Here Are All the TV Shows Coming to HBO Max This Week, Including ‘Scariest House in America’

Looking for something new to watch? This week offers a little bit of everything – from familiar reality shows and gripping true crime documentaries to cooking competitions, insightful docuseries, and fun cartoons for kids. Everything is being released between September 15th and September 21st. We’ve got the key details on each show and who created it, plus the exact release date to help you plan what to watch.

Whether you’re into trucks, spooky baking, true crime, or home renovation, Max has a show for you! These recommendations come from popular networks like Food Network, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, National Geographic, and even Sesame Workshop. Here’s a quick guide to the cast, creators, and main idea of each show-we’ll give you the basics without revealing any spoilers, so you can start watching right away.

‘Truck Universe’ (2005)

This show, previously called ‘Truck U,’ is all about making trucks, 4x4s, and SUVs better. Monster truck pro Matt Steele and drag racer/mechanic Bruno Massel lead the way, offering practical advice and showing viewers how to install upgrades like lift kits and performance parts. Each episode features clear, step-by-step instructions, and a team tests out the modifications both on and off the road. It premieres on Monday, September 15th.

This show, created by Brenton Productions, first aired in the mid-2000s on Speed and MotorTrend channels. It quickly became popular with people who like to build things themselves, thanks to its clear and direct instructions. Hosted primarily by Steele and Massel, each episode typically features detailed looks at parts, tests of different products, and demonstrations of how the builds perform on the track.

‘Signs of a Psychopath’ (2020)

This documentary series takes a fresh look at famous murder cases, using original interrogation footage, emergency calls, and news reports. It focuses on the specific ways manipulative and psychopathic offenders communicate and behave. Experts in forensic psychology, including N. G. Berrill, Chitra Raghavan, and Charles A. Morgan III, provide insight into the traits and strategies used by these criminals. New episodes will be available starting Monday, September 15th.

Red Marble Media created this series for Investigation Discovery. Each episode is a self-contained case study, usually lasting between 20 and 30 minutes, and focuses on a single criminal. The show relies heavily on original audio and video footage, combined with expert analysis and timelines, making it easy to enjoy as a whole series or by watching individual episodes.

‘Chopped’ (2009)

The popular cooking show is back! Host Ted Allen guides four chefs through three challenging rounds – appetizer, main course, and dessert – where they have to create delicious dishes using surprise ingredients. Each creation is judged by a rotating panel of expert chefs, including Alex Guarnaschelli, Amanda Freitag, Aarón Sánchez, Chris Santos, Scott Conant, and Geoffrey Zakarian. New episodes premiere on Tuesday, September 16th.

‘Chopped,’ created by Michael Krupat, Dave Noll, and Linda Lea and produced by Notional, is filmed in New York on a professional kitchen set fully equipped with a pantry and specialized cooking tools like blast chillers and ice cream machines. Each episode features different challenges – from open-style competitions to themed nights and tournament-style arcs – all brought to life by Ted Allen’s commentary and the judges’ feedback.

‘Halloween Baking Championship’ (2015)

Get ready for a deliciously spooky competition! Talented bakers will face off in challenges inspired by haunted houses and classic monsters. Host John Henson will guide viewers as judges Carla Hall, Zac Young, and Stephanie Boswell taste and critique their creations, focusing on flavor, skill, and how well they capture the spooky theme. The fun begins on Tuesday, September 16th!

The show features stunning edible creations – from sculpted cakes to intricate chocolate designs – alongside traditional baking techniques like flaky pastries, creamy custards, and smooth glazes. Each episode takes place on a detailed set that changes throughout the season, and unexpected challenges and eliminations keep the competition exciting as bakers vie for a $25,000 prize.

‘Truck Dynasty’ (2025)

This reality show follows Joe and Ashley Ghattas, the owners of Apocalypse Manufacturing, a Florida shop famous for building over-the-top six-wheeled vehicles and custom creations for celebrities. Produced by Drew and Jonathan Scott, the series showcases their biggest projects-like a special Apocalypse Hellfire vehicle for Guy Fieri and a superhero-themed truck for Shaquille O’Neal-as well as the everyday work of building and selling their unique vehicles. It premieres on Wednesday, September 17th.

