Finding a show about two thirty-something bird women shouldn’t be this difficult. Honestly, tracking down where to watch Tuca and Bertie feels like a scavenger hunt across the fragmented remains of the streaming wars. One season lives in one house; the other two seasons moved into a completely different neighborhood.
If you’re looking for the short answer: you need two different apps to see the whole story. It’s annoying, but that’s the reality of a show that has been canceled by two different networks.
The Great Streaming Split: Where to Watch Tuca and Bertie in 2026
The reason this show is such a headache to find is its messy history. Season 1 was a Netflix original. When Netflix pulled the plug, Adult Swim (Warner Bros. Discovery) swooped in to save it for Seasons 2 and 3. Because of those contracts, the show is currently split right down the middle.
Season 1 is on Netflix
If you want to see how it all started—the introduction of the impulsive toucan Tuca (Tiffany Haddish) and the anxious songbird Bertie (Ali Wong)—you have to go to Netflix. Despite the show moving to a rival network years ago, Netflix still holds the exclusive streaming rights to that first batch of ten episodes. It’s been there since 2019 and, barring a massive corporate buy-out, it’s staying there.
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Seasons 2 and 3 are on Max (formerly HBO Max)
Once you finish that first season, you’ve got to switch apps. Adult Swim produced the following twenty episodes. Since Adult Swim is owned by Warner Bros., these seasons live on Max. If you have a subscription to Max, you can find the "Leveling Up" and "The Pain Garden" arcs there.
What about Adult Swim’s website?
Sometimes you can find a few revolving episodes for free on the Adult Swim website or app if you log in with a cable provider. But for a binge-watch, Max is the more reliable bet.
Why did the show move in the first place?
It’s a bit of a saga. Netflix canceled the show just three months after it premiered. People were furious. The creator, Lisa Hanawalt (who you might know from her incredible work on BoJack Horseman), was vocal about how the Netflix algorithm didn't really give the show a chance to breathe.
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Then came the miracle. Adult Swim picked it up in 2020. This almost never happens with Netflix originals. It gave fans two more years of bizarre, pastel-colored Bird Town adventures before the axe fell again in late 2022.
Can you buy the episodes instead?
If you’re tired of the "streaming shuffle," buying the seasons digitally is the only way to keep them in one place. You can find all three seasons on:
- Apple TV (iTunes)
- Amazon Prime Video
- Vudu / Fandango at Home
- Google Play
Buying them usually costs around $15 to $20 per season. It’s a bit of an investment, but it beats paying for two subscriptions if you’re only keeping Netflix or Max for this one show. Plus, digital ownership protects you from "purges." We saw a minor freak-out in 2025 when Season 3 briefly vanished from Max due to a technical glitch. If you own it, you don't have to worry about a server error deleting your favorite episode.
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Is there a Season 4 coming?
Probably not. I know, it hurts. Lisa Hanawalt has mentioned she has a "beautiful and weird" ending in mind for the characters, but as of 2026, no network has stepped up to fund more episodes. Between the corporate restructuring at Warner Bros. Discovery and some of the real-world controversies surrounding the cast, the birds seem to be grounded for the foreseeable future.
How to watch Tuca and Bertie if you're outside the US
International rights are even more of a mess. In many regions, Netflix still carries Season 1, but Seasons 2 and 3 might be on local platforms like Binge in Australia or Sky in the UK. If you're in a country without Max, check your local "Adult Swim" carrier.
Your Actionable Watchlist
Don't just stare at the home screen. Here is exactly how to navigate the Bird Town universe right now:
- Check your current subs. If you have Netflix, watch Season 1 first. Don't skip it; the character growth for Speckle (Steven Yeun) starts here and matters later.
- Use the search function on Max. If you only see Season 2, don't panic. Season 3 is often listed under a separate dropdown menu rather than a continuous scroll.
- Look for the "The Sex Bugs" and "The Flood" episodes. These are the high-water marks of the series. If you aren't hooked by "The Sex Bugs" in Season 1, the show's surrealist humor might just not be your thing.
- Consider the physical media route. While a complete series Blu-ray is hard to find, keep an eye on boutique labels. They sometimes license these "orphaned" shows for limited runs.
Start with Netflix, move to Max, and if you really love it, buy it on Apple or Amazon so you never have to track it down again.