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WHAT NEW SHOWS & MOVIES ARE COMING UP?
PRICE OF CONFESSION, THE (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 12/5/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Accused of her husband's murder, a woman finds an unexpected ally in a mysterious stranger. Together, they navigate a web of secrets and hidden truths.
JINGLE ALL THE WAY TO LOVE (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 12/5/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, October 2025) Andi Kelton (Erin Agostino) receives a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome stranger at a New Year's party, only to pass it on. Years later, now a lawyer, Andi wins a radio contest where the host, Jake (Romaine Waite), turns the story of the sleigh bell and stranger into a segment, as listeners help track down her mystery man before Christmas.
PFL: PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE (VICE)
· [series premiere] · 12/5/25 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 8:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
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TWELVE DATES 'TIL CHRISTMAS (HALLMARK)
· [series premiere] · 12/5/25 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 8:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Hallmark Media's press release, September 2025) The limited series Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas, based on the popular book The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenni Bayliss, premieres on December 5. Mae Whitman stars as Kate, a Saville Row textile pattern designer, living in the quaint village of Blexford, England. When her best friend Laura (Lucy Eaton) signs her up for The 12 Dates of Christmas - a festively themed matchmaking program in the days leading up to the holiday featuring carefully curated, yuletide dating experiences, Kate is forced to get out of her rut. As she wends her way through the 12 dates, she takes a circuitous route to romance while also making some important discoveries about herself.
SPARTACUS: HOUSE OF ASHUR (STARZ)
· [series premiere] · 12/5/25 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Starz's press release, September 2025) STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) announced the premiere date for the history-bending "Spartacus: House of Ashur," the next chapter in the legendary world of "Spartacus." The boldly outrageous gladiator drama will premiere with back-to-back episodes and be available to stream weekly on Fridays beginning December 5, only on the STARZ app, and all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. A newly released gallery of images accompanied the announcement, delivering a thrilling new look at the series, capturing the intensity, passion and fierce rivalries at the heart of the story. The imagery spotlights Nick E. Tarabay ("Spartacus," "The Expanse"), who reprises his role as "Ashur," Graham McTavish ("The Witcher," "House of the Dragon") as "Korris," Tenika Davis ("Jupiter's Legacy," Cabinet of Curiosities)" as "Achillia," and Jordi Webber (Choose Love, "Prosper") as "Tarchon," along with an extended cast of gladiators, nobility, villains, champions and backstabbers all eager to get ahead in the cutthroat world of Ancient Rome.
CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK, A (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 12/5/25 at 10:03 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, October 2025) Newly single at Christmas, Veronica Cearley (Ashley Newbrough) finds unexpected comfort in The X-Mas Club - a festive group of food lovers who cook, give back, and celebrate the season solo. But when sparks fly with the club's warm-hearted founder, Cullen Murdock (Franco Lo Presti), she realizes that the best part of Christmas might not be the food or the traditions - but the people who feel like home.
PRO BONO (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 12/6/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) When a respected judge's world falls apart overnight, he joins a top law firm's pro bono team — where hope and purpose wait in humble, unexpected places.
SURELY TOMORROW (AMAZON)
· [series premiere] · 12/6/25 at 10:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Amazon's press release, November 2025) Prime Video today announced the premiere date of Surely Tomorrow, a deeply emotional new Korean romance series starring Park Seo-jun (Itaewon Class, The Marvels, Jinny's Kitchen) and Won Ji-an (Squid Game S2-3, HeartBeat, D.P.). The series will premiere on December 6, with two new episodes released weekly in over 240 countries and territories, exclusively on Prime Video. Surely Tomorrow follows the intertwined lives of Lee Kyeong-do (Park Seo-jun) and Seo Ji-woo (Won Ji-an). The pair first fell in love in their early twenties, only to part ways. They reunited in their late twenties and gave romance another chance, but once again went their separate paths. Years later, fate brings them together unexpectedly - Kyeong-do, now a journalist covering a sensational scandal, and Ji-woo, the wife of the man at the center of it. Against the backdrop of public scrutiny and personal history, their story unfolds into a surprising third chapter.
DECK THE HALLWAYS (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 12/6/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, October 2025) Zoe (Naika Toussaint), a Bay Area tech exec, returns to Chicago to visit her grandmother Agnes (Loretta Devine), who's traded old traditions for bold new adventures - including canceling the cherished holiday party her late husband started. Missing the festive warmth of her childhood, Zoe teams up with her charming childhood crush, Jace (Jaime M. Callica), and their 5th Floor neighbors to revive the celebration. As sparks fly between Zoe and Jace, a last-minute cancellation threatens the fun, but Agnes steps up. Together, the building rallies for a joyful Christmas Eve - showing that holiday spirit, new memories, and maybe even new love are made by those bold enough to keep traditions alive.
PAWS IN THE CITY (THE CW)
· [original telefilm] · 12/6/25 at 8:00 PM
(from The CW's press release, September 2025) Issa (Emeraude Toubia, "Shadowhunters") is a social media whiz on the rise. But when a mishap on her watch accidentally ruins a young starlet's career, making Issa the most unemployable social media manager in Manhattan, she has no choice but to take the first job she can find - caring for Camila, a glossy-maned and capricious dachshund diva. While ferrying Camila from playdates to pet psychics, Issa realizes the dog's bark is worse than her bite - much like Camila's attractive, yet reclusive owner, Theo (Carter Jenkins, "Famous in Love"). What starts as a way to keep a roof over her and her 14-year-old sister's heads turns into an opportunity for Issa to showcase her skills and reunite her family; it also might be the key to her success in life and love.
CRANBERRIES AND CAROLS (GAF)
· [original telefilm] · 12/6/25 at 8:00 PM
(from GAF's web site, October 2025) In Cranberries and Carols, Beth Green (Wagner) a devoted cafe owner, returns to her hometown of Snow Ridge to help her parents host the town’s most cherished tradition, the annual Yuletide Potluck, a holiday potluck that welcome military families and veterans who might otherwise spend Christmas alone. At her parents’ cozy inn, Beth meets Jack Evans (Donovan), a civil engineer with the military, assigned to oversee projects at the local base over Christmas. After realizing they know each other from a blind date twenty years ago that did not go well, neither expects the spark that slowly ignites between them. Set amidst the magic of Christmas, Christmas by the Spoonful is a story of second chances, healing hearts, and the enduring power of traditions that bring people together.
SHE'S MAKING A LIST (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 12/6/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Hallmark Media's press release, September 2025) Hallmark grants viewers' wishes with the highly anticipated reunions of two fan-favorite Hallmark pairings in all-new, original movies. Seven years after My Secret Valentine, the only time they've shared the screen, Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker reunite in She's Making a List. When a Naughty or Nice inspector (Chabert) investigating a case unexpectedly falls for the child's father (Walker), things get complicated. Erin Krakow and Tyler Hynes team up once again for Christmas Above the Clouds, a comedic, modern retelling of A Christmas Carol set on a long-haul holiday flight. The movie marks Krakow and Hynes' first movie together since 2021's It Was Always You and their first Christmas movie together.
CHRISTMAS SHOWDOWN, THE (OWN)
· [original telefilm] · 12/6/25 at 9:00 PM
(from OWN's press release, October 2025) Former childhood best friends, April (Reid) and Chastity (Stevens West), haven't spoken ever since April bailed on their plan to move to New York, choosing Paris instead to chase her dream as an event producer. When her career fizzles, April returns home and unexpectedly crosses paths with Chastity, who is also out of work, and desperate for a fresh start. Both women set their sights on the same event design job for the upcoming Sugar Heights Christmas Eve Spectacular. But to impress Hen (Devine), the event producer overseeing the show, they'll need to mend old wounds and work as a team. What begins as a friendly rivalry, quickly escalates to an all-out holiday showdown.
JAGUAR JOURNALS (NAT GEO WILD)
· [series premiere] · 12/6/25 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
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MERRY MISSED CONNECTION (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 12/6/25 at 10:03 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, October 2025) Marie (Emily Alatalo) has it all, including an in-depth account of her life from the last 24 years. So, when she goes to a speed dating event in a last-ditch effort to find a man to take home for Christmas, she takes her diary with her, complete with her list of dos and don'ts she's compiled over the years, just for reference. But in the midst of the event, she puts her diary down and picks up the wrong one. Will the star-crossed diaries and potential soulmates find their way back to each other for Christmas? Andrew Bushell also stars as Andrew.
