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VERSANT Announces First Programming Slate Featuring Bold Originals, Blockbuster Sports, and Iconic Live Events Across E!, Oxygen True Crime, SYFY, and USA Network for 2025-26 Season
E! Announces Five New Unscripted Series, including "Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane" and "Plastic Surgery Rewind"
SYFY Adds New Scripted Original Series "Revival"
USA Network Announces New Scripted Series "Anna Pigeon" & "WWE Smackdown" Remains on its Exclusive Linear Home on the Network
Oxygen True Crime, the Home of High-Quality True Crime Programming, Debuts "The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher" & "The Killer Among Us," Hosted by Alan Cumming
31st Critics Choice Awards to Air Live on E! And USA Network on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026
New York, NY - May 12, 2025 - For the first time, VERSANT will unveil a wide-ranging programming slate for the 2025-26 season across its influential portfolio of entertainment networks. E!, USA Network, SYFY, and Oxygen True Crime will present 16 new original series, exclusive live sports, and returning fan favorites.
The upcoming year will showcase exclusive live events as "WWE Smackdown" continues on its exclusive linear home on USA Network and the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards airs live on E! And USA Network on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
New, original programming will debut across the portfolio, including "Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane" (E!), "Revival" (SYFY), "Anna Pigeon" and "The Rainmaker" (USA Network), "The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher" and "The Killer Among Us," hosted by Alan Cumming (Oxygen True Crime), and more.
"Our audiences are among the most devoted in the industry, and their passion fuels everything we do," said Val Boreland, President of Entertainment for VERSANT. "By uniting the power of our iconic brands with a commitment to bold, original storytelling, we're deepening our connection with viewers in meaningful ways. We're proud to unveil this exciting new programming slate as we move forward under our new name."
The full slate of original series premiering across the portfolio include:
The 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Airs live on Sunday, January 4 across E! and USA Network
The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards will continue its combined film and television awards format, honoring the best in cinematic, televised, and streaming achievement.
The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards show is produced by Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment.
"Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane" - Premieres December 2025
The undisputed queen of fabulosity, Kimora Lee Simmons is back on E!. This fierce fashionista - now a single mom of five - commands an empire while running her iconic Baby Phat brand and juggling a billion-dollar business portfolio. Between dealing with the whims of her top-model daughters, cheering at her sons' championship games and celebrating her own major milestones, Kimora's world is even more fabulous and outrageous than ever before. Buckle up.
"Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane" is produced by Hartbeat. Kevin Hart, Kimora Lee Simmons, Luke Kelly-Clyne, Meghan Hoffman, Bryan Smiley and Danielle Medina serve as executive producers.
"Plastic Surgery Rewind" - Premieres this summer
Hosted by international radio and television personality Michelle Visage with plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow and body image expert Dr. Spirit, PhD, "Plastic Surgery Rewind" follows nine celebrities and social influencers through a transformative journey of self-discovery as they decide whether to reverse previous plastic surgeries and return to a more natural look.
"Plastic Surgery Rewind" is produced by Fulwell Entertainment. Matt Cox, Rebecca Hertz, Emma Conway, Charlie van Vleet, Ben Turner and Dr. Terry Dubrow serve as executive producers.
"E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: America's Next Top Model" - Premieres Spring 2026
For the first time ever, "E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: America's Next Top Model" unveils the dark underbelly of the long-running TV series through the untold stories of former contestants - where a golden opportunity for aspiring models unravels into a harrowing saga of exploitation, resilience, and shattered dreams.
"E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: America's Next Top Model" is produced by Glass Media. Nancy Glass and Sarah Gibson serve as executive producers.
"E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Dr. Phil Show" - Premieres Spring 2026
"E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Dr. Phil Show" serves up a harsh dose of reality and unveils the darker side of the pop culture phenomenon and hit TV show. Since the launch of the "Dr. Phil" show in 2002, some participants claim to have been misguided by the series, which was once revered for its "no nonsense" approach. Now those who allegedly fell victim to the promises of the show are speaking out about their experiences and the fallout of being used as TV fodder for millions of viewers.
"E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Dr. Phil Show" is produced by Renowned Films. Max Welch, Duane Jones, Tim Withers and Kate Maddigan serve as executive producers. Marcus Plowright serves as showrunner.
"E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Price is Right" - Premieres Spring 2026
"E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Price is Right" is a documentary series exploring shocking allegations surrounding Bob Barker, while hosting the hit game show. Based on award-winning journalist David Kushner's new original reporting, the series will feature the voices of original "Barker's Beauties" and other former "TPIR" cast and crew who are coming together for the first time to tell their stories.
