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In the era of streaming, there are always new series to check out for viewers of all tastes, and the best TV shows to stream this week highlight that fact. With Netflix, Hulu, Max, and the other big-name streamers constantly putting out content, there are new shows and new episodes of hit series becoming available each week. With so much out there, it can be hard to keep track of everything that should be on the watchlist, but there are some notable titles worth pointing out.
With January 2025 in full swing, this week includes a lot of returning shows including police procedural series like The Rookie as well as sitcoms like Abbott Elementary. Alongside the returning shows, there are also some exciting new series making their premiere. Tim Allen returns to television in Shifting Gears while Noah Wyle makes an exciting return to the medical drama genre. With docuseries and family-friendly adventures as well, there is something for everyone to stream this week.
10 Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action - Docuseries
Available January 7 On Netflix
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Release Date January 7, 2025
Cast Jerry Springer
A new Netflix documentary takes a look behind the scenes of one of the wildest and most talked-about talk shows of all time. Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action is a docuseries detailing the secrets behind The Jerry Springer Show, a pop culture hit hosted by Springer, which excelled at bringing in guests to tackle outrageous topics and insight into chaotic interactions between those on stage, including all-out brawls. However, as wild as things were onstage, the behind-the-scenes stories of the show are even more so.
The docuseries exposes the dark secrets of the show, such as the manipulation of guests and the outright lies. However, some of the most interesting aspects of Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action are looking at the popularity of the show and the controversies it created at the time. Both episodes of the two-part series dropped on Netflix on January 7.
9 Goosebumps - Season 2
Available January 10 On Disney+
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R. L. Stine's horror book series receives its second television adaptation with the 2023 Disney+ series Goosebumps. The new series brings in the creative minds behind the first two Goosebumps films and centers on five teenagers who haphazardly unleash evil supernatural forces on their town. As they attempt to send them back to where they came from, they learn that their parents harbor similar secrets from their younger days.
Release Date October 13, 2023
Creator(s) Rob Letterman , Nicholas Stoller
Seasons 2
Showrunner Kevin Murphy
This week sees the return of a Disney+ show that offers a lot to fans who enjoy a mix of comedy, family-friendly fun, and a little bit of horror. Inspired by the popular book series from author R.L. Stine, Goosebumps is an anthology series with each season dealing with a new supernatural adventure featuring young heroes dealing with threats inspired by Stine’s book series. The second season of the show sees siblings visiting their father for a relaxing summer vacation only to unleash a mysterious evil.
Goosebumps is a fun light horror ride for younger audiences while also offering some nostalgia to older fans who might remember the books or the 90s television series they inspired. While Justin Long and the cast of the first season will not be returning, there are some new young faces along with David Schwimmer to guide season 2. Goosebumps season 2 dropped all of its episodes on Disney+ on January 10.
8 Doc - New Series
Available January 8 On Hulu
Doc follows Dr. Amy Larsen, who suffers a brain injury erasing eight years of her life. As she attempts to continue her medical practice, she relies on her estranged 17-year-old daughter and close friends to navigate this challenging new reality and bridge the gap in her personal and professional life.
Release Date January 7, 2025
Cast Molly Parker , Omar Metwally , Amirah Vann , Jon Ecker , Anya Banerjee
Seasons 1
A new medical drama has premiered which has the added intrigue of being based on a true story. Doc stars Molly Parker as Dr. Amy Larsen, a brilliant and accomplished doctor who suffers an accident, causing her to develop a form of amnesia and forget the last several years of her life. As she sorts through the truth of the life she missed, she discovers personal tragedies, the mistakes she has made, and the relationships she has ruined. With a new start, she attempts to undo the damage.
Having the protagonist as a deeply flawed person who hurt a lot of people in her personal and professional life offers a unique opportunity for a powerful story of redemption.
It is certainly a compelling premise that offers something different from the typical medical drama series. Having the protagonist as a deeply flawed person who hurt a lot of people in her personal and professional life offers a unique opportunity for a powerful story of redemption. The first episode of the new series became available on Hulu on January 8.
