Rotten Tomatoes has released a rolling Spring 2026 TV calendar featuring the newest shows, and it’s already looking to be a busy year full of scripted dramas, finales, and high-profile returns. Streaming services have the TV shows slotted from early January through spring, capitalizing on the general buzz that surrounds streaming content. Keep reading to see which shows are appearing on the Spring 2026 TV calendar and what should be added to your watchlist.
Spring 2026 TV Calendar
Check out upcoming shows below:
January
HBO’s medical drama The Pitt will return to screens for its second season on January 8th, 2026. The new installment will once again follow the format of episodes spread across a single chaotic shift in Pittsburgh, this time set during the Fourth of July. We’re sure to see fireworks at least once, and a new cast member, Sepideh Moafi, who joins as attending Dr. Al-Hashimi. Other important details to keep an eye out for are Dr. Langdon returning after rehab and Dr. Collins possibly not returning for the new season.
HBO’s finance-industry series Industry is scheduled to resume on January 11th. The fourth season has been teased to be darker and have higher stakes, testing the friendship and ambitions of Harper and Yasmin as they struggle with money and influence. Two days later, Hulu’s Tell Me Lies will premiere on the streaming platform. January 13th marks the release of the third season, as Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco resume a fraught romance at Baird College.
Other Spring Premieres
After January, there are several other important dates to keep an eye out for. Starz will be providing the ending chapter to Outlander with its eighth and final season, premiering on March 6th. The plotline will send Jamie and Claire Fraser into Revolutionary War storylines that promise a definitive conclusion. Prime Video takes over April and May with its announcement of The Boys‘ fifth and final season. The season will premiere on April 8th with two episodes, and after the remaining episodes will be released weekly through the finale, slated for May 20th.
Awards and Reality Returns
Of course, there are the awards shows, event television, and returning reality shows. The Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Awards will fall in January, and the Winter Olympics will take over our screens alongside the Super Bowl in February. Other shows on the spring 2026 TV calendar include staples like American Idol, The Masked Singer, and The Rookie. Depending on the show and platform, these shows will either be released all at once or through weekly rollouts until the season finale.
Unconfirmed Date Releases
The calendar highlights both confirmed and TBD dates, reflecting the overall fluidity of network planning and finding the best spot to premiere a show. Several high-profile projects remain unscheduled, including a new House of the Dragon season and a revival of Malcolm in the Middle.
Final Thoughts
For viewers, the spring 2026 TV calendar provides a one-stop shop for where to find the latest premieres, new shows, and blockbuster seasons gracing our screens. From HBO, Hulu, Starz, Prime Video, and more, viewers will not be disappointed in a lack of new content in the new year. As for the rest of the year, we’ll just have to keep an eye out for when hit shows find their release date, and we can get excited for new action and our favorite characters.