The kids have settled into bed, you’ve completed today’s to-do list, and the house is finally quiet—pure bliss, really. So it’s time to kick back, relax, and turn on the TV to unwind for the night… but what are the best new TV shows to watch right now? From series premieres to long-awaited new seasons, we’ve narrowed down the best new TV shows to watch so you don’t have to doomscroll through the nearly 2,000 shows on Netflix alone (yes, there seriously are that many).
Amazon Prime’s original series Sterling Point is my latest obsession. It’s become a new comfort show—I’ve watched the entire season twice. While I know there are so many “must-see” shows, it can be hard to figure out which ones to add to the queue with all the different streaming services available nowadays. Though it’s always easier to settle for yet another Friends re-watch, there’s also a plethora of new or coming-soon TV shows that are worth your watch, too. While some of these shows have been out since early spring, as busy moms, all of these titles are still considered “new.” So, grab a glass of wine, get comfy in your favorite loungewear set, and hit play to tune into the most binge-worthy shows of the season. I’m sharing the latest shows to add to your watch queue this September, broken down by streaming service below.
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Editors’ Picks
If picking a show is daunting or time isn’t on your side, luckily for you, our editors know which shows to prioritize at the moment. Here are our top picks of the best new TV shows to watch in the month of September:
- Best Overall: Sterling Point
- September Pick: Crew Girl (premieres September 10)
- Best Comedy: Brothers (premieres September 23)
- Best Nostalgia Pick: A Different World (premieres September 24)
- Best Reality Show: Dancing With the Stars (new season September 15)
- Best Mystery / Thriller: Neagley (premieres September 16)
- Best Feel-Good / Drama: The Five Star Weekend
Amazon Prime Video
Neagley
Available to stream: September 16, 2026
For fans of Reacher, this spin-off will be your next obsession. Frances Neagley is a private investigator in the Chicago area—and former colleague of Jack Reacher—who learns that a beloved friend from her past has been killed. Now, she’s hell-bent on getting the justice they deserve.
Sterling Point
Run time: 45m
The Everymom team is hooked on watching the Amazon Prime original, Sterling Point. 17-year-old Annie Jacobson has always longed for a piece of her mother, who died of cancer. So, when Annie inherits the very island her mother grew up on, she spends her entire summer discovering who her mom was—and everything she left behind. It’s a must-watch and the perfect show to binge after the kids go to bed. I watched all eight episodes in three days, and I’m truly sad it’s over.
Ride or Die
Run time: 55m
This show had me at “starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham.” Debbie and Judith are on the run after Debbie finds out Judith is an assassin. Someone is chasing them, and Debbie’s husband might be involved in something fishy. The two are on an adventure across Europe to find the truth and hopefully make it out alive.
Elle
Run time: 45m
It’s a show for millennials who grew up with the 2001 film classic Legally Blonde. Amazon Prime’s original series Elle explores the sassy future lawyer’s high school years in the mid-1990s. Starring Lexi Minetree, Elle learns that she and her parents are moving from bright and sunny L.A. to the Pacific Northwest grunge of ’90s Seattle. And she’s bringing all the pink she can take with her. Can she fit in with the crowd, or is she meant to shine bright as her hot pink attire? Plus, Reese Witherspoon’s company Hello Sunshine is producing. With the original Elle Woods involved, it’s certainly one to watch. Minetree captures the feisty Elle Woods spirit we all know and love effortlessly.
Reacher (Season 4)
Run time: 45m
Based on Lee Child’s bestselling novel series, Reacher follows Jack Reacher, a former U.S. Army military police major who uses his elite investigation skills to fight dangerous criminals. This time around, a chance encounter with a distraught individual on the subway sucks Jack into an unexpected conspiracy.
Every Year After
Run time: 50m
A perfect watch if you’ve read every Carley Fortune book, as the author’s bestseller Every Summer After has a book-to-series adaptation on Amazon Prime Video. Centering on the lifelong romance between Persephone Fraser and Sam Florek—childhood best friends who spent every summer together in Barry’s Bay—this series is for those who loved the slow burn of The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Spider-Noir
Run time: 45m
For Spider-Man fans, tune in to Spider-Noir, starring the one and only Nicolas Cage. The 1930s Spider-Man, Ben Reilly, is known as “The Spider.” He kept New York safe until he tragically lost the love of his life. However, the private investigator is pulled back into the world of fighting crime when the city is ruled by a crime boss. For a cinematic experience, viewers have the option to watch episodes in either black and white or true-hue full color.
