Paramount+ is known for featuring some of the best TV shows on any streaming platform, and as of November 2024, the lineup is still as strong as ever. While few of the top offerings are getting new content in the penultimate month of 2024, there are new seasons of popular reality TV hits like Season 7 of both Inside the factory and Family Vacation on the Jersey Shore, as well as the 2nd season of My true crime story.
Thanks to TV shows like Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV, as well as favorites from CBS and Paramount, the Paramount+ library is impressive and varied. Paramount+ continues to be the home of successful franchises like NCIS and Star Trek, and classic series like Frasier (and its 2023 reboot), The X-Files, and Criminal Minds. Whether you’re a full subscriber or thinking about subscribing, here’s Screen Rant’s guide to the best shows to watch on Paramount+ right now.
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Matlock
(2024-present) [Crime Drama] – In the 2024 Matlock reboot, Kathy Bates plays Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a widowed former lawyer struggling to make ends meet while raising her grandson. However, Matty soon begins working to expose the extent of the opioid crisis and bring justice to those responsible.
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Land of Fire
(2022-present) [Drama] – Although programs focused on firefighters seem to be invariably entertaining, Land of Fire mixes up the formula by focusing on a convict (Thierot’s Bode Leone) who volunteers for a program that sees him fighting fires in the California desert in exchange for a shorter prison sentence.
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Twin Peaks
(1990-1991) [Mystery Thriller] – Few classic mystery thrillers have had as much impact as those by David Lynch and Mark Frost. Twin Peaks. The plot of Twin Peaks focuses on events that take place in the titular town of Washington after a naked body wrapped in plastic is discovered by a local logger, and the surreal show laid the groundwork for many series that came after, including mega-hits like Lost and Black Mirror.
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Blue Blood
(2010 – present) [Crime Drama] – The cunning police procedure Blue Blood focuses on various members of the Irish Catholic Reagan family, many of whom are current or former police officers, and the toll that the job takes on their various relationships with each other and their partners.
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The offer
(2022) [Period Drama] -Francis Ford Coppola The godfather is one of the most iconic films ever made, but the behind-the-scenes production was as intriguing a story as the film itself. The 2022 miniseries The offer tells a dramatized version of the highs and lows of the incredible journey to reach The godfather until completion.
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Evil
(2019-present) [Horror Drama] – Evil is one of the best horror TV shows of the last five years and has been described as Supernatural finds The X-Files, with the duo investigating various disturbing events and phenomena.
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1923
(2022-2023) [Period Drama] – Neo-Western drama 1923 is a prequel to yellow stone which revolves around the Dutton family as they deal with events related to western expansion in the 20th century, the Prohibition era, and the Great Depression. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren star.
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Beverly Hills 90210
(1990-2000) [Teen Drama] – When it comes to ’90s teen dramas, few shows had more of an impact than Beverly Hills, 90210. Spanning 10 seasons between 1990 and 2000, 90210 spawned a franchise that includes 6 additional spin-offs.
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Reno 911!
(2003-2022) [Crime Comedy] – Created by Robert Ben Garan, Thomas Lennon and Kerri Kenney-Silver (who star in the show), Reno 911! is a mockumentary-style sitcom that parodies shows like Police officers, as well as legal procedures such as NCIS and Law and Order.
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Why women kill
(2019-2021) [Dark Comedy] – Dark, intriguing and full of shocking twists, Why women kill will certainly appeal to Paramount+ subscribers who enjoy gripping crime stories but also want a slightly more light-hearted take on death and murder.
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Colin de Contas
(2022) [Comedy] – Australian comedy Colin de Contas It’s a cult gem. While a car accident and an injured dog isn’t exactly a classic meet-cute, it serves as the perfect backdrop for the relationship between Ashley (Harriet Dyer) and Gordon (Patrick Brammall).
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Everybody loves Raymond
(1996-2005) [Sitcom] – Everybody loves Raymond is one of the best classic comedies currently available on Paramount+. The show, which is filmed entirely in front of a live audience, stars Ray Romano as the titular Ray, a sports journalist who lives with his wife Debra, daughter Ally, and twin sons Michael and Geoffrey, with his parents Marie and Frank living just across the street.
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Beavis and Butt-Head
(1993-1997) [Animated Comedy] – Before creating King of the Hill, Mike Judge introduced the world to two of the laziest and most unintelligent cartoon characters ever conceived in Beavis and Butt-Head – and the duo became an instant cultural phenomenon. It cannot be overstated how lazy and stupid Beavis and Butt-Head are as characters, even though the show itself is a scathing critique of society.
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Health
(1982-1993) [Sitcom] – Health was one of the most successful comedies of the 1980s. Starring Ray Romano, Shelly Long, Ted Danson and more, Health is set almost entirely on the same bar. The quirky comedy focuses on the lives and struggles of the regulars, which also includes Kelsey Grammar as Frasier Crane before getting his own spin-off, Frasier.
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Fraser (2023)
(2023-present) [Sitcom] – The Frasier revival finds Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) back in Boston, where he takes a teaching position at Harvard University while trying to repair his fractured relationship with his son Freddy (Jack Cutmore-Scottt). Although Frasier’s snobbish younger brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce) is sadly not in the revival, the original Frasier is also available to stream on Paramount+.
