What to Watch on Hulu This Weekend (July 16 to 19, 2026)

Season 5 begins with “Soda,” an episode built around a storm hitting the restaurant and everyone working inside it. The Bear remains focused on Carmy and the crew trying to keep a demanding business running while their personal problems continue to enter the kitchen with them. The supplied episode description is brief, so the useful setup is equally simple: bad weather arrives, the pressure increases, and the staff has to manage another situation that does not care about their existing plans.

“Return to Fox Hollow: New Victims, Darker Secrets” reopens the investigation into killings connected to Herb Baumeister’s Indiana property. The new season follows renewed work around evidence found at Fox Hollow Farm, including old interviews and questions about why the case stalled. Rather than retelling only the known history, the episode looks at what may still be unresolved decades later. The source description was cut off, so this card stays with the confirmed focus on new evidence, possible additional victims, and the reopened inquiry.

Chocolate becomes the central ingredient in “Bitter Sweet Mystery Box.” The home cooks must create confections connected to their own heritage, turning the challenge into both a technical test and a question of how clearly each dish communicates an idea. MasterChef continues to narrow the field through elimination rounds, so presentation alone will not be enough if the flavors or construction fail. The episode aired Wednesday and remains part of Hulu’s current lineup heading into the weekend.

“We Go Again” follows Wrexham AFC into the final days of a playoff race with promotion still possible. Three clubs are fighting for the last available place, leaving the season dependent on results that can change within seconds. Welcome to Wrexham keeps the club, its owners, and the town in the same story, so the outcome matters well beyond the table. The episode aired before this weekend, but it remains one of Hulu’s recent picks as the season reaches another decisive finish.

“We Built a Secret Room on the Santa Monica Pier” gives several creators different problems inside the same location. Topper Guild tries to complete every ride and game as quickly as possible, while Matthew Beem and Zhong build hidden rooms to keep him away from security. Jesser adds another challenge with a difficult frisbee target. Rabbit Hole packages those separate stunts into a teen variety format, with the appeal coming from how one person’s plan creates obstacles for everyone else.

“The Journey Begins: Technique with Derek Hough” starts the audition process for 12 dancers competing for a professional spot on Dancing with the Stars. Robert Irwin hosts while Shirley Ballas, Mark Ballas, and Derek Hough test the group on jive and samba technique. The weakest pair is eliminated, making the first episode more than an introduction to the contestants. The series also places the dancers together in one house, adding another layer to a competition already built around performance and judgment.