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ABC has renewed Abbott Elementary for a fifth season. In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers – and a slightly tone-deaf principal – are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible educators may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do – even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
Netflix has renewed The Lincoln Lawyer for a fourth season. The ten episode season will be based on the sixth book in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ series by Michael Connelly, “The Law of Innocence.” Manuel Garcia-Rulfo will return as Mickey Haller, alongside Becki Newton (Lorna), Jazz Raycole (Izzy), and Angus Sampson (Cisco). Neve Campbell (Maggie McPherson) is also set to return for all episodes of the new season.
ABC has renewed High Potential for a second season. Based on the French series Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (HPI), the series follows a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.
Running Point premieres February 27 on Netflix. When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job. From the hitmaking team of Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, Running Point puts a bold twist on the underdog comedy. The 10-episode series also stars Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Jay Ellis and Max Greenfield.
Season two of School Spirits premieres January 30 on Paramount+ with the first three episodes. Picking up from the shocking season one finale, the premiere episode “Whatever Happened to Maddie Nears?” follows Maddie Nears (Peyton List) as she works to bring a doubting Simon (Kristian Ventura), her only connection to the living world, back on board to help her track down and collect her missing body. Throughout the season, Maddie Nears is still stuck in the afterlife with the knowledge of what happened to her, and must unite her friends in the spectral and living worlds in order to reclaim her stolen life.
The Z-Suite premieres February 6 on Tubi. Advertising maven Monica Marks and her loyal right hand executive Doug Garcia have long been at the top of the Madison Avenue world. But after a record scratch blunder, they are suddenly canceled, pushed out and replaced by the agency’s rising Gen Z employees led by social media manager, Kriska Thompson. Refusing to go quietly, Monica launches her biggest campaign yet- getting their careers back and taking down the eager team of Gen-Zers who are just getting comfortable in their new roles. May the best generation win.
The English dub of Honey Lemon Soda premieres January 22 on Crunchyroll. After middle school, with its bullying and nicknames, Uka Ishimori is excited for a fresh start at Hachimitsu High School. Kai Miura, a cool and uninhibited boy, sits next to her in class. Uka remembers she met Kai in middle school and with a single word, he had convinced her to attend Hachimitsu. Though he’s popular, Kai supports Uka in her efforts to fit in with her new classmates.
Fox has set winter return dates for Animation Domination series Family Guy, Grimsburg, The Great North, Krapopolis and The Simpsons. February 16 will see the return of Family Guy at 8 followed by Grimsburg at 8:30. The Great North will return at 9 followed by Krapopolis at 9:30. March 30 will see the return of The Simpsons at 8 with Family Guy sliding to 8:30. Additional scheduling information will be announced at a later date.
Season six of Tournament of Champions premieres March 2 on Food Network. Tournament of Champions: The Qualifiers will kick off February 16 followed by Tournament of Champions VI: The Bracket Reveal February 23. Pressure is amped up and emotions run high as chefs face wild challenges doled out by the Randomizer, face unknown opponents, and kitchen skills and abilities are pushed to the limit as successive rounds get more intense in the sudden-death culinary competition. For the first time ever, all four former champions of the series will hang up their knives for new, on set assignments. After eight weeks and 31 grueling head-to-head battles, one talented chef will win it all and be crowned champion, taking home the coveted Tournament of Champions belt and a $150,000 cash prize. This season’s competing chefs will include Karen Akunowicz, Kaleena Bliss, Sara Bradley, Chris Cosentino, Rocco DiSpirito, Tobias Dorzon, Amanda Freitag, Stephanie Izard, Kevin Lee, Antonia Lofaso, Tim Love, Shota Nakajima, Nini Nguyen, Michael Reed, Britt Rescigno, Joe Sasto, Chris Scott, Adam Sobel, Dale Talde, Casey Thompson, Jet Tila, Fabio Viviani, Lee Anne Wong and Claudette Zepeda plus eight additional winners from the qualifier tournament. Tiffani Faison joins Justin Warner as TOC sideline reporter to deliver real-time play-by-play as the action unfolds in front of a live audience. Hunter Fieri follows the action backstage, interviewing the winning chefs for their reactions to the competition, while Simon Majumdar takes on a new role as the Judges’ Correspondent, getting the judges’ takes on why a dish won or lost. Double winner of Season II and V Maneet Chauhan, Season IV champion Mei Lin, and inaugural TOC champion Brooke Williamson will join legendary judges Scott Conant, Cat Cora, Susan Feniger, Alex Guarnaschelli, Mary Sue Milliken, Charlie Palmer, Wolfgang Puck, Marcus Samuelsson, Nancy Silverton, Martha Stewart, Michael Symon, Ming Tsai, Jonathan Waxman and Andrew Zimmern.
Uma Thurman has been cast in Showtime’s Dexter: Resurrection. Thurman will play the series regular role of Charley, the ‘Head of Security’ for mysterious billionaire Leon Prater. A former Special Ops officer, Charley worked various high-level private security jobs before taking on her position as the resourceful and meticulous right-hand woman for Prater. The series will premiere this summer.
