The Best TV Shows on Hulu to Stream Now
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If you've ever had difficulty keeping up with all the incredible shows available on Hulu, you're not alone. With new series premiering every month and old favorites popping up, the options can get pretty overwhelming. From Emmy-winning dramas to comedies that will keep you laughing all day, Hulu has got something for everything.
That's why we've rounded up some of the best binge-worthy shows you can watch on the streaming service right now. Between newer shows like Fleishman Is in Trouble, critically acclaimed dramas like The Handmaid's Tale and throwback series like Punk'd, you'll find the perfect show to stream in no time.
Ahead, these are the best TV shows to stream on Hulu right now.
Not Dead Yet
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It wasn't that long ago when Gina Rodriguez was the face of the popular CW series Jane the Virgin, and now she's hitting the small screen once more with this charming ABC sitcom. Not Dead Yet follows the life of Nell Serrano (Rodriguez), a down-on-her-luck woman who restarts her career as an obituary writer and encounters the ghosts of her subjects, receiving advice from them beyond the grave.
Wreck
Hulu
Get ready to slay! In the LGBTQ slasher comedy series, 19-year-old Jaimie Walsh (Oscar Kennedy) boards the Sacramentum under a false identity to investigate the disappearance of his sister and joins the cruise ship's staff she was working for three months prior.
History of the World: Part II
Hulu
More than four decades after his iconic 1981 comedy, History of the World: Part I (which is also available to stream on Hulu), EGOT-winner Mel Brooks returns with a limited variety sketch series that satirizes key events in recorded history. Jam-packed with Hollywood's most prominent comedians — such as Wanda Sykes, Seth Rogen and Danny DeVito, among other notable actors — this eight-episode sequel is a wild blast from the past.
Watch History of the World Part II on Hulu
UnPrisoned
Hulu
Inspired by the life of author Tracy McMillan, UnPrisoned stars Kerry Washington as relationship therapist and single mom Paige, whose father (Delroy Lindo) is released from a 17-year prison sentence for dealing drugs. To help him get back on his feet, Paige invites her dad to stay with her and her son in their new home.
Extraordinary
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In a world where those over 18 acquire their own superpower, a young woman in her mid-20s has to grapple with never getting one and come to terms with who she was always meant to be. Starring Máiréad Tyers, this superhero comedy was renewed for a second season before premiering in January 2023.
Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence
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For those interested in the true crime genre, this title should be added to your queue. Over three hour-long parts, Hulu's 2023 docuseries explores the disturbing acts of Larry Ray and his sex cult at Sarah Lawrence College, featuring firsthand testimonies and never-before-seen footage from Ray and survivors.
Watch Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence on Hulu
Normal People
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Based on Sally Rooney's eponymous novel, 2020's miniseries follows the on-again-off-again relationship between Marianne and Connell — played by Daisy Edgar Jones and Paul Mescal, with an undeniable chemistry — who find their way back to each other in different stages of their lives. Be careful, though: It's a stunningly steamy watch, yes, but it'll also brutally tug at your heartstrings in its subtle moments.
Watch Normal People on Netflix
The Bold Type
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Inspired by the former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine — who's also an executive producer on this show — Freeform's dramedy follows the glamorous lives of three women who all work together for Scarlet, a fictional women's magazine. Spanning five seasons, this series stars Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee and Meghann Fahy (who you might now recognize as Daphne from The White Lotus).
RuPaul's Drag Race
VH1
If your TV library is open, then you should be sashaying toward your couch immediately. RuPaul's drag competition series follows a range of talented drag queens who compete against each other in various challenges, from lip-sync battles to celebrity impersonations to so much more. With season 15 currently airing, take a look at Hulu's selection of the show's earlier seasons.
Watch RuPaul's Drag Race on Hulu
Fleishman Is in Trouble
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Hulu's original series is an adaptation of journalist and New York Times staff writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner's 2019 novel of the same name. Jesse Eisenberg stars as Toby Fleishman, who is just beginning his journey into the world of dating after his divorce. But when his ex-wife drops their two children off with him in the middle of the night and then disappears, Toby's world is sent into a tailspin. Claire Danes and Lizzy Caplan also star.
