The best shows on Disney+ right now
Streaming service Disney+ has quickly become a popular destination for movie and TV fans, thanks to a library filled with some of Hollywood’s most popular franchises, as well as plenty of new and classic shows and original projects you’ll only find there. A library that large can make it tough to decide what to watch next, so we’ve put together this list of the best shows currently available to stream on Disney+.
If you want to broaden your search, we also have lists of the best movies on Disney+ as well as the best shows on Netflix, the best shows on Amazon Prime, and the best shows on Hulu.
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay travels the world searching for culinary inspiration and adventure in remote or otherwise unlikely locations in this National Geographic series that premiered in 2019. His journeys take him everywhere from Peru and Morocco to the Louisiana bayou and the coasts of Norway as he learns firsthand about the relationships between cuisine and culture in the places he visits.
Created by: Gordon Ramsay Cast: Gordon Ramsay Number of seasons: 3
Hannah Montana
By day, she’s regular teenager Miley Stewart. By night, she’s international pop star Hannah Montana — and almost nobody knows her secret. Sound like trouble? Oh, it is. Not only did Hannah Montana launch Miley Cyrus’ career (and helped revitalize that of her real-life and on-screen father, Billy Ray Cyrus), but it’s also the highest-rated show in Disney Channel history. If you grew up with Miley, Disney+ gives you the perfect chance to revisit the series: Every episode is available on Disney+ right now.
Created by: Michael Poryes, Rich Correll, Barry O’ Brien Cast: Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Emily Osment Number of seasons: 4
The Mysterious Benedict Society
The leader of a secret organization recruits a group of children with special talents for a dangerous mission in this adaptation of Trenton Lee Stewart’s young-adult book series, which premiered in June to positive reviews from critics and general audiences alike. The series casts Arrested Development actor Tony Hale as the titular Mr. Benedict, who brings together the ragtag team of kids in order to save the world from a villain implanting subliminal messages in the world’s population. Kristen Schaal, MaameYaa Boafo, and Ryan Hurst play supporting roles in the series, while Mystic Inscho, Seth B. Carr, Emmy DeOliveira, and Marta Kessler play the kids tasked with stopping the nefarious plan.
Created by: Matt Manfredi, Phil Hay Cast: Tony Hale, Mystic Inscho, Seth B. Carr, Emmy DeOliveira, Marta Kessler Number of seasons: 1
So Weird
So Weird was never the biggest Disney Channel series, but over the years it’s become a cult classic. The title tells you why. In this X-Files-inspired series, a teenage girl tries to find a way to communicate with her dead father while touring with her rock star mom and ends up running afoul of ghosts, vampires, Bigfoot, angels, and all kinds of other paranormal creatures. If you want something darker than the typical Disney Channel fare, look no further. You’ve found it.
Created by: Tom J. Astle Cast: Cara DeLizia, Mackenzie Phillips, Patrick Levis Number of seasons: 3
The World According to Jeff Goldblum
Ever wondered about the science behind sneakers? What about the roots of America’s crush on coffee? These topics and more are addressed in each episode of this series, which has the inimitable Jeff Goldblum investigate the history of otherwise common objects and take a deep dive into what makes them so ubiquitous and — in many cases — beloved by so many people. No one can make the mundane more fascinating and entertaining than Goldblum, who meanders from one topic to the next — like denim or recreational vehicles, for example — on a journey of discovery that often reveals quite a bit about his unique perspective on life, too. There’s no show quite like The World According to Jeff Goldblum because there’s no one quite like its titular host and star.
Created by: National Geographic Cast: Jeff Goldblum Number of seasons: 1
America’s Funniest Home Videos
Before the internet, silly videos went viral via America’s Funniest Home Videos. After 30 seasons, AFV isn’t quite the appointment viewing it once was, but Disney+ has a massive vault of episodes that will bring you back to a more innocent time, when kids, pets, and adults getting caught on tape in unfortunate situations was something truly special. Just because you can scroll through thousands of viral videos on social media doesn’t mean you’re going to find some of the gems of old-school AFV.
Created by: Vin Di Bona Cast: Bob Saget, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tom Bergeron Number of seasons: 30
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
The Star Wars saga continues in this series set after the overlapping events of Episode III — Revenge of the Sith and the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, but before the events of the franchise-spawning Episode IV — A New Hope. The series follows the members of Clone Force 99, a unique group of clone troopers whose genetic mutations during the cloning process (which earned them the nickname “The Bad Batch”) gave them specialized abilities. First introduced in The Clone Wars, the characters were a hit among Star Wars fans, and The Bad Batch explores what happened to them after the war ended and Order 66 forced many of their fellow clones to kill the Jedi they served alongside.
