With Memorial Day upon us, it’s a perfect time to binge some new network shows over the long weekend!
Memorial Day Weekend may be known for vacations, barbecues, and more. However, a longer weekend also gives some viewers a chance to catch up on shows they may have missed. Obviously, streaming has a score of options, but the networks provided some too. Thanks to programming shifts, several shows had short seasons in the 2025-26 TV year, each with 10-13 episodes. That makes them perfect for a weekend binge, so if you have time, these ten network shows make for great holiday viewing!
R.J. Decker
ABC has found a niche in fun crime procedurals, and this is one of the best in a while. Scott Speedman plays the title role of a former photographer turned ex-con turned private eye in Fort Lauderdale. The show nails the offbeat Florida vibe with some quirky mysteries and characters, with Speedman a delight in the role of an investigator with a laid-back aura.
He’s surrounded by a good supporting cast, from R.J.'s ex-wife and her current cop wife to his bartender buddy to a woman who helped get him into jail in the first place. There’s a larger arc of Decker looking into a corruption case that was the cause of his imprisonment and a big cliffhanger. Thankfully, ABC has renewed the show, making this the perfect time to catch up on it now.
Streaming on Hulu
CIA
FBI launched a new spinoff this year with a different set of initials. It’s a different style of show, as a by-the-book FBI agent (Nick Gehlfuss) is sent as a liaison to a CIA team. He partners with a more maverick CIA operative (Tom Ellis) on missions while secretly hunting for a mole inside the office. The show rests on the terrific chemistry of the leads for a classic “buddy cop” story, with both hiding secrets.
The first season does a fine job balancing the episodic missions with the larger mole hunt, aided by Natalee Linez as a fellow agent and Necar Zadegan as their boss. There are connections to FBI with some characters crossing over and showing the differences between the agencies. The last two episodes of the first season are action-packed and dramatic to kick off a new branch of this franchise for fans to enjoy.
Streaming on Paramount+.
Scrubs
There were some doubts about a Scrubs revival, given how the series ended on a lackluster note in 2010. Thankfully, the revival was the true sequel fans wanted. The main players were back with Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, and Donald Faison stepping back into their roles like no time had passed. They showed their doctors now as leaders and more respected, putting their interns through the same challenges they had with the same offbeat humor.
The humor was balanced by more serious storylines like Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley) facing his own medical crisis and J.D. facing post-divorce life and the problems of the modern health care system. This was classic Scrubs for a new generation, making it one of the best sequel series of recent times that’s set to continue next year.
Streaming on Hulu.
Memory of a Killer
This surprise Fox sleeper hit looks a bit cliché at first. Patrick Dempsey makes a welcome return to TV as Angelo Doyle, a supposed mild-mannered salesman who’s really a mob contract killer. The show’s drama at first comes from Angelo hiding his life from his daughter and his longtime boss, who doesn’t know he has a family. The twist comes with Angelo learning he has early-onset Alzheimer’s.
A hitman who’s losing his touch on reality means unexpected dangers, as Angelo can no longer trust himself on jobs. He also has to keep this quiet or be taken out by enemies while his daughter is unknowingly put in the crosshairs. The show earned a surprising second season, which is good given its cliffhanger ending and a binge to remember.
Streaming on Hulu.
Marshals
Adding another spinoff to the Yellowstone universe was inevitable. However, having it be a CBS procedural was an unexpected turn. It works, however, as Luke Grimes reprises his role as Jamie Dutton, now a widower who joins the Montana branch of the U.S. Marshals. That means beautiful locations for the action as these Marshals tackle smugglers, drug rings, and more.
There are connections to the Yellowstone world with Jamie under the shadow of his father and his past actions. There are some touches like the conflicts with the local Native American reservations, a female marshal hiding her gambling problem, and another bucking authority, and it comes together well. Even if you’re not a Yellowstone fan, you can still get a kick out of this modern-day Western spin on the CBS procedural.
Streaming on Paramount+.
Best Medicine
Another sleeper hit for Fox is this U.S. remake of the popular British show Doc Martin. Dr. Martin Best (Josh Charles) is a brilliant doctor who, for a secret reason, moves to a small fishing village he visited as a kid. The comedy comes from the brusque, all-business Best clashing with the incredibly eccentric town inhabitants and a romance with the schoolteacher (Abigail Spencer).
Charles is in wonderful form with the character, letting the town’s madness bounce off of him while his stern looks hide a true heart. Annie Potts is also wonderful as his aunt, with compelling supporting characters. It’s a light-hearted tale with good touches (Doc Martin star Martin Clunes appears as Best’s father) and a renewal makes this a wonderful antidote to network drama.
Streaming on Hulu
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
It was likely inevitable that the iconic crime franchise would make its way to the Great White North. The CW is the Stateside home for this series, which puts the focus on Aden Young and Kathleen Munroe as the cops investigating various murders in Toronto. Like a classic L&O show, this has “ripped-from-the-headlines" cases done in a great way.
It’s mostly about the investigations, but some court antics show the differences between U.S. and Canadian law, which feels fresher. There’s also the spotlight on the killers and some truly surprising twists. It’s a fine addition to the Law & Order universe, with two more seasons set to come.
Streaming on CWTV.
Stumble
Sadly, this NBC mockumentary was canceled after its only season. That’s a shame, as this was a wonderful, heartfelt comedy. Jenn Lyon plays a champion cheerleading coach who’s fired for drinking with her squad. She lands a job at a smaller Oklahoma school to go for another title, which means turning a team of misfits into champs in six weeks.
The series uses the mockumentary format well with nutty jokes yet also heart, as Lyon truly wants to help her team improve while seeking her own glory. There’s also the welcome presence of the always wonderful Kristen Chenoweth as Lyons’ former assistant turned rival to provide laughs. Hopefully, the buzz on this show landing a new home is true, as the series deserves to continue.
Streaming on Peacock.
The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins
It’s always great to see Tracy Morgan back on TV with a comedy, and this is a fine showcase for his talents. He plays the title role of a former NFL player banned after a gambling scandal. He’s trying for a comeback and hiring a director (Daniel Radcliffe) to make a documentary about it. What could be easy comedy instead shows some wonderful characters and heart.
Both Morgan and Radcliffe (who shows unexpected excellent comic timing) shine together as the show excellently portrays both trying to redeem their past mistakes. The supporting cast is just as good, like Reggie’s ex-wife/agent trying to get him into the Hall of Fame. It’s a swift watch to entertain viewers and make for a funny binge.
Streaming on Peacock.
The Paper
After so much success with The Office, it’s no wonder the producers struck gold with this spinoff. Rather than a company, it looks at the office staff of a small Ohio newspaper, with the same style of on-screen interviews and offbeat goings-on as this paper faces the realities of publishing today. Again, there's a nutty staff handling things with interviews showing their bizarre mentalities.
The fun is a spin on the expected dynamic with a new editor (Domhnall Gleeson) wanting to restore the paper to true greatness while his managing editor (a hysterical Sabrina Impacciatore) wants nothing but clickbait tales. The supporting cast provides the right amount of laughs with a genuine small-town feel. It may take a bit to match the genius of The Office, but this has the right elements to be another fine comedy.
Streaming on Peacock.
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