Hulu top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching right now

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Hulu is one of the best streaming services, in no small part due to its excellent library of shows. The Emmys proved that you need Hulu if you're a TV lover, with Hulu shows "Shogun" and "The Bear" taking home the most awards while several others scored nominations.

But with so many great TV shows available, it can be a bit of a struggle to figure out what to watch. Luckily, Hulu has a top 15 shows and movies collection that shows you what’s trending on the platform.

After reviewing this week's popular shows, there's surprisingly little to choose from. While typically dominated by shows, the Hulu top 10 is heavy on movies right now as people enjoy their Thanksgiving break. But there are still some popular shows worth watching, including a new animated holiday special from "Family Guy."

Without further ado, here are the three shows worth watching right now in Hulu’s top 10 shows. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our guide to Hulu's top movies.

This is based on the Hulu top 15 movies and shows as of Friday, Nov. 27.

BEST SHOWS IN THE HULU TOP 10

'Dancing with the Stars'

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ABC's hit reality show "Dancing with the Stars" is now in season 33, and it's still on ABC. But now, you can also watch it on Disney Plus and Hulu, making it easier than ever to see if your favorite stars can dance.

This season, host Alfonso Ribeiro is back, as is former professional dancer and judge Julianne Hough as the show's co-host. The epic three-hour finale just finished up this week, with five couples vying for the crown: Joey Graziadei ("The Bachelor") and Jenna Johnson, Ilona Maher (Olympic rugby player) and Alan Bersten, Chandler Kinney (actress and singer) and Brandon Armstrong, Stephen Nedoroscik (Olympic artistic gymnast) and Rylee Arnold and Danny Amendola (former NFL wide receiver). Watch now to see who wins

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'Family Guy'

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At this point, you're probably familiar with "Family Guy." This animated series follows the Griffin family of Quahog, Rhode Island. There's the large bumbling father Peter (show creator Seth McFarlane), the overwhelmed wife/mother Lois (Alex Borstein), the constantly teased daughter Meg (Mila Kunis), the slow-witted son Chris (Seth Green), the hyperintelligent baby Stewie (McFarlane), and the talking family dog Brian (McFarlane).

Having just celebrated its 25th anniversary, the show has long left its "The Simpsons" comparisons and cancellation worries behind. The bulk of season 23 isn't coming until 2025, but "Family Guy" has dropped two holiday specials on Hulu so far this season. The most recent, "Gift of the White Guy" was just released earlier this week, so go watch it now for some (likely inappropriate) holiday cheer.

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Honorable mention

'The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20'

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This special edition of "ABC 20/20" takes you behind the scenes of the iconic Disney Film. Titled “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins,” this special program celebrates the 60th anniversary of the beloved film through rarely seen footage, photos, and behind-the-scenes stories.

This includes interviews with the living legends who brought Mary Poppins to life, including the star herself Julie Andrews. It also dives into the groundbreaking effects with firsthand accounts of the highs and lows of making of the movie.

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HULU TOP 15 SHOWS AND MOVIES RIGHT NOW

  1. "Elf"
  2. "Nutcrackers"
  3. "National Lampoon Christmas Vacation"
  4. "Alien: Romulus"
  5. "The Polar Express"
  6. "Christmas with the Cranks"
  7. "Deck the Halls"
  8. "Four Christmases"
  9. "Dancing with the Stars"
  10. "Family Guy"
  11. "The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20"
  12. "Fred Claus"
  13. "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"
  14. "Frosty the Snowman"
  15. "Son in Law"

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Malcolm McMillan
Streaming Editor

Malcolm McMillan is a Streaming Editor for Tom's Guide, covering all the latest in streaming TV shows and movies. That means news, analysis, recommendations, reviews and more for just about anything you can watch, including sports! If it can be seen on a screen, he can write about it.

Before writing for Tom's Guide, Malcolm worked as a fantasy football analyst writing for several sites and also had a brief stint working for Microsoft selling laptops, Xbox products and even the ill-fated Windows phone. He is passionate about video games and sports, though both cause him to yell at the TV frequently. He proudly sports many tattoos, including an Arsenal tattoo, in honor of the team that causes him to yell at the TV the most.

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