Guide to TV premiere dates in 2026

As the year draws to a close, it's natural to reflectbut looking forward can be just as exciting, especially with the lineup of upcoming television shows. January kicks off with the return of HBO Maxs acclaimed series The Pitt and the third season of Apple TVs fan-favorite comedy Shrinking. Fans of the Game of Thrones universe can finally dive into A Knight of Seven Kingdoms.

February brings more to stream: the new season of The Night Agent and reality TV enthusiasts can enjoy Survivor. And for those awaiting nostalgic comebacks, Scrubs is set to return to screens.

Highlighted Premieres

• Special Event: Critics Choice Awards (E!/USA Network)
• Season Premiere: Will Trent (ABC)
• Season Premiere: The Rookie (ABC)
• Series Premiere: Harlan Coben's Final Twist (CBS)
• Season Premiere: The Pitt (HBO Max)
• Season Premiere: A Thousand Blows (Hulu)
• Season Premiere: Industry (HBO)
• Special Event: Golden Globes (CBS)
• Series Premiere: A Knight of Seven Kingdoms (HBO)
• Season Premiere: Drops of God (Apple TV)
• Season Premiere: Wild Cards (CW)
• Season Premiere: American Idol (ABC)
• Season Premiere: Shrinking (Apple TV)
• Special Event: Grammy Awards (CBS)
• Series Premiere: The Burbs (Peacock)

February Launches

• February 11 Cross (Prime Video)
• February 15 Dark Winds (AMC)
• February 19 The Night Agent (Netflix)
• February 20 The Last Thing He Told Me (Apple TV)
• February 23 CIA (CBS)
• February 25 Survivor (CBS)
• February 25 Scrubs (ABC)
• February 27 Monarch (Apple TV)
• February 27 Y: Marshals (CBS)
• February 27 Outlander (Starz)
• February 27 The Bachelorette (ABC)

Author: Zoe Harrison