With Father’s Day approaching, it’s time to bond with Dad while binge watching some great TV. There are many streaming services with perfect family programs.
Here are the best TV shows to watch with your family this Father’s Day.
‘American Dad’ (Disney+)
For a funny animated series, try “American Dad.” The show, available to stream on Disney+, focuses on the idea of a “typical” American family: C.I.A. agent Stan Smith, his “hippie” wife, Francine; college-aged daughter, Hayley; and “dorky” high-school-aged son, Steve. The show is known for its hilarious characters like Jeff Fischer; the family’s unusual goldfish, Klaus, who has the brain of an East German athlete; and Roger, the alien. The cast features Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane and Dee Bradley Baker.
“American Dad” is available on Disney+ ($7.99/month or $79.99/year.) There’s also a Disney+ bundle option available, which includes access to Hulu (with ads) and ESPN+ for just $13.99/month.
‘Men of a Certain Age’ (HBO Max)
At least one of the characters of “Men of a Certain Age” on HBO Max will resonate with your guys.
Ray Romano stars in an honest, emotional and funny drama about what it is like to be a middle-aged man today. Romano plays Joe, a divorced father of two and party store owner who has unfulfilled dreams of becoming a professional golfer. His best friends are Owen (Andre Braugher), an overworked family man who is employed at his dad’s car dealership, and Terry (Scott Bakula).
You can watch it on HBO Max ($14.99/month). With HBO Max you can stream all of HBO, plus your favorite series like “South Park” and “Friends,” as well as blockbuster movies and Max Originals.
‘The Office’ (Peaco*ck)
Who doesn’t love “The Office”? The mockumentary available on Peaco*ck follows the daily life of Michael Scott, a manager of a paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and his employees. The crew follows around 24/7 and captures their humorous and bizarre encounters.
It aired on NBC for nine seasons, from 2005-2013, and has become even more beloved via syndication and streaming. The cast became stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Craig Robinson, James Spader, Ellie Kemper and Catherine Tate.
You can stream shows on Peaco*ck for free or the unlimited version of the streaming service is $4.99/month.
‘Law & Order’ (Philo, Hulu)
“Law & Order” is always a hit with dads who love crime TV. The dramatic scripted series follows a single crime in each episode, usually a murder. The show adapts stories from current events from two separate vantage points: the police investigation and the prosecution in court.
The series, and its successful spinoffs, are available on Hulu and Philo. Both services offer free trials.
“Law & Order” is the longest running crime series and the second-longest running drama series in TV history. While the cast has evolved throughout the years, some of the most noteworthy characters were played by Sam Waterston, Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Mariska Hargitay, Angie Harmon, Benjamin Bratt, Fred Dalton Thompson and Chris Noth.
‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ (HBO Max)
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” now available on HBO Max, is about Will (Will Smith), who is sent to live with his wealthy Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian in Bel-Air. Will has fun at the expense of stuck-up cousins Carlton and Hilary.
Smith starred with James Avery, Daphne Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons, Tatyana Ali, Joseph Marcell and Ross Bagley as the beloved family of the ’90s. Watch it on HBO Max ($14.99/month).
‘Seinfeld’ (Hulu)
If you’re looking for a laugh, “Seinfeld” is the sitcom to binge. Jerry Seinfeld stars as himself in this iconic TV comedy series. Seinfeld and his friends live in New York, discussing quirky but very relatable situations. The show is available on Hulu for $5.99/month.
‘Cheers’ (Peaco*ck)
“Cheers” wholesome storyline and funny cast make it a great show to watch with family.
The show centers on the regulars and employees of the Boston bar Cheers, who share their experiences and lives while drinking and working “where everybody knows your name.”
Some of the best known “Cheers” characters are played by Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, Rhea Perlman, George Wendt, John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer and Woody Harrelson. Binge the series on Peaco*ck.
‘The Mandalorian’ (Disney+)
Is your dad into action and adventure shows? The Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” set in the realm of “Star Wars” is the perfect Father’s Day programming.
“The Mandalorian” is set after the fall of the Galactic Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic. Actors Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Giancarlo Esposito, Chris Bartlett, Carl Weathers and Misty Rosas star.
The show is available exclusively on Disney+ ($7.99/month or $79.99/year.)
‘Mad Men’ (Amazon Prime)
“Mad Men” on Amazon Prime is always worth a watch.
The series, set in 1960s New York City, centers on the high-end world of advertising and Don Draper’s (Jon Hamm) career and dalliances. (The show is for a mature audience.) The cast includes Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser and January Jones
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you already have access to “Mad Men” through your subscription to Amazon. If you aren’t a member, Prime offers a free 30-day trial. You can sign up here.
‘The Sopranos’ (HBO Max)
If you haven’t already, you need to introduce “The Sopranos” into your dad’s life.
