swaps, overlanding builds, engine and drivetrain installs, and shop-tested tips from Steele and Massel—work that’s helped the series become a long-running staple for off-road and performance enthusiasts.

‘Signs of a Psychopath’ (2020– )

Arriving Monday, September 15, ‘Signs of a Psychopath’ reexamines criminal cases to highlight psychopathic traits through interrogation room audio, archival footage, and expert commentary. The series airs on Investigation Discovery and is produced by Red Marble Media; executive producers have included Stephen Dost and Kevin Fitzpatrick.

Episodes often feature perspectives from psychologists and investigators—names such as N. G. Berrill appear among credited participants—while the format leans on case files and interview transcripts to unpack behavior patterns linked to manipulation and remorselessness.

‘Chopped’ (2009– )

Food-competition mainstay ‘Chopped’ lands Tuesday, September 16. Created by Michael Krupat, Dave Noll, and Linda Lea, and hosted by Ted Allen, the show pits four chefs against the clock and mystery baskets across appetizer, entrée, and dessert rounds, with one chef eliminated after each course. Directors have included Michael Pearlman; the series is produced by Notional.

A rotating panel of judges—regulars have included Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, Scott Conant, and others—scores creativity, presentation, and taste, with the episode winner typically claiming a cash prize. Originating from Food Network Studios in New York, the format has expanded into themed tournaments and specials.

‘Halloween Baking Championship’ (2015– )

Also arriving Tuesday, September 16, ‘Halloween Baking Championship’ is the seasonal spinoff of ‘Holiday Baking Championship’, built around spooky-themed dessert challenges. John Henson has served as host in recent seasons, with judges including Carla Hall, Zac Young, and Stephanie Boswell.

The series premiered in 2015 and runs annually during the fall, with bakers facing pre-heats and main heats inside elaborate haunted-house sets; the franchise continues to introduce new twists while retaining its core panel.

‘Truck Dynasty’ (2025– )

Rolling in Wednesday, September 17, ‘Truck Dynasty’ follows Joe Ghattas and the family crew at Apocalypse Manufacturing (and South Florida’s SoFlo Customs) as they design and build outrageous custom trucks—including 6×6 monsters and amphibious projects. The show is produced by Scott Brothers Entertainment, with Drew and Jonathan Scott as executive producers.

Episodes spotlight shop dynamics, celebrity client cameos, and the engineering behind high-profile builds, from emergency-response rigs to one-off “Boat Truck” conversions—an inside look at a booming custom-truck business.

‘100 Day Dream Home’ (2020– )

Also arriving Wednesday, September 17, ‘100 Day Dream Home’ follows husband-and-wife team Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt as they design and deliver custom homes in roughly 100 days. Mika leads real-estate and design, while Brian heads construction and project management; the series is an HGTV favorite set largely in the Tampa Bay area.

Projects move from lot selection and floor-plan design to final walkthroughs under tight timelines, with the pair balancing budgets, client wish lists, and build-site surprises along the way.

‘Destruction Decoded’ (2023– )

Dropping Thursday, September 18, ‘Destruction Decoded’ is a docuseries that uses archival footage, CGI reconstructions, and expert analysis to unpack the causes and consequences of history’s most devastating disasters. The series is produced by Big Media and has been distributed on factual-focused platforms.

Installments examine air crashes, train catastrophes, and other large-scale events through countdown-style episodes that rank impact and reveal the science behind each failure cascade.

‘Sin City Rehab’ (2025– )

Arriving Thursday, September 18, ‘Sin City Rehab’ follows designer-developer Alison Victoria as she returns to Las Vegas to take on multimillion-dollar builds and flips while scaling her design business. The series extends her on-camera portfolio established with ‘Windy City Rehab’.

Victoria—known for revitalizing historic properties and leading high-stakes renovations—anchors the new setting with the same design-forward approach that made her Chicago projects a hit, bringing contractor coordination, client management, and luxe finishes to the desert market.

‘Bea’s Block’ (2024– )

Also arriving Thursday, September 18, ‘Bea’s Block’ is a preschool animated series from Sesame Workshop that centers on 5-year-old Bea and her friends Ty and Lexi in Blocktown, modeling empathy and problem-solving through music-infused adventures. The show is animated by UK studio A Productions.

Voice talent includes Everly Carganilla among the young leads, with episodes designed to encourage kindness and social-emotional learning. The series began its U.S. run in 2024 and continues to add new installments for families.

‘Scariest House in America’ (2024– )

Capping the week on Saturday, September 20, ‘Scariest House in America’ follows host Retta as she tours haunted-leaning homes across the country, culminating in a $150,000 renovation prize delivered by designer Alison Victoria to the “winner.” The format blends house-tour entertainment with makeover stakes.

The series launched in 2024 and returned with more episodes featuring homeowner stories, eerie design quirks, and expert evaluations as Retta spotlights the nation’s most spine-tingling residences.

Tell us which of this week’s arrivals you’re most excited to watch and why in the comments!