The 35 Best Shows on Hulu
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We want to let you in on a secret: In the grand, occasionally perilous streaming wars, Hulu wields the most complete catalog. With a wide range of next-day network TV releases, hilarious original series, an unparalleled selection of animated series, and some of your favorite classic shows, you'll have enough entertainment to keep the TV on in the background... for the rest of your life, probably.
There's breakout new shows that everyone's talking about, like Shōgun and Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. Or you can catch up on shows from years ago that you never got around to, like Lost and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Maybe, you simply want to watch The Bear on repeat. (We don't blame you.) There truly is a never-ending supply of choices for every mood, interest, or whim—so what are you waiting for? Scroll down and find your a show to replace the Carmy-sized hole in your heart.
Shōgun
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Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
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What We Do in the Shadows
Did you ever think that a show about ancient vampires who live together in a house on Staten Island would be one of the funniest shows on TV? What We Do in the Shadows likes to defy expectations, and you'll find yourself laughing at the wildest gags. Every episode puts a new spin on the mythology of vampires, too. If you're curious about how centuries-old vampires deal with things such as signing up for gyms, running night clubs, and taking trips to Atlantic City, you should tune in for an episode.
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The Bear
This breakout show had everyone on the Internet (and probably in your offline life) talking about Jeremy Allen White's forearms, Italian beef sandwiches, and how stressful working in a kitchen is. This show has been called loud, tense, and nerve-wracking—and it's all absolutely true. We can't wait until season 3.
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The X-Files
This '90s series about supernatural and otherworldly occurrences was a cult phenomenon when it first hit the airwaves. It's not too late to see what all the fuss was about or rewatch those classic moments. Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny show off their instant chemistry, while solving truly suspenseful mysteries.
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Only Murders in the Building
This mystery-comedy show teams up an all-star cast of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as three very different neighbors of a rich Upper West Side, New York City apartment building. Besides their shared address, the three unlikely friends are also huge fans of true crime podcasts and start their own, once they begin investigating a murder that occurred within their building. Come for the hilarious performances of three comedy pros. Stay for the intricate mystery they struggle to unravel.
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This Fool
This hilarious show from Chris Estrada about a 30-something, Julio Lopez, who lives at home with his mother and his cousin, Luis, who moves in with them after a stint in jail. Shenanigans and heartwarming self-discoveries ensue.
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Law & Order: SVU
This iconic New York City-set series has been on TV for longer than some of us have been alive! Still going strong at 25 years running, you'll have plenty of episodes to catch up on. There's been a line of star-studded guest performances, including Kyle McLachlan, Cynthia Nixon, and Robin Williams. Start a rewatch and see how many famous faces you can spot.
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Scrubs
Want to watch a classic comedy that will definitely have you cracking up out loud? Scrubs will definitely check that box. It's the show that launched a lifetime friendship between Zach Braff and Donald Faison—and their hilarious chemistry will have you laughing along with them as they fumble their way through life.
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30 Rock
This sitcom is the quintessential workplace comedy. There's no shortage of zany situations, hilarious gags, and running jokes. The ensemble cast brings together the humor of Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, and Tina Fey. If you need a pick-me-up, 30 Rock will definitely put a smile on your face.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer
There's nothing that feels like teenage angst more than brooding hot vampires, emo pop bands playing at your prom, and sneaking out of the house late night to hunt the undead. Or maybe that last part was just Buffy's life. This absolutely iconic show that aired in the '90s is well-written drama about growing up and falling in love. If you haven't seen it yet, start now.
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Frasier
This classic Kelsey Grammar-led show was on TV for more than a decade, due to the funny hijinks and friendly charm of the characters. Grammar plays a psychiatrist who hosts his own radio show, while struggling to figure out his own personal life. He may be a snob, a coward, and a bit shallow, but he had a heart of gold and it was downright hilarious to watch him get himself into trouble. (And... feel free to avoid the reboot.)
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Futurama
From the creators of The Simpsons comes Futurama, one of the most iconic animated show of all time. A pizza delivery boy from 1999 is cryogenically frozen and wakes up in 30th century. All kinds of wild and hilarious shenanigans ensue. All 11 seasons are available on Hulu, so you can watch every memorable episode.
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American Horror Story
If you're a horror fan, you've definitely seen at least one season of the long-running Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk show, American Horror Story. The anthology series has a storyline for everybody, whether you love witches, aliens, ancient voodoo demons, or just plain messed-up gore. You can find it all here, with an ensemble cast that embraces every new role with wholehearted camp and gusto. Lucky for you, every season is available to stream.
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Atlanta
Donald Glover has confirmed that season 4 of Atlanta marked the end of the series, so yes: Atlanta is over, folks. It'll be a long time before we see social criticism that bites just as hard as Glover's portrait of his hometown.
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Under the Banner of Heaven
Candy wasn't enough true crime for you? Queue up the Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones-starring Under the Banner of Heaven, which follows a detective investigating a horrible murder in a small Mormon community.
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The Dropout
Of the blooming canon of Hollywood's Silicon Valley adaptations, The Dropout just might be the best of them all. In the series, Amanda Seyfried plays Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to perfection.
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Pam & Tommy
The Hulufied story of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee is, somehow, even a thousand times more chaotic than you thought it would be. See: Jason Moustakas's surprise role. We... won't spoil it for you.
