The Best Shows on Peacock, From 'Poker Face' to 'Real Housewives'
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Choosing a TV show to watch isn't what it used to be. Gone are the days of clicking through the channels and hoping for the best. Today, you have to first choose from the one million streaming services available, then you have to choose from the one million shows that are available on the platform you chose. It's too much!! But, if you're here, it sounds like you completed the first step, so let's help ya find a show to watch on Peacock.
Whether you're interested in reality TV, competitions, comedy, or drama, there's something for you. The shows listed below include everything from a miniseries about a mysterious Los Angeles icon, to a sitcom about an all-women Muslim punk band, to a baking competition that is judged by a group of grannies. You also have your choice of going with a Peacock Original or diving into one of the many long-running network series that are streaming on the platform. Never watched 30 Rock? Now might be the time. Behind on Project Runway? That's understandable given that there are 20 seasons.
So, check out the list below, pick your show, and get watching.
Poker Face
The Peacock Original Poker Face stars Natasha Lyonne as a casino employee, who accidentally becomes a detective of sorts, as she solves a mystery during each episode. It's great for fans of Knives Out, since this series is also created by Rian Johnson.
Based on a True Story
True crime fans may enjoy this lighter take on the subject. In this comedy, Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina star as a couple who tries to capitalize on America's true crime obsession after they find themselves closely tied to a murderer called the Westside Ripper.
The Traitors
The Traitors has several international versions, but the American series first premiered on Peacock in early 2023. The competition series is similar to the game Mafia, and involves a group of contestants trying to figure out which members of the group are "traitors" as they all compete for a cash prize. As an added bonus for reality TV fans, half the contestants are reality stars while the other half are regular folks.
We Are Lady Parts
You can check out the one short season of the British comedy We Are Lady Parts on Peacock. The show follows an all-women Muslim punk band through their friendship drama, romantic woes, and distaste for the patriarchy.
Queer as Folk
A new Queer as Folk series premiered on Peacock in 2022. Based on the original British series from the late '90s, this drama follows a group of friends in New Orleans in the aftermath of a shooting at a LGBTQ club.
Baking It
Peacock's baking competition series Baking It features home bakers competing for $50,000, and each of their creations is judged by a group of grandmas. The first season was hosted by Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg, while the second season hosts are Rudolph and Amy Poehler.
Top Chef Family Style
If you're a fan of cooking competition shows, you may also want to check out Top Chef Family Style. As you can probably tell from the title, it's like Top Chef, but with kids involved. Child chefs lead the way as they have their family members assist them in making meals to impress the judges.
Girls5Eva
Girls5eva is a comedy about a one-hit wonder girl group who came to fame in the early 2000s. Now, 20 years later, they try to find success in music again. Sara Bareilles, Renée Elisa Goldsberry, Paula Pell, and Busy Philipps star.
The Real Housewives Franchise
The entirety of Bravo's Real Housewives franchise is available on Peacock, including two Peacock original series: The Real Housewives of Miami and Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. The latter features various groups of Real Housewives stars coming together for week-long drama-filled vacations.
Killing It
Craig Robinson stars in the comedy Killing It as a man who becomes involved in the world of python-hunting after falling on hard times. (By the way, the hunting of an invasive python species for money is a very real thing in Florida.)
Love Island USA
The American version of the hugely popular British dating show Love Island streams on Peacock. The show involves a group of singles living in a villa together and competing for love and money as they try to become the last couple remaining.
Angelyne
Emmy Rossum stars in Angelyne as the titular character: a woman who came to fame in 1980s Los Angeles thanks to giant billboards that were plastered around the city featuring photos of her. This miniseries shows a journalist in the 2010s trying to learn more about the mysterious figure.
The Office
Aside from the Peacock Originals listed above, the streaming service also offers a number of other beloved shows that aired on traditional TV. Let's start with The Office, the paper company-centered comedy that is known for being re-watched over and over and over again.
Parks and Recreation
Like The Office, Parks and Recreation is another mockumentary-style comedy... but you probably already knew that. It's only a massively popular sitcom with seven seasons. Anyway, the show is about the Parks and Recreation department in a small Indiana town and its leader (Amy Poehler) who has much bigger political ambitions.
New Girl
New Girl is centered around Jess Day (Zooey Deschanel), a teacher who becomes roommates with three men and juggles friendships, romantic relationships, and her career. There's seven seasons, which gives you plenty of time to figure out which relationship you want to root for when it comes to Jess' love life.
Law & Order
Most of the Law & Order series are included on Peacock, so take your pick from Law & Order, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order: Criminal Intent—and for our Benson and Stabler fans—Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Project Runway
All 20 seasons of Project Runway are streaming on Peacock, so you have a long road ahead of if you've never checked out the acclaimed fashion design competition show. On top of that, there are also seven seasons of Project Runway All Stars available.
Vanderpump Rules
Vanderpump Rules made waves outside of the Bravo fandom this year thanks to #Scandoval, but before that ever happened the show was beloved by fans who couldn't get enough of the outlandish drama. With 10 seasons available, it's perfect for a reality TV marathon.
Yellowstone
All five seasons of the popular Western series Yellowstone are available for your viewing pleasure. The show follows the Dutton family and life on their Montana ranch, ranging from land disputes to personal drama. Kevin Costner stars as the head of the family, John Dutton III.
30 Rock
Star and creator Tina Fey drew from her experience at Saturday Night Live for 30 Rock, which is about a fictional sketch show and all the big personalities involved in making it. Along with Fey, its seven seasons star Jane Krakowski, Tracy Morgan, and Alec Baldwin.
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