Created by: Dave Filoni Cast: Dee Bradley Baker, Michelle Ang Number of seasons: 1
Loki
Marvel’s Asgardian trickster finally gets his own solo adventure in this Disney+ original series that brings back MCU veteran Tom Hiddleston as the titular god of mischief. After the events of Avengers: Endgame cut Loki loose in the MCU timeline, this series explores what happens when the trickster finds himself forced to work with an interdimensional agency to prevent just the sort of chaos he’s accustomed to creating. Owen Wilson joins Hiddleston in the show’s cast, and new episodes of the series premiere weekly on Disney+.
Created by: Michael Waldron Cast: Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw Number of seasons: 1
Once Upon a Time
When Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) finds herself passing through a quaint seaside town in Maine, her life takes a dramatic turn after she learns that the residents of the town are actually fairy-tale characters trapped in the real world due to an ancient curse. The seven-season series chronicles Swan’s experiences in and around Storybrooke involving all manner of heroes and villains from famous fairy tales, folklore, mythology, and Disney tales. One of the Disney-owned ABC network’s most popular, long-running dramas, Once Upon a Time puts a fresh spin on many beloved characters with its clever interpretations of their adventures.
Created by: Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, Jared S. Gilmore, Robert Carlyle Number of seasons: 7
Gravity Falls
When Dipper and Mabel Pines decide to spend the summer with their great uncle Stan, a huckster who runs Gravity Falls’ No. 1 tourist trap, the Mystery Shack, they don’t know what they’re in for. Gravity Falls is kind of like a kid-friendly mashup of the X-Files and Twin Peaks. It’s also equal parts thrilling and hilarious, and one of the best cartoons of the past 20 years. You’ll come for Gravity Falls‘ long-running mystery and bizarre creatures, but it’s the delightful characters that’ll keep you around. Gravity Falls is weird, but it sure has a lot of heart.
Created by: Alex Hirsch Cast: Jason Ritter, Kristen Schaal, Linda Cardellini Number of seasons: 2
Star Wars Rebels
Set after the events of Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series, and five years before Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope, Star Wars Rebels follows a small group of rebels led by Kanan Jarrus, a powerful Jedi who survived Order 66. Over the course of the series’ four seasons, the ragtag team’s adventures offer a glimpse at the formative years of what would become an organized rebellion against the Galactic Empire, and various characters from the Star Wars films, The Clone Wars, and The Mandalorian play key roles in the show’s saga. The winner of a Primetime Emmy Award, Rebels spawned a long list of spinoff and tie-in projects featuring some of the show’s most popular heroes and villains.
Created by: Simon Kinberg, Dave Filoni, Carrie Beck Cast: Taylor Gray, Freddie Prinze Jr., Vanessa Marshall, Tiya Sircar Number of seasons: 4
Wild Chile
Marvel at the beautiful wildlife in Chile as you travel on a virtual safari alongside guide Rene Araneda and oceanographer Susannah Buchan in this eight-part series. Released in 2018, the series devotes each episode to a subsection of animal or plant life on both land and sea, taking a deep dive (sometimes literally) into the subject in ways that will appeal to any nature lover.
Created by: N/A Cast: N/A Number of seasons: 1
The Proud Family
The Proud Family was groundbreaking TV for the Disney Channel. Disney’s first animated show centered entirely on an African-American family, The Proud Family is a delightful, sometimes zany coming of age show following the precocious Penny as she navigates the early years of adolescence. Balancing family, friends, school, and everything else teens do is always easier said than done but it certainly doesn’t help that Penny’s multi-generational household seems to have a knack for getting into larger-than-life hijinks.
Created by: Bruce W. Smith Cast: Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Paula Jai Parker Number of seasons: 2
The Simpsons
What’s left to say about The Simpsons? Bart, Homer, Marge, Lisa, and Maggie aren’t just cartoon characters. They’re cultural icons, not to mention stars of the longest-running sitcom in American history. Sure, by this point, there are probably more bad Simpsons episodes than good ones, but that doesn’t matter. On Disney+, you can revisit the glory days of seasons 1 through 10 as much as you want. Trust us. Those will never get old.
Created by: Matt Groening Cast: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith Number of seasons: 31
Marvel’s Runaways
Focusing on the origins of the Marvel teenage superhero group Runaways, Marvel’s Runaways is set on the fringes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. No Iron Man or Thor here — just six extraordinary Los Angeles teens uniting to defeat their evil, criminal parents, collectively known as the Pride. After stumbling across a terrible secret and discovering their parents have been lying to them their entire lives, the Runaways investigate what their guardians are after and what else they might be hiding. From teen show expert EP Josh Schwartz (The O.C., Gossip Girl), Runaways walks a fine line between superhero glam and teen angst.
