20 Best Music TV Shows on Paramount Plus 2026
Explore 20 Paramount Plus picks, from MTV Unplugged and Beavis and Butt-Head to Blue's Clues, with music, comedy, documentary, and more.
If you’re hunting for the best music TV shows on Paramount Plus, this list brings together live performances, backstage stories, and pop-culture favorites with real rewatch value. You’ll find classics like MTV Unplugged, plus music-driven comedy and animation such as Chappelle's Show, Beavis and Butt-Head, and Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head. The lineup also reaches beyond pure concert TV with titles like Everybody Hates Chris, Blue's Clues, and Happy Days, showing how wide Paramount Plus can go when music is part of the mix. There’s something here for fans who want documentaries, scripted series, or animated chaos, and the page includes 20 titles overall. Whether you want nostalgia or something newer like The Road, this guide helps you pick what to queue up next.
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01
MTV Unplugged
documentary · music
MTV's acclaimed music series showcases today's top artists and rising stars in the industry performing acoustic versions of their songs.
Directed by Zach Nial, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Jeff Baumgardner, Milton Lage, Alex ColettiCast Dennis Drew, Porl Thompson, Reza Brojerdi, William John Paul Gallagher, Jimmy PageParamount Plus -
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Chappelle's Show
comedy · music
Dave Chappelle's singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of laidback stand-up and street-smart sketches.
Directed by Rusty Cundieff, Andre Allen, Neal Brennan, Scott Vincent, Bobcat GoldthwaitCast Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Rudy Rush, Randy Pearlstein, Melle PowersParamount Plus -
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Everybody Hates Chris
comedy · drama · music
Chris is a teenager growing up as the eldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York during the early 1980s. Uprooted to a new neighborhood and bused to a predominantly white middle school two-hours away by his strict, hard-working parents, Chris struggles to find his place while keeping his siblings in line at home and surmounting the challenges of junior high.
Directed by Jerry Levine, Debbie Allen, Keith Truesdell, Ken Whittingham, Lev L. SpiroCast Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim, Vincent MartellaAmazon Prime VideoHuluParamount Plus -
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Blue's Clues
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · game-show · music · mystery · talk-show
Blue's Clues is a colorful and learning series that is targeted at the younger crowd, but can be enjoyed by all. The host, Steve Burns, invites viewers daily into the Blue's Clues house to help him out, learn and have fun. The show is based around the host looking for three clues that Blue provides by labelling them with a pawprint to figure something out and in the process, having an adventure.
Directed by John Rowe, Koyalee Chanda, Alan Zdinak, Matt Sheridan, Todd KesslerCast Traci Paige Johnson, Michael Rubin, Aleisha Allen, Steve Burns, Nick BalabanParamount Plus -
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Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head
animation · comedy · music
The iconic animated duo are back and dumber than ever. The '90s pop-culture phenomenons return, voiced by creator Mike Judge, to confound common sense, torment each other, and showcase some of the dumbest comedy imaginable.
Directed by Valerie Fletcher, John Rice, Tom Smith, Geoffrey Johnson, John AchenbachCast Mike Judge, Chris Diamantopoulos, Piotr Michael, Kosha Patel, Tru ValentinoNetflixParamount Plus -
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Beavis and Butt-Head
animation · comedy · music
Two dimwitted teenagers discuss TV, heavy-metal music, nachos, and trying to "score with chicks." When the duo aren't sitting on the couch, they try to pick up girls at the local convenience store, slack off at school, or wreak havoc while working at a burger joint.
Directed by Mike Judge, Yvette Kaplan, Gregg Vanzo, J.J. Sedelmaier, Mike de SeveCast Mike Judge, Kristofor Brown, Tracy Grandstaff, Dale Revo, Toby HussParamount Plus -
07
Happy Days
comedy · family · music
In 1950s Milwaukee the Cunningham family must contend with Fonzie, a motorcycle riding Casanova.
Directed by Jerry Paris, Frank Buxton, Herb Wallerstein, Mel Ferber, George TyneCast Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley, Erin Moran, Anson WilliamsParamount Plus -
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The Road
game-show · music
Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan are the executive producers of this show where aspiring artists will compete to become the next big music star while touring with a headlining superstar.
Directed by Lee Metzger, Sam WrenchCast Channing Wilson, Blake SheltonParamount Plus -
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Victorious
comedy · drama · family · music · romance
Aspiring singer Tori Vega navigates life while attending a performing arts high school called Hollywood Arts.