CHRISTMAS MURDER MYSTERY, A (UPTV)
· [original telefilm] · 12/7/25 at 7:00 PM
(from UPtv's press release, September 2025) Vera Vexley is the editor of the Metropolitan Ledger's puzzle section, and a part-time consulting detective for the local sheriff's office. This year, she has been invited to spend the holidays with family friends, the Sterlings, a wealthy family who appears to be hiding enough secrets to stuff a sleigh. Vera soon finds herself helming a murder investigation when someone is found dead on Christmas morning, putting her at odds with the quick-tempered and distraught family members. Can Vera find the culprit before the holidays turn even more deadly?
MISTLETOE AT THE MANOR (GAF)
· [original telefilm] · 12/7/25 at 8:00 PM
(from GAF's web site, October 2025) When Alice, a spirited East Coast cooking show influencer, journeys to a centuries-old English castle to honor a WWII nurse by laying her remains in the castle gardens, she finds herself swept into the castle’s holiday magic—and the unexpected warmth of it charming proprietor.
SINGLE ON THE 25TH (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 12/7/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Hallmark Media's press release, September 2025) TBA
BADLY IN LOVE (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 12/9/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, February 2025) Produced by Megumi, a former “yankee” (delinquent), wildly authentic romance reality show brings together true outsiders. They love their friends and hometowns, and are willing to risk everything for the ones they love Get ready for a fiery, pure-love reality show about open and honest delinquents.
FIXER UPPER: COLORADO MOUNTAIN HOUSE (MAGNOLIA)
· [series premiere] · 12/9/25 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Discovery+'s web site, October 2025) Chip and Jo head to Colorado for their first out-of-state Fixer Upper.
FIXER UPPER: COLORADO MOUNTAIN HOUSE (HBO MAX)
· [series premiere] · 12/9/25 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Discovery+'s web site, October 2025) Chip and Jo head to Colorado for their first out-of-state Fixer Upper.
FIXER UPPER: COLORADO MOUNTAIN HOUSE (HGTV)
· [series premiere] · 12/9/25 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Discovery+'s web site, October 2025) Chip and Jo head to Colorado for their first out-of-state Fixer Upper.
SIMON COWELL: THE NEXT ACT (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 12/10/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, July 2025) Music mogul and record executive Simon Cowell has single handedly created some of the biggest music superstars in the world. In this brand-new Netflix docu-series, cameras follow him everywhere as he sets out to do it again, to try and create the next global boyband sensation. This is unlike any show he has made before. From raw open casting calls to the release of their debut single, this is an all-access pass for viewers to catch every moment of Simon's next chapter. Will he strike gold once again?
MAN VS BABY (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 12/11/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Trevor's back, baby! Heartfelt mishaps and Christmas capers abound as comedy legend Rowan Atkinson returns for another chaotic house-sitting experience.
TOWN, THE (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 12/11/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) A group of cash-strapped friends find their morals and relationships tested when they stumble upon a stolen fortune in their hometown.
HAVE WE MET THIS CHRISTMAS? (GFAM+)
· [original telefilm] · 12/11/25 at 3:01 AM
(from GAF's web site, October 2025) In Have We Met This Christmas?, when ambitious real estate executive, Katie Sloane (McKellar) awakens at The Merry Mountain Inn with amnesia after a car accident, she is embraced by the resort’s warm holiday spirit and the family who owns it – especially the innkeeper’s son, Emmett Jones (Hutch), a man from her forgotten past. The last time they were together, she vowed never to speak to him again, but now she finds herself falling in love all over again, all the while helping the family strategize how to stop escrow and hold on to the Inn they love. Though Emmett knows it’s only a matter of time before she regains her memory, he can’t help but embrace this second chance at her love. For now, she doesn’t remember him… or the fact that hers is the company buying the Inn. As the spirit of Christmas surrounds her, Katie eventually discovers that sometimes losing your way is the only true path to finding love, and yourself.
LITTLE DISASTERS (UK ONLY) (PARAMOUNT+)
· [series premiere] · 12/11/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Paramount+'s web site, May 2025) When Jess takes her baby to hospital with an unexplained head injury, her close friend, A&E doctor Liz, makes the excruciating decision to call social services, igniting an explosive chain of events.
MY MOTHER THE MADAM (LMN)
· [original telefilm] · 12/11/25 at 8:00 PM
(from LMN's press release, November 2025) When an investigative reporter returns home to attend her father's funeral, she uncovers shocking truths-- not only is she adopted, but her mother is a powerful madam who may be responsible for her father's death. Gina Vitori, Philip Boyd, Isabella Hofmann, Susan Gallagher, and Jesse Kove star (2025).
END OF AN ERA, THE (DISNEY+)
· [series premiere] · 12/12/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Disney+'s press release, November 2025) A brand-new trailer for "The End of an Era," the 6-episode docuseries event chronicling the development, impact, and inner-workings of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour," is now available to download and share. "The End of an Era" is an illuminating docuseries on Disney+ that gives an intimate look at Taylor's life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world. In addition, the series features Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Travis Kelce, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch, along with her band, dancers, crew, and family members - offering never-before-seen insight into what it took to create a phenomenon. Two episodes will debut each week beginning December 12.
CITY OF SHADOWS (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 12/12/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, November 2024) Netflix has announced the start of filming for Ciudad de sombras, a new thriller series resulting from the adaptation of the saga «Milo Malart». A gruesome crime has occurred in La Pedrera - Casa Milà: a burning body appears on the façade of Gaudi's emblematic building. Inspector Milo Malart (Isak Férriz), until now suspended from his job, comes back to activity and, hand in hand with deputy inspector Rebeca Garrido (Verónica Echegui), will try to find the author of this crime.
SINGLE PAPA (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 12/12/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, November 2025) Netflix is set to bring audiences a heartwarming and hilariously chaotic story with Single Papa, a family comedy that captures the madness and magic of the modern Indian family. Headlined by Kunal Kemmu, the series follows Gaurav Gehlot, aka GG, a lovable man-child whose emotional age can best be described as "work in progress." His sudden decision to adopt a baby right after his divorce, leaves his family so shocked they briefly consider rebooting him. What follows is unprecedented kalesh (pandemonium) as the Gehlots scramble to understand how a man who still misplaces his socks plans to raise a whole human. Bursting with flavor, heart, and the unmistakable energy of the Great Indian Family, Single Papa premieres 12 December, only on Netflix.
REVENGE CLUB, THE (UK ONLY) (PARAMOUNT+)
· [series premiere] · 12/12/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Fremantle's press release, November 2025) Today we unveil first-look images for the upcoming original UK series The Revenge Club, which will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ UK & Ireland on 12 December, 2025. Produced by Gaumont, The Revenge Club is a darkly comic six-part series based on the debut novel The Othello Club by J.D. Pennington. Written for television by Gabbie Asher (The Girlfriend, Sanctuary). The series follows six lonely, hapless strangers brought together by a divorce support group, each reeling from betrayal and heartbreak. With little in common beyond their emotional baggage, they form an unlikely bond and come up with a wildly misguided idea: to take revenge on the people who broke their hearts. What starts as a cathartic outlet quickly spirals into something far more chaotic, as their retribution escalates from petty pranks - forged exam papers, tarot cons, and rat invasions - to deadly accidents. As the group's plans grow bolder, the line between justice and madness begins to blur - and someone might just take things too far. The Revenge Club is a wickedly fun revenge thriller that dares to ask: what if getting even felt better than falling in love?
RUNAWAY BRIDE FOR CHRISTMAS, A (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 12/12/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, October 2025) When runaway bride, Emma (Nischelle Turner) seeks refuge in the only town she's ever called home, she unexpectedly falls for her former high school crush, Mitch (Mark Ghanime) - who's hiding his own heartbreak. But when her ex arrives, determined to win her back, she must decide if she's brave enough to risk her heart again before Christmas.
END OF AN ERA, THE (ABC)
· [series premiere] · 12/12/25 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Disney+'s press release, November 2025) A brand-new trailer for "The End of an Era," the 6-episode docuseries event chronicling the development, impact, and inner-workings of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour," is now available to download and share. "The End of an Era" is an illuminating docuseries on Disney+ that gives an intimate look at Taylor's life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world. In addition, the series features Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Travis Kelce, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch, along with her band, dancers, crew, and family members - offering never-before-seen insight into what it took to create a phenomenon. Two episodes will debut each week beginning December 12.
CHRISTMAS IN ALASKA (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 12/12/25 at 10:03 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, October 2025) Rival journalists competing for the same lucrative promotion find themselves stuck together in snowy Alaska after their plane is forced to make an emergency landing. As Megan (Emma Johnson) follows her young son's festive bucket list, and Oliver (Marcus Rosner) puts his family issues aside to help save his sister's inn, they find themselves caught up in a totally unexpected Christmas romance.
