Here are the best shows on Peacock right now
These are the best shows on NBC's Peacock streaming service right now.
NBC's Peacock streaming service is the digital hub for new and old NBC series, Peacock originals, and a variety of content from other networks. And with both a free tier and two premium plan options, there's lots of content to choose from. With that in mind, we've rounded up the best Peacock shows available right now.
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NBC's Peacock streaming service is the exclusive home for iconic NBC series like The Office and shows from a collection of other networks. You also find a rotating lineup of free and premium movies.
Best Peacock shows- Original series on Peacock
- Current series on Peacock
- WWE on Peacock
- Comedy series on Peacock
- Thriller series on Peacock
In addition to various classic series and shows that are currently airing new episodes on TV, Peacock features a lineup of exclusive content. Here are some of the best Peacock originals streaming right now.
The Amber Ruffin Show
The Amber Ruffin Show finds the titular comedian turned talk show host delivering her unique brand of smart and silly commentary while discussing the news of the week, among other topics. Seasons 1 and 2 are streaming now.
Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol
An adaptation of the 2009 novel of the same name, Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol stars Ashley Zukerman as a younger version of Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon and follows him as he attempts to solve a series of puzzles on a quest to save his mentor. New episodes air weekly.
One of Us Is Lying
Based on the hit YA mystery novel by Karen M. McManus, One of Us Is Lying tries to explain what happened when five Bayview High School students walk into detention, but only four come out alive. New episodes are weekly on Peacock.
Unidentified with Demi Lovato
Unidentified with Demi Lovato follows the pop star and their friends as they embark on an epic road trip to answer some of the biggest questions about extraterrestrial life.
Current series on PeacockPeacock allows subscribers to catch up on episodes of several current series 24 hours or one week after they air, depending on which tier you have. Here are some of the current shows you won't want to miss.
La Brea (NBC)
La Brea explores what happens when a massive sinkhole opens in the middle of Los Angeles near the La Brea Tar Pits, causing hundreds of people to fall into it and land in a mysterious and dangerous primitive land.
Ordinary Joe (NBC)
Ordinary Joe follows a man named Joe Kimbreau, who faces a life-changing decision at his college graduation that has the potential to take Joe on three different life paths. Shown in parallel, each path finds Joe with different careers such as a nurse, police officer, and even rock star. New episodes air weekly.
Project Runway (Bravo)
Season 19 of Project Runway follows a new group of designers from around the world as they compete in the industry's premier fashion competition while mentored by Season 4 winner Christian Siriano and critiqued by judges Nine Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth. New episodes stream weekly, while the entirety of Seasons 17 and 18 are also streaming on the platform.
Top Chef: Family Style (Peacock Original)
Hosted by chef Marcus Samuelsson and pop star Meghan Trainor, Top Chef: Family Style follows 13 talented young chefs who get to bring along a member of their family to help them with a series of culinary challenges. New episodes stream weekly on Peacock.
WWE on PeacockPeacock is also the exclusive home for all things WWE, meaning that signing up for a Premium Peacock plan allows you to watch WWE events without PPV fees. So whether you want to rewatch your favorite match or watch a documentary about your favorite wrestlers, the platform has you covered. Here's some of the best WWE-related content you'll find.
Crown Jewel 2021 (PPV Special)
Streaming live on Peacock's Premium tiers on Oct. 21, this year's Crown Jewel pay-per-view event will see Brock Lesnar facing off with Roman reigns in an international showdown. Coverage starts at 11 a.m. ET on the WWE Network, which streams exclusively on Peacock.
Halloween Havoc WCW (WWE Network)
Halloween Havoc WCW compiles the best Halloween-themed pay-per-view events headlined by WCW superstars, including fan-favorite matches between Rich Flair and Sting and Cactus Jack and Big Van Vader. A handful of episodes are available for free and all 12 seasons are streaming now on Peacock's Premium plans.