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Ghosts (USA)
(2021-present) [Supernatural Comedy] – Adapted from the acclaimed original British series, Ghosts had a slow rise in popularity during its live broadcast on CBS. However, the mix of modern sitcom shenanigans with the stories of several ghosts from different eras trapped on an estate with a young living couple eventually won over audiences.
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Wrench and peeler
(2012-2015) [Sketch Comedy] – Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele’s well-observed comedy provides a scathing analysis of contemporary social concerns like racism, inequality and politics. In many ways a spiritual successor to Chappelle show, Wrench and peeler it also showcases the titular duo’s talent for filmmaking, with impressive big-budget sketches lampooning alien invasions and horror tropes.
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Tracker (2024)
(2024-present) [Crime Thriller] – One of the best new crime shows on Paramount+, Tracker follows the exploits of Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley), a wilderness survival expert who uses his exceptional tracking skills to track down criminals and missing people across the US.
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Elsbeth
(2024-present) [Crime Drama] – Elsbeth is one of the most highly regarded new procedural crime dramas of recent years and has a slightly different formula than the traditional “whodunit”. In Elsbeth, the audience soon learns who is responsible for the week’s crime, and each episode focuses on how Elsbeth ends up identifying them and assisting the NYPD in their capture.
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FBI
(2018-present) [Crime Procedural] – Paramount+ is home to many Dick Wolf shows, and among the best of them is FBI, which – as the title suggests – focuses on the high-stakes cases that members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation solve.
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King of Tulsa
(2022-present) [Crime Drama] – Proof of this yellow stone creator Taylor Sheridan’s talents go beyond the world of cowboys, King of Tulsa is a gripping organized crime thriller. Sylvester Stallone plays Dwight Manfredi, a mob boss who is sent from New York to Oklahoma to establish a criminal base of operations.
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Mayor of Kingstown
(2021-present) [Crime Drama] – In the vein of Sons of Anarchyor even The Sopranos, Mayor of Kingstown examines what it means when family and crime are inextricably linked to one another. Jeremy Renner shines in the lead role of Mike McLusky, who inherits the family’s criminal enterprise after taking a backseat to his brother.
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Criminal Minds
(2005-present) [Crime Procedural] – CBS has a reputation for producing popular police procedurals, and Criminal Minds It is without a doubt the jewel in the crown. Sporting a case-of-the-week format for most episodes Criminal Minds focuses on the work of the FBI’s behavioral analysis unit, particularly hunting serial killers and other violent psychopaths.
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NCIS
(2003-present) [Crime Procedural] – One of the oldest criminal procedures, NCISThe slightly niche setup belies its popularity. Unlike many contemporary competitors, the show follows investigators who specifically deal with military-related crimes. Paramount+ offers 20 seasons of the main series, 7 seasons of NCIS: New Orleans, the first season of NCIS: Sydney, and 2 seasons of NCIS: Hawaii.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender
(2005-2008) [Animated Fantasy] – Avatar: The Last Airbender is set in a world where various nations are built around the ability to manipulate or “bend” certain elements. As the title suggests, the main focus is Aang, the only surviving Airbender, who is awakened after spending many years frozen in ice to discover that the Fire Nation has thrown the world into chaos and must therefore learn to dominate everyone. the four elements to return. the planet to a state of harmony and balance once again.
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SpongeBob SquarePants
(1999-present) [Animated Comedy] – An animated classic that transcends its seemingly childish premise, SpongeBob SquarePants earns its spot on Paramount+’s list of the best TV shows. SpongeBob and his friends have been in the air and under the sea for an astonishing 20+ years. SpongeBob SquarePants seasons, thanks to the show’s surprisingly bold and genuinely hilarious comedy.
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Knuckles
(2024) [Action Sci-Fi] – Taking place between the second film and the next Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Knuckles sees the titular echidna taking on deputy sheriff Wade (Pally) as an apprentice to teach him the ways of the warrior. Knuckles is a light-hearted, fun ride that Paramount+ subscribers of all ages will enjoy.
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Halo
(2022-present) [Action Sci-Fi] – Based on the popular sci-fi shooter games of the same name, Halo revolves around a future conflict between humanity and the alien Covenant, with super soldiers like Master Chief fighting on the front lines for human forces.
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The Twilight Zone (1959)
(1959-1964) [Anthology Sci-Fi] – One of the most important and influential TV series of all time, The Twilight Zone remains bold and thought-provoking decades after its release. The disturbing stories reflect on great scientific mysteries like the size of the universe, or tell uniquely horrific stories that warn about the dangers of technology, acting as a precursor to shows like Black Mirror.
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Star Trek
Franchise (1966-present) [Sci-Fi Adventure] – When it comes to science fiction, few franchises are more immediately recognizable than Star Trek. Paramount+ offers new content such as Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, and Star Trek: Prodigyalongside classics like the 1966 Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
If you’re looking for more to watch on Paramount+, you can read our lists of the best original series on Paramount+, classic TV shows on Paramount+, or the 30 best movies on Paramount+.
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