Peacock kicks off 2026 with the premiere of Season 4 of its Emmy-winning reality competition The Traitors on January 8. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the season features contestants including Porsha Williams, Donna Kelce, and Michael Rapaport in a game of deception and betrayal.
Peacock's January 2026 lineup may be light compared to its upcoming February events like the Winter Olympics and Super Bowl, but it includes notable additions. The highlight is the debut of The Traitors Season 4, a Peacock original that airs three episodes on premiere night, January 8. The show, known for its intense backstabbing among contestants, continues with two new episodes weekly. This season's Traitors roster features reality stars and celebrities such as Porsha Williams from Real Housewives, Donna Kelce, and actor Michael Rapaport.
Another Peacock original, Ponies, arrives on January 15 with all eight episodes. The Cold War spy thriller stars Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson as American Embassy secretaries in Soviet Russia who turn into CIA operatives after mysterious deaths of their husbands.
The month also brings classic Stephen King adaptations to the library, including The Shawshank Redemption, The Shining, and Misery. Sports fans can watch NFL playoff games, Premier League matches, and NBA games. Recent theatrical releases like Bugonia and Him join the catalog.
New episodes of NBC and Bravo series continue, alongside kids' content like The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants. Events include the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on January 5 and Golden Globes coverage on January 11.