Created by: Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage Cast: Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer Number of seasons: 3
DuckTales
Reboots of beloved classic animated series don’t always work, but Disney managed to recapture lightning in a bottle with DuckTales, its re-imagined spin on the 1987 series with the insanely catchy theme song. Not only does the series give Huey, Dewey, and Louie’s adventures with Scrooge McDuck a modern makeover that’s as entertaining for adults as it is for kids, but it also introduces a few new characters to the mix — including young adventurer Webby Vanderquack — and features an impressive voice cast. That cast includes former Doctor Who star David Tennant as Scrooge, Danny Pudi as Huey, Ben Schwartz as Dewey, Bobby Moynihan as Louie, Kate Micucci as Webby, and Beck Bennett as Launchpad McQuack. A multiple award winner and critical darling, DuckTales proves that some stories never get old.
Created by: Matt Youngberg, Francisco Angones Cast: David Tennant, Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, Bobby Moynihan, Kate Micucci, Beck Bennett, Toks Olagundoye Number of seasons: 3
Agent Carter
A spinoff from Marvel’s Captain America films, Agent Carter stars Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, the love of Captain America’s life, in the aftermath of Captain America’s tragic accident at the end of World War II. Now, Agent Carter is virtually unstoppable in her fight against new atomic threats. After a career in New York, however, she relocates to Los Angeles for her most dangerous assignment yet. Working in the bright lights of Hollywood, she’ll need all of the help and cunning of her new friends and allies to take on her most sinister threat yet.
Created by: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Cast: Hayley Atwell, James D’Arcy, Chad Michael Murray Number of seasons: 2
Prop Culture
Created, executive produced, and hosted by prop collector extraordinaire Dan Lanigan, Prop Culture follows Dan across the globe as he tracks down classic Disney film props. Each episode focuses on one Disney film and features conversations with the cast and crew of each famous flick, along with Disney Archive staff and other surprise guests. Fans of Mary Poppins will be thrilled when the character’s famous carpet bag makes an appearance. Other films of focus include Tron, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, and The Muppet Movie.
Created by: Jason C. Henry, Dan Lanigan Cast: Dan Lanigan Number of seasons: 1
Running Wild With Bear Grylls
With Running Wild, popular outdoor survival expert Bear Grylls put a new spin on his reality series by inviting a celebrity (or two) on a new set of adventures in harsh environments around the world. After airing on NBC for its first four seasons, the popular show moved to National Geographic for its fifth and sixth seasons, which featured Grylls teaching Brie Larson, Dave Bautista, Channing Tatum, Danica Patrick, and other celebrities how to survive in various regions. Destinations in the fifth and sixth seasons — which are both available on Disney+ now — included Iceland, Panama, Sierra Nevada, and Moab, Utah, among other breathtaking — but dangerous — locales.
Created by: Delbert Shoopman Cast: Bear Grylls Number of seasons: 2
Goof Troop
In Goof Troop, iconic Disney character Goofy lives in the idyllic town of Spoonerville with his son, Max, right next to another recurring Disney character: Big, burly Pete. Episodes revolve around the sort of hijinks that only Goofy could conjure, but the show is more than straight comedy. The storylines are well written, the new characters fit right in, and the art style is strong. Disney ran the show for only two years (1992 and 1993), but it gathered enough recognition to warrant two Disney film extensions: A Goofy Movie and An Extremely Goofy Movie.
Created by: Robert Taylor, Michael Peraza Jr. Cast: Bill Farmer, Dana Hill, Jim Cummings Seasons: 2
The Mandalorian
The first live-action Star Wars series got off to a surprising start, and things are only going to get wilder as time goes on. In this groundbreaking series from Iron Man director Jon Favreau, Pedro Pascal stars as a bounty hunter who travels through the Star Wars Universe’s seedy underbelly, brushing up against ex-Imperial warlords, former Rebel shock troopers, assassin droids, and all other kinds of ne’er-do-wells — all while protecting an adorable piece of precious cargo. Featuring the talents of Timothy Olyphant, Werner Herzog, Ming-Na Wen, Nick Nolte, Gina Carano, and Giancarlo Esposito — and that’s just in front of the camera — this series is something special.
