Draft:2025–26 United States network television schedule
The 2025–26 network television schedule for the five major English-language commercial broadcast networks in the United States will cover the prime time hours from September 2025 to August 2026. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series canceled after the 2024–25 television season.
PBS is not included, as member television stations have local flexibility over most of their schedule and broadcast times for network shows may vary. Ion Television and MyNetworkTV are also not included since both networks' schedules feature syndicated reruns.
Each of the 30 highest-rated shows releasing in May 2026 is listed with its rank and rating as determined by Nielsen Media Research.
Legend
[edit]- Light blue indicates local programming.
- Gray indicates encore programming.
- Blue-gray indicates news programming.
- Light green indicates sporting events.
- Red indicates series being burned off and other irregularly scheduled programs, including specials and movies.
- Light gold indicates programming produced outside of the United States.
- Light yellow indicates the current schedule.
Schedule
[edit]- New series to broadcast television are highlighted in bold.
- Repeat airings or same-day rebroadcasts are indicated by (R).
- All times are U.S. Eastern and Pacific Time (except for some live sports or events). Subtract one hour for Central, Mountain, Alaska, and Hawaii–Aleutian times.
- All sporting events air live in all time zones in U.S. Eastern time, with local and/or late night programming scheduled by affiliates after game completion.
Sunday
[edit]Monday
[edit]Tuesday
[edit]Wednesday
[edit]Thursday
[edit]Friday
[edit]Saturday
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By network
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CBS
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The CW
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Fox
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NBC
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Renewals and cancellations
[edit]Full season pickups
[edit]ABC
[edit]CBS
[edit]The CW
[edit]Fox
[edit]NBC
[edit]Renewals
[edit]ABC
[edit]- ABC Hockey Saturday—Renewed for a thirteenth season on March 10, 2021; deal will last into a fourteenth season in 2027.[24]
- Monday Night Football—Renewed for a seventh season on March 18, 2021; deal will go to a thirteenth season in 2033.[3]
CBS
[edit]The CW
[edit]Fox
[edit]- Krapopolis—Renewed for a fourth season on July 25, 2024.[25]
NBC
[edit]- Big Ten Saturday Night—Renewed for a fourth season on August 18, 2022; deal will last into a seventh season in 2029.[20]
- Football Night in America—Renewed for a twenty-first season on March 18, 2021; deal will go to a twenty-eighth season in 2033.[21]
- NBC Sunday Night Football—Renewed for a twenty-first season on March 18, 2021; deal will go to a twenty-eighth season in 2033.[21]
Cancellations/series endings
[edit]ABC
[edit]CBS
[edit]The CW
[edit]Fox
[edit]NBC
[edit]See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 10, 2021). "NHL & ESPN/ABC Confirm Seven-Year TV Deal Including 1,000-Plus Streamed Games Per Season". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer on ABC" (Press release). ABC. November 1, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ a b Volner, Derek (March 18, 2021). "The Walt Disney Company, ESPN and National Football League Reach Landmark Long-Term Agreement". ESPN Press Room U.S.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 2, 2024). "The Conners Poised For Renewal; Will End Run With Abbreviated 7th Season". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b White, Peter (April 9, 2024). "FBI Trio Renewed At CBS With Flagship Series Scoring Three-Season Deal". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt (October 22, 2024). "Matlock Renewed at CBS — The Fall's First New Show to Score a Season 2". TVLine.
- ^ "CBS Orders "The Road," A New Singing Competition Series from Executive Producers Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan for Fall 2025" (Press release). CBS. November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "CBS Announces Its 2024-2025 Primetime Schedule" (Press release). CBS. May 2, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 20, 2023). "Blue Bloods To End With 2-Part Season 14 Airing In Spring 2024 & Fall 2024". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 13, 2023). "The CW Lands Rights To Atlantic Coast Conference College Football & Basketball Games Through 2026-27". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (November 7, 2023). "The CW Adds WWE's NXT To Sports Lineup; Five-Year Deal Will See Showcase For Up-And-Coming Wrestlers Move From USA Network". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Garner, Glen (October 6, 2024). "Sophie Turner's CW Drama 'Joan' Moves To New Night After One Week". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (November 2, 2023). "End of The CW's DC Era: 'Superman & Lois' to Conclude With Season 4". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "TVLine Items: CW Moves Wranglers Online, Wolf Hall Final Season Trailer and More". TVLine. October 30, 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (May 12, 2024). "The Floor Renewed For Seasons 2 & 3 At Fox; Rob Lowe Strikes First-Look Deal With Network". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (March 26, 2024). "Hell's Kitchen Moving To Connecticut Studio For Seasons 23 & 24". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "FOX Entertainment Triples Down on "Krapopolis" with Season Three Renewal of All-New Dan Harmon Animated Comedy" (Press release). Fox. March 1, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (May 13, 2024). "Universal Basic Guys Scores Early Season 2 Renewal; Fox Drops Teaser". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 5, 2024). "9-1-1: Lone Star to End With Season 5 at Fox". Variety.
- ^ a b "NBCUniversal and Big Ten Conference Reach Landmark 7-Year Agreement for NBC and Peacock to Become Exclusive Home of "Big Ten Saturday Night" Football Package Beginning in 2023" (Press release). NBC Sports. August 18, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ a b c d "NBCUniversal and NFL Reach 11-Year Extension & Expansion for "Sunday Night Football," Primetime TV's #1 Show" (Press release). NBC. March 18, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ a b "The NBA and WNBA return to NBCUniversal with 11-year agreement for regular season and playoff Basketball on NBC, Peacock, USA Network, SKY Sports and Telemundo" (Press release). NBC Sports. July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Award-Winning CTV Original Drama Transplant Concludes with Season 4, Beginning October 6" (Press release). CTV. September 13, 2023 – via Bell Media.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 10, 2021). "NHL & ESPN/ABC Confirm Seven-Year TV Deal Including 1,000-Plus Streamed Games Per Season". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (July 25, 2024). "Krapopolis Renewed For Season 4, Fox and Dan Harmon Announce at Comic-Con (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
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