Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including ‘48 Hours’

If your queue is looking a little thin, Paramount+ has a deep bench of new drops, returning seasons, and evergreen favorites ready to go. This weekend’s mix spans brand-new franchise chapters, standout originals, unscripted staples, and family-friendly comfort watches—so you can flip from spacefaring adventures to true-crime deep dives without skipping a beat.

Below you’ll find concise rundowns with who’s in each show and who’s behind it, plus what each series is about. Everything here is streaming on Paramount+, and the picks start with the freshest arrivals, then spotlight originals, and round out with classic or historically important series.

‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ (2025–)

This spinoff reunites Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo as Anthony DiNozzo and Ziva David, following the former NCIS agents as they navigate international operations and family stakes with their daughter Tali in tow. Storylines key into unfinished business and adversaries from their past lives while expanding the ‘NCIS’ footprint across European settings and globe-trotting cases.

Produced by CBS Studios under the long-running franchise banner, the series draws on DiNozzo’s investigative instincts and Ziva’s Mossad-honed tradecraft, pairing character-driven beats with action-forward field work. Creative leadership builds on arcs established across ‘NCIS’ to keep returning fans oriented while remaining accessible to newcomers.

‘Tulsa King’ (2022–)

Sylvester Stallone headlines as Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a New York mafia capo who, after a long prison stretch, is sent to Tulsa and starts assembling an unconventional crew from scratch. The story tracks how old-world codes collide with a very different criminal landscape as Dwight cuts deals, establishes a power base, and contends with rivals and law enforcement.

Created by Taylor Sheridan with early showrunning by Terence Winter, the series is produced by 101 Studios and partners in the Paramount ecosystem. The ensemble includes Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Jay Will, Max Casella, Domenick Lombardozzi, Garrett Hedlund, and Dana Delany, with episodes directed by talent that includes Allen Coulter.

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ (2022– )

Set prior to the events of ‘Star Trek: The Original Series,’ this entry follows the USS Enterprise under Captain Christopher Pike on episodic missions that spotlight exploration, first-contact dilemmas, and away-team adventures. Anson Mount leads the cast as Pike with Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin-Riley (Number One) and Ethan Peck as Spock, alongside Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, and Babs Olusanmokun.

Developed by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet and produced by CBS Studios, the show blends standalone storytelling with ongoing character arcs. Contemporary visual effects and a rotating slate of writers and directors revisit classic franchise touchstones while giving each mission a polished, modern presentation.

‘Survivor’ (2000– )

Jeff Probst returns to host the landmark competition series that strands contestants in a remote location to form tribes, battle through reward and immunity challenges, and vote each other out at Tribal Council until a final jury names the Sole Survivor. The format continues to evolve with twists and advantages while preserving core beats like the merge and the individual Immunity Necklace.

Based on Charlie Parsons’ original concept and produced by Survivor Productions LLC and CBS Studios with Castaway Television Productions, recent cycles have filmed in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji. Large-scale, puzzle-forward set pieces, physically demanding challenges, and the show’s production team create the high-adrenaline backbone that powers each episode’s strategy and social gameplay.

‘The Amazing Race’ (2001– )

Co-created by Elise Doganieri and Bertram van Munster and hosted by Phil Keoghan, this globe-spanning competition pairs teams of two who navigate route markers, transport puzzles, and cultural challenges to reach Pit Stops and avoid elimination. Signature elements include Detours, Roadblocks, and the occasional Fast Forward, each shaping the dynamics of a leg.

Produced by Worldrace Productions and Jerry Bruckheimer Television with CBS Studios, the series uses a verité shooting style with mobile camera units and local fixers. Route-setting teams integrate geography, history, and city infrastructure into tasks, while the mat check-ins and Keoghan’s in-the-field segments keep each leg’s momentum crisp and clear.

‘60 Minutes’ (1968– )

The pioneering newsmagazine delivers multiple deeply reported segments each broadcast, covering domestic and international affairs, science, business, culture, and investigations. The correspondent bench has included Lesley Stahl, Scott Pelley, Bill Whitaker, Sharyn Alfonsi, Anderson Cooper, and Jon Wertheim, supported by large editorial teams of producers and researchers.

Created by Don Hewitt and produced by CBS News, the format centers on reporter-led narratives with extensive on-camera interviews, data visualizations, and on-location filming under rigorous editorial review. Segments often reflect months of sourcing and verification, balancing accountability reporting with profile features and timely analyses.

‘48 Hours’ (1988– )

This investigative newsmagazine focuses on true-crime and justice stories, following cases from incident through investigation, trial, and resolution. Correspondents such as Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant, and Troy Roberts lead hour-long deep dives built from interviews, archival materials, and courtroom coverage.

Produced by CBS News, the program’s reporting teams develop detailed chronologies and corroborate legal records, shaping narrative arcs that emphasize investigators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and families. The result is a case-file approach that anchors each episode in verified facts and on-the-ground perspectives.

‘The Adventures of Paddington’ (2019– )

This animated family series follows the curious bear’s everyday escapades with the Brown family at 32 Windsor Gardens, where small mysteries and neighborly conundrums are solved with kindness and handwritten notes. Ben Whishaw voices Paddington, with familiar residents like Mr. and Mrs. Brown and Mr. Gruber appearing across gently comic storylines.

Developed by Jon Foster and James Lamont and produced by StudioCanal and Heyday alongside Nickelodeon with animation by Blue-Zoo, the show keeps close ties to Michael Bond’s beloved character. Episodes emphasize resourcefulness and warmth, making it a dependable family watch with polished production craft.

‘Air Disasters’ (2011– )

This documentary series reconstructs aviation accidents and incidents using flight-data and cockpit-voice recorders, official investigation findings, expert interviews, re-enactments, and CGI visualizations. Each installment walks through a flight’s timeline and technical factors while exploring human-factors analysis to identify root causes.

Produced by Cineflix and known internationally under titles that include ‘Mayday,’ the show details investigative methodology—maintenance records, design reviews, weather analysis, and crew training—and how agencies such as the NTSB and TSB convert evidence into safety recommendations that influence modern procedures.

‘South Park’ (1997– )

Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, this animated comedy follows four boys—Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny—in a Colorado mountain town where topical stories play out through sharp satire and a distinctive cutout-inspired animation style. Parker and Stone voice many characters, with April Stewart and Mona Marshall among the principal voice cast.

Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios for Comedy Central, the series is known for quick production turnarounds that weave current events into storylines with recurring residents like Randy Marsh, Mr. Garrison, Chef, and Butters Stotch. The brand also includes specials and longer-form events alongside its core episodic run.

Tell us which Paramount+ show you’re queuing up this weekend and why in the comments!