Created by: Jon Favreau Cast: Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Gina Carano Number of seasons: 2
Marvel’s 616
This anthology documentary series explores various topics within and around the Marvel Comics universe, its rich history, and the fans that have made it one of the most popular franchises in the world. While that’s all well and good, the series’ deep dive into Marvel’s legacy is a surprisingly deep, heartfelt journey through some of the brand’s iconic elements, strangest moments, and the ways it is evolving to better represent its diverse fanbase. Gillian Jacobs, Paul Scheer, and other familiar faces both host and direct episodes within the series, which explores such topics as the origin of “The Japanese Spider-Man,” the forgotten characters of the Marvel universe, and how female creators and the stories they tell are shaping Marvel’s future.
Created by: Marvel New Media Cast: Various Number of seasons: 1
The Imagineering Story
In addition to being one of the world’s most beloved movie studios, Disney is also the owner and operator of some of the world’s most beloved theme parks. Originally planned as a feature documentary, this series was revamped into a six-episode docuseries to be a part of Disney+’s launch. Narrated by Angela Bassett, it takes an in-depth look at the history and creation of the Walt Disney theme parks around the world, including the recent addition to California’s Disneyland: Star Wars’ Galaxy’s Edge.
Created by: Leslie Iwerks Cast: Angela Bassett Number of seasons: 1
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
The Clone Wars feature film, which also serves as the series pilot, is not good. The animated series that followed very much is. The Clone Wars might’ve started as a typical action-adventure cartoon, it quickly morphed into something much more complex: A thorough and nuanced examination of the horrors of war in the Star Wars universe. Throughout seven seasons, The Clone Wars both deepened and expanded the Star Wars franchise in all kinds of unexpected ways. Even better? The end isn’t really the end — the story continues in The Clone Wars‘ also-great follow-up, Star Wars Rebels.
Created by: George Lucas Cast: Tom Kane, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor Number of seasons: 7
Diary of a Future President
Diary of a Future President follows Elena (Tess Romero), a 12-year-old Cuban American girl, a middle schooler with dreams of becoming a future POTUS. The show features voice-over work and flash-forward appearances from Gina Rodriguez, playing the adult Elena, as she reads from Elena’s middle school diary and leads a political campaign. Rodriguez produces through her own I Can & I Will production company, alongside CBS Television Studios, with episodes premiering on Disney+. The show does a good job of balancing coming-of-age tribulations with witty humor. It’s sharp and heartfelt writing, for sure, which helped to net Diary a second season through Disney+.
Created by: Illana Peña Cast: Tess Romero, Selenis Leyva, Gina Rodriguez Number of seasons: 1
X-Men: The Animated Series
Wolverine and the X-Men (also available on Disney+) might be the superior cartoon, but there’s still nothing quite like X-Men: The Animated Series. The phenomenally catchy theme song. The ludicrous Jim Lee-designed costumes. The weird, funny moments that have sparked a thousand memes. This Saturday morning cartoon was many fans’ first introduction to Marvel’s merry mutants, and it remains one of the most popular takes on the characters. Nostalgia: It’s powerful stuff.
Created by: Eric Lewald, Sidney Iwanter, Mark Edens Cast: Norm Spencer, Cathal J. Dodd, Lenore Zann Number of seasons: 5
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
Following the success of WandaVision, the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe unfolds in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, which follows Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan’s MCU characters Sam Wilson and James “Bucky” Barnes, respectively, as they navigate a world thrown into chaos after the events of Avengers: Endgame. As Wilson deals with the ramifications of Captain America passing his shield to him, Barnes struggles to reconcile his villainous past with his uncertain future. As if that wasn’t enough, the series throws villain Helmut Zemo (Daniel Brühl) into the mix, too!
Created by: Malcolm Spellman Cast: Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan Number of seasons: 1
Raven’s Home
Raven’s Home is a current Disney Channel show and sequel series to That’s So Raven (2003-2007). Taking place a decade after the latter, Raven’s Home finds the titular Raven (Raven Symoné) as a divorced single mother of two, rooming with best friend Chelsea (Anneliese van der Pol) and her own kids in Chicago. Fans of That’s So Raven will be pleased to know that yes, Raven is still psychic. And now her son is, too. Raven’s Home brings all the familiar hijinks and psychic vision plotting of the original Raven, while effectively tackling the modern-day struggles of both parents and their pre-teens.
