‘Tom & Jerry Gokko’ and Every Other TV Show Coming To HBO Max This Week

Here’s your friendly, one-stop guide to the week’s TV premieres on Max, spanning cozy baking battles, kid-friendly cartoons, globe-trotting adventures, and gear-head builds—organized day by day so you can jump straight to what you’re in the mood for.

‘Barney’s World’ (2024– )

The animated reboot of the purple T-rex returns with colorful, preschool-aimed stories set around a neighborhood playground. The voice cast features Jonathan Langdon as Barney with Bryn McAuley among the young friends, while Adrian Thatcher directs episodes. Developed by Leah Gotcsik alongside Matt Sax and Duke Doyle, the series comes from Mattel Television Studios and Nelvana. Episodes focus on sharing, problem-solving, and music-led lessons designed for very young viewers.

‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’ (2024– )

This competition brings teams of pastry pros onto iconic Wizarding World sets to craft fantastical, story-driven desserts. Hosted by twins James and Oliver Phelps, the show folds in guest appearances from ‘Harry Potter’ alumni while chefs tackle bakes inspired by creatures, spells, and scenes from the films. The judging panel weighs execution, flavor, and magical presentation on large-scale showpieces. Challenges often require intricate chocolate work, sugar sculpture, and cinematic theming.

‘In the Eye of the Storm’ (2024– )

A real-time, eyewitness-driven docuseries, it compiles first-person footage from tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, and other extreme events. Episodes intercut mobile video, surveillance cams, and emergency-services audio to reconstruct the timeline of a disaster as it unfolded. Survivors, responders, and meteorologists supply context on decision-making under pressure. The result is a high-intensity look at natural hazards and the science and preparedness behind them.

‘Wardens of the North’ (2023– )

Following Michigan conservation officers, the series blends patrol ride-alongs with investigations into poaching, off-road violations, and backcountry rescues. The show highlights the seasonal rhythms of the Upper Peninsula and Great Lakes, from ice-fishing checks to bear-country safety. Officers explain field procedures, evidence collection, and community outreach that keep wildlife and visitors safe. Episodes often track a case from the first tip through citations or court outcomes.

‘Holiday Baking Championship’ (2014– )

Twelve bakers from across the U.S. compete in themed “Pre-Heat” and “Main Heat” rounds that celebrate pies, cookies, yule logs, and centerpiece cakes. Host Jesse Palmer guides the action while judges Duff Goldman, Nancy Fuller, and Kardea Brown assess technique, flavor, and festive creativity. Bakers navigate mid-challenge twists—like surprise ingredients or holiday-table constraints—to elevate classic flavors. Expect elaborate entremets, sculpted buttercreams, and seasonal patisserie.

‘Tom & Jerry Gokko’ (2022– )

A Japan-produced run of short ‘Tom and Jerry’ cartoons, this series keeps the eternal cat-and-mouse chase while embracing rapid-fire, gag-forward comedy. The shorts lean into minimalist setups, visual slapstick, and musical timing familiar to the franchise. Local creative teams craft episodes with anime-adjacent pacing and expressions while preserving the wordless humor. It’s playful, bite-size chaos anchored by the classic duo’s rivalry.

‘Supermarket Stakeout’ (2019– )

Four chefs buy ingredients—sight unseen—from shoppers exiting a grocery store, then race to cook themed dishes in a parking-lot kitchen. Hosted by Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, the series features rotating guest judges and escalating rounds that eliminate one competitor at a time. Strategy matters: contestants negotiate for carts, trade items, or rethink menus when purchases don’t match the prompt. The finale crowns a winner based on creativity, taste, and clever use of surprise groceries.

‘Expedition Unknown’ (2015– )

Explorer-host Josh Gates leads globe-spanning investigations into lost cities, sunken treasures, and historical mysteries. Blending field archaeology, local scholarship, and adventure travel, the series puts viewers in the dig sites, jungles, and caves where clues emerge. Gates’ crew collaborates with experts to test theories, map sites, and access rarely seen collections. Each episode builds a case through interviews, hands-on experiments, and newly uncovered evidence.

‘Expedition Files’ (2024– )

Josh Gates returns with a case-file format that revisits famous enigmas—alien abductions, disappearances, or cryptic artifacts—with new testimony and technology. Episodes re-examine primary sources, conduct modern analyses, and test competing explanations. The series features subject-matter specialists across forensics, aerospace, and history. Its aim is to separate lore from verifiable findings while surfacing fresh leads.

‘Alex vs ARod’ (2025)

A three-part sports docuseries, it profiles Alex Rodriguez’s rise from phenom to Yankees icon—and the controversies that reshaped his legacy. Directed by Gotham Chopra, the series pairs new interviews with archival footage from Rodriguez’s career. Teammates, managers, journalists, and family reflect on PED suspensions, media scrutiny, and post-baseball reinvention. The portrait contrasts public “A-Rod” with private “Alex,” probing identity, ambition, and accountability.

‘Let’s Go, Bananas!’ (2024– )

This animated family comedy follows three households as seen—and narrated—by their kids, with short, high-energy stories about school, siblings, and big feelings. Created by Tim Bain and Dustin Ferrer, it leans on quick cuts, playful cutaways, and musical stings. Episodes favor relatable kid logic and imaginative solutions to everyday problems. Voice performances bring a sketch-comedy rhythm to each vignette.

‘Maine Cabin Masters’ (2017– )

Contractor Chase Morrill leads a tight-knit crew—including designer Ashley Morrill and carpenter Ryan Eldridge—restoring rustic camps across Maine. Projects range from off-grid fishing shacks to multi-generation family retreats, emphasizing reclaimed materials and lake-friendly designs. The team balances budgets, timelines, and weather windows while highlighting local craftspeople. Before-and-after reveals showcase classic pine interiors and practical, New England-tough upgrades.

‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ (2007– )

Host Guy Fieri road-trips to mom-and-pop joints, spotlighting scratch-made specialties and the owners who cook them. Episodes mix kitchen walk-throughs, recipe breakdowns, and tasting-counter banter to capture each spot’s personality. The long-running series has featured hundreds of restaurants across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Production partners Citizen Pictures and Page Productions have helped preserve the show’s signature, high-octane style.

‘Gold Rush’ (2010– )

This long-running docuseries follows placer-gold crews in the Yukon and Alaska as they juggle permits, equipment failures, and short mining seasons. Central figures include Parker Schnabel, Tony Beets, and Rick Ness, whose operations face real-world risks and seven-figure stakes. The show tracks yardage moved, recovery targets, and the economics of fuel, labor, and leases. Drone footage and plant cams put viewers inside wash plants, cut faces, and pay streaks.

‘Build for Off Road’ (2024– )

Fabricator-host Ian Johnson builds and tests purpose-built rigs—from rock crawlers to pre-runners—while walking through fabrication, drivetrain choices, and suspension geometry. Episodes feature body swaps, tube-chassis work, transfer-case builds, and axle upgrades with clear, step-by-step shop segments. Partner projects bring in specialists like Factory Five Racing for ambitious assemblies. Trail shakedowns cap each build to show how the engineering holds up on real obstacles.

Tell us which of this week’s shows you’re most excited to dive into—drop your picks and thoughts in the comments!