5 Great TV Shows to Watch on Memorial Day Weekend

The show that birthed the Taylor Sheridan universe, Yellowstone is an epic drama about the intense and tumultuous world of the Dutton family, who control the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. It’s a family saga with western themes that explores the raw beauty of the American frontier. Kevin Costner plays John Dutton, the patriarch trying to maintain control of his land.

Yellowstone is a story of loyalty, family and American identity that is perfect to stream over the holiday weekend. Watch it on Peacock.

Fun in the sun takes a bloody turn in Grosse Pointe Garden Society, a hit NBC series that follows a group of garden club members in an affluent suburb. When Brett (Ben Rappaport), Birdie (Melissa Fumero), Catherine (Aja Naomi King) and Alice (AnnaSophia Robb) get involved in a mysterious death, they’re forced into a gruesome fellowship to protect themselves and find out what really happened.

A soapy mystery-drama in the vein of Desperate Housewives or Big Little Lies, Grosse Pointe features a talented cast and a uniquely quirky aesthetic. The first season just ended, so now’s the perfect time for a binge-watch. 

You can watch Grosse Pointe Garden Society on Peacock.

Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne) didn’t intend to take a road trip across America, but when you’re on the run from the mob, sometimes you have no other option. Charlie is a human lie detector, always able to tell when someone’s words are “bull***.” That lands her in a lot of tricky situations in this Columbo-esque murder mystery series. 

Each episode of Poker Face begins with a murder (usually involving an awesome guest actor like John Mulaney or Cynthia Erivo), so the audience always knows “whodunnit.” The fun is in watching Charlie put the pieces together to catch the killer — and she always gets her man. (Or, in a great season 2 episode, her alligator.)

Does the warm weather have you yearning for an illicit rendezvous in the garden? Then dive into the dreamy world of Bridgerton, the Netflix phenomenon based on the novels by Julia Quinn. It’s an alternate history period piece set in a Regency-era England that’s not divided by race. Each season of the series follows a different member of the wealthy and influential Bridgerton family, whose eight children face the “marriage mart” and endeavor to find matches that include both financial advantages and love.

The stunning costumes and steamy romance scenes are what steal the show in this series, as well as stellar performances from actors like Jonathan Bailey and Nicola Coughlan.

Watch Bridgerton on Netflix.

What’s more American than the hardworking teachers who prepare the next generation to face life as adults? Abbott Elementary is the story of a group of devoted teachers (plus a chaotic principal and an off-kilter janitor) who go to hilarious lengths to help their students succeed. 

The critically acclaimed series created by and starring Quinta Brunson is funny, charming and occasionally moving (without feeling sappy). The cast of characters is so well-defined and idiosyncratic that you really feel like you know every one of them.

Watch Abbott Elementary on Hulu, Disney+ or Max.