7 On Call – New Series
Available January 9 On Prime Video
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On Call follows veteran training officer Traci Harmon and rookie Alex Diaz as they navigate the aftermath of a fellow officer's death and the complex politics of modern policing in Long Beach. The series highlights the challenges and dynamics within the department and on the city's streets.
Release Date January 9, 2025
Cast Troian Bellisario , Brandon Larracuente , Lori Loughlin , Eriq La Salle , Mathew Trent Hunnicutt , Rich Ting , Rich Ceraulo Ko , Mac Brandt , Rafael Cabrera
Creator(s) Tim Walsh , Elliot Wolf
Seasons 1
Dick Wolf is one of the most prolific creators on television, thanks largely to his many Law & Order series. A new Dick Wolf production has arrived which isn’t part of his iconic television franchise but does once again deal in the world of law and order. On Call follows Troian Bellisario and Brandon Larracuente as a veteran officer and her rookie partner as they go on patrol as police officers in Long Beach, California.
The series takes a unique approach to throwing the audience into the chaotic, pulse-pounding, and dangerous world of these officers, using a blend of filmmaking techniques, including body cam and surveillance camera footage mixed with traditional filming methods. The result is an intense and exciting police procedural. On Call dropped all eight episodes of its first season on Prime Video on January 8.
6 American Primeval - Miniseries
Available January 9 On Netflix
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American Primeval is a Netflix limited series that follows the lives of several men and women in the middle of the expansion of the American West. Social dynamics clash as men and women battle for a piece of the new world against rivals and each other.
Release Date January 9, 2025
Cast Taylor Kitsch , Jai Courtney , Dane DeHaan , Betty Gilpin , Nick Hargrove , Kyle Bradley Davis , Derek Hinkey , Saura Lightfoot Leon , Preston Mota , Shawnee Pourier , Joe Tippett
Creator(s) Peter Berg , Eric Newman , Mark L. Smith
Seasons 1
The latest Western on Netflix offers a bleak, violent, and harsh look at the reality of frontier life. American Primeval comes from director Peter Berg (Patriots’ Day, Lone Survivor) and serves as a historical fiction account of a fight between Native American tribes in Utah, the United States government, and the Church of Latter-Day Saints for their control over the new land.
The show brings together a talented cast as well with Berg’s frequent star Taylor Kitsch taking the lead as the complex Western hero.
While Taylor Sheridan’s Western shows in the Yellowstone universe and beyond have ruled the genre for the past several years, American Primeval could be a gritty alternative to the over-the-top drama of those shows. The show brings together a talented cast as well with Berg’s frequent star Taylor Kitsch taking the lead as the complex Western hero. American Primeval is a six-part miniseries that dropped all of its episodes on Netflix on January 9.
5 The Rookie - Season 7 Premiere
Available January 7 On Hulu
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The Rookie follows John Nolan, a small-town man who embarks on a new career as an LAPD officer after a life-changing event. As the force's oldest rookie, Nolan faces skepticism from superiors who view his pursuit as a midlife crisis.
Release Date October 16, 2018
Seasons 7
Showrunner Alexi Hawley
While there are new shows like On Call available this week, a long-running and popular police procedural is also back with new episodes and a new season. The Rookie is the exciting and inspiring cop show that stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, a man who decides to start over following a life-altering accident, becoming a rookie cop in the Los Angeles Police Department. Though much older than his fellow rookies, Nolan proves himself a dedicated and caring officer.
The Rookie’s recent cast departures might leave fans with a lot of questions going into season 7, but the show has always known how to deliver the kind of thrills and impactful moments that its fans are looking for. After making its return on ABC on January 7, the first episode of The Rookie season 7 became available on Hulu on January 8.
4 Will Trent - Season 3 Premiere
Available January 8 On Hulu
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Will Trent is a 2023 crime drama series based on Karin Slaughter's bestselling novels. Ramón Rodríguez stars as Will Trent, an Atlanta-based Special Agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Renowned for his impeccable clearance rate, Trent uncovers complex crime cases while grappling with his own personal challenges. The series explores his dedication to justice against the backdrop of his troubled past and the intricate world of criminal investigations.
Release Date January 3, 2023
Cast Ramon Rodriguez , Erika Christensen , Iantha Richardson , Jake McLaughlin , Sonja Sohn
Fans of police procedurals are in for a good week as the same night that The Rookie made its return for season 7, Will Trent also debuted the first episode of its third season. In the crime series based on the book series created by Karin Slaughter, Ramón Rodríguez stars as the titular hero, a special agent from a troubled background whose brilliant and determined approach to the job has awarded him a perfect clearance rate in his department.
Season 2 of Will Trent left things with a lot of drama in Will’s personal and professional life that won’t be easy to untangle. The new season also has the added excitement of Gina Rodriguez joining the cast as an impressive new prosecutor. The two-part premiere of Will Trent season 2 became available on Hulu on January 8 with new episodes weekly.
3 Shifting Gears - New Series
Available January 9 On Hulu
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Matt, a widowed and stubborn owner of a classic car restoration shop, has his life turned upside down when his estranged daughter, Riley, and her teenage children move in with him.
Release Date January 8, 2025
Seasons 1
Tim Allen’s return to television is certainly a noteworthy moment for the new year, especially as it is alongside the always-talented Kat Dennings. The two stars team up for the new sitcom Shifting Gears in which Allen stars as the owner of a car mechanic shop who is surprised when his estranged daughter (Dennings) comes back into his life. In need of a new start, she and her two kids move in with her father, reigniting their one combative relationship while also trying to move forward.
Allen seems aiming for a return to his blue-collar humor that made Home Improvement one of the biggest sitcoms of the 1990s. Having Dennings’ dry humor will be an interesting balance to his persona while the movie will also see the return of Seann William Scott in a supporting role. Shifting Gears season 1 premiered on Hulu on January 9.
2 Abbott Elementary - Midseason Premiere
Available January 9 On Hulu
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Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary comedy series centered around a group of dedicated teachers at a struggling public school in Philadelphia. The show highlights their efforts to overcome bureaucratic challenges and underfunding, while showcasing their commitment to making a positive impact on their students' lives.
Release Date December 7, 2021
Creator(s) Quinta Brunson
Seasons 4
There have been a number of midseason premieres this past week, including High Potential and the entire Chicago One franchise. However, there is one midseason premiere worth highlighting above all the others with the return of season 4 of Abbott Elementary. The show, following a group of dedicated but eccentric teachers in a struggling public school in Philadelphia, has grown into one of the most acclaimed comedy series on television.
While new episodes of Abbott Elementary are always worth noting, the midseason premiere comes with an extra special treat. Abbott Elementary’s crossover with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has been teased for quite a while, but seeing it actually become a reality is hard to imagine. The midseason premiere sees the gang from Paddy’s Pub serving as volunteers at Abbott, bringing their legendary destructive behavior with them for the job.
1 The Pitt - New Series
Available January 9 On Max
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The Pitt is a medical drama developed by veterans of the television series ER. The series will follow healthcare workers set in Pittsburgh, showing he challenges faced in the modern-day United States by nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals.
Cast Noah Wyle
Creator(s) R. Scott Gemmill , John Wells , Noah Wyle
Seasons 1
Showrunner R. Scott Gemmill
Along with Doc making its debut, this week also welcomes a new medical drama that features some strong veterans of the genre. John Wells brings along E.R. original cast member Noah Wyle for their shared return to the world of hospitals and doctors with The Pitt. The series also has a gripping and intense premise as the entire 15-episode first season will unfold over the course of one 15-hour shift for Wyle’s protagonist Dr. Michael Robinavitch.
Medical dramas like E.R. have often done a great job of showing the chaos of a typical day of work for these medical professionals, but The Pitt may be the most effective at showing how harrowing these long days can be. With the set-up blending 24 with E.R., it makes for a pulse-pounding experience. Also, while E.R. pushed the boundaries of network television, The Pitt embraces the freedom of streaming and delivers a brutal and gory look at the business of saving lives.
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