The show follows the entire process of building custom trucks, from initial ideas and design, through construction, painting, and testing. Ashley handles sales and marketing with her family, while Joe manages the workshop. Throughout the builds, we see appearances from clients and exciting test drives. The series also realistically portrays the challenges of running a small business, including meeting deadlines, staying within budget, and finding unique parts in the custom truck industry.

‘100 Day Dream Home’ (2020)

Mika and Brian Kleinschmidt, a husband-and-wife team, help people build their dream homes from start to finish in about 100 days, mostly in the Tampa Bay area. Mika handles real estate and design, while Brian focuses on development and construction. Their latest projects will be revealed on Wednesday, September 17th.

This popular HGTV show combines choosing the perfect lot, designing the floorplan, getting permits, and building quickly. The process includes interior design choices by Mika and on-site management by Brian. Each episode showcases local craftspeople and tackles challenges like bad weather, supply issues, and what the homeowners want. Ultimately, the show reveals a finished home that’s customized to fit each family’s budget, lifestyle, and taste.

‘Destruction Decoded’ (2023)

This documentary series investigates major disasters like plane crashes, train accidents, and building collapses. It uses original footage, computer-generated images, and insights from experts to break down the science and human errors that led to each event. The newest episode will be available on Thursday, September 18th.

Each episode focuses on a specific type of disaster-like building collapses or dam failures-and explains exactly how it happened. It breaks down the sequence of events, identifies the underlying engineering flaws, and highlights the difficulties of the emergency response. The show uses lots of clear visuals, such as simulations and diagrams, to demonstrate how seemingly minor mistakes can quickly lead to major disasters.

‘Sin City Rehab’ (2025)

As a huge fan of design shows, I’m really excited about Alison Victoria’s new series! She’s heading back to Las Vegas to tackle some seriously impressive home renovations – we’re talking major flips and working directly with clients. Her style is all about blending that cool mid-century desert vibe with really high-end finishes, but it doesn’t come easy – she’s up against some pretty tight deadlines and big budgets. The first season drops on September 18th, and I’ve already marked my calendar!

This series, created by Big Table Media and Briefly Gorgeous Productions with Victoria as an executive producer, documents the entire home renovation process – from buying properties and planning designs to managing contractors and the final inspections. Each episode highlights how location, budget, and material choices – like stone, custom woodwork, windows, and lighting – can significantly impact a home’s resale value in the competitive Las Vegas real estate market.

‘Bea’s Block’ (2024)

This funny animated show for preschoolers, from Sesame Workshop, follows Bea, a five-year-old, and her best friends Ty and Lexi. Together, they go on adventures in Blocktown where they learn about kindness, empathy, and how to solve problems. Everly Carganilla voices Bea, with Zai Stevens as Ty and Lena Josephine Marano as Lexi. New episodes will be available starting Thursday, September 18th.

This series features short, 11-minute episodes made for young children. It uses colorful, simple animation and music to help kids learn important social skills like sharing, listening, and being inclusive. Each episode shows relatable situations with neighbors and community helpers, and gives children the words and tools they need to solve problems and work together.

‘Scariest House in America’ (2024)

Comedian Retta leads this unscripted show where viewers explore some of the strangest and scariest homes in America, including former jails and unusual mansions. At the end of each tour, the most terrifying house wins a $150,000 makeover from designer Alison Victoria to help the owners overcome the spooky features. New episodes begin Saturday, September 20th.

Each episode shares the story of the homeowners and then tours the house, pointing out strange architectural features, bad home improvement attempts, and genuinely dangerous design flaws. The season ends by showing the plans to renovate the most problematic room, including the project’s goals, budget, and overall design.

Tell us what shows or movies you’re looking forward to watching this week, and what you’ll be starting with! Share in the comments below.

2025-09-15 18:46