These are the best shows 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, as well as series 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
- Drama series on Peacock
- Reality series on Peacock
Peacock Originals
In addition to featuring a variety of classic series and shows that are currently airing new episodes on TV, Peacock features a lineup of series that are exclusive to the platform. Here are some of the best Peacock originals streaming right now.
Girls5Eva
Girls5Eva tells the hilarious story of a defunct one-hit-wonder girl group from the ’90s who decide to reunite in 2021 after being sampled by a young rapper. The series stars Busy Phillips, Paul Pell, Sara Bareilles, and Renée Elise Goldsberry.
Hitmen
Hitmen follows best friends and misfits Fran and Jamie, who become unlikely assassins after accidentally stumbling into the world of contract killing.
Punky Brewster
More than 30 years after the original series aired, Peacock’s Punky Brewster reboot finds the titular character trying to get her life back on track while also raising three children on her own.
Rutherford Falls
Rutherford Falls stars Ed Helm and Jana Schmieding as lifelong best friends Nathan Rutherford and Reagan Wells, who find themselves at a crossroads when their normally boring small town gets an unexpected wake-up call.
We Are Lady Parts
We Are Lady Parts follows the trials and tribulations of an all-female Muslim punk band who recruit a geeky student name Amina Hussein to be their lead guitarist. Between Amina’s debilitating stage fright and a variety go cultural differences, hilarity ensues.
Current series on Peacock
Peacock allows subscribers to catch up on episodes of several current series 24 hours or one week after they air, depending on which tier you pay for. Here are some of the current shows you won’t want to miss.
AGT (NBC)
Season 16 of AGT finds judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Sofia Vergara searching for the best singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and more. New episodes are added to Peacock after airing on NBC each week.
American Ninja Warrior (NBC)
American Ninja Warrior follows a group of athletes from all walks of life who come together to pursue their common dream of reaching Mount Midoriyama. Seasons 12 and 13 are streaming now.
Law & Order: Organized Crime (NBC)
Law & Order: Organized Crime marks the return of Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler and follows his return to the NYPD to take on the city’s most powerful crime organizations following a devastating personal loss.
New Amsterdam (NBC)
New Amsterdam stars Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin, a charming new medical director at America’s oldest public hospital who is committed to tearing down the bureaucracy while continuing to provide exceptional care. All three seasons are streaming now.
One Chicago
Peacock is also the exclusive home for new episodes 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.
WWE on Peacock
Peacock 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. 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.
Camp WWE (WWE Network)
Available on Peacock’s premium tiers, the animated Camp WWE series follows younger versions of your favorite current WWE performers as they attend summer camp as kids. The series also features some of the WWE’s most iconic alumni as counselors.
Miz and Mrs (USA Network)
Miz and Mrs follows WWE Superstars The Miz and Maryse as they attempt to balance parenthood with their fast-paced lives. Season 1 is streaming for free, while new episodes of Season 2 are available via Peacock’s premium tiers.
The Monday Night War: WWE vs. WCW (WWE Network)
The Monday Night War: WWE vs. WCW takes a look back at the period in sports entertainment where the WWE and now-defunct WCW faced off in both pro wrestling storylines and ratings.
Total Bellas (E! Network)
Total Bellas gives fans a glimpse into the real lives of Nikki and Brie Bella — aka The Bella Twins — as they run their various businesses and spend time with family outside the ring.
Undertaker: The Last Ride
A WWE Network exclusive documentary series, Undertaker: The Last Ride gives fans an in-depth look at Mark Calaway, the man behind The Undertaker, and follows the final three years of his wrestling career.
Comedy series on Peacock
NBC 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, as well as shows from other networks that are currently streaming on Peacock.
The Bernie Mac Show (FOX)
The Bernie Mac Show follows a fictionalized version of the titular comedian and his wife as they step into the role of reluctant parents after his sister drops off her three kids. All five seasons are streaming now.
Frasier (NBC)
Catch up on the hit sitcom ahead of the planned reboot, which is currently in the works at Paramount+. A spinoff of Cheers, Frasier follows the titular Dr. Frasier Crane after he moves from Boston to Seattle for a fresh start. Season 1 is free to watch, while the other 10 seasons are only available to subscribers of Peacock’s Premium and Premium Plus plans.