Directed by Steve Hoefer, Adam Weissman, Russ Reinsel, David Kendall, Clayton BoenCast Victoria Justice, Leon Thomas III, Matt Bennett, Elizabeth Gillies, Ariana GrandeNetflixParamount Plus -
10
Everybody Still Hates Chris
animation · comedy · drama · music
A re-imagined animated version of Chris Rock's beloved autobiographical family comedy Everybody Hates Chris.
Directed by Ashley J. Long, Geoffrey Johnson, Traci Honda, Kelly Jones, Brian MainolfiCast Chris Rock, Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Ozioma Akagha, Tim Johnson Jr.Paramount Plus -
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Garfield in Disguise
animation · short · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical · mystery
Garfield and his pup pal Odie go trick-or-treating, only to wind up in a house haunted by ghostly pirates.
Directed by Phil RomanCast Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger, C. Lindsay Workman, Desirée GoyetteParamount Plus -
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Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years
animation · short · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · music
SpongeBob and friends spend the summer catching jellyfish, building camp-fires, and swimming in Lake Yuckymuck at Camp Coral, located in the Kelp Forest.
Directed by Dave Cunningham, Cameron Lizotte, Sherm Cohen, Jeff DeGrandis, Brandon WarrenCast Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, Dee Bradley BakerParamount Plus -
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The Loud House
animation · short · action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · musical
Welcome to the Loud House, where life can get pretty crazy. One boy, TEN girls?! Lincoln Loud wouldn’t change it for the world!
Directed by Jessica Borutski, Kyle Marshall, Chris Savino, Pat Pakula, Ari CastletonCast Grey DeLisle, Jessica DiCicco, Lara Jill Miller, Brian Stepanek, Liliana MumyNetflixParamount Plus -
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Sun Records
biography · drama · history · music
The untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Guided by Sam Phillips, young musicians like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis combined the styles of hillbilly country with the 1950s R&B sound created by artists like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Fats Domino and Ike Turner, and changed the course of music forever.
Directed by Roland JofféCast Chad Michael Murray, Margaret Anne Florence, Keir O'Donnell, Drake Milligan, Kevin FonteyneParamount Plus -
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Behind the Music
documentary · biography · music
The best of the vault remastered and updated with artist interviews, a creative refresh, and reimagined visual style.
Directed by Steve PaleyCast Jennifer Lopez, Huey LewisParamount Plus -
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Spector
music & musical · documentary · crime
In 2003, a 911 call reported the fatal shooting of a woman at the home of one of the most important figures in pop music in 20th century, the legendary music producer, Phil Spector.
Directed by Don Argott, Sheena M. JoyceCast Phil Spector, Lana Clarkson, Nicole Spector, Darlene Love, Jeff BarryParamount Plus -
17
Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal
music & musical · documentary
Follow the wild, excessive '80s hard rock scene's insanity and ambition that enthralled generations. Uncensored behind-the-scenes look at an iconic musical era's influence on culture through candid insights from renowned rock journalists.
Directed by Jeff TremaineCast Steve-O, Corey Taylor, Bret Michaels, Tracii Guns, Steve RileyParamount Plus -
18
All That
comedy · family · music
A zany sketch comedy featuring many wacky characters hosted for kids and by kids.
Directed by Steve Hoefer, Virgil L. Fabian, Chuck Vinson, Adam Weissman, Alan RosenCast Josh Server, Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Kevin Kopelow, Amanda BynesParamount Plus -
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George & Tammy
biography · drama · history · music
A look at the romance between famed country musicians George Jones and Tammy Wynette.
Directed by John HillcoatCast Jessica Chastain, Michael Shannon, Steve Zahn, David Wilson Barnes, Walton GogginsParamount Plus -
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Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men
documentary · biography · music
Transcending the music documentary genre by creating a new lane that merges music, socio-cultural commentary and and intimate family portrait of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Directed by Sacha JenkinsCast Ronald P Boone Jr., Frank FernandezParamount Plus
Wrapping Up
This roundup makes it easy to find music-related shows that fit your mood, whether you want a legendary performance series, a sharp comedy, or a family-friendly favorite with a memorable soundtrack. With 20 titles on the page, you can compare different styles and discover which ones deserve a spot on your watchlist. Bookmark this guide and come back whenever you want a fresh pick, since the page is updated regularly to reflect what’s available and worth watching. If you’re browsing Paramount Plus for something musical, this is a simple place to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a Paramount Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Paramount Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026