Rivalries (WWE Network)
The Rivalries docuseries explores some of the most heated and most entertaining rivalries in the history of the WWE. Season 1 highlights 10 major rivalries, including "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon, and Hulk Hogan vs. Roddy Piper.
Ruthless Aggression (WWE Network)
A new docuseries from WWE Network, Ruthless Aggression explores the rise of a new generation of wrestlers in the WWE. Season 1 consists of five episodes and explores the creation of the Smackdown and Raw brands and John Cena's rise to superstardom inside and outside the ring.
Comedy series on PeacockNBC has established itself as the go-to network for funny sitcoms with heart. Here's a round-up of the best comedy series NBC has to offer and shows from other networks that are currently streaming on Peacock.
30 Rock (NBC)
30 Rock stars Tina Fey as Liz Lemon, the head writer for a live sketch-comedy show in New York City whose life gets a tad more complicated when the network's new president (Alec Baldwin) orders Liz to hire mentally unstable movie star Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan) to join the show's cast. All seven seasons are streaming now.
Girls5Eva (Peacock)
Girls5Eva tells the hilarious story of a one-hit-wonder girl group from the '90s who decided to reunite in 2021 after being sampled by a young rapper. The series stars Busy Phillips, Paul Pell, Sara Bareilles, and Renee Elise Goldsberry.
The Kids Tonight Show (Peacock)
Inspired by the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Kids Tonight Show features a cast of talented preteens who present anchor segments, give monologues, interview celebrities, and create and star in a series of skits. New episodes air weekly on Peacock.
Married With Children (FOX)
Married With Children follows the Bundys, a suburban Chicago family led by misogynistic shoe salesman Al (Ed O'Neill) and his lazy, shopping-addicted wife Peg (Katey Segal). All 11 seasons are streaming now.
Drama series on PeacockPeacock also offers a variety of drama series. From classics like Heroes to buzzworthy new series like Law & Order: Organized Crime, here's some of the best drama series available now on Peacock.
The Fall (BBC Two)
The Fall stars Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, The Crown) as Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, tasked with solving a mysterious murder in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The series also stars Jamie Dornan as serial killer Paul Spector. All three seasons are streaming now.
Heroes (NBC)
Heroes follows a series of events that begin to unfold when ordinary people around the world discover they have superpowers. The ensemble cast includes Hayden Panetierre, Milo Ventimiglia, Ali Larter, Maki Oka, Zachary Quinto, and Sendhil Ramamurthy. All four seasons are streaming now.
Law & Order: Organized Crime (NBC)
Law & Order: Organized Crime marks the return of Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler, who returns to the NYPD to take on the city's most powerful crime organizations following a devastating personal loss. New episodes air weekly.
One Chicago franchise (NBC)
Peacock is also the exclusive home of new episode of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. The three fictionalized drama series follow the personal and professional stories of firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel in Chicago, Illinois. New episodes are Wednesdays on NBC and are posted weekly on Peacock.
Coming soon to PeacockWhether you want to catch up on a new episode of your favorite show or are looking for a robust catalog of series that will make you both laugh and cry, Peacock has got you covered.
While many of the shows mentioned above - including the first season of Unidentified with Demi Lovato and all Peacock Originals - are available to watch via Peacock's free tier, this may change at some point in the future. It's also worth noting that new episodes of current series like Ordinary Joe and Law & Organized: Original Crime are only available to stream the next day for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers. So if you're only using the free tier, you'll have to wait seven days.
As far as future content is concerned, Peacock previously announced that it's already working on series reboots of Queer as Folk and Battlestar Galactica. Other original projects currently in development at Peacock include a dramatic adaptation of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air called Bel-Air, a new series based on Will Forte's MacGruber character, and a Spanish language dramedy called Armas de Mujer.
With all of that in mind, it's the perfect time to sign up and see if Peacock's free tier or Premium plans are the better fit for you.
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