The wait is almost over! The 2025 TV landscape is about to get a major makeover, and we’ve got the scoop on the hottest new and returning series hitting broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. From nostalgic revivals to fresh faces, and from drama-filled soap operas to laugh-out-loud comedies, the lineup is packed with something for everyone.
With the rise of streaming services, the TV landscape has never been more exciting or overwhelming. Gone are the days of waiting for a new show to premiere on a specific night and time. Now, viewers have more options than ever before, and it’s getting harder to keep track of what’s new, what’s returning, and when it’s premiering.
2025 TV Premiere Dates
January Premiere Dates
January 13: Baylen Out Loud (TLC, new unscripted series) Death by Fame (Investigation Discovery, Season 3) The Curious Case Of… (Investigation Discovery, new docuseries)
January 14: St. Denis Medical (NBC, Season 1B) Night Court (NBC, Season 3) Deal or No Deal Island (NBC, time slot premiere) Single’s Inferno (Netflix, Season 2) FBI True (Paramount+, Season 6)
January 15: A Real Bug’s Life (Disney+, Season 2) Public Disorder (Netflix, new drama series) Scam Goddess (Freeform, new unscripted series)
January 16: Hollywood Squares (CBS, new game show series revival; moved from January 9) Law & Order (NBC, Season 24B) Law & Order: SVU (NBC, Season 26B) SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (Peacock, new docuseries) XO, Kitty (Netflix, Season 2) Castlevania: Nocturne (Netflix, Season 2) Harley Quinn (Max, Season 5) Mermicorno: Starfall (Max, new children’s animated series) Molly-Mae: Behind It All (Prime Video, new docuseries)
January 17: Severance (Apple TV+, Season 2) Real Time with BIll Maher (HBO, Season 23) La Liberación (Prime Video, new drama series) Paatal Lok (Netflix, Season 2) The Roshans (Netflix, new docuseries) The Couple Next Door (Starz, new drama series) NFL Icons (MGM+, Season 4)
January 20: 9-1-1: Lone Star (Fox, Season 5B premiere; final season) Rescue: HI-Surf (Fox, Season 1B premiere) College Football Playoff National Championship Game (ESPN, live sports special)
Mid-January Premiere Dates
January 16: Hollywood Squares (CBS, new game show series revival; moved from January 9) Law & Order (NBC, Season 24B) Law & Order: SVU (NBC, Season 26B) SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (Peacock, new docuseries) XO, Kitty (Netflix, Season 2) Castlevania: Nocturne (Netflix, Season 2) Harley Quinn (Max, Season 5) Mermicorno: Starfall (Max, new children’s animated series) Molly-Mae: Behind It All (Prime Video, new docuseries)
January 17: Severance (Apple TV+, Season 2) Real Time with BIll Maher (HBO, Season 23) La Liberación (Prime Video, new drama series) Paatal Lok (Netflix, Season 2) The Roshans (Netflix, new docuseries) The Couple Next Door (Starz, new drama series) NFL Icons (MGM+, Season 4)
January 20: 9-1-1: Lone Star (Fox, Season 5B premiere; final season) Rescue: HI-Surf (Fox, Season 1B premiere) College Football Playoff National Championship Game (ESPN, live sports special)
February Premiere Dates
February 2-5 Premiere Dates
February 2: Grammy Awards (CBS, live awards special) Common Side Effects (CBS, new drama series)
February 3: The Voice (NBC, Season 23) The Hunting Party (CBS, new drama series) All American (The CW, Season 7) Celebrity Iou (HGTV, Season 7) Below Deck Down Under (Bravo, new reality series)
February 5: Wild Cards (The CW, new drama series) Love You to Death (The CW, new drama series) Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World (Crunchyroll, Season 3B)
February 6-9 Premiere Dates
February 6: The Kardashians (E!, new docuseries) Invincible (Amazon Prime Video, new animated series) Clean Slate (Bravo, new reality series) Sweet Magnolias (Netflix, new drama series) Celebrity Bear Hunt (Netflix, new competition series)
February 7: Ready to Love (OWN, new reality series)
February 9: Super Bowl Lix (CBS, live sports special) The Floor (Fox, Season 3 premiere)
Later Premiere Dates
March Premiere Dates
March 2: Academy Awards (ABC, live awards special)
March 4: Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+, new drama series) Lost Boys & Fairies (Disney+, new animated series)
March 5: The Amazing Race (CBS, Season 36) 9-1-1 (Fox, Season 6) Doctor Odyssey (The CW, new drama series) Grey’s Anatomy (ABC, Season 20) Deli Boys (The CW, new drama series) Fairies (The CW, new drama series)
April Premiere Dates
April 11: Your Friends and Neighbors (CBS, new drama series) Government Cheese (CBS, new comedy series)
May Premiere Dates
May 4: Masterpiece: Miss Austen (PBS, new drama series) Jack Wright (Amazon Prime Video, new drama series)
May 11: BAFTA Television Awards (BBC America, live awards special)
Other Premiere Dates
March TBA: The Conners (ABC, Season 7; final season) Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (ABC, Season 4) Press Your Luck (ABC, Season 3) Bosch: Legacy (Amazon Prime Video, new drama series)
April TBA: A Darker Domain (Netflix, new drama series) Beyond Paradise (Hulu, new drama series)
May TBA: The Last of Us (HBO, new drama series) The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu, new drama series) The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Netflix, new docuseries) Godfather of Harlem (EPIX, new drama series) School Spirits (The CW, new drama series) Tribunal Justice (Netflix, new drama series) Iyanu: Child of Midseason (Netflix, new docuseries)
Conclusion
As we conclude our comprehensive guide to the 2025 premiere dates for new and returning series on broadcast, cable, and streaming, it’s clear that the landscape of television is undergoing a significant transformation. With a plethora of fresh faces and familiar favorites set to premiere in the coming year, 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 of discovering new shows but also in the implications they have on the industry as a whole. As streaming services continue to dominate the market, traditional broadcast and cable networks must adapt to remain relevant. The 2025 lineup offers a glimpse into the future of television, where boundaries between platforms are blurring, and audiences are increasingly demanding more diverse and innovative content.