THANK GOD: CHRISTMAS AT KELLER RANCH (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 12/13/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, October 2025) After pro-hockey player Wes Campbell (Tyler Hilton), suffers an injury during a high-profile game just three weeks before Christmas, he is referred to Keller Ranch in Nashville to recover. There he meets no-nonsense rancher Maggie Keller (Arielle Kebbel), a single-mom to son Dawson (Eshan Lyall) and equestrian-assisted therapist. Despite his initial skepticism, Wes is desperate to return to the ice and decides to give equine therapy a shot. As Maggie manages to break down Wes' walls, he also helps her heal from the grief of her husband's death. But as an unexpected romance blossoms between the two, will it go the distance or is it just a holiday fling?
HAVE WE MET THIS CHRISTMAS? (GAF)
· [original telefilm] · 12/13/25 at 8:00 PM
(from GAF's web site, October 2025) In Have We Met This Christmas?, when ambitious real estate executive, Katie Sloane (McKellar) awakens at The Merry Mountain Inn with amnesia after a car accident, she is embraced by the resort’s warm holiday spirit and the family who owns it – especially the innkeeper’s son, Emmett Jones (Hutch), a man from her forgotten past. The last time they were together, she vowed never to speak to him again, but now she finds herself falling in love all over again, all the while helping the family strategize how to stop escrow and hold on to the Inn they love. Though Emmett knows it’s only a matter of time before she regains her memory, he can’t help but embrace this second chance at her love. For now, she doesn’t remember him… or the fact that hers is the company buying the Inn. As the spirit of Christmas surrounds her, Katie eventually discovers that sometimes losing your way is the only true path to finding love, and yourself.
SUITE HOLIDAY ROMANCE, A (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 12/13/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Hallmark Media's press release, September 2025) A trio of holiday movies prove that there's no time like Christmas past... and the present! In A Newport Christmas, a wish upon a comet whisks away a Gilded Age socialite (Ginna Claire Mason) to the modern day for a date with destiny (Wes Brown). A Suite Holiday Romance finds a struggling writer (Jessy Schram) ghostwriting the memoir of a famous art dealer and, as he tells his love story through flashbacks to 1969, her own romance blooms in the present day with a charming Brit she believes is a wealthy Lord. And a visit to the famed Grand Ole Opry in A Grand Ole Opry Christmas sends an aspiring songwriter (Nikki DeLoach) and her lifelong friend (Kristoffer Polaha) to 1995, where she gets precious time with her late father, is inspired to finish writing the song she had long abandoned and finds romance.
VERY MERRY MYSTERY (OWN)
· [original telefilm] · 12/13/25 at 9:00 PM
(from OWN's press release, October 2025) Known for her unmatched hairstyling skills and her infectious love of Christmas, beloved beauty shop owner Bea (Murray) is the bedrock of Goldfern, GA. When she attends a Christmas Murder Mystery party at the mansion of a hard-nosed businesswoman, the evening takes a shocking turn when the host goes missing and a ransom note is found. To solve the crime, Bea must team up with her boyfriend, Troy (Mack Wilds), who is also a newly promoted detective.
RODEO CHRISTMAS ROMANCE (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 12/13/25 at 10:03 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, October 2025) When fiercely independent equestrian, Emma (Rebecca Dalton) finds herself ranch-sitting for a friend while caring for her injured horse over Christmas, she clashes with a brooding veteran, Noal (Corey Sevier) - only to discover that the magic of the season may be what they need to heal their hearts.
CHRISTMAS IN BIG SKY COUNTRY (UPTV)
· [original telefilm] · 12/14/25 at 7:00 PM
(from UPtv's press release, September 2025) Becca Collins collaborates with Logan Johnston, the oil company's new PR agent, to ensure her brother-in-law returns home safely for the holidays after an incident on an oil rig. Can Becca trust Logan's intentions?
ROYAL CHRISTMAS TAIL, A (GAF)
· [original telefilm] · 12/14/25 at 8:00 PM
(from GAF's web site, October 2025) A Royal Christmas Tail, starring Jonathan Stoddard and Brittany Underwood, Original Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+. When a dashing prince trades a glass slipper for a dog tag, he embarks on a heartwarming Christmas quest to find the mysterious woman – and her adorable pup – who captured his heart in one magical holiday moment.
OY TO THE WORLD! (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 12/14/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Hallmark Media's press release, September 2025) TBA
HAPPINESS (PBS)
· [series premiere] · 12/14/25 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from PBS's web site, November 2025) Broadway director and golden boy Charlie Summers has come home to New Zealand. And he’s devastated. After 20 years working his way up to the top of the musical theatre world, he has found himself back in his childhood bedroom and back helping his mother, Gaye, at the local community musical theater. The eclectic cast and crew there may lack professional skills, but certainly don’t lack passion.
OUT OF BOUNDS (VICE)
· [series premiere] · 12/16/25 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 9:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
N/A
WHAT'S IN THE BOX? (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 12/17/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) In this game show hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, players answer trivia to win spectacular hidden prizes — but can they keep them from the competition?
HUMAN SPECIMENS (AMAZON)
· [series premiere] · 12/18/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Amazon's press release, August 2025) Today, Prime Video announced that Human Specimens, a new mystery series produced by Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere exclusively on December 18 worldwide. The five-episode series will be released simultaneously worldwide. The new series Human Specimens is the latest addition to Prime membership. Prime members in Japan enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership. Human Specimens is adapted from the novel by Kanae Minato, one of Japan's most celebrated mystery writers, known for her international bestseller Confessions which was adapted into the acclaimed film that represented Japan at the 83rd Academy Awards. The dark tale follows Professor Shirô Sakaki, a butterfly researcher, who confesses to turning six young boys, including his own son Itaru, into "human specimens."
WOLF WAR, THE (VIAPLAY US)
· [series premiere] · 12/18/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Viaplay US's press release, November 2025) The Wolf War is a gripping new documentary series from Viaplay exploring one of Scandinavia's most explosive and divisive conflicts - the killing of wolves. Journalist and host Anders Kvaal ventures deep into the heart of the fierce and often lawless battle over wolves in Scandinavia - a conflict that has torn communities apart and ignited a war between conservationists and hunters. With unprecedented access to both sides, Kvaal exposes the hidden networks, dangerous ideologies and shadowy power struggles that fuel this ongoing fight.
ANOTHER SWEET CHRISTMAS (GFAM+)
· [original telefilm] · 12/18/25 at 3:01 AM
(from GAF's press release, December 2025) Great American Media proudly announces the premiere of its first-ever theatrical release, Another Sweet Christmas, a heartwarming comedy that charmed audiences in theaters nationwide and now makes its exclusive broadcast and streaming debut on Great American Media platforms just in time for Christmas. Another Sweet Christmas streams exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, beginning Thursday, December 18, and premieres on Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, December 20 (8 p.m. ET). The new film reunites Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison, reprising their roles as "Sophie" and "Sam." The sequel is part of the milestone anniversary of Great American Christmas, celebrating five years of Original stories rooted in faith, family, love, hope, and joy. Christmas as it is meant to be.
WHERE PRETTY GIRLS DIE (LMN)
· [original telefilm] · 12/18/25 at 8:00 PM
(from LMN's press release, November 2025) Criminal justice grad student Sienna sets out to solve a cold case with help from a fellow student - only to discover she's been lured into a deadly trap. As the truth behind a small-town murder unravels, she must escape a killer, outwit a traitor, and survive long enough to expose a twisted pact that's left a trail of victims behind. Kim Sandwich, Dillon Peyerk, and Kylie Delre star (2025).
BORN TO BE WILD (APPLE TV)
· [series premiere] · 12/19/25 at 12:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 12:01 AM-1:00 AM EST
(from Apple's press release, November 2025) Today, Apple TV revealed the exciting first look and premiere date for the all-new wildlife series "Born to be Wild," narrated by SAG Award winner Hugh Bonneville ("Paddington," "Downton Abbey," "The Secret Lives of Animals"). Filmed over several years across three continents, the six-part documentary series follows six endangered young animals as they grow up in our world but are destined to return to theirs. From their earliest days through their journey to life in the wild, the series highlights the challenges, triumphs, and resilience that define their survival, both for the animals and the extraordinary people working to raise and protect them. "Born to be Wild" premieres worldwide on Friday, December 19, on Apple TV.
DEATH CAP: THE MUSHROOM MURDERS (CNN APP)
· [series premiere] · 12/19/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from CNN's press release, December 2025) Death Cap: The Mushroom Murders, a CNN Original Series streaming exclusive, is a chilling deep dive into the 2023 Australian mushroom poisonings that transfixed the world. Produced by Dreamchaser and FIFTH SEASON, the three-episode series will stream exclusively on Friday, December 19 for CNN's streaming subscribers.
