TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘Let’s Go Bananas’

Clear your queue: Max just slipped in a cluster of fresh series drops, reality comfort watches, and one highly quotable special—perfect for a no-pressure weekend binge. From culinary throwdowns and home renos to true-crime curios and kid-friendly bursts of chaos, these picks lean easy-to-start and gratifying to finish.

We focused on brand-new arrivals and freshly added seasons so you’re not hunting for context or waiting on ancient episodes to leave the platform. All picks below were added between July 14 and August 8, 2025.

‘Don’t Hate Your House with the Property Brothers’ (2024– )

If you’ve ever stared down an awkward floor plan and thought “bulldozer,” ‘Don’t Hate Your House with the Property Brothers’ is your gentler, smarter antidote. The brothers lean into creative rethinks—shifting flow, light, and storage—so homes feel new without losing their soul.

Episodes move briskly from problem to payoff, and the reveal beats actually teach. Expect practical layout fixes, resilient materials, and plenty of “why didn’t I think of that?” tweaks to steal for your own place.

‘Worst Cooks in America’ (2010– )

There’s redemption TV, and then there’s ‘Worst Cooks in America’, where kitchen chaos graduates into genuine competence. The boot-camp format is tight and surprisingly empathetic, turning panic at the stove into small, satisfying wins.

It’s also sneaky-instructive. Knife skills, seasoning, heat control—each challenge smuggles in fundamentals you can use Monday night, even if your pantry currently screams “takeout.”

‘The Pioneer Woman’ (2011– )

For low-stress comfort viewing, ‘The Pioneer Woman’ is an instant exhale. The show keeps things unfussy and family-forward—big-batch meals, smart shortcuts, and plates that look like a hug.

The production is as soothing as the recipes: wide-open kitchens, step-by-step pacing, and zero snark. You’ll end up bookmarking half the dishes and finally nailing that crowd-pleaser you’ve been missing.

‘House Hunters’ (1999– )

‘House Hunters’ remains the gold standard of real-estate rubbernecking. Budgets vs. wish lists, commutes vs. curb appeal—every episode is a tidy little negotiation thriller with granite countertops.

It’s also a quick way to learn a city’s vibes and price quirks. You’ll pick favorites, argue about compromises, and start rethinking your own must-haves by the second walkthrough.

‘Let’s Go Bananas!’ (2025– )

‘Let’s Go Bananas’ is pure kinetic joy: a kid-forward series that zips from goofy experiments to bite-size problem solving without ever slowing down. It’s loud, it’s bright, and it’s relentlessly positive.

Parents won’t hate it, either. The segments sneak in simple logic and teamwork beats, and the pacing nails that sweet spot where little brains are engaged and living-room wiggles are spent.

‘Marc Maron: Panicked’ (2025)

Need a one-sitting watch with actual catharsis? ‘Marc Maron: Panicked’ is sardonic, restless, and weirdly comforting—classic observational sprawl sharpened by a veteran who knows where to land the punch.

The special’s greatest trick is balance: grumpy confessions and cleanly engineered jokes, intimate bits that swell into crowd roars, and just enough self-roast to keep it humane.

The Yogurt Shop Murders (2025)

‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’ is a chilling true crime series exploring a haunting unsolved case from 1991. It dives deep into the tragic deaths of four young women in Austin, Texas, and the investigation that followed.

Through interviews, archival footage, and dramatic recreations, the show unpacks the mystery and its lasting impact. It’s a somber, gripping watch for true crime fans.

‘A Killer Among Friends’ (2025– )

True-crime completists, meet ‘A Killer Among Friends’, a case-driven series that traces betrayals in tight-knit circles. Interviews and records dovetail into clean timelines, sidestepping sensationalism for clarity.

The structure favors aha-moments without cheap tricks. You’ll get careful sequencing, respectful tone, and just enough forensic detail to satisfy the investigator in your head.

‘911: Did the Killer Call?’ (2025– )

‘911: Did the Killer Call?’ flips the script on emergency audio by combing through calls for the tells most people miss. It’s chilling, yes—but more importantly, it’s methodical.

Experts unpack cadence, word choice, and context against case files, turning fragments into patterns. Each episode feels like a seminar in listening, and the conclusions land hard.

‘Evil Lives Here’ (2016– )

Few series capture slow-burn horror like ‘Evil Lives Here’, where first-person accounts map how ordinary life can mask something terrifying. The power is in the specificity—and the long arcs from doubt to realization.

Reenactments stay restrained while interviews carry the weight. It’s sobering, engrossing, and built for back-to-back viewing when you want a darker edge to your docu-night.

Tell us what you’re queuing from this list—and the hidden gems you’ve found on Max this week—in the comments.