TV lovers, grab your planners and get ready to mark some dates—2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for both fresh series debuts and the return of your favorite shows. Whether you’re binging on streaming giants like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+, or you’re still loyal to network and cable classics, this guide has everything you need to stay ahead of the curve.

Why 2025 Is a Massive Year for TV

After the industry disruptions of recent years, the television landscape in 2025 is fully loaded. Production schedules are back on track, writers’ rooms are buzzing, and the content pipeline is overflowing with innovative new shows and long-awaited returns.

How This Guide Is Organized

To keep things simple, we’ve broken this down by platforms—broadcast, cable, and streaming—with premiere dates listed in chronological order where available. Expect regular updates, since some networks play it close to the chest.

Broadcast TV Premiere Dates 2025

ABC 2025 Premieres

Returning Favorites:

• Grey’s Anatomy – February 6

• The Rookie – February 10

• Abbott Elementary – March 5

New Shows:

• Second Chance – Premieres February 20 (Legal drama with a twist!)

• Echo Park – Coming March 15, a family mystery drama

CBS 2025 Lineup

Returning Hits:

• NCIS – February 17

• Tracker – March 9

• FBI Franchise – March 4

Fresh Arrivals:

• Deep State – March 25, a political thriller starring a major Hollywood name

• Echo Unit – April 3, procedural meets high-tech surveillance

The CW’s 2025 Slate

Returning:

• All American – March 11

• Walker – April 1

New Blood:

• Gotham Uprising – March 29, a superhero origin series

• Pretty Little Secrets – April 5, the latest PLL spinoff

FOX 2025 Premieres

Back on Air:

• 9-1-1 – February 14

• The Cleaning Lady – March 6

New Series to Watch:

• Code Red – March 13, a firefighter drama

• Singularity – April 10, sci-fi thriller about AI in the future

NBC Highlights

Beloved Returns:

• Law & Order Franchise – February 21

• Chicago Wednesday Block – February 19

Fresh Stories:

• Medical Divide – March 2, high-stakes hospital drama

• Deadline – March 30, investigative journalism meets true crime

Cable TV Premiere Dates 2025

AMC

• The Walking Dead: Dead City (Season 2) – April 14

• Interview with the Vampire (Season 3) – May 5

FX

• American Horror Stories – May 8

• Atlanta (Final Season) – April 23

HBO / Max

• The Last of Us (Season 2) – May 15

• Euphoria (Season 3) – June 9

• True Detective: Dark Crossings – July 1

Streaming TV Premiere Dates 2025

Netflix Premieres

New Originals:

• Red Mist – March 8, psychological thriller

• Millennial Mafia – April 22, drama-comedy

Returning Shows:

• Stranger Things (Final Season) – May 20

• Bridgerton (Season 4) – March 28

• The Diplomat (Season 2) – April 14

Hulu Releases

• Only Murders in the Building (Season 4) – May 2

• Nine Perfect Strangers (Season 2) – April 12

Disney+ Highlights

• The Mandalorian (Season 4) – May 30

• Ironheart – June 20

• X-Men ’97 (Season 2) – April 18

Prime Video

• The Boys (Season 5) – May 5

• Fallout – March 28

• Jack Reacher (Season 3) – April 17

Apple TV+

• Severance (Season 2) – March 21

• Foundation (Season 3) – April 25

• Silo (Season 2) – June 6

What To Watch First?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed (because let’s face it, that’s a lot of TV), here are the top five “Can’t-Miss” premieres across platforms:

1. Stranger Things (Final Season) – Netflix

2. The Last of Us (Season 2) – HBO

3. Tracker (Season 2) – CBS

4. Bridgerton (Season 4) – Netflix

5. The Mandalorian (Season 4) – Disney+

Best Time to Watch New Series in 2025

Prime premiere months?

• March to May dominates with a flood of big-budget returns.

• Summer 2025 is surprisingly stacked too, especially for streaming platforms.

Tips to Keep Up with 2025 Premieres

Use a Streaming Calendar App

Download TV Time or JustWatch and set reminders for your favorite series.

Follow Official Accounts

Networks and showrunners often tease premiere dates on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Threads.

Weekly Email Newsletters

Subscribe to streaming blogs or entertainment news sites that provide weekly premiere rundowns.

Global Premieres Worth Watching

Don’t sleep on international hits:

• Lupin (France) – Netflix

• Dark Woods (Germany) – Prime Video

• Sacred Games (India) – Netflix

Global series are grabbing just as much attention as American ones, and 2025 is no exception.

Shows NOT Returning in 2025

While we’re excited about what’s coming, here are a few heartbreakers:

• The Resident (Canceled after Season 6)

• Young Rock (Officially done)

• Riverdale (Final season aired in 2024)

• NCIS: Hawai’i (canceled despite fan outcry)

Wrapping Up: The TV Universe Expands in 2025

2025 is a landmark year for television. With streaming platforms doubling down on premium content and traditional networks leaning into bold new formats, your watchlist is about to get a major upgrade. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline-pumping dramas, emotional comedies, or deep-dive docuseries—this is the year to stay glued to your screen.

So grab that remote (or your smartphone), set those reminders, and binge like there’s no tomorrow.