CHASING CHRISTMAS (GFAM+)
· [original telefilm] · 12/19/25 at 3:01 AM
(from GAF's web site, October 2025) In Chasing Christmas, when a Christmas wishes tree brings together morning show host Michael (Donovan) and artist/designer, Mia (Murray), they set out on a holiday mission to make a child’s Christmas dreams come true. Teaming up with Michael’s daughter, Daphne, and Mia’s son, Cruz (Lopez), the two families race across Buffalo in search of the season’s most sought-after toy – The Golden Gliders. Along the way, festive adventures, unexpected challenges and the spirit of the season draw Michael and Mia closer, proving the greatest gift is finding love and family when you least expect it.
MO' WAFFLES (TUBI)
· [series premiere] · 12/19/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Tubi's press release, November 2025) When a hip hop legend vanishes before his waffle joint's opening, his oddball crew must crack the case, wondering if one of them could be the culprit.
SWEET HOLIDAY ROMANCE (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 12/19/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, October 2025) Amanda (Erin Karpluk), a world-renowned pastry chef, is worried she's losing her edge. Wanting to re-claim her title as the Queen of Christmas Cookies, she enters the Chicago Christmas Market Christmas Cookie Competition, which requires that bakers pair up with other businesses to create the best confections. Knowing she'll find inspiration in her hometown of Paisley, Amanda decides to pair with The Little Shop of Fudge, a staple in the community. Little does she know, the owner, Jackie, has left her handsome nephew, Simon (Christopher Russell), in charge of operations and he doesn't have a clue about making fudge. With Jackie away, Simon and Amanda must work together to recreate Jackie's world-famous fudge in time for the competition, learning that their opposite philosophies just might make for a sweet and savory romance.
PICKLEBALL CHRISTMAS, A (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 12/20/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, October 2025) Fresh off the biggest win of his career, tennis star Luke Hollis (James Lafferty) heads home to Florida for Christmas, only to discover his family's racquet club is on the verge of being sold. Teaming up with Caroline (Zibby Allen), the club's pickleball coach, Luke reluctantly agrees to compete in a high-stakes holiday tournament that could save the club. As sparks fly both on and off the court, Luke realizes the greatest victory might just be love, family, and a new chapter at home.
ORDINARY GIRL IN A TIARA (THE CW)
· [original telefilm] · 12/20/25 at 8:00 PM
(from The CW's press release, September 2025) When vintage fashion devotee Caro Cartwright (Katharine King So, "Transplant") agrees to harbor her childhood nemesis turned couture heiress Philippa Levreaux (Kathryn Gallagher, "Gossip Girl"), fireworks explode. Despite - or perhaps because of - their differences, these two women help each other wrangle the challenges around them to find a way forward, be their best selves, and fulfill their dreams. This tale of style and moxie proves that opposites not only attract but can enrich the lives of anyone willing to take a chance on themselves and on true love.
ANOTHER SWEET CHRISTMAS (GAF)
· [original telefilm] · 12/20/25 at 8:00 PM
(from GAF's press release, December 2025) Great American Media proudly announces the premiere of its first-ever theatrical release, Another Sweet Christmas, a heartwarming comedy that charmed audiences in theaters nationwide and now makes its exclusive broadcast and streaming debut on Great American Media platforms just in time for Christmas. Another Sweet Christmas streams exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, beginning Thursday, December 18, and premieres on Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, December 20 (8 p.m. ET). The new film reunites Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison, reprising their roles as "Sophie" and "Sam." The sequel is part of the milestone anniversary of Great American Christmas, celebrating five years of Original stories rooted in faith, family, love, hope, and joy. Christmas as it is meant to be.
BEST THING ABOUT CHRISTMAS, THE (UPTV)
· [original telefilm] · 12/20/25 at 8:00 PM
(from UPtv's press release, October 2025) Produced by Small Town Christmas's Megan Alexander comes a new movie musical, The Best Thing About Christmas. When a talented singer-songwriter loses his daughter in a tragic accident on Christmas Eve, he needs to find his way back to the faith that used to ground him before he loses himself, his marriage and family. The movie features all original music.
MAKE OR BREAK HOLIDAY, A (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 12/20/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Hallmark Media's press release, September 2025) TBA
CHRISTMAS WITH THE KNIGHTLYS (UPTV)
· [original telefilm] · 12/21/25 at 7:00 PM
(from UPtv's press release, September 2025) Georgia Jackson hopes to put on a Christmas showcase with her students, but finds herself in the spotlight when in exchange for a new community center she agrees to pose as the girlfriend of Chase Knightly, the famous son of a billionaire.
CHASING CHRISTMAS (GAF)
· [original telefilm] · 12/21/25 at 8:00 PM
(from GAF's web site, October 2025) In Chasing Christmas, when a Christmas wishes tree brings together morning show host Michael (Donovan) and artist/designer, Mia (Murray), they set out on a holiday mission to make a child’s Christmas dreams come true. Teaming up with Michael’s daughter, Daphne, and Mia’s son, Cruz (Lopez), the two families race across Buffalo in search of the season’s most sought-after toy – The Golden Gliders. Along the way, festive adventures, unexpected challenges and the spirit of the season draw Michael and Mia closer, proving the greatest gift is finding love and family when you least expect it.
CHRISTMAS BABY, THE (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 12/21/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Hallmark Media's press release, September 2025) In The More the Merrier, two doctors in a rural hospital (Rachel Boston, Brendan Penny) working the Christmas Eve overnight shift get snowed and find themselves in the middle of a bona fide baby boom when three women - including the only OBGYN for miles around - go into labor on the rarest birthday of the year. When a couple (Ali Liebert, Katherine Barrell) is left to care for an infant boy by an unknown mother in The Christmas Baby, his sudden arrival makes an impact on their lives they never could have imagined and he just might be the Christmas miracle they didn't know they needed.
SICILY EXPRESS (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 12/22/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, September 2025) SICILIA EXPRESS is a comedy series that follows the story of Salvo and Valentino, two Sicilian nurses who split their lives between work in Milan and their families in Sicily. Just a few days before Christmas, they stumble upon a magical portal, an unexpected discovery destined to turn their lives upside down... though not necessarily for the better.
INNATE (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 12/23/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · not on the schedule
(from Hulu's press release, October 2025) The eight-part Innate is billed as a gripping exploration of family, trauma and hidden truths." It follows Sara (Elena Anaya), a psychologist who has left behind a traumatic past as the daughter of Félix Garay (Imanol Arias), a serial murdered once dubbed by the press as 'the Diesel Killer.' Her idyllic life with her husband Aitor (Roberto Álamo) and their teenage son Sebas (Teo Soler) begins to crumble when Félix is released from prison, coinciding with a new wave of crimes that eerily mirror the murders committed 25 years ago.
MADE IN KOREA (DISNEY+/HULU)
· [series premiere] · 12/24/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Hulu's press release, November 2025) Set in 1970s South Korea, Made in Korea follows two men on opposite sides of power - one driven by ambition, the other by justice. As their worlds collide, greed, loyalty, and survival intertwine in a battle that will shape a nation.
AMERICAN RUNESTONE (VIAPLAY US)
· [series premiere] · 12/25/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Viaplay US's press release, November 2025) The fast-paced documentary series follows the journey of Fargo and Prison Break actor Peter Stormare and history enthusiast Elroy Balgaard as they set out to solve the mystery surrounding the Kensington Runestone - an artifact that, if proven authentic, will rewrite the history of North America.
CASHERO (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 12/26/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) The ability to draw power from cash turns a salaryman into a hero. With quirky allies facing waves of villains, can he defeat evil on a tight budget?
JUNK OR JACKPOT? (HGTV)
· [series premiere] · 12/26/25 at 9:30 PM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 9:30 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from HGTV's press release, November 2025) Design expert, television host and Emmy(R) Award winner Bobby Berk (Queer Eye) will help collectors turn chaos into dream spaces that honor their prized possessions in the new HGTV series Junk or Jackpot?, premiering Friday, Dec. 26, at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Executive produced by actor, wrestler and entrepreneur John Cena, the six-episode season will follow Bobby as he meets passionate people who are in desperate need of a life-changing renovation and will soon discover the hidden monetary value of their massive and unusual collections. With humor and compassion, Bobby will hear the emotional stories behind the stockpiles, bring in experts to appraise the items - from a staggering stash of superhero figurines to cramped rooms stuffed with vinyl records and miniature sets that leave nowhere for actual, life-size furniture - and then counsel his clients on what they'll sell to fund the much-needed makeovers.