The show, available on HBO Max, is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase. The story revolves around Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster, and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance his family life with organized crime.
The cast is Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli, Dominic Chianese and Nancy Marchand. You can watch “The Sopranos” on HBO Max ($14.99/month.)
‘Ridiculousness’ (Paramount+)
There’s nothing like a good laugh with Dad. Rob Dyrdek’s reactions to hilarious video compilations on “Ridiculousness” has attracted a diverse audience, and featured guests including Steelo Brim and Chanel West Coast. The series is available to stream on Paramount+.
The show garnered popularity by airing videos of failed stunts, to which Rob and his panelists add mockery and reaction. You can watch it on Paramount+.
‘Ray Donovan’ (Hulu)
Want to be kept on the edge of your seat? Watch “Ray Donovan” on Hulu. The crime series is set in Los Angeles, where the title character works for the powerful law firm Goldman & Drexler, representing the rich and famous. The main character is played by Liev Schreiber, and the rest of the cast includes Jon Voight, Paula Malcomson, Pooch Hall, Dash Mihok, Eddie Marsan, Kerris Dorsey, Devon Bagby, Steven Bauer and Katherine Moennig.
The show is available on Hulu along with thousands of programs for $5.99/month.
‘Friday Night Lights’ (Peaco*ck)
This one goes out to the sports fan dads. “Friday Night Lights” is about a high school football coach Eric Taylor, his wife, Tami, their family’s love and struggles and the pressures of small-town life. Stream full episodes of “Friday Night Lights” and more dramas on Peaco*ck.
‘The Simpsons’ (Disney+)
“The Simpsons” is a great show to watch any time of the year, especially on Father’s Day in honor of Homer. All 31 seasons are available on Disney+.
“The Simpsons” family and their lives in Springfield parody a middle-class American lifestyle with hilarity. The iconic appeal of the show has made it a household name for decades.
“The Simpsons” is available on Disney+ ($7.99/month or $79.99/year.)
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ (Paramount+)
If your family is full of syfy nerds, it’s time to binge “Star Trek: Discovery” on Paramount+.
After following Commander Burnham into the wormhole in the second season finale, Season 3 of “Star Trek: Discovery” finds the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery landing in an unknown future far from the home they once knew. Living in a time filled with uncertainty, the U.S.S. Discovery crew, along with the help of some new friends, must work together to restore hope to the Federation.
The show is now available to stream on Paramount+. Plans start at $4.99/month.
‘Modern Family’ (Peaco*ck)
Family, humor and a little bit of conflict. That’s what “Modern Family” on Peaco*ck has to offer.
The series is about the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, a wonderfully large and blended family that gives an honest and hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.
The cast includes Ed O’Neill, Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet, Rico Rodriguez, Nolan Gould, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons and Jeremy Maguire.
All the episodes are available on Peaco*ck now.
‘Black-ish’ (Hulu)
“Black-ish” takes a fun yet bold look at one man’s determination to establish a sense of cultural identity for his family. The series -- now available on Hulu -- stars Anthony Anderson as Andre “Dre” Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson, Yara Shahidi as Zoey Johnson, Marcus Scribner as Andre Johnson Jr., Miles Brown as Jack Johnson, Marsai Martin as Diane Johnson, Laurence Fishburne as Pops, Jenifer Lewis as Ruby, Peter Mackenzie as Mr. Stevens, Deon Cole as Charlie Telphy and Jeff Meacham as Josh.
The show is available on Hulu along with thousands of other programs for $5.99/month.
‘This Is Us’ (Peaco*ck)
Get the tissues ready, this is going to be an emotional rollercoaster.
“This Is Us” is a comedy-drama-tragedy hybrid created by Dan Fogelman. The series, now available to stream on Peaco*ck, follows a set of parents and their three children across several timeframes.
To watch past seasons of “This Is Us,” subscribe to Peaco*ck.
‘The Big Bang Theory’ (HBO Max)
This sitcom has a joke for everyone. “The Big Bang Theory” on HBO Max is about physicists Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter, whose geeky and introverted lives were changed when Penny, an attractive waitress and aspiring actress, moved into the apartment across the hall. The predicaments they find themselves in, along with their growing friend group, kept the audience engaged for 12 seasons.
The show casts Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch and Kevin Sussman. The entire series is available to stream on HBO Max.
‘Battlebots’ (Philo)
“Battlebots” is the high-stakes competition tech dads will enjoy.
The series, available to stream on Philo, tasks competitors with designing robots for a fight. After that, a couple of robots are pitted against one another in an arena combat setting. Each match lasts three minutes. The winner is decided when one of the robots gets damaged or destroyed.
You can watch it on Philo, the streaming service that offers more than 60 TV channels including AMC, Comedy Central, Discovery, History, HGTV and more. The show is also available on discovery+.
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