Television Premieres 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to New and Returning Shows
The 2024 television landscape is brimming with exciting new premieres and the return of beloved series across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. While the traditional “Premiere Week” is absent due to industry adjustments, a diverse array of programming awaits viewers throughout the year. From gripping dramas and hilarious comedies to captivating documentaries and thrilling reality shows, there’s something for everyone.
January kicks off the year with a mix of new and returning favorites. Competition series like America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League on NBC and The Floor on Fox will vie for viewers’ attention, alongside returning hits like Celebrity IOU on HGTV and 90 Day: The Single Life on TLC. Streaming platforms also join the fray with premieres like the animated series Ishura on Hulu and the drama The Brothers Sun on Netflix.
February brings highly anticipated premieres, including the star-studded drama Mr. & Mrs. Smith on Prime Video and the HBO comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm for its final season. Netflix enters the arena with new series like Let’s Talk About Chu and the dating competition Love Is Blind: Sweden. Award season also heats up with the Grammy Awards airing on CBS.
March welcomes the return of network dramas such as La Brea on NBC (for its final season) and 9-1-1 moving to ABC. Streaming giants continue to release new content, with Netflix debuting the sci-fi thriller 3 Body Problem and Apple TV+ premiering the drama Constellation. The Academy Awards, broadcasting on ABC, marks a major television event.
April sees the arrival of new series like Apples Never Fall on Peacock and The New Look on Apple TV+. Returning favorites include Ted on Peacock and Sort Of on Max (for its final season). Netflix unveils a diverse lineup, including the drama Ripley and the animated comedy Hop.
May ushers in warmer weather and a fresh wave of premieres. Apple TV+ introduces the drama Sugar, while Netflix offers the comedy Velma’s second season and the animated Masters of the Universe: Revolution. Highly anticipated limited series include Masters of the Air on Apple TV+ and Expats on Prime Video.
June features a mix of new and returning reality shows, including Love Island USA on Peacock and America’s Got Talent on NBC. Streaming platforms present new dramas like The Acolyte on Disney+ and comedies like Fantamas on HBO. The Tony Awards, airing on CBS, celebrate the best of Broadway.
July highlights include the return of reality competition staples The Bachelorette on ABC and Big Brother on CBS. New series like Sunny on Apple TV+ and Red Swan on Hulu will debut. Netflix offers a range of content, including the animated Exploding Kittens and the docuseries Receiver. The ESPY Awards on ABC recognize achievements in sports.
August is packed with returning favorites, including The Umbrella Academy on Netflix for its final season and Solar Opposites on Hulu for its final season. New series include Bad Monkey on Apple TV+ and Those About to Die on Peacock. HBO presents the docuseries Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears. The political conventions for both major parties will dominate news coverage.
September marks the return of primetime heavy hitters like 9-1-1: Lone Star on Fox (for its final season), Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. on NBC. New series include High Potential on ABC and Brilliant Minds on NBC. Netflix unveils new seasons of popular shows like Emily in Paris and The Sex Lives of College Girls. The Emmy Awards, airing on ABC, honor the best in television.
October brings the highly anticipated return of Yellowstone for its final season on Paramount Network. New series include Disclaimer on Apple TV+ and Hysteria! on Peacock. Netflix continues its strong lineup with new seasons of Heartstopper and Outer Banks. Major League Baseball playoffs will be featured on various networks.
November features the premieres of holiday-themed programming, including The Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC and competition series like Holiday Baking Championship on Food Network. New series include St. Denis Medical on NBC and Interior Chinatown on Hulu. The CMA Awards on ABC celebrate country music. Election coverage will be prevalent across all news platforms.
December rounds out the year with holiday specials and the return of favorites like 90 Day: The Last Resort on TLC. New series include Earth Abides on MGM+ and Black Doves on Netflix. Streaming platforms offer a variety of content, including Star Wars: Skeleton Crew on Disney+ (delayed from earlier in the year) and Creature Commandos on Max. The Kennedy Center Honors air on CBS. The NHL Winter Classic on TNT closes out the television year with a sporting spectacle.