COPENHAGEN TEST, THE (PEACOCK)
· [series premiere] · 12/27/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Peacock's press release, October 2025) This espionage thriller series follows first-generation Chinese-American intelligence analyst Alexander Hale (Simu Liu) who realizes his brain has been hacked, giving the perpetrators access to everything he sees and hears. Caught between his shadowy agency and the unknown hackers, he must maintain a performance 24/7 to flush out who's responsible and prove where his allegiance lies.
HOME REIMAGINED (MAGNOLIA)
· [series premiere] · 12/27/25 at 1:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM EST
(from Discovery+'s web site, December 2023) Host and designer Vern Yip travels across the country to mentor brave renovators who have taken on the task of converting unusual commercial and industrial spaces into one-of-a-kind family homes.
HOCKEY MOM'S REVENGE, THE (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 12/27/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, December 2025) Diane (Kate Dailey), a former Olympic hopeful hockey player, becomes obsessed with her son Alex’s success. Fueled by jealousy toward Rachel (Molly Ryman) and her star son Ethan, she manipulates, sabotages, and endangers others to ensure Alex comes out on top—believing that winning is her only path to reclaiming her stolen dreams. (2025)
NURSE WHO KNEW TOO MUCH, THE (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 12/28/25 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, November 2025) Nurse Sarah Harwood has heard it all while watching over rambling patients who occasionally reveal secrets while delirious under anesthesia in the recovery room. But when a patient confesses to murders, Sarah must figure out truth from hallucination as the patient discretely tries to tie up loose ends. Hailey Rutledge and Anthony Carvello star. (2025)
MEMBERS ONLY: PALM BEACH (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 12/29/25 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, July 2025) Set within the exclusive enclaves of Palm Beach County, Members Only follows a group of women navigating the unspoken rules, inherited traditions and high-stakes hierarchies of America's most rarefied social circles. In this manicured world of privilege and private clubs, reputations are built over brunch, alliances shift over champagne, and while wealth is ubiquitous, power, influence and access are the true currency.
LOVE FROM 9 TO 5 (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 1/1/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) A hardworking employee and the boss's charming son compete for the CEO position at a major underwear company, but romance threatens to sabotage them.
RUN AWAY (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 1/1/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, January 2024) Simon had the perfect life: loving wife and kids, great job, beautiful home. But then his eldest daughter Paige ran away and everything fell apart. So now when he finds her, vulnerable and strung out on drugs in a city park, he finally has the chance to bring his little girl home. But it turns out she's not alone and an argument escalates into shocking violence that will shatter Simon's life all over again. His search for his daughter will take him into a dangerous underworld, revealing deep secrets that could tear his family apart forever.
SECOND CHANCE LOVE (HALLMARK+)
· [series premiere] · 1/1/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Hallmark Media's press release, December 2025) If you had a second chance at love, would you take it? Hallmark Media announces Second Chance Love, an all-new, unscripted series that gives five couples, ranging from their 30's to 70's and who dated 5 to 40 years ago, a second chance to reconnect with the one who got away against the backdrop of a romantic Italian resort. The inspiring series comes from Critical Content and will premiere exclusively on Hallmark+ January 1st, 2026. It was shot on location in Sardinia, Italy. Hosted by Matthew Lawrence (Boy Meets World) and Chilli (TLC), the real-life couple will guide five couples through an unforgettable journey. Together as hosts, the pair brings a deeply personal, authentic perspective to the series.
CULT OF THE REAL HOUSEWIFE, THE (TLC)
· [series premiere] · 1/1/26 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 8:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from TLC's press release, November 2025) Today, TLC revealed the premiere date and first look for the explosive three-part docuseries that investigates The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby and the church she shares with her husband, Robert Cosby Sr., Faith Temple Pentecostal Church. With claims of spiritual and financial and misconduct circling Cosby and the church, THE CULT OF THE REAL HOUSEWIFE unpacks the allegations behind the headlines and reveals the darker and more unsettling truth. THE CULT OF THE REAL HOUSEWIFE will premiere Thursday, January 1 from 8-11PM ET/PT on TLC. All episodes will be available to stream the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.
SPRING FEVER (AMAZON)
· [series premiere] · 1/5/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Amazon's press release, November 2025) Prime Video today announced the launch of Spring Fever, a captivating new Korean romance comedy series starring Ahn Bo-hyun (Flex X Cop, See You in My 19th Life, Yumi's Cells) and Lee Joo-been (The Divorce Insurance, Twelve, Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area). The series will premiere on January 5, with two new episodes released weekly in over 240 countries and territories, exclusively on Prime Video. Spring Fever, directed by Park Won-gook and written by Kim Ah-jeong, shows the warm spring romance that melts frozen hearts between Yoon Bom (Lee Joo-been), a cold-hearted high school teacher, and Sun Jae-gyu (Ahn Bo-hyun), a man whose fiery passion turns a quiet village upside down.
BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP: NEXT GEN (FOOD)
· [series premiere] · 1/5/26 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from Food Network's press release, December 2025) Food Network will introduce a new addition to the Baking Championship franchise, Baking Championship: Next Gen premiering Monday, January 5th at 8 p.m. ET/PT with hosts and judges, Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown. The pair of culinary experts helm the jam-packed pastry journey that will give a whole new meaning to sibling rivalry when 12 teams of siblings aged 8-14 compete to win $25,000 and become the next generation of Baking Champions. The wholesome and delightful confectionary competition will launch with a supersized two-hour qualifying round to determine who will continue across the eight subsequent episodes to clinch the prize. Once the competition begins, the sibling collaborators will take on tricky challenges like "breakfast dessert imposters," "cream puff friendship bracelets," and "animated cakes." Each episode of Baking Championship: Next Gen will be available to stream the following day on HBO Max and discovery+.
INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY (OVATION)
· [series premiere] · 1/6/26 at 7:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
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BEST MEDICINE (FOX)
· [series premiere] · 1/6/26 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from FOX's press release, November 2025) The series centers on Dr. Martin Best (Emmy Award-nominee Josh Charles), a brilliant surgeon who abruptly leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent summers as a child. Unfortunately, Martin's blunt and borderline rude bedside manner rubs the quirky, needy locals the wrong way, and he quickly alienates the town, even though he's all they've got. Although Martin can expertly address any medical ailment or mystery in this idiosyncratic town, he's really just desperate to be left the hell alone. Instead, he keeps getting dragged right smack into the middle of their personal chaos, feuds and fantasies. What the locals don't know is that Martin's terse demeanor masks a debilitating new phobia and childhood trauma that prevent him from experiencing true intimacy with anyone. But tenacity is the creed of everyone in their small village, and the people who live there may be exactly what the doctor ordered. Wholly owned by FOX Entertainment, Best Medicine is produced by FOX Entertainment Studios and is distributed by FOX Entertainment Global. Ben Silverman (The Office, U.S.), Rodney Ferrell (Stick), Howard T. Owens (Stick), Liz Tuccillo (Sex and the City), Mark Crowdy (Doc Martin), Philippa Braithwaite (Doc Martin), Jay Karas and Tyson Bidner are executive producers. Jamie Babbit served as an executive producer on the series' first two episodes, which he also directed. Best Medicine is based on All3Media International's successful format Doc Martin, which was produced originally in the UK by Buffalo Pictures in association with Homerun Film Productions, and brought to American audiences by Propagate Content. The series stars Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, Annie Potts, Josh Segarra and Cree.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH (HGTV)
· [series premiere] · 1/7/26 at 9:30 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:30 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from HGTV's press release, October 2025) Also premiering on HGTV in 2026 will be the fun and unexpected series Neighborhood Watch (wt) (Arrow Media), revealing the raw, unfiltered and sometimes shocking footage straight from security cameras, smart doorbells, nanny cams and baby monitors across America. From neighbors and postal workers to uninvited guests and animal visitors, the network will tap into the hilarious, outrageous and downright bizarre moments caught on home surveillance video in each of the 16 half-hour episodes.
HARLAN COBEN'S FINAL TWIST (CBS)
· [series premiere] · 1/7/26 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from CBS's press release, May 2025) HARLAN COBEN'S FINAL TWIST brings the world's best-selling mystery author into the true-crime television genre for the first time. With over 90 million books sold globally and scripted series ("Fool Me Once," "Safe," "The Innocent"), Harlan Coben is known for his twisting narratives and intricate plots. In each one-hour episode, Harlan will guide audiences through gripping tales of murder, high-profile crimes and life-altering surprises, each meticulously unraveled to reveal hidden truths, deceptions and lies. With exclusive interviews and never-before-seen archival materials, the series will provide an in-depth look at stories where nothing is as it seems.
