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 Today?
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
Starting at 8 p.m. ET
Friday, July 17
| Time | Network/Channel | Show | Season/Episode | Episode Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00PM | USA Network | WWE Friday Night SmackDown | S27, E29 | #1402 – MVP Arena in Albany, NY |
| 8:00PM | WE tv | Love After Lockup | S8, E8 | Skating Around the Truth |
| 8:00PM | Oprah Winfrey Network | Belle Collective | S8, E7 | A-Paul-Ling |
| 8:00PM | MS NOW | All In with Chris Hayes | S2026, E114 | |
| 8:00PM | Discovery | Deadliest Catch | S22, E10 | He’s in the Water! |
| 8:00PM | REELZ | On Patrol: First Shift | S5, E3 | #503 |
| 8:00PM | Newsmax | Finnerty | S2026, E141 | |
| 8:00PM | NewsNation | Cuomo | S2026, E142 | |
| 8:00PM | CNN | Anderson Cooper 360° | S2026, E92 | |
| 8:00PM | TBS | Friday Night Vibes | S2026, E21 | Rush Hour 2 / Rush Hour 3 |
| 9:00PM | HBO | Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness | S1, E4 | Deepthroat |
| 9:00PM | Food Network | Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives | S2026, E14 | From Bunny Chow to Chicken Oysters |
| 9:00PM | History | The UnXplained | S8, E12 | Objects of Power |
| 9:00PM | MS NOW | The Briefing with Jen Psaki | S2026, E107 | |
| 9:00PM | REELZ | On Patrol: Live | S5, E3 | #503 |
| 9:00PM | Newsmax | Greg Kelly Reports | S2026, E141 | |
| 9:00PM | NewsNation | On Balance with Leland Vittert | S2026, E141 | |
| 9:00PM | ABC | 20/20 | S2026, E21 | Where Are You Jacob? |
| 9:00PM | CNN | The Source with Kaitlan Collins | S2026, E133 | |
| 9:30PM | WE tv | This Is Poly | S1, E8 | Love Bombs |
| 9:30PM | HGTV | Zillow Gone Wild | S3, E11 | King Pigs and Queen Bees |
| 10:00PM | MS NOW | The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell | S2026, E134 | |
| 10:00PM | USA Network | Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman | S2, E8 | The Monster in Manhattan |
| 10:00PM | Newsmax | Chris Plante: The Right Squad | S2026, E141 | |
| 10:00PM | NewsNation | Katie Pavlich Tonight | S2026, E129 | |
| 10:00PM | CNN | CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip | S2026, E136 | |
| 10:00PM | NBC | Dateline NBC | S2026, E20 | Slow Burn |
| 11:00PM | MS NOW | The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi | S2026, E134 | |
| 11:00PM | PBS | Amanpour & Co. | S2026, E142 | |
| 11:00PM | NewsNation | Jesse Weber Live | S2026, E129 |
Saturday, July 18
| Time | Network/Channel | Show | Season/Episode | Episode Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00PM | WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event | S2026, E3 | Saturday Night’s Main Event XLV | |
| 8:00PM | TNT | AEW: Collision | S4, E32 | #161 – MGM Music Hall in Boston, MA |
| 8:00PM | Me-TV | Svengoolie | S32, E30 | Swamp Thing |
| 8:00PM | REELZ | On Patrol: First Shift | S5, E4 | #504 |
| 8:00PM | Hallmark Channel | Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas | S2026, E3 | Snowbound for the Holidays |
| 8:00PM | A&E | Storage Wars: Back to the Locker | S3, E18 | Aughts and Ends |
| 8:00PM | Oxygen True Crime | The Real Murders of Atlanta | S4, E2 | When The Music Stops |
| 9:00PM | Oprah Winfrey Network | Heart & Hustle: Houston | S2, E8 | Four Sides to a Story |
| 9:00PM | REELZ | On Patrol: Live | S5, E4 | #504 |
| 9:00PM | A&E | Storage Wars | S18, E7 | The Skeet Smell of Success! |
Sunday, July 19
| Time | Network/Channel | Show | Season/Episode | Episode Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00PM | CBS | Big Brother | S28, E5 | |
| 8:00PM | Bravo | The Real Housewives of Atlanta | S17, E15 | Waking the Dead |
| 8:00PM | Discovery | Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown | S1, E10 | On Top of the World |
| 8:00PM | TLC | 90 Day Fiancé | S12, E11 | Meeting The Family |
| 9:00PM | HBO | House of the Dragon | S3, E5 | TBA |
| 9:00PM | History | Hazardous History with Henry Winkler | S2, E13 | Animal Anarchy |
| 9:00PM | Food Network | 100 Cooks | S1, E9 | 8 Cooks Down to 1 |
| 9:00PM | HGTV | Maine Cabin Masters: All Inn | S1, E1 | TBA |
| 10:00PM | Discovery | In the Eye of the Storm | S4, E4 | Houston Hurricane Hell |
| 10:00PM | TLC | 90 Day Diaries | S8, E11 | Dear Diary, It’s Make or Break Time |
| 10:01PM | A&E | WWE LFG | S3, E13 | Who Dare Wins |
| 10:03PM | History | The Food That Built America | S7, E13 | Cereal Sensations |
| 11:00PM | Adult Swim | Rick and Morty | S9, E9 | Salute Your Morts |
| 11:04PM | A&E | WWE’s Greatest Moments | S3, E25 | Mic Drops of the 2000s |
| 11:34PM | A&E | WWE’s Greatest Moments | S3, E26 | Lex Luger |
How to Watch New Episodes Tonight
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Otherwise, find numbers for every channel on DIRECTV right here!
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