Uncover the TV premiere dates for 2026! From gripping dramas to heartwarming comedies, this comprehensive guide has you covered. But here's where it gets controversial... Prepare to dive into the hottest shows of the year, with a few surprises along the way. Are you ready to explore the small screen's biggest hits? Let's get started!
Thursday, Jan. 1
- Run Away (Netflix): Kick off your year with this thrilling series, premiering at 8 p.m.
- The Cult of the Real Housewife (TLC): Tune in at 8 p.m. for a captivating reality show.
Friday, Jan. 2
- RuPaul's Drag Race (MTV): Catch the iconic drag competition at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 3
- Dateline Saturday (NBC): Immerse yourself in true crime at 9 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 4
- Critics' Choice Awards (E!/USA): Celebrate the best in film and TV at 7 p.m.
- Best Medicine (Fox): Airing right after the NFL doubleheader at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
- When Calls the Heart (Hallmark): Heartwarming drama at 9 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 5
- The Wall (NBC): Experience the tension at 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 6
- Will Trent (ABC), Best Medicine (Fox, regular time), Finding Your Roots (PBS): Catch these shows at 8 p.m.
- High Potential (ABC, new time): Premieres at 9 p.m.
- The Rookie (ABC): Tune in at 10 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 7
- Beast Games (Prime Video): Adventure awaits at 8 p.m.
- Unlocked: A Jail Experiment (Netflix): A thought-provoking series, also premiering at 8 p.m.
- Hollywood Squares (CBS), The Masked Singer (Fox): Catch these classics at 8 p.m.
- The Price Is Right at Night (CBS), Harlan Coben’s Final Twist (CBS): Tune in at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., respectively.
Thursday, Jan. 8
- The Pitt (HBO Max): A gripping drama, premiering at 8 p.m.
- His & Hers (Netflix): A romantic comedy, also at 8 p.m.
- The Traitors (Peacock), Trainer Games (Prime Video), Girl Taken (Paramount+): Catch these shows at various times throughout the day.
- The Valley: Persian Style (Bravo): Premieres at 9 p.m.
- The Hunting Party (NBC): Tune in at 10 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 9
- A Thousand Blows (Hulu), Tehran (Apple TV), Coldwater (Paramount+): Immerse yourself in these captivating series at different times.
Sunday, Jan. 11
- The Night Manager (Prime Video, three episodes): A gripping thriller, premiering at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
- Golden Globe Awards (CBS): Celebrate the best in film and TV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
- Miss Scarlet (PBS), Industry (HBO), All Creatures Great and Small (PBS), Bookish (PBS), Primal (Adult Swim): Catch these shows at various times throughout the day.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
- Tell Me Lies (Hulu): A captivating drama, premiering at 9 p.m.
- Pole to Pole With Will Smith (Nat Geo): An adventure series, also at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 14
- Hijack (Apple TV), Riot Women (BritBox): Immerse yourself in these gripping series at 9 p.m.
- Fear Factor: House of Fear (Fox): A thrilling competition, premiering at 9 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 15
- Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+): A sci-fi adventure, premiering at 8 p.m.
- Ponies (Peacock), Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials (Netflix), The Upshaws (Netflix, final season): Catch these shows at various times throughout the day.
- Animal Control (Fox, regular time), Going Dutch (Fox): Tune in at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., respectively.
Saturday, Jan. 17
- Love Island: All Stars (Peacock): A captivating reality show, premiering at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
Sunday, Jan. 18
- The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (NBC; follows NFL playoff game): A gripping drama, premiering at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO): An epic fantasy series, also at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
- Just a Dash (Netflix): A lighthearted series, premiering at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
- Star Search (Netflix): A nostalgic series, also at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
Wednesday, Jan. 21
- Drops of God (Apple TV), Steal (Prime Video, all episodes), Queer Eye (Netflix, final season): Immerse yourself in these captivating series at different times.
- Police 24/7 (The CW, new night): A gripping documentary series, premiering at 8 p.m.
- The Beauty (FX/Hulu, three episodes): A captivating drama, premiering at 9 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 22
- Canada Shore (Paramount+), Finding Her Edge (Netflix), Free Bert (Netflix): Catch these shows at various times throughout the day.
- Scrabble (The CW), Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man! (HBO/HBO Max): Tune in at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively.
Friday, Jan. 23
- Skyscraper Live (Netflix), Real Time With Bill Maher (HBO/HBO Max): Catch these shows at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and 10 p.m., respectively.
Saturday, Jan. 24
- Kingdom (BBC America/AMC+), NBA Saturday Primetime (ABC): Tune in at 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET/5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT, respectively.
- Have I Got News for You (CNN): A captivating news show, premiering at 9 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 25
- Memory of a Killer (Fox; follows NFC Championship game): A gripping drama, premiering at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
Monday, Jan. 26
- American Idol (ABC), Extracted (Fox), Wild Cards (The CW): Catch these shows at 8 p.m.
- Memory of a Killer (Fox, regular time): Tune in at 9 p.m.
- The Rookie (ABC, new night), History’s Deadliest With Ving Rhames (History): Catch these shows at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Wonder Man (Disney+): A captivating superhero series, premiering at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
Wednesday, Jan. 28
- Shrinking (Apple TV), School Spirits (Paramount+, three episodes): Immerse yourself in these captivating series at different times.
Thursday, Jan. 29
- Bridgerton (Netflix, part one): A captivating drama, premiering at 8 p.m.
- Next Level Chef (Fox): A thrilling competition, premiering at 8 p.m.