GAME, THE (BRITBOX)
· [series premiere] · 1/8/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from BritBox's press release, October 2025) The cat and mouse thriller tells the story of Huw Miller (Jason Watkins, McDonald & Dodds), a police detective still haunted by the one case that he failed to solve - a stalker who taunted his town, mercilessly toying with his victims before eventually killing them. As Huw attempts to settle into retirement, the case is never far from his mind - and when new neighbour, Patrick Harbottle (Robson Green, Grantchester) moves in and utters the chilling phrase 'catch you later' - the sign off the stalker used to taunt Huw during the investigation - Huw is determined he's finally got his man.
GIRL TAKEN (PARAMOUNT+)
· [series premiere] · 1/8/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from CBS's press release, December 2025) Paramount+ today reveals a first look for the upcoming original series GIRL TAKEN - previously announced as BABY DOLL - starring Alfie Allen, Jill Halfpenny, Tallulah Evans, and Delphi Evans. The six-part psychological thriller will premiere globally and exclusively on Paramount+ on 8th January 2026. Based on the novel Baby Doll by Hollie Overton, GIRL TAKEN follows the story of twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen. After years of abuse in captivity, Lily escapes - only to discover that freedom brings its own challenges. The world she longed to return to has moved on without her. As Abby, Lily and their mother Eve struggle to rebuild their family, they must confront the lasting damage and the terrifying reality that Rick is still out there, determined to control the narrative and evade justice. Raw and emotionally charged, GIRL TAKEN is a gripping exploration of trauma, resilience, sisterhood, and the high cost of reclaiming one's life.
HIS & HERS (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 1/8/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, September 2024) Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna lives in haunting reclusivity, fading away from her friends and career as a news anchor. But when she overhears about a murder in Dahlonega - the sleepy town where she grew up - Anna is snapped back to life, pouncing on the case and searching for answers. Detective Jack Harper is strangely suspicious of her involvement, chasing her into the crosshairs of his own investigation. There are two sides to every story: HIS & HERS, which means someone is always lying.
VALLEY, THE: PERSIAN STYLE (BRAVO)
· [series premiere] · 1/8/26 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Bravo's press release, November 2025) The stakes have changed, but the drama is just as high when Bravo's new series "The Valley: Persian Style" premieres Thursday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes will stream next day on Peacock. A spinoff of "The Valley," this series follows a tight-knit group of Persian friends who have traded Beverly Hills for suburban life in the Valley. As they juggle marriages, parenthood and thriving careers, cracks in their relationships - both between lovers and friends - begin to emerge. Rooted in their culture that values family, friendships and loyalty above everything else, emotions often take over as these fiery personalities navigate their highs, lows and everything in between.
STAR SEARCH (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 1/13/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 9:01 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Bigger talent. Higher stakes. Your vote. The iconic competition series returns for a new generation – live. The search is on.
HEY A.J.! (DISNEY JUNIOR)
· [series premiere] · 1/13/26 at 7:00 AM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 7:00 AM-10:15 AM EST
(from Disney Branded Television's press release, December 2025) Inspired by children's book author and former Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, the upcoming new series "Hey A.J.!" is a whimsical and music-filled family comedy about an imaginative young girl who, along with her stuffed bunny sidekick Theo, uses her big imagination to make ordinary life moments extraordinary. Executive produced by Bennett, alongside EmmyⓇ Award winner Jeff "Swampy" Marsh ("Phineas and Ferb") and GRAMMYⓇ-nominated songwriter/producer Michael Hodges ("The Garfield Movie") from Surfing Giant Studios, the series features colorful 2D animation, relatable storylines for preschoolers and energetic, imaginative songs for families to enjoy together.
RIOT WOMEN (BRITBOX)
· [series premiere] · 1/14/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from BritBox's press release, August 2025) A teacher, a police officer, a pub landlady, a midwife, and a shoplifting freeloader: five menopausal women form a punk rock band to take part in a local talent contest, and suddenly find they have a lot more to shout about than they ever imagined. As they become closer, the teacher, Beth, and freeloader, Kitty, discover a surprising, heartbreaking connection.
FEAR FACTOR: HOUSE OF FEAR (FOX)
· [series premiere] · 1/14/26 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from FOX's press release, November 2025) Hosted by Johnny Knoxville, the iconic reality competition Fear Factor is coming back bigger, bolder and more daring as Fear Factor: House of Fear! Dropped into an unforgiving, remote location, a group of strangers will live together under one roof, and face mind-blowing stunts, harrowing challenges and a twisted game of social strategy where trust is fleeting - and fear is a weapon. Only one contestant will conquer all their fears and walk away with the massive grand prize! Fear Factor: House of Fear is produced by Endemol Shine North America, a Banijay Americas company. Kevin Lee is an executive producer and showrunner. Anthony Carbone is an executive producer, along with Endemol Shine North America's Sharon Levy, Michael Heyerman and Sean Loughlin. The reimagined series is based on the original format, Fear Factor, created by Endemol Shine Netherlands. Fear Factor is internationally renowned with 32 adaptations.
LOVE THROUGH A PRISM (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 1/15/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, November 2025) In early-1900s London, a Japanese student who arrives to study art finds herself in the same orbit as a talented young aristocrat. Premiering exclusively on Netflix on January 15, 2026, Love Through a Prism is a new animated series that follows a cross-cultural romance unfolding within one of the city's most respected art academies.
AGATHA CHRISTIE'S SEVEN DIALS (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 1/15/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) When a lavish country house party ends in murder, a witty young aristocrat sets out to solve the mystery in this adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel.
STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY (PARAMOUNT+)
· [series premiere] · 1/15/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from CBS's press release, October 2025) Paramount+ today revealed the official trailer for its new original series STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY, which will premiere with two episodes on Thursday, January 15 on Paramount+ in the U.S. Following the premiere, new episodes of the 10-episode-long season will drop weekly on Thursdays, with the season finale on Thursday, March 12.
PONIES (PEACOCK)
· [series premiere] · 1/15/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Peacock's press release, November 2025) Moscow, 1977. Two "PONIES" ("persons of no interest" in intelligence speak) work anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is until their husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances in the USSR, and the pair become CIA operatives. Bea (Emilia Clarke) is an over-educated, Russian-speaking child of Soviet immigrants. Her cohort, Twila (Haley Lu Richardson), is a small-town girl who is as abrasive as she is fearless. Together, they work to uncover a vast Cold War conspiracy and solve the mystery that made them widows in the first place.
IYANLA: THE INSIDE FIX (OWN)
· [series premiere] · 1/17/26 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from OWN's press release, November 2025) Renowned spiritual coach and best-selling author Iyanla Vanzant returns to OWN with the powerful new series IYANLA: THE INSIDE FIX, premiering Saturday, January 17 at 8PM ET/PT. This fresh take revisits twelve of the most unforgettable episodes from the OWN original series Iyanla: Fix My Life, offering deeper reflections and renewed insights into the healing journeys that moved millions. For nearly a decade, Iyanla: Fix My Life sparked powerful conversations around trauma, relationships, and personal growth, featuring celebrity guests including Shereé Whitfield, Karrueche Tran, Evelyn Lozada, and countless guests from all walks of life. These stories resonated deeply with audiences offering raw honesty and hard-earned breakthroughs. Now, IYANLA: THE INSIDE FIX will bring Iyanla's fresh perspective to twelve of the most impactful episodes, exploring how the challenges we face and the ways we heal have evolved in today's fast-changing world. This new series invites viewers to reflect, reframe and reconnect with the lessons that still matter most.
HILLSIDE STRANGLER, THE (MGM+)
· [series premiere] · 1/18/26 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from MGM's press release, November 2025) MGM+, a premium linear channel and streaming service, today announced it has greenlit The Hillside Strangler, a new four-part true-crime docuseries that explores the infamous murders that gripped Los Angeles in the late 1970s and the exhaustive investigation that followed. From executive producers Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman for The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), a part of Sony Pictures Television; Tim Walsh who executive produced IPC's hit miniseries Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer with Holzman and Saidman for Netflix and Prime Video's On Call; and Peter LoGreco, who also directs and serves as showrunner, the docuseries will premiere on January 18, 2026.
KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, A (HBO)
· [series premiere] · 1/18/26 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 10:00 PM-10:30 PM EST
(from HBO's press release, October 2025) A century before the events of "Game of Thrones," two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros... a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.
