‘The Paper’ Tops Peacock’s Most-Watched Shows List This Week As Well: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Shows

Peacock’s current mix spans brand-new originals, long-running reality staples, classic game shows, and a ‘90s legal thriller that still pulls viewers in. Below is a simple countdown of what’s being watched right now—kept in the same order you provided—so you can quickly see what each title is about and who’s involved.

For each entry, you’ll find fast facts like the premise, key cast and creatives, plus where it sits in its franchise. The notes for ‘The Paper’ reflect the 2025 series.

10. ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County After Show’ (2019– )

This companion series features the ‘RHOC’ cast discussing each week’s events and behind-the-scenes context. Recent installments align with Season 19 and are released as segmented episodes that expand on storylines and cast dynamics from the main show.

New Season 19 ‘After Show’ segments stream on Peacock on Fridays at 6:00 a.m. ET, following Thursday night premieres of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ on Bravo. The format provides post-episode commentary and additional footage from the cast.

9. ‘Twisted Metal’ (2023– )

Inspired by the PlayStation game series, this half-hour post-apocalyptic action-comedy was developed by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith. The cast includes Anthony Mackie as courier John Doe, Stephanie Beatriz as Quiet, Thomas Haden Church as Agent Stone, and Joe Seanoa as Sweet Tooth (with Will Arnett voicing the character).

Peacock greenlit the series in 2022; Season 1 premiered in 2023 and the show was renewed for Season 2 in December 2023. Production companies include PlayStation Productions, Universal Television, and Sony Pictures Television, with episodes typically running under 40 minutes.

8. ‘Wheel of Fortune’ (1983– )

Created by Merv Griffin, this puzzle-solving game show began on NBC daytime in 1975, launched a nightly syndicated version in 1983, and has remained one of U.S. television’s most-watched programs. Hosts have included Chuck Woolery (1975–81), Pat Sajak (1981–2024), and Ryan Seacrest (since 2024), with Vanna White as co-host since 1982.

Sajak’s final syndicated episode aired on June 7, 2024; White extended her contract through the 2025–26 season, and Seacrest took over hosting duties beginning with Season 42 in fall 2024. The franchise continues with occasional primetime runs and celebrity editions.

7. ‘Below Deck’ (2013– )

Bravo’s yachting-world docuseries premiered on July 1, 2013, chronicling crew life aboard luxury charter superyachts during the season. Produced by 51 Minds Entertainment (an Endemol company), the series has aired 12 seasons and inspired multiple spin-offs, including ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’, ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’, and others.

The original series has featured captains such as Lee Rosbach, with recurring department-head roles like chief stew and chef driving storylines as guests rotate weekly. Production commonly books weeks-long charters to film a full season’s arc in a single location.

6. ‘Snapped’ (2004– )

Oxygen’s true-crime series focuses on cases—often involving women—accused or convicted of murder, using interviews, archival material, and narration to trace motives and outcomes. Produced by Jupiter Entertainment, the series premiered on August 6, 2004, and is the network’s longest-running original program.

Narration duties have included Laura San Giacomo and Ronnie Farer in early seasons, Sharon Martin through Season 23, and Jody Flader from Season 24 onward. The show’s episodes typically run about 43 minutes since 2007 and have led to related specials such as ‘Snapped: Notorious’.

5. ‘Jeopardy!’ (1984– )

Created by Merv Griffin, the long-running syndicated quiz show presents answers for contestants to respond to in the form of a question, with production at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. The modern daily syndicated version premiered in 1984, after earlier NBC iterations from 1964–75 and 1978–79.

Alex Trebek hosted from 1984 until 2020; Ken Jennings, who initially shared hosting duties, became the sole syndicated host in 2023. The show has aired 9,000+ episodes across 42 seasons and has spawned numerous tournaments and spin-offs.

4. ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ (2011– )

This Miami-set franchise entry premiered in 2011, went on hiatus after three seasons, and was revived in 2021 with seasons 4–5 debuting on Peacock before returning to Bravo for later seasons. Executive producers include Matt Anderson, Nate Green, and Andy Cohen, with Purveyors of Pop as the production company.

The current lineup features Guerdy Abraira, Lisa Hochstein, Julia Lemigova, Alexia Nepola, Larsa Pippen, and Stephanie Shojaee, with friends Kiki Barth, Adriana de Moura, and Marysol Patton. Season 7 premiered June 11, 2025, continuing next-day streaming access on Peacock.

3. ‘The Rainmaker’ (2025– )

Based on John Grisham’s novel, ‘The Rainmaker’ is a 2025 American legal drama series developed by Michael Seitzman and Jason Richman. It premiered on USA Network on August 15, 2025, with new episodes streaming on Peacock the following day. Season 1 is structured as a 10-episode serialized case set in and around Memphis, following a young attorney who takes on a powerful law firm in a high-stakes battle that exposes corporate misconduct. The series is produced by Blumhouse Television and Lionsgate Television, with executive producers including Seitzman, Richman, John Grisham, and Jason Blum.

The main cast features Milo Callaghan as Rudy Baylor, Lana Parrilla as Jocelyn “Bruiser” Stone, P. J. Byrne as Deck Shifflet, John Slattery as Leo F. Drummond, and Madison Iseman in a key supporting role, alongside Robyn Cara, Dan Fogler, and Wade Briggs. Episodes track Rudy’s entry into practice, the investigation that draws him into a major civil case, and the courtroom maneuvers that pit his small team against an elite defense, while expanding character arcs beyond prior adaptations.

2. ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ (2006– )

The founding entry in the ‘Real Housewives’ franchise, this Bravo series created by Scott Dunlop premiered on March 21, 2006, and chronicles the personal and professional lives of women in Orange County, California. Produced by Evolution Media, the show has run 19 seasons and spawned spin-offs, with executive producers including Douglas Ross, Alex Baskin, and Andy Cohen.

Season 19 features Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Jennifer Pedranti, and Katie Ginella, with Gretchen Rossi appearing as a “friend of.” New episodes air on Bravo and stream next day on Peacock, with Season 19 having premiered on July 10, 2025.

1. ‘The Paper’ (2025– )

This mockumentary workplace comedy is a follow-up set in the universe of ‘The Office’, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman. It follows the same documentary crew as they pivot from Scranton to a struggling Midwestern newsroom—the Toledo Truth-Teller—where a new editor-in-chief tries to revive local journalism with a skeleton staff and volunteers. The series premiered on Peacock on September 4, 2025, with a 10-episode drop and was renewed for Season 2 ahead of launch. Executive producers include Daniels, Koman, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, and Ben Silverman.

Domhnall Gleeson stars as Ned Sampson, with Sabrina Impacciatore as managing editor Esmeralda Grand; other main cast includes Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, Tim Key, and Oscar Nuñez, who reprises Oscar Martinez from ‘The Office’. Episodes feature directors such as Greg Daniels, Ken Kwapis, Paul Lieberstein, and Dave Rogers, with cinematography by DJ Stipsen and production by Universal Television and Deedle-Dee Productions.

Share your own watchlist in the comments—what are you streaming on Peacock this week?