Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including the Hit Medical Drama

HBO Max is adding a lot of new shows and movies, with everything from intense medical dramas to personal reality TV. This week, you’ll find both returning favorites, brand new series, and interesting documentaries – something for everyone! You can enjoy stories about international love, neighborhood secrets, and fun animated adventures based on myths from around the world. Here are some of the best new and currently available titles on the platform, including both original shows and classic TV series.

‘ER’ (1994–2009)

‘ER’ is a fast-paced drama set in a busy Chicago hospital. The show follows both critical medical cases and the personal struggles of the doctors and nurses who treat them. Known for its realistic depiction of hospital life and large cast, ‘ER’ was a groundbreaking medical drama that ran for fifteen seasons and launched the careers of many well-known actors.

‘The Comeback’ (2005–2014)

In the comedy series ‘The Comeback,’ Lisa Kudrow plays Valerie Cherish, a former sitcom star trying to get her career back on track. The show is a funny and often uncomfortable look at her attempts to find fame through reality television, presented as if it were real footage. It offers a sharp, satirical view of Hollywood and the personalities within it. Originally running for two seasons with a break in between, ‘The Comeback’ returns to streaming this Sunday, March 22nd.

‘7 Little Johnstons’ (2015–)

Okay, so I’m totally hooked on ‘7 Little Johnstons’! It’s a reality show that follows the Johnston family – Trent, Amber, and their five kids – who all have achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. It’s really fascinating to watch them deal with everyday life, from renovating their house to figuring out careers and relationships, all while facing the challenges that come with being a family where everyone has dwarfism. It’s a really unique and heartwarming perspective on family life. And good news for fans – new episodes dropped this Wednesday, March 18th!

’90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days’ (2017–)

’90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days’ follows couples who’ve connected online but haven’t yet met in person. The show documents their first trips to meet each other, traveling to foreign countries to see if their online connection works in real life. Produced by Sharp Entertainment, the series highlights the challenges of meeting for the first time and adjusting to different cultures, all before starting the process of getting a K-1 visa.

‘Girl Meets Farm’ (2018–)

Molly Yeh’s show, ‘Girl Meets Farm,’ follows her life on a sugar beet farm and shares her love of cooking. The show features recipes that combine her Jewish and Chinese background with flavors from the Midwest. Each episode focuses on a cooking project, often connected to family events or local traditions. It emphasizes cooking from scratch and offers a glimpse into what life is like on a farm today. New episodes are coming this week!

‘1000-lb Sisters’ (2020–)

‘1000-lb Sisters’ is a reality show that follows Amy and Tammy Slaton as they try to improve their health and lose weight. The show documents their efforts with dieting, doctor’s visits, and potential surgeries. It also explores their complicated relationships with family and the emotional challenges of losing a significant amount of weight. Viewers get a personal look at the sisters’ lives and their journey within their Kentucky community, making it a consistently popular show for those interested in stories of personal transformation.

‘Iyanu’ (2025–)

“Iyanu” tells the story of a young orphaned girl who finds out she has magical powers connected to the gods. The series, inspired by stories from Yoruba culture, follows her journey to master those powers and protect her home from an ancient threat. Based on a graphic novel by Roye Okupe, it’s notable for featuring a completely Nigerian voice cast, bringing genuine cultural detail to the story and characters. This animated series is part of a larger trend of bringing diverse folktales to a wider audience.

‘The Pitt’ (2025–)

As a huge fan of medical dramas, I’m really excited about ‘The Pitt’. It stars Noah Wyle and it feels incredibly real – like you’re actually in a busy trauma center with these doctors and nurses. Each episode follows a single, exhausting 15-hour shift, and you genuinely feel the pressure they’re under. It doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff either – things like hospitals struggling with money and the toll it takes on the staff. It’s a really raw and honest look at healthcare today, and it’s great to see Noah Wyle back in this kind of role.

‘Rooster’ (2026–)

‘Rooster’ is a heartwarming comedy starring Steve Carell as a popular author who switches careers to teach at a college. He hopes to rebuild his relationship with his daughter, but his arrival creates plenty of funny and uncomfortable moments. Throughout the series, he can’t help but get involved in the lives of his colleagues and students. The show gently explores themes of family, second chances, and navigating life’s changes, balancing lighthearted humor with genuine emotional depth.

‘DTF St. Louis’ (2026–)

‘DTF St. Louis’ follows Jason Bateman and David Harbour as two middle-aged men trying out a dating app. Their attempt to add some excitement to their lives takes a dark turn when a murder occurs, revealing hidden secrets within their town. The story explores infidelity and concealed motives among neighbors in a seemingly ordinary suburban setting, mixing dark humor with a compelling mystery that makes the characters question everything they thought they knew about the people around them.

Share which of these HBO Max series you are most excited to binge-watch this week in the comments.

2026-03-21 07:22