Conan O'Brien is set to host the Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, 2026, as the ceremony honors the year's best films. Performances will include HUNTR/X, Josh Groban, Miles Caton, and Raphael Saadiq. The night also features the March Madness bracket reveal and a Bachelorette special.
Television schedules for Sunday, March 15, 2026, spotlight several major events. The Academy Awards air with Conan O'Brien returning as host. The program celebrates achievements in film, featuring live performances from HUNTR/X, Josh Groban, Miles Caton, and Raphael Saadiq. Viewers can tune in for this annual broadcast honoring top cinematic works of the year. The men's March Madness Selection Show precedes it, unveiling the 68-team tournament bracket live. In reality TV, a special episode of The Bachelorette titled 'Before the First Rose' brings together former leads. They recount their experiences, exchange insights, and introduce Taylor Frankie Paul to the Bachelor Nation community. Additional programming spans genres. Crossroad Springs explores James doubting his path, Janet safeguarding her relatives, and Willis risking the ranch. Family Guy sees the Griffins staging parodies of plays like To Kill a Mockingbird, The Odd Couple, and Hamlet, followed by Brian acquiring a Cuban accent. When Calls the Heart depicts the trial of Bill and Nathan, with Lucas reflecting on prospects. Dark Winds involves Leaphorn and Manuelito aiding the FBI, while Chee infiltrates for details. The Married to Medicine season 12 concludes with a family dinner redo and the Med Gala. Tracker follows Colter probing a missing doctor tied to drug thefts and revenge.
