The Countdown Begins: Unlocking the Ultimate 2025 TV Calendar
The wait is almost over, and the television landscape is about to get a whole lot more exciting! With the new year just around the corner, networks, streaming platforms, and cable channels are gearing up to premiere a plethora of brand-new shows, as well as the highly-anticipated returns of fan favorites. From drama-filled soap operas to laugh-out-loud comedies, and from action-packed blockbusters to heartwarming family dramas, the 2025 TV lineup promises to deliver something for everyone.
2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Welcome to Morningpicker’s annual list of new and returning TV series. The roster covers hundreds of broadcast, cable and streaming programs debuting throughout 2025, including many still listed as TBA (to be announced).
The list includes series premieres and season debuts, shows returning from hiatus and some one-offs such as live sports and awards specials but not movies or specials. Note that older premiere dates are listed at the bottom. As always, we update this post daily as more dates are revealed, so check back often for the latest.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the new and returning TV shows in 2025:
January 2025 Premiere Dates
January alone sees the return of reality TV gem The Traitors, Apple TV+’s hit series Severance, and Netflix’s To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before spinoff series XO, Kitty.
If those aren’t your jam, there’s also The Bachelor, The Night Agent, and a slew of new shows, including Prime Video’s take on the cop show, On Call, starring Pretty Little Liars star Troian Bellisario.
Looking to February, Yellowjackets is finally ready to deliver more wilderness drama with its third season, and Suits LA prepares to take over the Suits mantle from its incredibly popular predecessor.
Speaking of incredibly popular, Survivor will also kick off its new season. See? It’s shaping up to be a good year!
Here are the premiere dates for new and returning TV shows in January:
- Series Premiere: Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (Peacock)
- Series Premiere: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC)
- Season Premiere: Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches (AMC)
- SPECIAL: Golden Globe Awards (CBS/Paramount+)
- Series Premiere: Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action (Netflix)
- Season Premiere: Will Trent (ABC)
- Season Premiere: The Rookie (ABC)
- Season Premiere: Deal or No Deal Island (NBC)
- Series Premiere: Shifting Gears (ABC)
- Series Premiere: On Call (Prime Video)
- Series Premiere: American Primeval (Netflix)
- Season Premiere: The Traitors (Peacock)
- Series Premiere: The Pitt (Max)
- Series Premiere: Love You to Death (Apple TV+)
- Series Premiere: Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix)
- Season Premiere: The Kardashians (Hulu)
- Season Premiere: Sweet Magnolias (Netflix)
- Season Premiere: Invincible (Prime Video)
- Series Premiere: The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep (Netflix)
- Series Premiere: Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+)
- Series Premiere: With Love, Meghan (Netflix)
- Series Premiere: The Baldwins (TLC)
- Season Premiere: Full Swing (Netflix)
- Season Premiere: Shoresy (Hulu)
- Season Premiere: Running Point (Netflix)
- Series Premiere: Shifting Gears
- Series Premiere: Scamanda
- Season Premiere: The Bachelor
- Season Premiere: The Rookie
- Series Premiere: Watson
- Series Premiere: Tracker
- Season Premiere: NCIS: Sydney
- Season Premiere: The Equalizer
- Series Premiere: Apple Cider Vinegar
- Series Premiere: The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep
- Season Premiere: The Kardashians
- Season Premiere: Sweet Magnolias
- Season Premiere: Invincible
- Series Premiere: The Traitors (Peacock)
- Series Premiere: Love & Marriage: Huntsville Reunion (OWN)
- Season Premiere: The Bachelor (ABC)
- Season Premiere: Survivor (CBS)
- Series Premiere: The Brothers Sun (Netflix)
- Series Premiere: Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale (Sundance Now)
- Season Premiere: The Equalizer (CBS)
- Season Premiere: Invincible (Prime Video)
- Series Premiere: Love You to Death (Apple TV+)
- Series Premiere: I Am Married… But! (Netflix)
- Season Premiere: The Masked Singer (Fox)
- Season Premiere: Full Swing (Netflix)
February 2025 Premiere Dates
February 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for TV fans, with a slew of new and returning shows premiering on various networks.
Here are the premiere dates for new and returning TV shows in February:
Midseason Premiere Dates
Midseason is the new fall. As Hollywood and the broader industry continue to recover from the debilitating dual actors and writers strikes, the 2024 television landscape is coming into focus.
All of the broadcast networks have set return dates for most of their shows, but there’s no usual Premiere Week to speak of.
Here are the premiere dates for new and returning TV shows in midseason:
TV Show Premieres by Network
In this section, we will break down the new and returning TV shows premiering on various networks in 2025.
ABC
Here are the premiere dates for new and returning TV shows on ABC in 2025:
CBS
Here are the premiere dates for new and returning TV shows on CBS in 2025:
Netflix
Here are the premiere dates for new and returning TV shows on Netflix in 2025:
TV Show Premieres by Genre
In this section, we will break down the new and returning TV shows premiering in various genres in 2025.
Reality TV Shows
Here are the premiere dates for new and returning reality TV shows in 2025:
Drama TV Shows
Here are the premiere dates for new and returning drama TV shows in 2025:
Comedy TV Shows
Here are the premiere dates for new and returning comedy TV shows in 2025:
Conclusion
As we wrap up our comprehensive guide to the 2025 premiere dates for new and returning series on broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms, it’s clear that the upcoming year promises to be a thrilling ride for TV enthusiasts. From highly-anticipated sequels to bold new originals, the array of shows set to debut is a testament to the ever-evolving landscape of the television industry. With networks and streaming services continuing to push the boundaries of storytelling and production quality, audiences can expect a diverse range of genres, styles, and themes to captivate their attention.
The significance of these premiere dates lies not only in the excitement they generate but also in the opportunities they provide for creators, writers, and actors to showcase their talents. As we move into a post-streaming era, where the lines between traditional and digital platforms continue to blur, the stakes are higher than ever for shows to stand out in a crowded market. With so many options vying for viewers’ attention, it’s clear that the competition will be fierce, and only the most innovative and engaging series will rise to the top.