24 Shows and Movies to Watch on Peacock If You Want to Be Wildly Entertained – NBC Insider

Peacock, NBC's streaming service, boasts an impressively extensive library. Whether you're looking to watch new series as they air, rewatch your favorite classics, or enjoy the occasional movie marathon, Peacock has all your entertainment needsas the streaming home for NBC series (thinkLaw & Order, AGT, The Voice) and also boasts over 80,000+ hours of legacy content.

Even the most dedicated of viewers may need help with where to start, which is why we've compiled a list of must-watch titles that will keep your television tastebuds satiated. Get ready for the ultimate TV and movie binge with these Peacock hidden gems!

If you're looking for a throwback classic, look no further thanSave by the Bell. The '80s and '90s series centers around the lives of six close-knit high school students attending Bayside High School in California.Saved by the Bellhas everything you want in a high school show: pesky homework, secret crushes, and the pains and joys of growing up.

Rutherford Fallsis a heartwarming comedy series. that follows the citizens of the small town of Rutherford Falls. A local legend and longtime resident, Nathan Rutherford, is tasked with fighting the removal of a historical statue within the town square. Created by and starring Ed Helms as Nathan Rutherford, this new series is an instant hit.

For fans ofCommunityandIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,A.P. Biois a humorous romp that is easy to binge on a long weekend. Glenn Howerton (Dennis fromIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) plays a fallen-from-grace professor forced to teach a high school A.P. Biology class in Toledo, OH. Packed with hilarious characters and endless misadventures,A.P. Biois a treat.

Wolf Like Meis for fans of supernatural secrets and romantic adventures...with a twist that will have viewers howling. Starring Isla Fisher and Josh Gad,Wolf Like Mefollows the life of an ex-pat who moves to Australia to garner a closer bond with his daughter. He meets a mysterious yet charming woman that he hits it off with immediately, but she has some baggage that makes the connection a tad complicated.

If you're looking for a sci-fi series that will get you hooked from the start, you'll loveBattlestar Galactica. Set in a distant star system,Battlestar Galacticafollows the crew of the aged Galactica starship, who battle and seek to save humanity from the evil Cylons. With only a few humans left alive after the war, it's up to the Galactica crew to save the day.

Everyone remembers the instant craze caused by Netflix'sThe Tiger King.Joe vs. Caroletakes the story and gives it more Hollywood zest as it follows the rivalry between the infamous tiger trainer Joe Exotic and tiger rehabilitation center owner Carole Baskin. Starring John Cameron and former Saturday Night Livestar Kate McKinnon,Joe vs. Caroleis a wild watch.

For those that love late-night comedy,The Carol Burnett Showwill be an instant hit. The iconic Carol Burnett stars in this show, of course, which includes an endless lineup of comedy skits, vaudeville-inspired performances, and musical comedy. Featuring talented guest stars and members of her comedy troupe, it's impossible to watchThe Carol Burnett Showwithout having some laughs.

Friday Night Lightsmay seem like a show about football, but it's much more than that. The NBC drama centers around the lives of one of the nation's top high school football teams, the Dillon Panthers, and their Coach, Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler). Proving that sometimes our families are made up of our closest friends,Friday Night Lightsis a timeless classic.

The originalQuantum Leapis an NBC classic that follows the members of the Quantum Leap project. Starring Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett, Sam body-jumps through space and time to live the life of a different person each day.Watch NBC's newQuantum LeapMondaysat 10/9c and next day on Peacock.

For fans ofSNLsketches and alums,MacGruberis the perfect Peacock hidden gem. The 2010 action-comedy series is based on theSNLsketch of the same name and serves as the perfect parody of the action-adventure seriesMacGyver. Will Forte stars in the title role alongside Kristen Wiig.

On Peacock, you'll find hits likeThe Office,30 Rock,Superstore,andBrooklyn Nine-Nine. You can also enjoy the 1980s NBC hitCheers!Set in a Boston bar called Cheers, the series follows the lives of the regulars and employees of a bar where everybody knows your name. You can enjoyCheers'highly successful spin-off series,Frasier, on Peacock as well!

If you're a fan of animated classics, Peacock has one of the most iconic films of all time,The Road to El Dorado. Get swept along a whirlwind adventure as Miguel and Tulio search for the legendary city of El Dorado, the secret palace of gold and fortune beyond all compare. With a soundtrack penned by the icon Elton John himself, what's not to love?

Once spooky season rolls around, or maybe if you're just craving a scary movie, Peacock has a prime selection. Among the countless selection of horror and thriller titles, Peacock has the Universal Studios Horror Classics collection. Enjoy the originalDracula,Frankenstein,The Invisible Man, and more!

Rarely a scary movie is made that is equally horrifying as it is hilarious, butShaun of the Deadis a great example. The film centers around Shaun and his burnout roommate, two aimless men with uneventful lives, as their circumstances are flipped upside down after they find themselves in the center of a zombie apocalypse.

Dolly Parton is a national treasure, with many films under her cowboy belt, butSteel Magnoliasis a timeless classic. Featuring an all-star cast including Sally Field, Julia Roberts, and Shirley MacLaine, the film follows the lives of six Southern women who frequent a local hair salon run by Parton. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll never forget this treasure of a film.

Buckle up to the thrilling conclusion of the latestJurassic Parkfilms by streamingJurassic World: Dominionon Peacock.Subscribers can enjoy two versions ofDominion, the original theatrical release and a 14-minute longer version with an alternative opening. Other franchise landmarks likeJurassic Park, The Lost World,andJurassic Park IIIare also available to stream for the ultimate dino-thon of your dreams.

If you're missing the familiar faces from This Is Us, you must watch Sterling K. Brown's latest film,Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.The film follows a former Southern Baptist megachurch leader, Pastor Lee-Curtis, as he attempts to regain his former glory after his congregation is shut down after a scandal.

Baby Mamais another standout film fromSNLalums, starring the hilarious duo of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. The film follows a woman aspiring to have a child, a fraudulent surrogate mother, and an unsuspecting friendship bred from their unconventional relationship. Baby Mama is packed with laughs, the perfect comedy for any girls' night.

Once the holidays come around, it's hard to deny yourself the pleasure of watching, or rewatching, the classic romantic comedy filmLove Actually. Love Actuallyhas everything you could want out of a holiday movie: musical performances, an all-star cast, and more than a few heartfelt moments that keep this flick on many people's list of all-time favorites.

For movie watchers that like to compare their films to the book, Gone Girl is a perfect choice. The thriller stars Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike as Nick and Amy Dunne, a married couple with quite a few skeletons in their closet. After Amy disappears, Nick quickly becomes suspect #1 and must prove his innocence while reflecting on their problematic marriage. Gone Girl is a must-see thriller with countless twists and turns that will keep you at the edge of your seat the entire time.

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Reviewed and Recommended by Erik Baquero