Trevor Noah will return as host of The 67th Annual Grammy Awards. This will be Noah’s fifth consecutive year as host. The awards will carry a renewed sense of purpose by raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours. The ceremony airs live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena February 2 on CBS.
The Real Housewives of New York City two part reunion premieres January 28 on Bravo. Andy Cohen is joined by Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank, Brynn Whitfield and Racquel Chevremont to reflect on a tumultuous season that left relationships more fractured than ever before. Rebecca Minkoff also joins in part two.
The Coroner’s Assistant premieres January 25 on Tubi. The four episode dark comedy follows the misadventures of medical student James Rigby as he unintentionally becomes entangled in the dark underworld of Victorian London’s cadaver business, led by the strange and mysterious Oliver Cross.
Season nine of NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC Presented by Wingstop premieres January 25 on ABC. It tips off with a blockbuster tripleheader to close out NBA Rivals Week highlighted by an NBA Finals rematch, a Western Conference Semifinals rematch and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Stephen Curry and Golden State Warriors.
Get ready to amplify your Game Day excitement with AXS TV’s “Concerts ‘Till Kickoff,” an electrifying music marathon featuring some of the biggest names in music history. The event will air on Sunday, February 9, starting at 9 AM ET, providing the perfect pre-game soundtrack to your Sunday festivities. This year’s lineup promises an unforgettable day of music, beginning with the Southern Rock vibes of Blackberry Smoke in their “Homecoming Live In Atlanta.” The day continues with powerhouse performances including a special tribute to Willie Nelson in “Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels,” featuring legendary artists such as Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, and Merle Haggard. Fans will also enjoy seminal performances by rock icons ZZ Top, country superstar Toby Keith, the soulful sounds of the Zac Brown Band, and a hit-heavy set from Southern Rock pioneers Lynyrd Skynyrd, before finishing the party with Kid Rock performing some of his most popular tunes.
The English dub of Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective premieres January 22 on Crunchyroll. Ten’ikai General Hospital’s Supervisory Department of Diagnostic Pathology handles cases other physicians deem too difficult to treat. It’s also where bizarre mysteries surface, from unexplained illnesses to strange murders even the police can’t solve. At the center of it all is Takao Ameku, a brilliant doctor determined to reveal the shocking truth behind these anomalies.
Family or Fiance returns February 8 on OWN. Hosted by renowned relationship coach Tracy McMillan, this high-stakes social experiment brings real-life couples and their disapproving families together for three days to unpack their differences. After coaching sessions and tasks designed to strengthen bonds, will the families’ renewed understanding persuade them to bless the couple’s happily-ever-after, or will they be forced to choose between family or fiancé?
Japanese reality dating series Offline Love premieres February 18 on Netflix. Ten men and women embark on a journey to find love in the picturesque city of Nice, France, without using digital devices. But there’s a twist: they only have 10 days to meet and connect. Despite no guarantee of crossing paths, chance meetings and inevitable encounters suggest that they might be destined for love. Will the participants find their soulmates and experience true love?
The Eastern Gate premieres January 31 on Max. After losing her pregnancy while in action, Ewa, a Polish spy, wants to withdraw from the secret service to start a normal life. But when her lover is exposed by Russian intelligence and disappears without a trace, she goes on a rescue mission. The suspense thriller series explores the high stakes battle between intelligence agencies on the global stage during an emerging conflict and international unrest.
Golden Kamuy -The Hunt of Prisoners in Hokkaido- premieres on Netflix February 6. The drama series continues the story of the film Golden Kamuy. Souls collide in the noble, vast land of the north as a high-stakes fight to survive gets in full swing!
Season two of Tribunal Justice premieres January 27 on Prime Video, with new episodes available every weekday. The series features a panel of three dynamic judges adjudicating real and compelling cases. It is followed by a lively and spirited deliberation, where the judges don’t always see eye-to-eye, which makes for an exciting verdict. It is is presided over by Judge Patricia DiMango, former New York State Supreme Court Justice and Administrative Judge of the New York State Supreme Court, Criminal Term, Kings County; Judge Tanya Acker, an experienced civil litigator and former Judge Pro Tem in Los Angeles; and Judge Adam Levy, former Putnam County District Attorney and a criminal defense lawyer for 20 years. Keeping order in the court are bailiffs Cassandra Britt and Petri Hawkins Byrd.
Docuseries Thomas Jefferson premieres on The History Channel February 17. The six part series, set to air over three consecutive nights, offers an objective and comprehensive look into the complex life and achievements of the United States’ third president, who was widely considered to be one of the patron saints of America’s most sacred beliefs, and a central architect in the story of American democracy.
Max has released a preview of what is coming to the streamer in February. Series include The White Lotus, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, The Takedown: American Aryans, Eyes On The Prize III: We Who Believe In Freedom Cannot Rest and We Beat The Dream Team.
