Television in 2026 promises a diverse lineup of returning favorites and fresh series across genres like drama, comedy, and sci-fi. Highlights include the returns of 'Bridgerton' and 'Euphoria,' alongside new spinoffs and star-studded projects. The year features big names such as Zendaya, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Steve Carell.
The new year brings a packed slate of TV programming, with anticipated shows spanning romance, thrillers, and superheroes. According to a New York Post roundup, 2026 kicks off with 'Memory of a Killer,' a psychological thriller starring Patrick Dempsey as a hit man losing his memory, alongside Michael Imperioli and Gina Torres. It premieres January 25 at 10 p.m. on Fox.
Netflix's 'Bridgerton' returns for Season 4 on January 29, focusing on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his romance with maid Sophie (Yerin Ha) at a masquerade ball. The season releases in two parts, with the second half on February 26. Produced by Shonda Rhimes, the series continues its adaptation of Julia Quinn's novels set in 1800s England.
Comedy fans can look forward to 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,' starring Tracy Morgan as a disgraced football player and Daniel Radcliffe as a quirky filmmaker helping rehabilitate his image. The NBC series returns February 23, following a pilot premiere on January 18, and streams on Peacock.
Ryan Murphy's 'American Love Story' explores the tragic romance of JFK Jr. (Paul Anthony Kelly) and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy (Sarah Pidgeon), with Naomi Watts as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It arrives on FX in February.
In the 'Yellowstone' universe, 'The Madison' stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell as a New York family relocating to Montana, premiering March 14 on Paramount+. 'Rooster,' a college-set comedy with Steve Carell and Phil Dunster, follows in March on HBO.
April brings the 'Malcolm in the Middle' revival miniseries on Hulu April 10, reuniting Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston. 'Euphoria' Season 3 airs April 12 on HBO, featuring a time jump for its now-adult cast including Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney. That same night, 'The Audacity' debuts on AMC with Billy Magnussen and Zach Galifianakis in a Silicon Valley drama.
'Margo’s Got Money Troubles,' created by David E. Kelley and starring Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman, premieres April 15 on Apple TV+. DC's 'Lanterns' with Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre has no announced date on HBO, while Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' miniseries awaits a Prime Video slot.