"E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Price is Right" is produced by Terminal B Television with Tom Forman, David Metzler, Meredith Wright, and Jordan Rosenblum serving as executive producers alongside David Kushner.
"Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour" - Premieres Wednesday, June 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT with two back-to-back episodes
TV personality Kristin Cavallari takes her hit podcast "Let's Be Honest" on the road. Each episode will feature candid conversations with famous friends, Bravolebrities, memorable exes and other notable celebs from Kristin's life as they unfold the stories behind their buzziest headlines - and make new ones - with jaw-dropping revelations that set the record straight.
"Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour" is produced by 32 Flavors. Alex Baskin, Jenn Levy, Joe Kingsley, Jeff Festa, Brian McCarthy and Kristin Cavallari serve as executive producers. Ailee O'Neill, Lucy Bennett and Sunny Franklin also serve as executive producers.
"Revival" - Premieres Thursday, June 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story as the "revived" appear and act just like they once were. When local Officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she's left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect. The series is based on the "Revival" comic series. Cast includes Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott, and Andy McQueen.
"Revival" is produced by Blue Ice Pictures and Hemmings Films. Showrunners Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce, Lance Samuels, Daniel Iron, Samantha Levine, Neil Tabatznik, Daniel March, Melanie Scrofano, Greg Hemmings, Stephen Foster and director Amanda Row serve as executive producers.
"The Rainmaker" - Premieres Summer 2025
Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham, Rudy Baylor, who is fresh out of law school, goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond as well as his law school girlfriend, Sarah. Rudy, along with his boss, Bruiser, and her disheveled paralegal, Deck, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client's son. Cast includes Milo Callaghan, John Slattery, Lana Parrilla, Madison Iseman, P.J. Byrne, Dan Fogler, Wade Briggs and Robyn Cara.
"The Rainmaker" is produced by Lionsgate Television and Blumhouse Television. Michael Seitzman, who also serves as showrunner, John Grisham, Patrick Moran, Jason Richman, David Gernert and Jason Blum serve as executive producers.
"Anna Pigeon"- Premieres in 2026
Anna Pigeon is a former city slicker who became a park ranger after a devastating loss changed the trajectory of her life forever. While Anna tries to outrun her demons, her focus turns to solving crimes that have taken place within national park grounds, no matter who or what gets in her way. The series is based on the New York Times best-selling novels by Nevada Barr.
"Anna Pigeon" is produced by Cineflix Studios and December Films. Showrunner Morwyn Brebner, director Lea Thompson, Todd Berger, Julie Di Cresce, Brett Burlock, Peter Emerson, Sonia Hosko and Gordon Gilbertson to executive produce.
"Everything On The Menu with Braun Strowman" - Premieres Fall 2025
"Everything On The Menu with Braun Strowman" is a new food format with a big appetite. Each episode, join WWE Legend Braun Strowman as he eats his way across America, while on the road for WWE, ordering everything on every menu and trying to down every last bite.
"Everything On The Menu with Braun Strowman" is produced by WWE Studios and BrightNorth Studios. Paul Levesque, Lee Fitting, Marc Pomarico and Ben Houser executive produce for WWE Studios. Matthew J. Braley, Kevin Duncan, Morgan Hertzan, Pat Dimon, Shawn Efran, and Azadeh De Leon executive produce for BrightNorth Studios.
"The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher" - Premieres Fall 2025
The first true-crime series told through the eyes of Barbara Butcher, one of the most seasoned and respected Death Investigators to work in New York. After more than 20 years in the field, Butcher will unpack the stories behind some of the most compelling murders of our times -revealing that the keys to solving the case are often contained in the wealth of information held by the crime scene and the body that lies within it.
"The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher" is produced by Wolf Entertainment, Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz's Alfred Street Industries and Universal Television Alternative Studio. Dick Wolf, Tom Thayer, Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Nan Strait, Dan Volpe, Maria Lane and Shannon O'Rourke serve as executive producers.
"The Killer Among Us" (WT) - Premieres Spring 2026
Hosted by Alan Cumming, a shocking murder rocks a tight-knit community to its core. But what if the crime wasn't committed by a stranger or outsider? What if this killer is part of the community itself? Cumming brings us straight into the heart of communities where the unthinkable has happened and no one knows why - or who is responsible. If everyone is a suspect... who can you trust? With multiple suspects, layers of lies, deceit and deception, "The Killer Among Us" is a murder mystery where someone is playing... but it's not a game.