Off Campus
Run time: 50m
For fans of author Elle Kennedy and her steamy hockey romance novels, her Off Campus series was turned into a TV show, and people are still talking about it! Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham strike up a deal to get what they want. Hannah tutors Garrett, the cocky hockey captain, to make her crush jealous. Garrett agrees to help Hannah if she helps him raise his GPA. Except their chemistry goes beyond a science class. Find out who’s getting extra credit in this steamy series. The second season is already set to premiere in 2027.
Netflix
Crew Girl
Available to stream: September 10, 2026
If you are still obsessed with Off Campus (same), you’ll want to check out this new young adult sports drama series coming to Netflix this September! Crew Girl follows 16-year-old competitive rower Teagan Tao as she navigates a new elite prep school and the aftermath of a family scandal. Once there, she discovers there’s no women’s rowing team, meaning her only chance to get back on the water is as the coxswain for the school’s underperforming boys team.
A Different World
Available to stream: September 24, 2026
If you were a fan of the original ’90s sitcom, you absolutely have to watch the A Different World reboot hitting Netflix! The first season centers on a new group of freshmen stepping into the hallowed halls of Hillman College, a fictional HBCU (Historically Black College or University). This time, it’s Deborah Wayne, daughter of alums Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy), getting ready to continue her education—and not just in the classroom.
The Gentlemen (Season 2)
When Eddie Hornman unexpectedly inherits his late father’s massive country estate and the title of Duke of Halstead—bypassing his older brother—he discovers that the massive property houses a secret, underground cannabis farm. Now, he must protect his family and keep their dangerous drug debts out of the attention of law enforcement. In Season 2, he fully embraces his double life as a powerful aristocrat and criminal mastermind, expanding the estate’s cannabis production while shielding his family’s reputation.
My Life With the Walter Boys (Season 3)
Run time: 50m
A tragic car accident leaves Jackie orphaned, and she’s sent to live with the Walters and their kids. There, she finds herself in a love triangle with two of the brothers. Season 3 starts where the last season left off. Cole and Alex aren’t on speaking terms, and the family is still trying to pick up the pieces after their dad was taken to the hospital. In a Netflix interview, executive producer Melanie Halsall stated that the season starts with an “emotional” first episode.
Earle Meets World
Run time: 40m
For fans of reality TV, this new Netflix documentary series follows TikTok star and celebrity influencer Alix Earle as she navigates a messy breakup, career stress, and complicated family dynamics. Viewers will get an unexpected peek behind the curtain into her family life.
The Hawk
Run time: 30m
Will Ferrell fans, tune in to Netflix’s The Hawk. Big-shot golfer Lonnie Hawkins, otherwise known as ‘The Hawk,’ isn’t ready to let go of his career. He needs one more major to win to complete golf’s Grand Slam, but can he make the greatest comeback ever?
I Will Find You
Run time: 45m
Adapted from the best-selling 2023 novel by Harlan Coben, this Netflix TV show (and a must-watch, according to our editors) follows a father who was wrongfully imprisoned for murdering his son. When he discovers that his son may still be alive, he sets out on an epic rescue mission to find him. Sam Worthington plays our leading man and absolutely kills it in this role.
Little House on the Prairie
Run time: 60m
Calling all Little House on the Prairie fans! This children’s series, beloved by all (including adults), has a new adaptation. The series follows the Wilder family from their cabin in the woods in Wisconsin to their home on the prairie. This might be a great option to watch (and read) with teens.
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Season 3)
Run time: 50m
Everyone, get back in formation! The nation’s favorite cheerleaders are back with another season of dance and drama. The docuseries follows the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, highlighting what it takes to be one of America’s sweethearts and welcoming new members to the squad.
Avatar: The Last Airbender (Season 2)
Run time: 60m
A live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series, this fantasy series follows a young boy known as the Avatar who must master the four elements to save a world at war. The story is powerful and moving, perfect for a family watch. The last season left off with the Northern Water Tribe saving its people from the Fire Nation. In the second season, Avatar Aang and his friends encounter the Earth King with hopes to join them in their battle.
The Four Seasons (Season 2)
Run time: 30m
In this critically acclaimed television series by comedian Tina Fey, it’s tradition for a group of long-time friends to get together for weekend getaways every season. But after one of the couples splits, the group must navigate their new dynamics. Season 1 left off with a dramatic ending. Watch Season 2, where the group is adding its newest member in the most unexpected way.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (Season 2)
Run time: 45m
Pip and Ravi are back for Season 2! After solving the murder mystery of Andie Bell, the latest season picks up with a new story, based on the book Good Girl, Bad Blood, written by Holly Jackson. A key witness in a trial disappears, and Pip sets out to find him.