STEAL (AMAZON)
· [series premiere] · 1/21/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Amazon's press release, November 2025) Today, Prime Video released first-look images from the smart heist thriller, Steal, starring Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones, The Staircase), Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (Bodies, The Queen's Gambit), and Archie Madekwe (Saltburn, Gran Turismo). All six episodes will be available on January 21, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Steal is a contemporary, high-octane thriller about the heist of the century and the ordinary office worker, Zara (Sophie Turner), who finds herself at the heart of it. A typical work day at a pension fund investment company, Lochmill Capital, is upended when a gang of violent thieves burst in and force Zara and her best mate Luke (Archie Madekwe) to execute their demands. But who would steal billions of pounds of ordinary people's pensions and why? DCI Rhys (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) is determined to find out, but as a recently relapsed gambling addict, Rhys must keep his own money problems at bay while dealing with the secret agendas and competing interests at the center of this far-reaching crime.
BEAUTY, THE (FX/HULU)
· [series premiere] · 1/21/26 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from FX's press release, December 2025) In FX's The Beauty, the world of high fashion turns dark when international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways. FBI Agents "Cooper Madsen" (Evan Peters) and "Jordan Bennett" (Rebecca Hall) are sent to Paris to uncover the truth. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a sexually transmitted virus that transforms ordinary people into visions of physical perfection, but with terrifying consequences. Their path leads them directly into the crosshairs of "The Corporation" (Ashton Kutcher), a shadowy tech billionaire who has secretly engineered a miracle drug dubbed "The Beauty," who will do anything to protect his trillion-dollar empire - including unleashing his lethal enforcer, "The Assassin" (Anthony Ramos). As the epidemic spreads, "Jeremy" (Jeremy Pope), a desperate outsider, is caught in the chaos, searching for purpose as the agents race across Paris, Venice, Rome, and New York to stop a threat that could alter the future of humanity. The Beauty is a global thriller that asks: what would you sacrifice for perfection?
CANADA SHORE (PARAMOUNT+)
· [series premiere] · 1/22/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Paramount+'s press release, November 2025) A northern "Shore". Ten Canadians. Unlimited drama. And a summer unlike anything else! Paramount+ today unveiled the January 22, 2026, premiere date, teaser trailer and cast of CANADA SHORE, the first-ever Canadian edition of the global MTV "Shore" phenomenon. CANADA SHORE will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in Canada, the U.S., U.K., Ireland and Australia. Produced by Insight Productions and filmed last summer on the shores of Kelowna, British Columbia, the series brings together ten bold and unapologetic Canadian singles for a whirlwind season of romance, friendships, and full-throttle fun. From coast to coast to coast, these 10 larger-than-life CANADA SHORE roommates are ready to party, flirt harder, and turn every night into memories (and maybe a little mayhem). But it's not all hookups and hangovers. Beneath the chaos is a crew that laughs together, fights together, and somehow becomes a family.
KINGDOM (BBCA)
· [series premiere] · 1/24/26 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from AMC Networks' press release, October 2025) BBC AMERICA today announced that highly anticipated landmark natural history series, Kingdom, is slated to premiere on Saturday, January 24 at 8pm ET/PT on BBC AMERICA and AMC+. Additional episodes will premiere weekly on Saturdays. Narrated by renowned naturalist and three-time Emmy(R) Award-winner Sir David Attenborough (Asia, Planet Earth III), the major new six-part natural history series chronicles the dramatic real-life sagas of four African animal families, in one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken by BBC Studios Natural History Unit.
MEMORY OF A KILLER (FOX)
· [series premiere] · 1/26/26 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from FOX's press release, November 2025) Inspired by the book and 2003 award-winning Belgian film "De Zaak Alzheimer," Memory of A Killer is a dramatic thriller starring Emmy nominee Patrick Dempsey ("Grey's Anatomy," "Dexter: Original Sin," "Ferrari") as a hitman, Angelo Doyle, leading a dangerous double life while hiding an even deadlier personal secret. Emmy winner Michael Imperioli ("The White Lotus," "The Sopranos") stars opposite Dempsey in the role of Dutch, Angelo's oldest friend and an accomplished chef whose restaurant is a front for criminal enterprise. The series also stars Richard Harmon as Joe, a hitman; Odeya Rush as Maria, Angelo's daughter; Daniel David Stewart as Jeff, Maria's husband; Peter Gadiot as Dave, a local police detective and Gina Torres as Special Agent Linda Grant. Memory of a Killer is produced by Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment. Executive producers include Aaron Zelman, Glenn Kessler, Ed Whitmore, Tracey Malone, Cathy Schulman, David Schulner and series star Patrick Dempsey. Arthur Sarkissian and Martin Campbell are also executive producers, along with Peter Bouckaert of Eyeworks.
WONDER MAN (DISNEY+)
· [series premiere] · 1/27/26 at 9:01 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 9:01 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Marvel's press release, October 2025) "Simon Williams. Reading for Wonder Man." #WonderMan premieres January 27 at 6PM PT only on ‪@disneyplus‬.
SUNDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL (NBC)
· [series premiere] · 2/1/26 at 7:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 8:00 PM-10:30 PM EST
(from NBC Sports' press release, August 2025) After Sunday Night Football and NFL playoff coverage concludes in 2026, NBC Sports will launch Sunday Night Basketball across NBC and Peacock on Feb. 1, 2026. This year, Sunday Night Basketball will pause on Feb. 8 and Feb. 15, 2026, due to NBC Sports' coverage of Super Bowl LX, the NBA All-Star Game, and the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. It will resume on Feb. 22 and run through April 5, 11 games in total including three doubleheaders. A one-hour, on-site studio program will lead into game coverage each week on NBC and Peacock. Sunday Night Basketball premieres with a can't-miss doubleheader as James and the Lakers visit iconic Madison Square Garden to take on Brunson and the Knicks at 7 p.m. ET, followed by an MVP showdown between Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder and Jokić and the Nuggets. On March 15, the Warriors and Curry visits MSG - where he broke the all-time three-point field goals record in 2021 - to face the Knicks. On April 5, Curry and the Warriors host Durant and the Rockets, as Durant faces the franchise that he won two NBA Championships with and earned back-to-back NBA Finals MVP honors in 2017 and 2018. Sunday Night Basketball (excluding Knicks-Thunder on March 29) and the 2026 NBA All-Star Game (Feb. 15) will be available in Spanish on Telemundo.
RISE OF THE 49ERS (AMC)
· [series premiere] · 2/1/26 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 9:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from AMC Networks' press release, November 2025) AMC Networks today revealed the premiere date and a first look teaser of the upcoming sports docuseries, Rise of the 49ers. The limited series event, exploring the dramatic and iconic run of the San Francisco 49ers during the '80s and early '90s, premieres with the first two episodes on Sunday, February 1 at 9pm ET/PT, followed by the remaining two episodes on Monday, February 2 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+. New photos were also released.
MADAM BEJA (HBO MAX)
· [series premiere] · 2/2/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Warner Bros. Discovery's press release, November 2025) Romance, disputes, and secrets shape this reimagining of one of Brazil´s most emblematic stories, in a telenovela starring Grazi Massafera, David Junior, and André Luiz Miranda. During the HBO Max Upfront presentation held this Tuesday, the 25th, the streaming platform announced the official release date of its new Brazilian telenovela, MADAM BEJA. The airing of episodes will begin on February 2nd, 2026, with weekly premieres of five episodes every Monday. MADAM BEJA is a reimagining of the story televised in the 1980s about Ana Jacinta de São José, a historical figure from Minas Gerais. The narrative explores empowerment, desire, and revenge, revisiting the journey of the courtesan who defied conventions in Araxá, Minas Gerais. Famous for her beauty, intelligence, and political and social activism, Beja built a life marked by controversy, and the production revives social discussions that remain relevant today, engaging the audience in a plot rich in detail and historical setting.
BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY (PBS)
· [series premiere] · 2/3/26 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from PBS's press release, December 2025) PBS and WETA today announced BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY, a new four-part docuseries that explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans - forged in shared struggle, tested by division, and representing a uniquely American experience. From executive producer, host, and writer Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the series premieres February 3, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app, and it will run for four consecutive Tuesdays through February 24.
'BURBS, THE (PEACOCK)
· [series premiere] · 2/8/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Peacock's press release, December 2025) Inspired by the 1989 horror-comedy film of the same name and set in present-day suburbia, THE 'BURBS follows a young couple who have reluctantly relocated to the husband's childhood home. Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.
PORTOBELLO (HBO MAX)
· [series premiere] · 2/20/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Warner Bros. Discovery's press release, February 2025) The six-episode series tells the story of Enzo Tortora, the famous host of the real-life television show "Portobello" - which aired in 1977 for seven seasons - who was accused by justice collaborators of being part of a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking. Tortora was imprisoned and tried for years before being definitively acquitted of all charges.
