Here Are All the TV Shows Coming to Hulu This Week, Including ‘Fire Force’

The week of Monday, September 29 through Sunday, October 5 is stacked with long-running favorites, buzzy comedies, reality franchises, and a few true-crime and anime titles that bring fresh storylines to your queue. Below, you’ll find quick, fact-packed rundowns on each show—who created it, who stars in it, and what it’s about—plus the exact day it arrives this week so you can plan what to watch.

From Dan Harmon’s ancient-Greece satire and Glen Powell’s new gridiron comedy to ABC’s schoolhouse mockumentary and TLC’s headline-making relationship series, there’s a lot to keep straight. Dive in for cast lists, creators, and plot details—without any release-strategy chatter—so you can quickly spot what’s your vibe.

‘The Simpsons’ (1989–present)

Set in the fictional town of Springfield, the animated sitcom follows the Simpson family—Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie—through satirical takes on American life. Created by Matt Groening and developed with James L. Brooks and Sam Simon, the series features voice stars Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, and Harry Shearer. New episodes and its massive back catalog come from Gracie Films with 20th Television/20th Television Animation. It lands this week on September 29.

Since premiering in 1989, the show has amassed hundreds of episodes under showrunners including Al Jean and Matt Selman, with Danny Elfman’s iconic theme and music contributions from Alf Clausen and Bleeding Fingers Music. The franchise’s writers’ room has included John Swartzwelder, George Meyer, and many more over the decades.

‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ (1989–present)

The clip series built on viewer-submitted home videos debuted as a 1989 special before becoming a weekly show in 1990, originally hosted by Bob Saget. It’s currently hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, who took over in 2015; the franchise remains a staple of family comedy and light pratfalls. It drops this week on September 29.

Produced through ABC with a long lineage of hosts (including John Fugelsang & Daisy Fuentes and Tom Bergeron), the series highlights unintentional physical comedy, pets, kids, and prank setups, often with cash prizes and themed segments.

‘Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?’ (2025)

This true-crime docuseries investigates the 2011 death of Philadelphia schoolteacher Ellen Greenberg, found with 20 stab wounds; the case’s classification shifted from homicide to suicide, sparking an ongoing fight by her parents to revisit the ruling. The series is directed and produced by Nancy Schwartzman with ABC News Studios, Lewellen Pictures, and others. It arrives September 29.

Across three parts, the production incorporates case files, the 911 call, autopsy reports, and surveillance footage, plus 20+ new interviews that re-examine investigative decisions surrounding the death and subsequent legal efforts to reassess the cause.

‘Krapopolis’ (2023–present)

Dan Harmon’s animated comedy is set in ancient Greece and follows a flawed family of humans, gods, and monsters trying to run one of the world’s first cities. Voice cast includes Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Hannah Waddingham, Pam Murphy, and others. It’s on the slate for September 29.

Produced by Harmon’s Harmonious Claptrap and animated by Bento Box Entertainment, the show was notable for early multi-season renewals and playful blockchain-adjacent fan initiatives announced ahead of its 2023 premiere.

‘Universal Basic Guys’ (2024–present)

This adult-animation comedy follows brothers Mark and Hank Hoagies, who lose their hot-dog-factory jobs to automation and enter a pilot program that pays them a monthly basic income, with ensuing misadventures. The show’s on September 29.

Produced by Leith Hill Productions with Fox Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television, and animated by Bento Box Entertainment, the series was retitled and renewed ahead of debut, with Dan Lagana among executive producers and showrunners across seasons.

‘Vermeil in Gold’ (2022)

Adapted from the manga by Kōta Amana and Yōko Umezu, this fantasy-rom-com centers on a struggling mage who accidentally contracts a powerful succubus named Vermeil, upending life at a magic academy. It’s included on September 29.

The anime’s broadcast run featured academy intrigue, romantic tension, and magical tests, with character relationships driving much of the story’s stakes and humor.

‘Bob’s Burgers’ (2011–present)

Loren Bouchard’s animated sitcom, developed with Jim Dauterive, follows Bob and Linda Belcher and their kids Tina, Gene, and Louise as they navigate life running a family burger joint. Voices include H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, and Larry Murphy. It’s slated for September 29.

The series is produced by 20th Television/20th Television Animation with Bouchard and Dauterive among executive producers; Nora Smith and Holly Schlesinger have more recently served in key leadership roles.

‘Chad Powers’ (2025)

Glen Powell stars in this sports-comedy series as Russell Holliday, a disgraced football star who reinvents himself as “Chad Powers,” a Southern walk-on at a college program. Co-created with Michael Waldron and inspired by Eli Manning’s 2022 undercover tryout sketch, it premieres September 30.

The production emphasizes authenticity through involvement from Eli and Peyton Manning and features supporting performances by Steve Zahn, Toby Huss, Perry Mattfeld, Clayne Crawford, and Wynn Everett, blending redemption-arc storytelling with college-football culture.

‘Married at First Sight’ (2014–present)

The relationship series pairs singles who meet at the altar, guided by a panel of experts; cameras then follow the couples through early marriage to a decision day. It pops up on October 2.

Produced by Kinetic Content for U.S. audiences (based on a Danish format), the show has generated numerous seasons and spin-offs focusing on different stages of participants’ journeys.

‘Hunting History with Steven Rinella’ (2025)

Outdoorsman and author Steven Rinella investigates historical wilderness mysteries—ranging from the lost colony of Roanoke to perilous expeditions—using a survivalist lens and on-the-ground fieldwork. It lands on October 2.

The series presents archival research alongside reenactments and expert interviews to parse what happened and how people survived—or didn’t—across storied incidents in North American history.

‘Married at First Sight: Afterparty’ (2022–present)

This companion series features cast members reacting to key moments from the main show, with interviews and unseen clips that expand on the couples’ choices and conflicts. It’s on deck for October 2.

Produced alongside the flagship series, the format gathers newlyweds, experts, and insiders to contextualize episodes and provide real-time commentary as storylines develop.

‘History’s Most Shocking’ (2025–present)

This nonfiction series compiles dramatic footage of accidents, disasters, close calls, extreme sports mishaps, and animal encounters, pairing survivor accounts with expert analysis on what went wrong. It arrives October 2.

Episodes use frame-by-frame breakdowns and safety insights, highlighting prevention takeaways from each incident.

‘Abbott Elementary’ (2021–present)

Quinta Brunson created and stars in this mockumentary-style sitcom about teachers at a Philadelphia public school, with an ensemble including Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, Janelle James, and William Stanford Davis. It’s part of the October 2 batch.

The series, produced with Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television, has earned Emmys and Peabody recognition, with Brunson serving as creator, executive producer, and writer in addition to playing Janine Teagues.

‘Shifting Gears’ (2025–present)

The ABC multi-camera sitcom from Julie Thacker Scully and Mike Scully stars Tim Allen as Matt, a widower who runs an auto-restoration shop and must take in his estranged daughter (Kat Dennings) and her kids. Seann William Scott, Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins, and Barrett Margolis co-star. It hits on October 2.

Executive producers include John Pasquin, Tim Allen, and Michelle Nader (showrunner), with 20th Television producing. The premise centers on family reconciliation set against classic-car culture and shop-floor dynamics.

’90 Day Fiancé’ (2014–present)

TLC’s flagship follows couples navigating the K-1 visa process, documenting cultural clashes and fast-tracked engagements as pairs decide whether to marry within 90 days. It appears October 4.

Produced by Sharp Entertainment, the franchise has spun off numerous series (‘Before the 90 Days,’ ‘The Other Way,’ ‘Happily Ever After?’), expanding timelines to engagements, weddings, and life post-marriage.