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Life & Beth
Amy Schumer and Michael Cera sharing a screen together is just as strange, delightful, and hilarious as you'd think. Life & Beth might just deliver a heartfelt gut-punch to you along the way, too.
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Abbott Elementary
If you want to know all the joys and pains of being an elementary school teacher nowadays, Abbott Elementary gets it right. Its faux-documentary format feels like someone from the writers room in Parks and Recreation wanted to take on the education system—and the result is the best network show we've seen since the days of Parks and Recreation.
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Wu-Tang: An American Saga
Wu-Tang: An American Saga follows the legendary hip-hop group, the Wu-Tang Clan, as its members—Ol' Dirty Bastard, RZA, GZA, Method Man, and Raekwon amongst them—come of age as artists and social activists in New York City.
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Reservation Dogs
Aside from Reservation Dogs catapulting a new chapter of Indigenous storytelling, the FX series is genuinely a riot. The Taika Waititi-backed show follows the (hilarious) life and times of four Indigenous teens in Oklahoma.
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Nine Perfect Strangers
If you can't wait until season 3 of The White Lotus, look no further than Nine Perfect Strangers. In another batshit-wild-people-go-to-a-resort story, Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy will have you laughing through the whole stay.
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Bob's Burgers
In an oceanside vacation town, Bob Belcher runs a family restaurant with the help of his outgoing wife and three oddball children, where his best efforts to sling one-of-a-kind burgers are often foiled by family hijinks, local health inspectors, and hilarious disasters. Where other comedies mock their quirky characters, Bob’s Burgers celebrates them, returning inexorably to a celebration of the weirdnesses that make them wonderful. This long-running stalwart is available in full on Hulu, so stream it to your heart’s content.
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High Fidelity
Yeah, we’re bummed too: Hulu inexplicably cancelled High Fidelity after its brilliant first season. If you haven’t watched the TV adaptation of the John Cusack movie of the same name, it’s still a blast of a beginning-to-end story that’s worth picking up. Zoë Kravitz gives an all-time career performance as Rob, a cool-as-hell record store owner who, after a messy breakup, finds herself running back the rest of her list of exes.
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Normal People
This limited series actually did justice to the Sally Rooney novel it was based on. Set in Ireland, it follows the relationship between Marianne and Connell from their high school beginnings into adulthood, full of complicated twists and turns. Even if you haven’t read the book, this show will definitely draw you into its deep and enthralling emotional rollercoaster, with outstanding performances by the two leads.
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Justified
Originally on FX, Hulu now has all six seasons available of this Western crime drama (as well as its sequel series, Justified: City Primeval) which stars Timothy Olyphant. His character, Deputy Raylan Givens, is one of those badass good guy types who doesn’t always go about things the right way, but he’s charming as hell. It’s a must-watch if you didn’t get a chance when it was on air.
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
If you’re looking for a fun, dark, sometimes shocking, but always entertaining comedy with tons of seasons to binge, look no further. Starting in 2005, this show took off and developed a bit of a diehard cult following. It documents the more or less degenerate lives of “The Gang,” who own Paddy’s Pub, through all of their schemes and misery.
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The Great
Elle Fanning stars in this Hulu original that depicts her fictionalized rise from Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great. It’s a satirical, comedic drama set in 18th-century Russia, with some occasional historical accuracies and plenty of love, hate, and humor.
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Dave
Hi, I'm Dave. The comedy series has a premise that really could go either way—a white, Jewish rapper wants to dive into the world of hip-hop, and he enlists a ragtag group of friends to push him upward. But don't judge Dave on description; judge the series on heart because it has a lot of it.
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Community
Community is a throwback, but it's a solid one. Donald Glover is a post-high school jock looking for a community college degree. Allison Brie is an uptight, anxious mess. Yvette Nicole Brown is... well, she's just perfection. The sitcom about a gang of misfit community college students ran for six seasons (and almost a movie!) and has a cult following to this day.
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The Handmaid's Tale
Do you love to feel sad? Miss the fine line between dystopian fantasy and dystopian reality? Then do we have a show for you. In all seriousness, The Handmaid's Tale is an incredible series with even more incredible acting—even if it does veer a bit too close to home. Trudging through some of its sadder plot points is worth it though, because these once-enslaved women fight back.
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Pen15
PEN15, the series that follows two teens of the 2000s (played by grown-ass adult women) and how they interact with their peers (who are actual teenagers), seemed to come out of no where last year. It's a bit bizarre, but it's also hilarious. A firm departure from the prestige-grabby kind of fare all over television today, PEN15 is sharply funny and absolutely worth your time.
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Lost
We. Have. To. Go. Back.
If you noticed that the J.J. Abrams show from the 2000s is no longer on Netflix, it's because Lost has a new home. Following a group of survivors of Oceanic 815, the ABC saga is on Hulu for your consumption. Don't get too caught up in the questions though—I promise, they hardly matter in the end.
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Ramy
Ramy is one of those special shows that flies under the radar, but if Ramy Youssef's Golden Globe win is an indicator, it is absolutely the series you should be watching right now. Following the titular character through his life in New Jersey, the series is all about life as a second-generation Egyptian-American in New Jersey.
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