Kenan (NBC)
Kenan Thompson stars as a fictionalized version of himself in Kenan, which follows a local Atlanta TV personality as he attempts to balance his career with raising his two daughters. Along the way, Kenan is joined by friends and family members who make life both more hilarious and more difficult. The show was just renewed for Season 2.
The Office (NBC)
The U.S. adaptation of Ricky Gervais’ hit UK series, The Office is a documentary-style comedy series that follows the trials and tribulations of the staff at the Dundee-Mifflin paper company. The ensemble cast includes Steve Carrell, Mindy Kaling, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, and Jenna Fischer. All nine seasons are streaming now.
Parks and Recreation (NBC)
Parks and Recreation stars Amy Poehler as a small-town civil servant named Leslie Knope works tirelessly with her co-workers in the Indiana Parks and Recreation Department to improve her hometown of Pawnee, Indiana. The ensemble cast also includes Aubrey Plaza, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt, Rashida Jones, and Adam Scott. Seasons 1 and 2 are streaming for free, while Seasons 3-7 are available exclusively to Premium and Premium Plus subscribers.
Drama series on Peacock
Peacock also offers a variety of drama series. From long-running favorites like Law & Order to buzzworthy new series like Yellowstone, here’s some of the best drama series available now on Peacock.
Charmed (The WB/The CW)
The original Charmed series followed a trio of magical sisters, known as The Charmed Ones, as they band together in their ancestral home in San Francisco to fight a variety of evil forces. The series stars Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs, Shannen Doherty, and Rose McGowan. All eight seasons are streaming now for free.
Friday Night Lights (NBC)
Friday Night Lights centers on the rural town of Dillon, Texas, where Coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) and his wife Tami (Connie Britton) face struggles affecting both their own family and the community at large. All five seasons are available to stream for free.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC)
Recently dubbed the longest-running live-action show, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit follows a team of detectives with NYPD’s Special Victims Unit as they investigate sexual crimes. The ensemble cast includes Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T, and Richard Belzer.
Vikings (History Channel/Amazon Prime)
Get ready for the planned Netflix spinoff, Vikings: Vahalla, by bingeing all six seasons of the original show. Vikings follows the exciting adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Kimmel) as he rises to become king of the Viking tribes. The series also stars Katheryn Winnick, Alexander Ludwig, and Gustaf Skarsgård.
Yellowstone (Paramount Network)
Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner as sixth-generation homesteader and dad John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. The series follows Dutton’s operation as he navigates corrupt politicians and influential corporations.
Reality series on Peacock
While NBC might not be the first place you think to go for reality series, the company’s Peacock service boasts an impressive roster of content based in reality. Here’s a list of some of the best reality programming streaming now.
Below Deck (Bravo)
Below Deck chronicles a lively group of crew members who work and reside aboard a super-yacht during charter season. The show is heavy on hookups, hangovers, and lots of drama among both the crew and the guests.
Escape to the Chateau (Channel 4)
Escape to the Chateau follows Dick and Angel Strawbridge and their two children as they purchase an abandoned French chateau and restore it to its former 19th-century glory. All six seasons are streaming for free right now.
Keeping Up With the Kardashians (E!)
Keeping Up With the Kardashians may be coming to an end on E! after Season 20, but Peacock users can get nostalgic with the First Family of Reality TV by streaming Seasons 1-19 right now. Revisit the highest highs and lowest lows experienced by the Kardashian and Jenner siblings on their winding road to fame.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo)
Catch up with the OG housewives in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. While Season 11 is airing now on Bravo, Peacock Premium and Premium Plus members can revisit their favorite catfights and over-the-top luncheons featured in the first 10 Seasons right now. Recent cast members include Lisa Rinna, Denise Richards, and Lisa Vanderpump.
Temptation Island (USA Network)
Temptation Island follows four couples at a crossroads in their relationships who decide to try the single life in hopes of figuring out if they should stay together. Seasons 1 and 2 are streaming for free.
Coming soon to Peacock
Whether 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 Yellowstone 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 American Ninja Warrior and the Chicago franchise are only available to stream the next day for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers. 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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