The Boroughs
Run time: 50m
In a seemingly perfect retirement home, a group of unlikely heroes must stop an evil force from stealing the one thing they’re short on: time. If you’re a horror and sci-fi fan, be sure to check this one out. The Duffer brothers (creators of the hit series Stranger Things) helped produce it, and their savvy definitely shows.
Running Point (Season 2)
Run time: 30m
Isla proved herself to be worthy as the president of the LA Waves basketball team, but her brother, Cam, is scheming to gain his role back this season. Binge Season 2 and laugh your way through Kate Hudson’s witty humor and feminist plays.
BritBox
The Other Bennet Sister
Run time: 30m
This highly anticipated show finally reached the U.S. in May 2026 and is available to stream on BritBox. The Other Bennet Sister retells Pride and Prejudice from middle sister Mary Bennet’s point of view. Mary sets out to find love and independence. If you’re a fan of Bridgerton, you’ll want to add this newer TV show to your must-watch queue ASAP. The Everymom’s CEO, Alaina, gives this a five-star rating!
HBO Max
House of the Dragon (Season 3)
Run time: 60m
If you’re a fantasy lover, you won’t want to miss this incredible Game of Thrones prequel series, set 200 years before the events of the original books and show. For those who know some of the show’s lore, this series chronicles the civil war and eventual downfall of House Targaryen.
Hacks (Season 5)
Run time: 35m
Watch all four seasons of Hacks and finish it with the latest (and final) season, which debuted in April 2026. Stand-up comedian Deborah Vance (played by Jean Smart) and her young comedy writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) return from Singapore after Deborah’s rumored death. Turns out that Deborah’s time away has painted her as an unstable star. Can the two attempt to save Deborah’s legacy?
Peacock
The Traitors: New Blood
Available to stream: September 18, 2026
Everyone’s favorite reality competition is back with a new set of contestants! 22 everyday Americans will compete for a hefty prize fund through a series of high-stakes social strategy games—all set in a castle tucked away in the Scottish Highlands.
The Five Star Weekend
Run time: 40m
Hollis Shaw’s life seems picture-perfect—the dream job, the perfect husband—but when her husband suddenly dies, she’s forced to reevaluate. Desperate for a fresh start, Hollis decides to host a “Five Star Weekend,” a getaway on Nantucket where a best friend from each stage of her life will join her. But old feelings and grudges are afoot, and the weekend turns out to be far from the joyous occasion she was going for. With a star-studded cast that includes Jennifer Garner, you won’t want to miss this adaptation of author Elin Hilderbrand’s best-selling book series.
Love Island (Season 8)
Run time: 60m
A fan favorite, Love Island features a group of singles on a tropical island who must “couple up” to win a hefty cash prize. The multiple contestants and rotational nature of the couples make for great drama. Before you know it, you’ll be completely addicted. While it’s a time commitment, a few of our editors stream this show after they put the kids to bed.
Summer House (Season 10)
Run time: 50m
Whether you’ve been a follower of Bravo’s Summer House since 2017 or not, you may have heard about the show’s scandal in the latest season. Catch up on the lives (and the tea) of the group of friends in Southampton as a messy web of relationships untangles. Plus, find out more about Amanda and West’s secret romance that shocked the Bravo world in the season’s dramatic three-part reunion.
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island
Run time: 43m
If you love The Real Housewives franchise, tune into the Rhode Island cast. The women of Rhode Island have been friends for decades, and the cast includes Ashley Iaconetti from Bachelor in Paradise and The Bachelor Winter Games. Don’t miss out on the drama and stream this series on Peacock.
Hulu / Disney+
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Season 5)
Available to stream: September 10, 2026
Hulu is taking us back to Utah for another round of drama with all the Mormon wives. This season—only five episodes, rather than the traditional 10—addresses ongoing friction between Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt, as well as a host of other issues bound to come up throughout the season’s run.
Dancing With the Stars (Season 35)
Available to stream: September 15, 2026
Everyone’s favorite dancers are back for their 35th round in the ballroom, and this year’s star-studded cast does not disappoint. Viewers can expect to see Julia Stiles, Amber Glenn, and even Conner Leavitt, a fan favorite from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and the husband of Whitney Leavitt, who starred in the last season of DWTS.
Furious
Run time: 50m
Award-winning actress Emmy Rossum stars in this new series. There’s a calculated female serial killer on the loose, and FBI agent Alice Black is on a mission to figure out who it is. But Alice and the mysterious serial killer’s lives start to entangle.
Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro
Run time: 60m
A spin-off of Dancing With the Stars, this show is a brand-new competition for a coveted pro dancer spot. Although it ended in late August, it’s still available to stream. The show is hosted by Robert Irwin—last season’s winner of DWTS—and features 12 dancers competing for the ultimate promotion (a must-watch for loyal Dancing With the Stars fans).
