Several TV shows are coming back with new seasons, while others are debuting in January 2026. Here's what to watch and stream this month.

From the returns of 'The Pitt,' 'Survivor,' and the final season of 'The Boys,' to the new show 'The Beauty,' Variety previews 2026's biggest shows.

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What shows are barreling down the pipeline in 2026? The short answer: a lot. 2026 will see the return of several major series, like Bridgerton, Euphoria, The Pitt, and The Boys. This coming year will also usher in not one but two shows set in Westeros,

Viewers without a cable subscription can watch “RuPaul’s Drag Race” live and on-demand for free via several streaming platforms that offer MTV, including Fubo (free trial) and DIRECTV (free trial). Sling’s Blue Plan and Philo also include MTV, but do not offer a free trial.

How to watch: High Potential airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu. New episodes begin airing Jan. 6. Why you should watch it: After The Last of Us debuted a more tepid second season that didn’t quite reach the heights of its first, I was worried about Fallout ’s sophomore return to Prime Video.

From new premieres to returning favorites, these are the TV shows to watch in 2026, led by Black talent across drama, comedy, and thrillers.

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The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Nov. 8 in Los Angeles with inductees including Cyndi Lauper, Outkast and the White Stripes. If you weren’t able to livestream the ceremony (or attend in person) on the day of, a special featuring highlights of the show is now coming to small screens. Thursday at 8 p.m. on ABC.

The new year means new TV series, but also some returning favorites, spinoffs and long-awaited series finales.