Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’

It’s a packed couple of weeks on Hulu, with fresh scripted premieres, next-day network drops, and returning unscripted staples rolling in across early–mid October. To help you lock in a weekend queue fast, here are ten highlights drawn from the latest weekly lineups—prioritizing the most recent arrivals, then Hulu originals, followed by long-running fan favorites and notable imports. Each entry includes the essential who-made-it, what-it’s-about, and when it lands so you can hit play without digging around first.

‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ (2025)

This scripted true-crime limited series dramatizes the Alex Murdaugh saga, tracking the high-profile South Carolina case from the 2019 boat crash through the double-murder investigation. It’s created by Michael D. Fuller with Erin Lee Carr and is inspired by Mandy Matney’s ‘Murdaugh Murders Podcast’, with Jason Clarke leading the cast alongside Patricia Arquette and Brittany Snow. Executive producers include Fuller, Carr, Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, Matney, Steven Piet, Arquette, and Clarke. The eight-episode run begins Wednesday, October 15.

‘Solar Opposites’ (2020–2025)

‘Solar Opposites’ follows a four-alien team—Korvo, Terry, Yumyulack, and Jesse—stranded in American suburbia with a living super-weapon called the Pupa. Created by Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan, the series features voice performances by Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone, Mary Mack, and Dan Stevens, with 20th Television Animation producing. The show mixes episodic sci-fi misadventures with serialized arcs like ‘the Wall’ and a score by Chris Westlake. New episodes hit Monday, October 13.

‘Obituary’ (2023– )

This Irish black-comedy crime series centers on Elvira Clancy, an underpaid obituarist in a coastal town who turns to murder when assignments dry up. Created and written by Ray Lawlor and directed by John Hayes and Oonagh Kearney, it stars Siobhán Cullen with Michael Smiley, Ronan Raftery, Danielle Galligan, and David Ganly. The first season counts six hour-long episodes, with production led by APC Studios and collaborators. It arrives Tuesday, October 14.

‘Duck Dynasty: The Revival’ (2025– )

A&E’s revival revisits the Robertson family of Duck Commander, bringing back Willie and Korie Robertson, Miss Kay, Si Robertson, and the next generation. Produced by Tread Lively and Spoke Studios, the series documents business updates, family milestones, and faith-focused moments in Monroe, Louisiana. Returning episodes continue the long-running franchise’s unscripted format with familiar faces. New installments are set for Thursday, October 16.

‘Storage Wars’ (2010– )

The long-running reality series follows auctioneers Dan and Laura Dotson and buyers such as Brandi Passante, Darrell Sheets, Barry Weiss, and Rene and Casey Nezhoda as they bid on abandoned storage lockers. Produced by Original Productions for A+E Networks, the show pairs live auctions with post-sale appraisals to reveal the stories behind unusual finds. The competition-meets-treasure-hunt format remains the franchise’s hallmark. It returns Thursday, October 16.

‘Evil Lives Here’ (2016– )

This Investigation Discovery series presents first-person accounts from people who once lived with or were close to violent offenders, focusing on missed warning signs and aftermath. Episodes blend interviews, archival materials, and restrained reenactments to reconstruct each case. Executive producers include Stephen Dost and Kevin Fitzpatrick, with typical episode runtimes around 42 minutes. New episodes are slated for Saturday, October 18.

‘Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death’ (2020– )

A companion to ‘Evil Lives Here’, this series examines the long-term impact of homicide on families and investigators. It uses interviews and case reconstructions to explore grief, resilience, and investigative breakthroughs that unfold over years. The production continues Investigation Discovery’s focus on survivor narratives and forensic process. Fresh episodes arrive Saturday, October 18.

‘9-1-1: Nashville’ (2025– )

This new ‘9-1-1’ franchise entry is set in Tennessee, with Chris O’Donnell starring as Captain Don Hart leading Fire Station 113 through severe-weather emergencies and citywide incidents. Created by Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear, and Rashad Raisani, the series lists Brad Falchuk and Angela Bassett among its executive producers. The premiere introduces Hart’s unit alongside characters played by Jessica Capshaw and Hailey Kilgore and kicks off with a high-risk rescue on the Shelby Street Bridge. It launches Friday, October 10.

‘9-1-1’ (2018– )

The flagship first-responder drama from Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear returns with emergencies ranging from large-scale disasters to intimate calls. The ensemble includes Angela Bassett, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Oliver Stark, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, and Ryan Guzman. New episodes continue storylines set up by last season’s finale under current showrunner Meg Marinis. It’s listed for Friday, October 10.

‘Vinland Saga’ (2019–2023)

Adapted from Makoto Yukimura’s manga, ‘Vinland Saga’ follows Thorfinn’s journey from vengeance to self-discovery across the War Arc and the Slave Arc in medieval Europe. The series is directed by Shūhei Yabuta, with Season 1 animated by Wit Studio and Season 2 by MAPPA, and music by Yutaka Yamada. Production is overseen by Twin Engine with collaborators including Production I.G and Kodansha. It’s scheduled for Sunday, October 12.

What will you be streaming first—drop your picks and why in the comments!