The Bear (Season 5)
Run time: 30m
Known for its realistic (and high-stress) portrayal of the restaurant industry, The Bear returned for its fifth and final season. Head Chef Carmy Berzatto quit and left the restaurant to the group. Find out if service goes downhill from here or if they can save it—and finally reach Michelin-star status.
Not Suitable for Work
Run time: 30m
If you love classic sitcoms like Friends and New Girl, Not Suitable for Work should be your next obsession. The series follows five 20-somethings living in New York City in neighboring apartments. Together, the group tackles workplace drama, romance, and all the ups and downs of young adulthood. Mindy Kaling created the series, and the show is packed with her signature witty humor that fans know and love—it’s a must-watch!
Welcome to Wrexham (Season 5)
Run time: 40m
Since celebrity co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over one of the oldest professional football clubs, Wrexham A.F.C., in 2021, the Welcome to Wrexham docuseries has highlighted the duo’s journey of owning the club. The real-life team has been compared to the beloved show Ted Lasso. Watch Season 5, streaming on Hulu.
The Testaments
Run time: 50m
The highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, The Testaments, picks up years later as the theocratic regime of the Republic of Gilead begins to show signs of rot from within. As two teenage girls come of age in the regime’s clutches, they must decide how far they’re willing to go for what they believe.
Apple TV
Brothers
Available to stream: September 23, 2026
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play themselves in this fictionalized look at their life-long friendship. When the pair decide to live together at the McConaughey family ranch in Texas, their bond is put to the test, especially as they uncover a surprising family secret.
Ted Lasso (Season 4)
Run time: 45m
Reunite with your favorite soccer coach! This time, Ted Lasso is headed back to the UK for the biggest challenge yet: coaching a newly established, second-division women’s soccer team. The new season will surely have all the humor and heart that make this series so special in the first place.
Lucky
Run time: 45m
Based on Marissa Stapley’s novel, Lucky, con artist Lucky Armstrong is on the run after a multi-million-dollar heist goes wrong. The FBI and a crime boss are after her, and she must confront her past to find a way out.
Silo (Season 3)
Run time: 45m
If you’re a fan of dystopia and sci-fi, Silo should be your next watch. The series is set in a ruined and toxic future where thousands are forced to live in a giant silo underground. When residents of the silo start to die mysteriously, an engineer (Rebecca Ferguson) begins to uncover disturbing secrets about the truth of the silo.
Widow’s Bay
Run time: 40m
In this dark satirical comedy, Tom, the mayor of a struggling New England town, sets out to turn it into a major tourist destination. However, the island town is said to be cursed. How can this mayor reel people in if even the locals are scared of the very place they live in? For fans of the hit TV series Parks and Recreation, you’ll be happy to know that Widow’s Bay was created by former Parks and Rec writer Katie Dippold.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Run time: 45m
Struggling young single mom Margo Millet finds herself turning to OnlyFans to support herself and her baby. With her accidental fame, Margo tries to find balance in her unconventional life. This lighthearted book-to-series adaptation stars big names like Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicole Kidman, and Nick Offerman.
Paramount+
Dutton Ranch
Run time: 50m
For the Yellowstone fanatics, watch the spin-off series titled Dutton Ranch, which debuted in May. Beth and Rip are attempting to rebuild their lives in Texas after their Montana ranch is destroyed by a massive wildfire. If you’re looking for a new TV show to watch, this won’t disappoint with the drama.
FAQs
What are the best new TV shows to watch in 2026?
The best new TV shows to watch in 2026 are Sterling Point on Prime Video (for those who love romance and family drama) and Off Campus.
What new TV shows are coming out in September 2026?
New TV shows coming out in September 2026 include Crew Girl on Netflix, Brothers on Apple TV, Neagley on Prime Video, and Dancing With the Stars Season 35 on Disney+.
What are the best new shows on Netflix in 2026?
The best new shows on Netflix in 2026 are Crew Girl (streaming September 10), A Different World (streaming September 24), My Life With the Walter Boys season 3, and The Gentlemen season 2.
What are the best new shows on Prime Video?
The best new shows on Prime Video are Sterling Point, Reacher Season 4, and Elle.
What new shows are worth watching right now?
The best new shows worth watching now are Sterling Point on Prime Video and Widow’s Bay on Apple TV.
What new TV shows are based on books?
New TV shows based on books include Reacher Season 4 (based on Lee Child’s bestselling series), The Five-Star Weekend on Peacock, My Life With the Walter Boys on Netflix, and—of course—Off Campus on Prime Video.
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