Watch Fleishman Is In Trouble on Hulu
Welcome to Chippendales
Erin Simkin/Hulu Kumail Nanjiani as Somen "Steve" Banerjee in Welcome to Chippendales
In November 2022, Hulu premiered the true crime miniseries Welcome to Chippendales, which Kumail Nanjiani both stars in and executive produced. The series follows Indian immigrant Somen "Steve" Banerjee, who becomes the unlikely founder of the famed male revue, Chippendales. But after the strip club becomes a cultural phenomenon, things turn shocking when his business partner Nick De Noia (Murray Bartlett) is murdered.
Watch Welcome to Chippendales on Hulu
The Handmaid's Tale
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The fifth season of The Handmaid's Tale wrapped up in November 2022, so it's the perfect time to binge before its sixth and final season. The series, based on Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel of the same name, transports viewers to the totalitarian society of Gilead. Elisabeth Moss stars as June, whose journey has spanned from merely trying to survive all the way to her quest for revenge amid a revolution.
Watch The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu
The Bear
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Since premiering in June 2022, the Hulu original The Bear has quickly become a fan favorite. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy (and won a Golden Globe for the role), a young chef who's accustomed to working in the world of fine dining. After his brother takes his own life, he must return home to Chicago to run his family's sandwich shop. Between an unruly staff and a rundown kitchen, he fights to overhaul the restaurant and repair his strained familial relationships.
Reboot
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When a fictional early-2000s family sitcom is given a reboot order, its dysfunctional cast has much to hash out. The former costars must work through their issues that date all the way back to when their show was first on the air — all while navigating a very different entertainment industry. With Modern Family co-creator Steven Levitan at the helm and an all-star cast including Keegan-Michael Key, Johnny Knoxville, Rachel Bloom and Judy Greer, Reboot shined with its first season, despite its 2023 cancellation.
Alaska Daily
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Hilary Swank stars as Eileen Fitzgerald, a recently disgraced investigative journalist who moves across the country to Alaska to join a daily newspaper in Anchorage. There, she works tirelessly in the hopes of discovering the truth behind a strange disappearance — and looks to find redemption, both personally and professionally.
This Fool
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Renewed for season two, This Fool follows Julio Lopez (Chris Estrada), a 30-year-old with a heart of gold who just happens to be still living at home with his family in South Central Los Angeles. Julio works at Hugs Not Thugs, a gang rehabilitation non-profit where he goes above and beyond to help everyone but himself. While attempting to better the members of his community, including his ex-gang member cousin Luis (Frankie Quiñones), Julio must also work to overcome his own personal issues.
Ramy
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Ramy Youssef stars as Ramy Hassan, a first-generation Egyptian American living in a very politically divided New Jersey neighborhood. Constantly torn between his morally concerned Muslim community and his millennial friends living recklessly, he still tries to live life like any other 20-something.
Little Fires Everywhere
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Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington take the lead in Little Fires Everywhere, based on Celeste Ng's 2017 best-selling novel of the same name. Set in Shaker Heights, Ohio, in the late '90s, it follows the entangled lives of the seemingly perfect Richardson family and the mother-and-daughter duo who upend their lives. When things grow tense between the two families, shocking revelations are uncovered.
Watch Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu
How I Met Your Father
Hulu
How I Met Your Mother's plotline is flipped in its spin-off, How I Met Your Father. Hilary Duff stars as Sophie Tompkins as she recounts the journey to meeting her son's father. Along the way, Sophie and her friends work through all the typical life crises of their early-30s — from figuring out who they are to how to lock down a relationship on a dating app.
Watch How I Met Your Father on Hulu
Single Drunk Female
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After an embarrassing public breakdown at her New York media company, the life of Samantha Fink (Sofia Black-D'Elia), a twentysomething woman experiencing alcohol addiction, is upended when she is forced to move home with her overbearing mother. As she sobers up in the hopes of avoiding jail time, she sets out to figure out how to be her best self while dealing with the remains of the life she left behind.
Watch Single Drunk Female on Hulu
Only Murders in the Building
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All-star trio Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez star on Only Murders in the Building, following a group of true crime-obsessed strangers who are brought together by a tragic death in their Upper West Side apartment building. They band together to use their knowledge of true crime to investigate what really happened — and find themselves entangled in a web of lies.
