Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’

Hulu’s weekend lineup mixes fresh premieres, crime docs, reality staples, and a few limited-series deep dives—plenty to fill a lazy evening or a full-on binge. Below you’ll find quick, spoiler-light primers with what each title covers, key cast or creators, and exactly when they land this week, so you can slot them into your plan without the guesswork.

‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ (2020–2025)

A New York firefighter relocates to Austin with his son to rebuild Firehouse 126 while tackling large-scale emergencies and personal challenges. The ensemble features Rob Lowe as Capt. Owen Strand alongside Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra McClain, Jim Parrack, Natacha Karam, Brian Michael Smith, Rafael Silva, and Julian Works. The show was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear. New episodes arrive Monday of this week.

‘Texas True Crime’ (2021– )

This anthology-style docuseries revisits headline-making and lesser-known cases from across Texas using archival materials and eyewitness testimony. Episodes feature investigators and families recounting events, with case files and photos clarifying timelines. The series uses an episode-by-episode format rather than a single-season narrative. It drops Tuesday.

‘Swamp People: Serpent Invasion’ (2020– )

Seasoned Louisiana hunters team up with Florida pros to track and remove invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades. Regulars include Troy Landry and python specialists who combine fieldcraft with conservation goals under state permits. Episodes unpack ecological stakes, hunt strategies, and risk management in difficult terrain. It arrives Thursday.

‘WWE Rivals’ (2022– )

A studio-and-archive series breaking down famous feuds in sports entertainment history, pairing roundtable discussions with match footage and behind-the-scenes context. Panels feature rotating WWE veterans and personalities who analyze how stories were built inside and outside the ring. Episodes spotlight creative decisions, pay-per-view stakes, and performer perspectives that shaped each rivalry. New installments land Thursday.

‘Extreme Road Ragers’ (2024– )

This character-driven docuseries profiles American drivers with dangerous anger behind the wheel, tracing how personal histories and stressors spill onto the roadway. Firsthand accounts are paired with input from family, friends, and behavioral experts to examine triggers and consequences. Episodes follow participants through interventions and coaching designed to de-escalate conflict and change habits. It also arrives Thursday.

‘American Ripper’ (2017)

An investigative miniseries in which Jeff Mudgett—the great-great-grandson of H. H. Holmes—teams with former CIA analyst Amaryllis Fox to test the theory that Holmes was also London’s Jack the Ripper. The show combines historical research, forensic methods, and archival deep-dives into 19th-century Chicago and Whitechapel. It features reenactments, expert interviews, and on-location searches for physical evidence. It hits Hulu Thursday.

‘Neighborhood Wars’ (2021– )

This series compiles real incidents between neighbors across the U.S., sourced from smartphones, doorbell cameras, drones, and security systems. Narrated by Imari Williams, episodes are organized around themes like property disputes, noise complaints, and boundary conflicts. Producers assemble footage alongside interviews to show how escalations unfold and how authorities or communities respond. New episodes arrive Thursday.

‘Homicide Squad New Orleans’ (2025– )

The docuseries follows NOPD homicide detectives through canvasses, witness interviews, lab work, and case conferences from crime scene to arrest. Produced for A+E by veteran nonfiction teams, it emphasizes procedural rigor—timelines, evidence chains, and collaboration with the coroner and district attorney. Episodes also highlight the toll on officers and families, situating each case within New Orleans’ neighborhoods and culture. It lands Thursday.

‘Virgins’ (2025– )

A reality docuseries that follows four adults—Alex, Sonali, Deanne, and Rhasha—as they confront intimacy fears, dating hurdles, and family expectations while pursuing first-time sexual experiences. Episodes intercut solo diaries, dates, and conversations with friends to chart personal growth and setbacks. The show foregrounds emotional and cultural factors over elimination-style competition, presenting each journey as a season-long narrative. It wraps the week on Saturday.

‘Solar Opposites’ (2020–2025)

An adult animated sci-fi sitcom about a team of aliens—Korvo, Terry, Yumyulack, and Jesse—who crash-land in suburban America with a living super-weapon called the Pupa. Voice talent includes Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone, Mary Mack, and Dan Stevens, with executive producers Mike McMahan and Josh Bycel. The series is produced by 20th Television Animation and has spun serialized side-stories like ‘the Wall’ alongside episodic sci-fi hijinks. New episodes for the latest season landed Monday last week.

Tell us which of these you’re cueing up first this weekend—and what else you’d add—down in the comments!