Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including ‘Dexter: Resurrection’

If you’re looking to fill your weekend queue, Paramount+ has fresh arrivals alongside proven favorites across animation, comedy, procedurals, and reality TV. Using this week’s drops and recent popularity data, we pulled 10 titles so you can jump straight to something new—or dive back into a reliable binge. Release timing is noted where applicable, and everything below is available directly on Paramount+. Settle in and press play.

‘Crutch’ (2025)

Paramount+ premieres ‘Crutch’, a Harlem-set comedy about widower Francois “Frank” Crutchfield whose empty-nest plans implode when his adult kids and grandkids move back in. Tracy Morgan leads the cast, with the series spinning out of the world of ‘The Neighborhood’ and executive producers including Cedric the Entertainer. Episodes mix family chaos with small-business hustle as Frank tries to keep his flooring company afloat. It launched on the service the week of Monday, November 3, 2025.

‘Rubble & Crew’ (2023–)

Set in the ‘PAW Patrol’ universe, ‘Rubble & Crew’ follows bulldog foreman Rubble and his family team tackling construction-themed missions around Builder Cove. New episodes landed on Paramount+ the week of Wednesday, November 5, 2025, with Jam Filled Toronto handling animation and Spin Master Entertainment producing. The series emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and STEM-friendly builds for younger viewers. Voice talent across the run includes Luxton Handspiker, Lucien Duncan Reid, and Shazdeh Kapadia.

‘The Smurfs’ (2021–)

This modern CGI revival brings Peyo’s classic blue characters back for 13-minute adventures centered on Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, and more. Produced by IMPS and Dupuis, the show uses a style aligned with ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ and features original French voice performers such as Jean-Loup Horwitz and Anna Ramade. Paramount+ added the latest drop on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. It’s a family-friendly pick that slots easily into shorter viewing windows.

‘South Park’ (1997–)

‘South Park’ continues to pull huge audiences on Paramount+, with the platform hosting exclusive events and specials alongside series content (availability can vary by region). The animated comedy tracks four boys in a Colorado town and regularly riffs on current events and pop culture with long-running characters and seasonal arcs. Paramount+ groups specials and collections to make multi-episode stories and milestone episodes easy to find. It topped the service’s most-watched list in mid-August 2025.

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ (2025–)

Set in the world of ‘Dexter’, ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ returns to the franchise’s forensic and investigative tensions while exploring new chapters tied to the original code. On Paramount+, the series streams within the same hub as the original run, so you can revisit earlier storylines before starting the new installment. The platform’s organization keeps timelines and recaps in one place for quick catch-up. It ranked among the service’s most-watched shows during summer 2025.

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

This fan-favorite entry follows Captain Christopher Pike, Spock, and Number One aboard the USS Enterprise in the years before Kirk. Episodes return to an adventure-of-the-week structure—first contacts, new planets, and classic sci-fi dilemmas—while staying consistent with broader franchise continuity. Paramount+ streams full seasons and connects this title with the wider ‘Star Trek’ catalog via franchise hubs and featurettes. It consistently placed in the service’s top-viewed shows in 2025.

‘Frasier’ (2023–2024)

The revival of ‘Frasier’ moves Dr. Frasier Crane back to Boston, where he reconnects with family while taking a university post. Produced by CBS Studios, the series uses a multi-camera format and brings a new ensemble to the character’s long-running timeline that started on ‘Cheers’. Paramount+ carries the revival with accessibility features and easy navigation to pilots, holiday installments, and arc highlights. It appeared in the weekly top 10 most-watched on the service in August 2025.

‘NCIS’ (2003–)

‘NCIS’ focuses on the Naval Criminal Investigative Service team handling cases tied to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, blending forensics, field ops, and legal coordination. Paramount+ includes numerous seasons and related entries such as ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ and ‘NCIS: Hawai‘i’. Franchise pages help track crossovers and multi-part cases in broadcast order with clear episode descriptions. It remained a staple in the platform’s most-viewed lineup during 2025.

‘Criminal Minds’ (2005–)

This procedural follows the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit as it profiles offenders to anticipate behavior and prevent future crimes. On Paramount+, you’ll find extensive catalog access alongside the streaming-era continuation ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’. The series hub and season menus make it simple to follow character departures and returns or queue multi-episode arcs. It was among the service’s most-watched titles in weekly rankings.

‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ (1999–)

Set in Bikini Bottom, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ pairs two short segments per episode featuring SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and more. Paramount+ hosts many seasons plus related series like ‘Kamp Koral’ and ‘The Patrick Star Show’ for an expanded Nickelodeon universe in one app. Collections and specials are organized so families can find themed episodes quickly. It regularly charts in the platform’s top-viewed list.

Tell us what you’re queuing up first on Paramount+ this weekend in the comments!