Watch Only Murders in the Building on Hulu
Love, Victor
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Set in the world of the 2018 film Love, Simon, spin-off series Love, Victor follows Victor, a closeted gay student at Creekwood High School who's on his own journey of self-discovery. When things become tough both at home and school, Victor reaches out to Simon to help him navigate the ups and downs of high school.
PEN15
Hulu
PEN15 takes viewers back to their middle school days as comedians Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle star in the adult comedy, playing 13-year-old versions of themselves. Set in the year 2000, the outcast BFFs take on all their middle school milestones together, from dealing with peer pressure to their first kiss.
Pistol
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Pistol is based on Sex Pistols founding member Steve Jones' memoir, Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol. The limited series shares his perspective on how the band transformed music and culture forever. From a band of English kids who were told they had "no future" to start a revolution that shook the corrupt Establishment, the series recounts Jones' emotional journey over the course of three crazy years.
The Dropout
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Amanda Seyfried stars as Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout, chronicling her journey to become the world's youngest self-made female billionaire — and the fraudsters' ultimate fall from grace. The shocking and almost unbelievable story of the healthcare technology company and the woman behind it tells a tale of lies and corruption that's filled with twists and turns.
Pam & Tommy
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Lily James and Sebastian Stan are unrecognizable in Pam & Tommy, taking on the roles of Baywatch star Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee in the aftermath of their honeymoon sex tape leak. After the VHS is stolen from the couple's home by a disgruntled contractor, it hits the web and quickly becomes a global sensation. The eight-part limited series looks into the heartbreaking impact it had on Anderson and how the scandal led to years of sexual shaming.
Conversations with Friends
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Conversations with Friends, based on Sally Rooney's book of the same name, follows two college students in Dublin who make a chance connection with an older married couple — and end up in a complicated entanglement. Alison Oliver, Sasha Lane, Joe Alwyn and Jemima Kirke star.
Watch Conversations with Friends on Hulu
Candy
Hulu
Jessica Biel stars as Candy Montgomery, a 1980s housewife and mother who did everything by the books. But behind the perfect family and nice house, she begged for just a bit of freedom. Candy, based on a true story, chronicles what led up to the shocking murder of her friend, Betty Gore, and the infamous trial that found Candy not guilty.
The Girl From Plainville
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Inspired by the shocking true story, The Girl From Plainville follows the events leading up to Michelle Carter's groundbreaking "texting-suicide" case. Based on Jesse Barron's Esquire article, the limited series looks at Michelle and Conrad Roy III's relationship, the days leading up to Conrad's death and the trial that led to Michelle's ultimate conviction of involuntary manslaughter.
Watch The Girl From Plainville on Hulu
The Great
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In The Great, Elle Fanning stars as Empress Catherine II, known to most as Catherine the Great. The satirical comedic drama gives a fictionalized look at Catherine the Great's rise to power — from outsider to becoming the longest-reigning female ruler in Russia's history. The series follows her journey, starting with her hopeful arrival in Russia for her arranged marriage to Emperor Peter III, played by Nicholas Hoult. There, she finds a dangerous and depraved world that she vows to change for the better.
Under the Banner of Heaven
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Based on the best-selling novel by Jon Krakauer, Under the Banner of Heaven tells the true story of the brutal murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty and her infant daughter in a suburb of Utah. As the case is investigated by Det. Jeb Pyre, he discovers unsettling truths about the origins of the Latter-day Saint religion that come to test his faith. Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington and Daisy Edgar-Jones star in the seven-episode miniseries.
Watch Under the Banner of Heaven on Hulu
Devs
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Following the apparent suicide of Lily Chan's (Sonoya Mizuno) boyfriend, she begins to suspect something just isn't right. She begins her own investigation — and all signs point to Amaya, the innovative tech company where she works. It's not long before Lily begins to suspect that Forest (Nick Offerman), Amaya's CEO, and Devs, the company's secret development division, have something to do with her boyfriend's death.
