Exciting Premiere Dates for New and Returning Shows in 2026 Across All Platforms
Upcoming Television and Sports Programming for January and February 2024
As the new year unfolds, television networks are set to debut various shows and sports events, offering audiences a mix of drama, reality, and live specials. Below is a detailed schedule of notable premieres and returns for January and February 2024.
January Highlights
January 1 marks an exciting start with the release of Run Away on Netflix, alongside live broadcasts of the Rose Parade (ABC/NBC/Great American Family), Orange Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl on ESPN. Additional highlights include the new docu-miniseries The Cult of the Real Housewife on Bravo and the British series Shetland on BritBox.
On January 2, audiences can look forward to the reboot of Extreme Makeover Home Edition (ABC) and the NHL Winter Classic on TNT/TBS.
January 3 features Dateline NBC returning for its 34B season.
The lineup continues on January 4 with America’s Funniest Home Videos (ABC) and the Critics Choice Awards on E!/USA Network.
January 5 showcases a variety of NBC series, including St. Denis Medical (Season 2) and The Paper (Season 1B).
A packed schedule on January 6 includes Will Trent and The Rookie on ABC and Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. on PBS.
On January 7, expect the return of major shows, such as Abbott Elementary and Shark Tank, alongside the debut of Harlan Coben’s Final Twist on CBS.
The excitement continues on January 8 with the premieres of Grey’s Anatomy and 9-1-1 on ABC, as well as The Traitors on Peacock.
January 9 will see Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and 20/20 on ABC, alongside the 2026 Peach Bowl on ESPN.
Notable events on January 11 include the Golden Globes live awards special on CBS.
Subsequent weeks reveal several debuts and season premieres across various platforms, with particular attention to the arrival of new series and the continuation of popular ones, including The Smylie Show and various golf-themed programming on Golf Channel starting on January 12.
February Highlights
February offers a range of exciting programming. On February 1, television viewers can anticipate the Grammy Awards on CBS, the new Sunday Night Basketball series on NBC, and the NHL Stadium Series on ESPN.
The Winter Olympic Games will kick off with the opening ceremony on February 6 and continue for two weeks featuring various sports events.
February 8 highlights include Super Bowl LX on NBC and NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC.
Further into the month, February 11 introduces Cross on Prime Video and February 15 will feature the live NBA All-Star Game on NBC.
On February 22, the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games will air on NBC alongside the NAACP Image Awards.
The scheduling concludes for February with significant premieres such as a new comedy series reboot of Scrubs scheduled for February 25.
As audiences gear up for this dynamic array of programming, these varied offerings promise an engaging television experience for fans across all genres.
