Get ready for a TV extravaganza in 2026! But beware, your viewing schedule is about to get packed. From reality TV to award shows and gripping dramas, this year's lineup will keep you glued to your screens. And here's the ultimate guide to ensure you don't miss a single premiere.
January 1st: Kick off the year with a thrilling Netflix series, 'Run Away', followed by a revealing TLC documentary, 'The Cult of the Real Housewife' at 8 p.m.
January 2nd: RuPaul's Drag Race returns on MTV at 8 p.m., promising fierce fashion and unforgettable moments.
January 3rd: NBC's 'Dateline Saturday' at 9 p.m. will keep you on the edge of your seat with real-life mysteries.
January 4th: It's awards season! Tune in to E!/USA at 7 p.m. for the Critics Choice Awards. Fox brings laughter with 'Best Medicine' at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, followed by Hallmark's heartwarming 'When Calls the Heart' at 9 p.m.
January 5th: NBC's 'The Wall' at 9 p.m. is a must-watch for game show enthusiasts.
January 6th: ABC takes over with 'Will Trent' at 8 p.m., followed by 'Best Medicine' in its regular slot, and the captivating 'Finding Your Roots' on PBS. At 9 p.m., 'High Potential' moves to a new time, and 'The Rookie' wraps up the night at 10 p.m.
January 7th: Prime Video unleashes 'Beast Games', while Netflix counters with 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment'. CBS delivers 'Hollywood Squares' and 'The Masked Singer' at 8 p.m., followed by 'The Price Is Right at Night' at 9 p.m. and 'Harlan Coben’s Final Twist' at 10 p.m.
January 8th: HBO Max, Netflix, Peacock, and Paramount+ battle it out with 'The Pitt', 'His & Hers', 'The Traitors', 'Girl Taken', and 'Canada Shore'. Bravo's 'The Valley: Persian Style' at 9 p.m. and NBC's 'The Hunting Party' at 10 p.m. add more variety.
And here's where it gets controversial...
January 9th: Hulu's 'A Thousand Blows' and Apple TV's 'Tehran' might spark debates. But will Paramount+'s 'Coldwater' make a splash?
January 11th: Prime Video drops three episodes of 'The Night Manager'. CBS broadcasts the Golden Globe Awards at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, while PBS showcases 'Miss Scarlet' at 8 p.m., 'Industry' on HBO, and 'All Creatures Great and Small' at 9 p.m. 'Bookish' at 10 p.m. and 'Primal' at 11:30 p.m. on Adult Swim complete the night.
January 13th: Hulu's 'Tell Me Lies' and Nat Geo's 'Pole to Pole With Will Smith' at 9 p.m. offer unique storytelling.
January 14th: Apple TV's 'Hijack' and BritBox's 'Riot Women' are joined by Fox's 'Fear Factor: House of Fear' at 9 p.m.
January 15th: Trekkies rejoice! 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' beams onto Paramount+. Netflix counters with 'Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials' and the final season of 'The Upshaws'. Fox's 'Animal Control' returns at 9 p.m., followed by 'Going Dutch' at 9:30 p.m.
January 17th: Peacock's 'Love Island: All Stars' at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT is a reality TV fan's dream.
January 18th: NBC's 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT and HBO's 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' at 10 p.m. deliver powerful narratives.
January 20th: Netflix's 'Just a Dash' and 'Star Search' at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT showcase diverse content.
January 21st: Apple TV's 'Drops of God' and Prime Video's 'Steal' (all episodes) drop, alongside the final season of 'Queer Eye' on Netflix. The CW's 'Police 24/7' moves to a new night at 8 p.m., and FX/Hulu's 'The Beauty' releases three episodes at 9 p.m.
January 22nd: 'Canada Shore' on Paramount+ and Netflix's 'Finding Her Edge' and 'Free Bert' are joined by The CW's 'Scrabble' at 8 p.m. and HBO/HBO Max's 'Mel Brook: The 99-Year-Old Man!' at 9 p.m.
January 23rd: Netflix's live event, 'Skyscraper Live', starts at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, followed by HBO/HBO Max's 'Real Time With Bill Maher' at 10 p.m.
January 24th: BBC America/AMC+'s 'Kingdom' at 8 p.m. and ABC's 'NBA Saturday Primetime' at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT cater to sports enthusiasts. CNN's 'Have I Got News for You' at 9 p.m. provides a news-filled evening.
January 25th: Fox's 'Memory of a Killer' at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT follows the NFC Championship game.
January 26th: ABC's 'American Idol', Fox's 'Extracted', and The CW's 'Wild Cards' at 8 p.m. offer a variety of talent. 'Memory of a Killer' moves to its regular slot at 9 p.m., and 'The Rookie' shifts to a new night at 10 p.m. on ABC, followed by 'History’s Deadliest With Ving Rhames' on History.
January 27th: Disney+'s 'Wonder Man' at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT is a superhero adventure.
January 28th: Apple TV's 'Shrinking' and Paramount+'s 'School Spirits' (three episodes) wrap up the month.
January 29th: Netflix's 'Bridgerton' returns with part one, alongside 'Next Level Chef' on Fox at 8 p.m.
There you have it—a comprehensive guide to the TV premiere dates of 2026. Which shows are you most excited about? Any controversial picks you'd like to defend? Share your thoughts in the comments!
