Looking for the latest episode of your favorite show, or just interested in finding out what’s new on TV tonight?
With so many different ways to watch TV these days, it can be hard to keep track of all your favorite shows, especially when it comes to new episode air dates. Whether you’re looking for the latest talk shows, dramas or reality TV, we’ve got you covered so you never miss a moment.
Below, you’ll find a complete guide to what’s on TV today, including new episodes airing tonight and new show and season premieres. Be sure to check back daily for updated TV listings!
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What’s New on TV Tonight?
Here’s the schedule for new TV shows and episodes airing today. Check back daily to find out what’s new on primetime tonight!
All times ET
New on TV Friday, January 16
Starting at 8 p.m. ET
| Time | Network/Channel | Show | Season/Episode | Episode Title |
| 8:00PM | USA Network | WWE Friday Night SmackDown | S27, E3 | #1376 – OVA Arena Wembley in London, England |
| 8:00PM | FOX | College Basketball | 2026 | Baylor vs. Kansas |
| 8:00PM | ABC | Celebrity Wheel of Fortune | S6, E10 | Kathy Hilton, Rick Ross and Riki Lindhome |
| 8:00PM | NBC | Happy’s Place | S2, E7 | An Accountant Prepares |
| 8:00PM | STARZ | Power Book IV: Force | S3, E10 | Beginning of the End |
| 8:00PM | Oprah Winfrey Network | Ready to Love | S11, E11 | Engaged and Confused |
| 8:00PM | PBS | Washington Week with The Atlantic | S2026, E3 | |
| 8:00PM | MTV | RuPaul’s Drag Race | S18, E3 | RDR Live Returns |
| 8:00PM | MS NOW | All In with Chris Hayes | S2026, E8 | |
| 8:00PM | Discovery | Gold Rush | S16, E10 | New Levels of Chaos |
| 8:00PM | TBS | Friday Night Vibes | S2026, E3 | Big Daddy |
| 8:00PM | REELZ | On Patrol: First Shift | S4, E45 | #445 |
| 8:00PM | CNN | Anderson Cooper 360° | S2026, E11 | |
| 8:00PM | ABC | Celebrity Wheel of Fortune | S6, E10 | Kathy Hilton, Rick Ross and Riki Lindhome |
| 8:30PM | NBC | Stumble | S1, E7 | Lorraine |
| 8:30PM | PBS | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover | S2026, E3 | |
| 9:00PM | ABC | 20/20 | S2026, E3 | The Hunt for Mr. Right |
| 9:00PM | WE tv | Love During Lockup | S6, E1 | All Aboard The Hot Mess Express |
| 9:00PM | HGTV | My Lottery Dream Home | S18, E19 | Casa Rica, the Essence of Dreams |
| 9:00PM | Food Network | Triple D Nation | S1, E121 | All Day Long |
| 9:00PM | History | The UnXplained | S8, E1 | Impossible Ancient Structures |
| 9:00PM | The CW | Masters of Illusion | S11, E19 | Vivisection, Sacred Riana, and 28 Steel Spikes |
| 9:00PM | MS NOW | The Briefing with Jen Psaki | S2026, E9 | |
| 9:00PM | REELZ | On Patrol: Live | S4, E45 | #445 |
| 9:00PM | CNN | The Source with Kaitlan Collins | S2026, E11 | |
| 9:00PM | ABC | 20/20 | S2026, E3 | The Hunt for Mr. Right |
| 9:30PM | MTV | RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked! | S18, E3 | RDR Live Returns |
| 9:30PM | HGTV | Junk or Jackpot? | S1, E4 | Wonder Wowed |
| 10:00PM | MS NOW | The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell | S2026, E11 | |
| 10:00PM | CNN | CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip | S2026, E11 | |
| 11:00PM | MS NOW | The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle | S2026, E11 | |
| 11:00PM | PBS | Amanpour & Co. | S2026, E12 | |
| 11:00PM | CNN | Laura Coates Live | S2026, E10 |
New on TV Saturday, January 17
| Time | Network/Channel | Show | Season/Episode | Episode Title |
| 8:00PM | ESPN | College Basketball | S2026 | BYU vs. Texas Tech |
| 8:00PM | FOX | NFL Football: Divisional Weekend | 2026 | Seahawks vs. 49ers |
| 8:00PM | Oprah Winfrey Network | Iyanla: The Inside Fix | S1, E1 | Unmasking the Truth |
| 8:00PM | TNT | AEW: Collision | S4, E3 | #132 – Maximum Carnage: Arizona Financial Theater in Phoenix, AZ |
| 8:00PM | Lifetime | Lifetime Ripped From the Headlines | S2026, E3 | I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco |
| 8:00PM | Me-TV | Svengoolie | S32, E3 | Flight 7500 |
| 8:00PM | TBS | Dinner and a Movie | S2, E22 | Rampage |
| 8:00PM | Oxygen True Crime | Accident, Suicide or Murder | S6, E9 | The Final Pulse |
| 8:00PM | REELZ | On Patrol: First Shift | S4, E46 | #446 |
| 9:00PM | Oprah Winfrey Network | Maxxed Out | S1, E2 | The Mama Bear Instinct |
| 9:00PM | REELZ | On Patrol: Live | S4, E46 | #446 |
| 10:00PM | CBS | 48 Hours | S38, E13 | Melissa Rocuba’s Final Moments |
| 11:00PM | PBS | Austin City Limits | S51, E10 | Renee Rapp / Thee Sacred Souls |
| 11:29PM | NBC | Saturday Night Live | S51, E10 | Finn Wolfhard / A$AP Rocky |
New on TV Sunday, January 18
| Time | Network/Channel | Show | Season/Episode | Episode Title |
| 8:00PM | Food Network | Worst Cooks in America | S30, E3 | The Worst Lotus |
| 8:00PM | HGTV | Home Town | S10, E3 | Coastal Cabin |
| 8:00PM | Hallmark Channel | When Calls the Heart | S13, E3 | Back to School |
| 8:00PM | TLC | 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days | S8, E7 | Brace for Impact |
| 8:00PM | Bravo | The Real Housewives of Potomac | S10, E15 | The Rocky Road To Sisterhood |
| 9:00PM | HBO | Industry | S4, E2 | The Commander and The Grey Lady |
| 9:00PM | HGTV | Celebrity IOU | S11, E4 | The Ike Barinholtz’s Project |
| 9:00PM | Bravo | Married to Medicine | S12, E7 | Boots on the Ground |
| 10:00PM | NBC | The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins | S1, E1 | Pilot |
| 10:00PM | TLC | Sister Wives | S20, E17 | Tell All Part Ii |
| 10:02PM | HBO | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | S1, E1 | The Hedge Knight |
| 11:00PM | TLC | 90 Day Fiancé Pillow Talk: Before the 90 Days | S6, E7 | Brace for Impact |
| 11:30PM | Adult Swim | Primal | S3, E2 | Kingdom of Sorrow |
Where to Watch New TV Shows & Episodes Tonight
To watch shows on your favorite network, you’ll need to know which channel they are on in your specific region. Here’s how to find your channel number for each of the major networks:
- Find your local ABC channel number.
- Find your local CBS channel number.
- Find your local FOX channel number.
- Find your local NBC channel number.
Otherwise, find numbers for every channel on DIRECTV right here!
Check out the DIRECTV Channel Guide for full listings across every channel.
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