"The Killer Among Us" is produced by Lusid Media with Zak Weisfeld and Libby Richman as executive producers and Alan Cumming as producer.
"The Death Row Informant" (WT) - Premieres Fall 2025
***Names have been redacted from the following series description due to an ongoing investigation of a serial killer.
Over a decade ago, a gruesome killer was convicted of murdering four women. Though police could never prove it, investigators always suspected there were many more victims. But the killer took his secrets with him to San Quentin. When he arrived on death row, a fellow inmate offered him protection on the yard. Over the course of a decade, the killer confided in this inmate, revealing details about 20+ unsolved murders for the first time. This inmate-turned-informant has now handed over 300 pages of detailed notes about the killer's unsolved murders to Ken Mains, an ex-FBI investigator and cold case detective. Mains will work together with the informant to uncover new victims, bring closure to families, and expose one of America's most prolific serial killers in real-time.
"The Death Row Informant" is produced by Wolf Entertainment, Fireside Pictures, Universal Television Alternative Studio, and Vanity Fair Studios. Dick Wolf, Tom Thayer, Jason Wolf, Patrick Deluca, Helen Estabrook, Sarah Amos, Claire Howorth and Liz Yale Marsh serve as executive producers. Kevin Brennecke serves as showrunner.
The Silent Serial Killer: Gretzler" (WT) - Premieres Fall 2025
He is the serial killer you've never heard of ... until now. In 1973, 22-year-old Doug Gretzler embarked on a cross-country road trip that spiraled into a brutal killing spree. In just three weeks, he and his accomplice, 28-year-old Willie Steelman, murdered 17 people. Their motive? A mystery that has left family members, law enforcement and experts baffled for decades. Drawing from first person interviews and over 500 hours of recorded conversations with Gretzler himself, hear his darkest confessions and the chilling psychology behind his crimes for the very first time.
"The Silent Serial Killer: Gretzler" is produced by Glass Entertainment. Nancy Glass, Matt Carter and Maija Norris serve as executive producers.
"Killer Grannies" - Premieres Fall 2025
A true-crime series that chronicles the most shocking and unpredictable cases involving a killer no one would suspect: Grandma. In every self-contained episode, a rollercoaster ride of a case unfolds as investigators dig deep and chase every lead until they finally catch their unexpected killer. Through gripping archival footage, selective recreations and cinematic imagery, and in-depth interviews with investigators, prosecutors, friends and family, every episode will peel back the plastic cover on the couch to uncover a world of sinister plots and evil deeds unpacking why and how these maternal matriarchs of the family can turn deadly.
"Killer Grannies" is produced by Jarrett Creative. Seth Jarrett, Julie Insogna Jarrett and Josh Bingham serve as executive producers.
"The Boston Stranglers" - Premieres Winter 2026
Sixteen hours of the Boston Strangler's lost confession tapes have emerged, offering an exclusive and unfiltered account of how Albert DeSalvo evaded police and got away with murdering 13 women... or did he? The unreleased tapes call everything into question. While Boston PD remains steadfast that DeSalvo was the killer, a trove of exclusive access possibly suggests otherwise. The Boston Stranglers is a two-hour documentary about one of the most infamous serial killings in American history, the murders that remain officially unsolved to this day, and a confession that has never been released until now.
"The Boston Stranglers" is produced by This is Just a Test. Aengus James, Paul Lima and Carolyn Day serve as Executive Producers.
Fan favorites returning to the portfolio include:
· E!: "Live from E!," the network's signature red carpet franchise
· USA NETWORK: "WWE Smackdown" returns for another season on Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT
· USA NETWORK / SYFY: "Resident Alien" returns for season four on Friday, June 6 at 11 p.m. ET/PT
· SYFY: "Surreal Estate" returned for season three on April 3, 2025
· SYFY: "The Ark" returns for season three in 2026
· OXYGEN TRUE CRIME: "Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins" returns for season four in Fall 2025
· OXYGEN TRUE CRIME: "Accident, Suicide or Murder" returns for season six in Fall 2025
· OXYGEN TRUE CRIME: "Cold Justice" returns for season eight in Fall 2025
· OXYGEN TRUE CRIME: "Snapped," which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, returns with new episodes in 2025
· OXYGEN TRUE CRIME: "A Plan to Kill" returns for season two in Spring 2026
· OXYGEN TRUE CRIME: "Philly Homicide" returns for season two in Spring 2026
Series premiere dates and more information to come.
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ABOUT VERSANT
Versant, Comcast Corporation's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.
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