Created by: Michael Poryes and Susan Sherman Cast: Raven Symoné, Issac Ryan Brown, Navia Robinson Number of seasons: 3
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers
Everyone’s favorite ragtag hockey team is back in this original series that picks up years after the events of the movie franchise. The Mighty Ducks are now a highly selective junior hockey squad with no room for plucky upstarts, and after an ambitious young boy finds himself cut from the team, his mother decides to form a new team to challenge the Ducks’ dominance — with a little help from an old-school coach with some Mighty Ducks history of his own, Gordon Bombay. Emilio Estevez returns to the role of iconic Coach Bombay, with Lauren Graham and Brady Noon playing the mother-son duo who inspires the creation of the new team.
Created by: Steven Brill, Josh Goldsmith, and Cathy Yuspa Cast: Lauren Graham, Brady Noon, Emilio Estevez Number of seasons: 1
The Muppet Show
When Disney+ launched, classic variety series The Muppet Show was conspicuously absent from its library. That terrible mistake was finally addressed when all five seasons of the show were added to the streaming service in February 2021. The series joins the various Muppets movies and modern Muppets projects like Muppets Now on the service, and offers a great reminder of just how groundbreaking The Muppet Show was when it premiered in 1975. Over the course of its run, a long list of A-list celebrities joined Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the Muppets gang, including Steve Martin, Diana Ross, Elton John, and even Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill.
Created by: Jim Henson Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Fran Brill Number of seasons: 5
Phineas and Ferb
Stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb are going to have the best summer vacation they can, the only way they know how: By building ludicrous and extremely dangerous contraptions in their backyard and avoiding the wrath of their older sister, Candace. Phineas and Ferb has the same energy as Family Guy (co-creator Dan Povenmire used to work on Fox’s animated sitcom), but it’s not nearly as raunchy, leading to a show that the whole family can enjoy. It’s a great time to catch up on Phineas and Ferb, too: A spinoff movie, Candace Against the Universe, is now available for streaming on Disney+.
Created by: Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh Cast: Vincent Martella, Thomas Sangster, Ashley Tisdale Number of seasons: 4
WandaVision
This original series is the first project in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and follows Avengers teammates Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) as they settle into a perfect suburban life together — only to discover that everything is not as it seems. Set after the events of Avengers: Endgame, the nine-episode WandaVision filters the pair’s life together through classic sitcom tropes, and poses plenty of questions about exactly how the duo ended up where they are while giving its stars ample opportunity to explore the funny side of superheroes in suburbia.
Created by: Jac Schaeffer Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany Number of seasons: 1
Gargoyles
Unlike the other Disney Afternoon cartoons, Gargoyles wasn’t afraid to go dark. Gargoyles‘ deep and nuanced characters, serialized plot lines, and pitch-black tone don’t seem out of place today, but at the time, there was no cartoon quite like it (give or take Batman: The Animated Series). While the third season suffered from some behind-the-scenes changes, the first two still hold up. If you have Disney+, they’re well worth revisiting.
Created by: Greg Weisman Cast: Keith David, Salli Richardson, Jeff Bennett Number of seasons: 3
Boy Meets World
For seven seasons audiences watched Cory Matthews (Ben Savage), his on-again-off-again girlfriend Topanga (Danielle Fishel), his older brother Eric (Will Friedle), and his best friend Shawn (Rider Strong) navigate middle school, high school, and college, usually with the help of their teacher/principal/friend, Mr. Feeny (William Daniels). While Boy Meets World tackled heady issues like divorce, child abuse, and underage alcoholism, it was also a sweet and funny TGIF staple that earned legions of fans — not to mention a spinoff, Girl Meets World, which is also available on Disney+.
Created by: Michael Jacobs and April Kelly Cast: Ben Savage, Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, Will Friedle Number of seasons: 7
Rogue Trip
After being injured in a roadside bombing while working as a correspondent in Iraq, ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff developed a new lease on life and opted to face fear head-on instead of shy away from it. Part of his journey includes this National Geographic series where he, along with his son Mack, visits six regions that are known for conflict. As the pair go to Colombia, Papua New Guinea, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Lebanon, and Ukraine, viewers will not only learn about the regions and their cultures and history, but also get to experience their touching bond.
Created by: N/A Cast: Bob Woodruff, Mack Woodruff Number of seasons: 1
The Right Stuff
Loosely based on the Tom Wolfe novel of the same name released in 1979, this historical drama takes viewers back in time and into the origins of the creation of the U.S. space program. The Mercury Seven astronauts travel from the Mojave Desert to space as they obsessively compete with one another and become instant celebrities. There are eight parts in the first season, which has been better reviewed by viewers than critics. That said, while some call the series and storylines clichéd, others laud the striking visuals and great acting that make it worth watching.
Created by: Mark Lafferty (based on The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe) Cast: Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O’Donoghue Number of seasons: 1
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