STRIP LAW (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 2/20/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) An uptight lawyer teams with a flashy Las Vegas magician to bring some pizzazz to the city's stupidest cases in this adult animated comedy.
PBA CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAYS ON THE CW (THE CW)
· [series premiere] · 2/22/26 at 4:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM EST
(from The CW's press release, October 2025) The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and The CW Network today announced the 2026 PBA Tour schedule. Starting in February 2026, "PBA Championship Sundays on The CW" will bring 20 hours of professional bowling coverage to the network over 10 consecutive Sunday afternoons. Live coverage will begin at 4:00pm ET every Sunday starting on February 22, 2026, with the PBA Players Championship in Arlington, Texas, and continuing through the PBA Tournament of Champions in Fairlawn, Ohio, on April 26, 2026.
FALL AND RISE OF REGGIE DINKINS, THE (NBC)
· [series premiere - special time] · 2/23/26 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 8:30 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from NBC's press release, November 2025) Disgraced former football star Reggie Dinkins (Tracy Morgan) is on a mission to rehabilitate his image with the help of award-winning filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe). In order to earn back the admiration of his fans and the respect of his family, Reggie will also have to confront the ghosts of his past.
CIA (CBS)
· [series premiere] · 2/23/26 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from CBS's press release, May 2025) CIA, starring Tom Ellis, is a one-hour crime drama centered on two unlikely partners - a fast-talking, rule-breaking loose cannon CIA case officer (Ellis), and a by-the-book, seasoned and smart FBI agent who believes in the rule of law. When this odd couple are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil, finding that their differences may actually be their strength. CIA is a universe expansion of the FBI series.
SCRUBS (REBOOT SERIES) (ABC)
· [series premiere] · 2/25/26 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 8:00 PM-8:30 PM EST
(from ABC's press release, October 2025) JD and Turk scrub in together for the first time in a long time: Medicine has changed; interns have changed; but their bromance has stood the test of time. Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way. The 30-minute revival comedy series stars Zach Braff as John "J.D." Dorian, Donald Faison as Christopher Turk and Sarah Chalke as Elliot Reid.
GREATEST AVERAGE AMERICAN, THE (ABC)
· [series premiere] · 2/25/26 at 9:02 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from ABC's press release, November 2025) Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the all-new game show, "The Greatest Average American," premiering WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25 (9:02-10:02 p.m. EST), on ABC and next day on Hulu. "The Greatest Average American" is a hilarious new game show that celebrates the power of being perfectly average. Each round is packed with laugh-out-loud challenges and trivia as contestants try to guess how everyday Americans think and live. In the end, one lucky player will be crowned the Greatest Average American and get the chance to win the ultimate grand prize: the average American salary of $67,920.
Y: MARSHALS (CBS)
· [series premiere] · 3/1/26 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from CBS's press release, May 2025) Y: MARSHALS (working title) stars Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton. With the Yellowstone Ranch behind him, Dutton joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals, combining his skills as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to bring range justice to Montana, where he and his teammates must balance family, duty and the high psychological cost that comes with serving as the last line of defense in the region's war on violence.
AMERICA'S CULINARY CUP (CBS)
· [series premiere] · 3/4/26 at 9:30 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:30 PM-10:30 PM EST
(from CBS's press release, May 2025) AMERICA'S CULINARY CUP, from Emmy-nominated food expert Padma Lakshmi ("Top Chef") is a new cooking competition series. Lakshmi serves as creator and host of this new culinary showdown featuring a cast of the nation's most decorated chefs as they embark on a one-of-a-kind, high-stakes competition designed to challenge their creativity, endurance, presentation, leadership and more.
SCARPETTA (AMAZON)
· [series premiere] · 3/11/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Amazon's press release, November 2025) Today, Prime Video released first-look images from Scarpetta, the new forensic crime thriller based on Patricia Cornwell's bestselling Kay Scarpetta book series, developed and written for television by Liz Sarnoff. With over 120 million copies sold worldwide since the character's debut in 1990, this adaptation marks the culmination of decades of anticipation as the beloved forensic pathologist finally comes to the screen. Scarpetta will premiere on March 11, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television in association with Blossom Films, Comet Pictures, and P&S Projects. Scarpetta brings Patricia Cornwell's iconic literary character to life in a gripping series starring Nicole Kidman as "Dr. Kay Scarpetta." With skilled hands and an unnerving eye, this unrelenting medical examiner is determined to serve as the voice of the victims, unmask a serial killer, and prove that her career-making case from 28 years prior isn't also her undoing. Set against the backdrop of modern forensic investigation, the series delves beyond the crime scene to explore the psychological complexities of both perpetrators and investigators, creating a multi-layered thriller that examines the toll of pursuing justice at all costs.
FAITHFUL, THE (FOX)
· [series premiere] · 3/22/26 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 8:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from FOX's press release, November 2025) The Faithful is inspired by the best-selling book of all time, the Bible, and showcases a faithful dramatization of the Book of Genesis as told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women whose descendants would shape the future of faith as we know it today. Dimensional, dramatic, intimate, even surprising, The Faithful is about discovering and losing love, the challenges of marriage, the joys and heartbreak of children, confronting temptation, and finding faith. Episodes of The Faithful will be told through the lens of five of The Old Testament's most legendary women: Sarah (Minnie Driver) and her maidservant Hagar (Natacha Karam), Sarah's great-niece Rebekah (Alexa Davalos), and Rebekah's nieces, sisters Leah (Millie Brady) and Rachel (Blu Hunt). The series also stars Jeffrey Donovan, Tom Mison, Tom Payne, Ben Robson, James Purefoy, Taylor Napier and Will Stevens. Wholly owned by FOX Entertainment, The Faithful comes from FOX Entertainment Studios and is distributed by FOX Entertainment Global. Under her first-look broadcast direct deal with FOX, Carol Mendelsohn (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) serves as executive producer along with Julie Weitz (Game of Silence) and Rene Echevarria (Carnival Row, The 4400), who penned the pilot and will also serve as showrunner.
FORSYTES, THE (PBS)
· [series premiere] · 3/22/26 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from PBS's press release, June 2025) The Forsytes, Debbie Horsfield's reimagining of John Galsworthy's Nobel Prize winning book series The Forsyte Saga, is to return for a gripping second season. In this next chapter the proud dynasty faces a new era of scandal, ambition, and shifting loyalties. As love, legacy and reputation collide, the cracks in the family's polished façade grow ever deeper. The Forsytes Season 1 is scheduled to premiere on MASTERPIECE on PBS in 2026. In the UK, 5 will premiere the season later this year. Season 2 is currently filming in and around Bristol, U.K. and will air on MASTERPIECE on PBS in the U.S. and 5 in the U.K.
COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, THE (PBS)
· [series premiere] · 3/22/26 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from PBS's press release, May 2025) The Count of Monte Cristo is a lushly lensed adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' iconic masterpiece. In the epic series directed by two-time Palme d'Or and Oscar(R)-winner Bille August, Sam Claflin (Daisy Jones and the Six) stars as Edmond Dantes, a nineteen-year-old sailor who was falsely accused of treason and is imprisoned without trial in the Château d'If, a grim island fortress off Marseille, France. After many years of captivity, Dantes finally escapes and discovers treasure, making him one of the richest men in the world. Under the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo, he plans to take revenge on those who wrongly accused him. Ana Girardot (The Returned) and Jeremy Irons (The Borgias) also star.
HENRY DAVID THOREAU (PBS)
· [series premiere] · 3/30/26 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from PBS's press release, November 2025) HENRY DAVID THOREAU, a new, three-part, three-hour film directed by Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers, and executive produced by Ken Burns and Don Henley, will air on March 30 (Episodes 1 and 2) and March 31, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings), PBS announced today. A trailer for the film appeared following Episode 5 of Burns's THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION last night. You can see it here. HENRY DAVID THOREAU examines the life and work of the 19th-century writer in the context of antebellum New England and the larger United States, as well as through the universal themes he focused on in his writings: an individual's relationship to the state, how to live an authentic life, our connection to nature, and the impact of race on American life. Set against the political and social tensions of the mid-19th century, the film traces Thoreau's journey from his early days in Concord, Massachusetts to his deep engagement with the moral crises of his time, including industrialization, slavery, war, and environmental degradation. Through his essays, journals, and landmark works such as Walden and Civil Disobedience, he became an inspiration for generations of writers, thinkers, and activists.
TRINITY (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 7/16/26 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, June 2025) A heroic Naval Officer becomes involved with the charismatic Secretary of Defense, only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy.