Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘Teacup’

If your weekend watchlist needs fresh picks, Peacock has you covered with brand-new premieres, returning favorites, reality chaos, and true-crime deep dives. We combed through this week’s drops and recent arrivals to highlight the most relevant titles landing in time for Friday–Sunday, prioritizing the latest releases first, then Peacock originals, and finally long-running staples worth catching up on.

‘Teacup’ (2024)

Set on an isolated Georgia ranch, this horror series follows multiple families forced together when a mysterious threat descends on their community. It’s created by Ian McCulloch, inspired by Robert R. McCammon’s novel ‘Stinger,’ and executive-produced by James Wan. The ensemble includes Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, Chaske Spencer, Kathy Baker, and more, with genre directors like Chloé Okuno and John Hyams behind the camera. A new drop hits Peacock on Friday, October 17.

‘Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ (2025)

This scripted limited series dramatizes the investigation that exposed serial killer John Wayne Gacy, centering on the disappearance of Rob Piest and the relentless Des Plaines police work that followed. Michael Chernus portrays Gacy, with Gabriel Luna as Detective Rafael Tovar and a supporting cast that includes James Badge Dale and Marin Ireland. Showrunner Patrick Macmanus frames the story around victims, institutional failures, and the case’s painstaking breakthroughs. It launches on Peacock Thursday, October 16.

‘Anatomy of Lies’ (2024)

A docuseries examining former ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ writer Elisabeth Finch, it unpacks how fabricated personal tragedies seeped into writers’ rooms and storylines. Directors Evgenia Peretz and David Schisgall build the narrative around interviews and reporting that trace the arc from initial sympathy to public unraveling. The production draws on earlier investigative work and first-hand accounts from colleagues and loved ones. It lands on Peacock Wednesday, October 15.

‘House of Villains’ (2023– )

E!’s reality crossover gathers notorious personalities from across unscripted TV to live under one roof and battle through weekly challenges. Hosted by Joel McHale and produced by Irwin Entertainment, the format blends competitions, banishments, and confessionals to keep alliances fluid. It pulls returning figures from franchises like ‘Bad Girls Club,’ ‘The Challenge,’ and ‘The Apprentice.’ New episodes arrive on Peacock Thursday, October 16.

‘Los 50’ (2023– )

Telemundo’s Spanish-language competition series drops another installment, throwing 50 celebrities into the Lion’s mansion to play games, forge alliances, and avoid elimination. Adapted from the French format ‘Les Cinquante,’ it uses multi-camera coverage to capture arena challenges and house dynamics. Executive producers Pancho Calvo and María José Barraza steer the escalating contests and strategy-driven banishments. It arrives on Peacock Thursday, October 16.

‘Sed de venganza’ (2024–2025)

This Telemundo drama follows Fernanda Ríos, who’s recruited into a revenge scheme against the powerful Del Pino family, only for shifting loyalties and romance to complicate the plan. Developed by Eric Vonn and directed by Camilo Vega, Miguel Varoni, and Uandari Gómez, it stars Isabella Castillo, Danilo Carrera, and Alexa Martín. The story is based on the Colombian telenovela ‘Pura sangre.’ It lands on Peacock Thursday, October 16.

‘Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks’ (2025)

This three-part docuseries explores Universal’s theme-park legacy from the early Studio Tour to modern expansions, using archival footage and new interviews. Produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio, it coincides with the Epic Universe era and spotlights the creative teams behind marquee attractions. Interview subjects previewed include filmmakers, performers, and park designers. It’s available on Peacock starting Monday, September 29.

‘Found’ (2023– )

A procedural centered on Gabi Mosely, a recovery advocate who leads a team focused on missing persons often overlooked by the system. Created by Nkechi Okoro Carroll, the series is produced by Berlanti Productions with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television. The cast features Shanola Hampton, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Kelli Williams, and others. It premiered on Peacock for this window on Saturday, October 4.

‘Chicago Med’ (2015– )

Part of Dick Wolf’s ‘One Chicago’ universe, the series tracks the emergency department at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, where high-pressure triage intersects with personal stakes. It regularly crosses over with sister shows to follow multi-agency cases. The ensemble includes S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt, and Jessy Schram, among others. New episodes for the listed window arrived on Peacock Wednesday, October 1.

‘Chicago Fire’ (2012– )

The franchise’s first pillar chronicles Firehouse 51 as they respond to rescues, fires, and citywide crises while navigating station culture and command structures. Created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas with Dick Wolf as EP, it anchors the larger interconnected slate. The long-running ensemble includes Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Eamonn Walker, and more over the years. It returned to Peacock for the window on Wednesday, October 1.

Tell us which Peacock pick you’re starting first this weekend—and why—in the comments!