Difficult People
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Julie and Billy don't really get why people don't like them. The pair of thirtysomething wannabe comedians grow increasingly bitter as their friends find love and happiness. As they struggle through life in the Big Apple, they end up in some hilariously awkward situations. Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner star on the Amy Poehler-produced series.
Watch Difficult People on Hulu
Reservation Dogs
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Living in rural Oklahoma, four Indigenous teenagers will do anything to get out of their town and to the distant land of California. They're willing to rob and steal in the hopes of getting their ticket out of town. But along the way, they must outsmart the junkyard meth heads and take on a tough rival gang.
Watch Reservation Dogs on Hulu
The Americans
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Partially based on a true story, The Americans follows Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth Jennings (Keri Russell) — two KGB spies in an arranged marriage. The pair relocated to Washington D.C., with their two children, and pose as average Americans. Taking place shortly after Ronald Reagan becomes president, Philip and Elizabeth must navigate their responsibilities as well as their complex marriage as the Cold War escalates. Things are further complicated when an FBI agent tasked with fighting foreign agents on U.S. soil moves in next door.
Tell Me Lies
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Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco's (Jackson White) relationship begins much the same as any other college romance, but their seemingly mundane choices lead to irreversible consequences. Over the course of eight years, their toxic entanglement permanently changes their lives — as well as the lives of everyone they know.
The Patient
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When therapist Alan Strauss is held prisoner by his serial killer patient, he must help him curb his urges to kill — or he'll end up dead himself. While attempting to unravel his patient's incredibly disturbing mind, Alan grapples with his own past through his own painful memories, like his recently deceased wife and his estranged son. Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson star.
Atlanta
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Atlanta is the place to be for up-and-coming rappers — and one of those aspiring artists is Alfred Miles. His manager is his cousin Earn, who suddenly finds himself in the middle of the local rap scene after returning home. Earn will do whatever he can to get Alfred his big break. Brian Tyree Henry and LaKeith Stanfield star alongside series creator Donald Glover, who took home a Primetime Emmy for his role in 2017.
Abbott Elementary
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Now in its second season, Quinta Brunson's mockumentary-style comedy, Abbott Elementary, follows a group of dedicated teachers who are doing their best in an underfunded public school in Philadelphia. Despite the odds seemingly being against them, these relatable educators go above and beyond the call of duty — all with a great sense of humor. So far, the show has taken home several Emmys and given ABC its highest ratings in years.
Watch Abbott Elementary on Hulu
The Good Doctor
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The Good Doctor is in its sixth season, following Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore), a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome. After growing up in a quiet country town where he experienced a troubled childhood, he relocates to join a prestigious hospital's surgical unit — a far cry from what he's used to. Without anyone to lean on, he must use his incredible medical gifts to save lives while challenging the skepticism of his fellow doctors.
Station 19
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Grey's Anatomy spin-off Station 19 premiered its sixth season in October 2022, chronicling the lives of the brave people at the Seattle-based firehouse. The team of highly regarded firefighters and trained EMTs work in 24-hour shifts, causing sparks to fly between the crew — even when they're not battling blazes.
American Horror Story
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All seasons of the American Horror Story franchise can be streamed on Hulu — from Coven to 1984 to the show's 2022's NYC season. The anthology horror drama, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, features a rotating cast that includes Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett and Evan Peters. The gory and sometimes disturbing over-the-top plotlines have earned the show and its cast numerous awards, including several Emmys and Golden Globes.
Watch American Horror Story on Hulu
Arrested Development
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Jessica Walter, Jeffrey Tambor, Will Arnett, 'Forget Me Now', (Season 3, aired October 3, 2005), 2003-06. photo: Isabella Vosmikova / TM and Copyright © 20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved / Courtesy Everett Collection
Arrested Development's first three seasons are on Hulu, following the formerly wealthy, very dysfunctional Bluth family. After Michael Bluth's father, George Bluth Sr., ends up in prison for a white-collar crime, Michael must stay in Orange County to run the family real estate business. The running gags and hilarious catchphrases are sure to keep viewers laughing and with a cast that features Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett and Michael Cera, Arrested Development is endlessly rewatchable.
Watch Arrested Development on Hulu
Schitt's Creek
Pop TV
Schitt's Creek made its Hulu debut in October 2022, and the show's six seasons are certainly worth a binge session. When filthy rich video store magnate Johnny Rose suddenly goes broke, he and his family are forced to relocate to the small Ontario town of Schitt's Creek, which they once bought as a joke. Johnny (Eugene Levy), along with his wife Moira (Catherine O'Hara) and their kids, David (Dan Levy) and Alexis (Annie Murphy), must learn how to live without their massive fortune. During its run, the series took home numerous awards and broke Emmy records when it won all seven major comedy awards in 2020.
Broad City
Comedy Central
Broad City creators Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer take on New York City in their web series–turned–Comedy Central hit, playing twentysomething versions of themselves navigating life in the Big Apple on a small budget. Their adventures may often lead them down some truly bizarre paths, but throughout the series, they prove that they won't hesitate to put themselves into sticky situations.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's 15 seasons are all available on Hulu, chronicling the lives of a morally bankrupt foursome who owns the very unsuccessful Paddy's Pub. Mac, Dennis, Charlie, Sweet Dee and Frank can never seem to stoop too low in their scheming. From gaming the welfare system to pretending to be physically impaired to impersonating officers, they'll do anything in the name of making a few dollars.
Watch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia on Hulu
Welcome to Wrexham
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During the pandemic, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the world's third-oldest professional football team — despite having absolutely no experience in the sport or having ever met in real life. Welcome to Wrexham chronicles the pair's attempt to create an underdog story for the team while getting a crash course on running a football club.
Watch Welcome to Wrexham on Hulu
Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi
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Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi takes viewers across the United States while talking about all things cuisine in her travel docuseries Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi. The award-winning cookbook author sits down with the people who have helped shape what American food is today, exploring the culinary traditions of various immigrant groups. While there's only one season and a four-episode holiday special so far, a new season is currently in the works.
Watch Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi on Hulu
The Next Thing You Eat
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The Next Thing You Eat looks into the future of food with the help of chef David Chang. The six-episode docuseries explores the food science behind the seismic changes happening all around us and how that impacts the way we'll eat in the future. From burger-flipping robots to insect farms, Chang covers it all.
Watch The Next Thing You Eat on Hulu
Punk'd
MTV
For viewers looking to get a bit nostalgic, seasons 1 and 2 of the celebrity prank show Punk'd are on Hulu. The Ashton Kutcher-hosted MTV favorite features everyone from Justin Timberlake to Britney Spears as they get caught on camera having wild reactions to bizarre scenarios.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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Get transported back to the early-2000s with all seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, based on the movie of the same name. Sarah Michelle Gellar stars as Buffy on the supernatural drama, living in a town atop a gateway to the realm of demons. As a Slayer, Buffy is one in a long lineage of women chosen to protect Earth from vampires, demons and other forces of darkness.
Watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Hulu
Abominable and the Invisible City
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Abominable and the Invisible City, the spin-off to Dreamwork's 2019 flick, debuted its first season on Hulu in 2022. On the new series, Yi, Jin and Peng discover that their surroundings are bursting with magical creatures — who all seem to need their assistance. The trio set out on new adventures alongside their yeti friend, Everest.
Watch Abominable and the Invisible City on Hulu
Bob's Burgers
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All 13 seasons of animated favorite Bob's Burgers are now on Hulu, chronicling the lives of the Belcher family — Bob and Linda and their three children, Tina, Gene and Louise. As a third-generation restaurateur, Bob is the proud owner of Bob's Burgers, serving up various unusual creations. While his family supports his dreams, the joint is constantly at risk of going out of business, whether it's due to Jimmy Pesto's nearby pasta place or Linda's health inspector ex.
Adventure Time
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Cartoon Network hit Adventure Time follows the adventures of 12-year-old Finn and his magical dog Jake as they fight evil in the Land of Ooo. That includes battling the Ice King, who is constantly attempting to steal away Princess Bubblegum and make her his wife.
My Hero Academia
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My Hero Academia has become a favorite among anime fans. Taking place in a world where most of the population is born with special powers, Izuku Midoriya dreams of becoming a hero one day — except he never gets his powers. Determined to enroll in a prestigious hero academy anyway, Izuku gets a helping hand from All Might, the most famous hero in the world.