‘Paranormal Lockdown’ (2016–2019)

Paranormal investigators Nick Groff and Katrina Weidman confine themselves for 72 continuous hours inside reportedly haunted locations to document unexplained activity, with narration by James Lurie. It joins on October 4.

The series, produced by Groff Entertainment, aired across TLC and Destination America and features extended overnight investigations with specialized camera setups and audio captures.

‘Halloween Wars’ (2011–present)

Food Network’s competition pits teams of cake sculptors, sugar artists, and pumpkin carvers against themed challenges to build elaborate, spooky displays. It carves into the lineup October 4.

Host and judge roles have rotated over the years, with Jonathan Bennett hosting and judges including Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira as mainstays in recent seasons, alongside occasional horror-genre guest judges.

‘Fire Force’ (2019–present)

Based on Atsushi Ōkubo’s manga, this action-fantasy anime follows Shinra Kusakabe and Special Fire Force Company 8 as they battle human combustion phenomena and infernal creatures while unraveling conspiracies. It arrives October 4.

The anime adaptation is produced by David Production; the manga ties to Ōkubo’s wider universe and connects thematically to his earlier work.

‘Spy x Family’ (2022–present)

Set in a Cold War-style world, the series tracks master spy Loid Forger, assassin Yor, and telepath Anya as a makeshift family juggling secret missions with domestic life. Voices include Takuya Eguchi, Saori Hayami, and Atsumi Tanezaki, with animation by Wit Studio and CloverWorks. It’s on October 4.

Directed initially by Kazuhiro Furuhashi with music by (K)NoW_NAME and character designs by Kazuaki Shimada, the anime adapts Tatsuya Endo’s hit manga and has continued with multiple seasons and a feature-length spinoff.

‘Natalie Wood: An American Murder Mystery’ (2018)

This docuseries revisits the 1981 death of actor Natalie Wood, exploring the events leading up to her disappearance off Santa Catalina Island and the long-running questions that followed. It reaches the deck October 4.

The series gathers archival material and interviews to examine the case’s timeline, including perspectives from journalists and investigators tied to subsequent inquiries.

‘Sister Wives’ (2010–present)

The reality series chronicles the Brown family as they navigate plural marriage, relocation, and major life changes, with recent seasons focusing on separations and shifting family structures. It’s set for October 4.

Kody Brown and wives—historically Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn—have shared individual and collective storylines, with newer episodes charting decisions around monogamy and tributes to family members.

‘My Hero Academia’ (2016–present)

Kohei Horikoshi’s superhero saga follows Izuku Midoriya and U.A. High’s Class 1-A as they train to become Pro Heroes in a world where most people have powers known as Quirks. The long-running anime is produced by Bones, with key staff including director Kenji Nagasaki and writer Yōsuke Kuroda. It’s in the mix October 4.

The voice cast features Daiki Yamashita (Deku), Kenta Miyake (All Might), and Nobuhiko Okamoto (Bakugō), among others, with multiple arcs adapted from the manga across eight televised seasons.

‘The Bachelorette’ (2003–present)

The dating-competition spinoff of ‘The Bachelor’ centers on a single lead dating a group of contestants across filmed travel, dates, and rose ceremonies, culminating in a final choice. It’s listed for October 4.

Produced by NZK Productions and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, the franchise’s hosting history includes Chris Harrison and Jesse Palmer, with recent scheduling moves and renewals noted by ABC and industry trades.

‘Digimon Beatbreak’ (2025– )

A new ‘Digimon’ anime from Toei Animation, this series is directed by Hiroaki Miyamoto with series composition by Ryōta Yamaguchi and music by Arisa Okehazama, introducing new characters and partners within the long-running franchise. It’s on tap October 5.

Announced during 2025 franchise events, the show premieres with theme songs by MADKID and Ai Tomioka and is slated for global streaming availability alongside its Japanese broadcast window.

Share your picks for what you’re watching first this week in the comments!