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Prime Video 2026 Upfront; BET Announces Lot Patrol

Amazon presented its annual upfront to advertisers, showcasing how it reaches customers through bold creative ideas from the biggest stars in movies, television, and sports. Talent from Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video Sports, Amazon Music, Wondery, and Twitch appeared on stage including Mika Abdalla, Lonnie Ali, Meredith Averill, Penn Badgley, Jaalen Best, Ella Bright, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Belmont Cameli, Antonio Cipriano, Diplo, Meghann Fahy, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Josh Heuston, Ice Spice, Michael B. Jordan, Stephen Kalyn, Louisa Levy, Lisa Joy, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Pratt, Marco Ramirez, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shaboozey, Adam Shankman, Matthew Stafford, Charissa Thompson, Tierra Whack, Andrew Whitworth, Oprah Winfrey, and Rebecca Yarros.

Prime Video announced it has ordered Escorted to series from Warner Bros. Television. The eight-episode, half-hour single-camera comedy stars and is executive produced, written, and co-showrun by Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein (Shrinking, Ted Lasso) via his overall deal with Warner Bros. Television, alongside fellow executive producer and co-showrunner Brian Gallivan (Shrinking, Happy Endings). The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. In Escorted, a divorced dad in Manhattan accidentally becomes a male escort in this romantic comedy about sexual dynamics, keeping secrets, and whether real intimacy can ever be bought.

Prime Video announced the premiere date and shared first looks of the highly-anticipated action comedy, Ride or Die starring and executive produced by Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham. From Paramount Television Studios, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes globally on July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world. The series, created by Tessa Coates who executive produces alongside showrunner Matt Miller and director Peyton Reed was first announced at Prime Video’s second annual Upfront Presentation last year.

Ride or Die follows best friends Debbie Claybourne (Octavia Spencer) and Judith Burton (Hannah Waddingham) who thought they knew everything about each other, except Judith turns out to be an international assassin. When a mysterious figure emerges from Judith’s past and a hit goes horribly wrong, both of their worlds are turned upside down as they’re forced to go on the run together. It’s a race against time and a road trip across Europe, with law enforcement, highly trained assassins, and some very dangerous criminals at their heels. Ride or Die also stars Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, Sylvia Hoeks, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, Jamie Parker, and Jacky Ido.

BET announced the greenlight of Manny Halley Productions' Lot Patrol, a new original comedy series. The series offers a laugh-out-loud look at Hollywood from a perspective the industry rarely lets you see.

A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives. Shot in a sharp-witted mockumentary style, Lot Patrol blends absurd encounters, razor-sharp urban humor, and unexpectedly heartfelt moments, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the industry through the eyes of those barely holding it together.

Lot Patrol stars DeRay Davis (21 Jump Street, Semi-Pro), Carl Anthony Payne, (Martin, House Party), Tamera Kissen (White Men Can't Jump, House Party), Darius McCrary (Family Matters, Transformers), and Skeet Carter, TK Kirkland, Alex Thomas, Nick Nervies, Dawn Raven, Iyana Halley, and G Thang. Erik White directs, with Ernest L. Dancy and Manny Halley serving as chief writers.

Together, they bring to life a comedy series rooted in BET's pillars of community, culture, and connection, finding all three in the most unlikely crew: underpaid dreamers, washed-up has-beens, and borderline con artists just trying to hold it together on the world's most chaotic lot.

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ABC Upfront 2026-27: Fall 2026 Schedule; ABC Summer 2026 Schedule

New seasons of previously announced returning series The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, High Potential, Shifting Gears, The Rookie and Will Trent will debut in 2027. Also joining the lineup in 2027 is the expansion of The Rookie universe with the new drama, The Rookie: North. Fall premiere dates will be announced at a later date, as well as additional midseason announcements.

Discuss ABC's 2026-27 lineup and also you can view complete program information.

ABC announced its summer premiere dates, which include a slate of high-stakes, fan-favorite game shows and the brand-new competition series, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro. Kicking off the summer is the three-hour primetime concert television special, CMA Fest presented by SoFi, which features can't-miss collaborations and unforgettable performances from Nashville airing Thursday, June 25. News surrounding host and performances will be announced at a later date.

Celebrity Family Feud premieres Thursday, July 9, with host Steve Harvey, followed by new episodes of Press Your Luck, hosted by Elizabeth Banks. Later in the month, Jimmy Kimmel hosts a new season of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, starting Wednesday, July 22. As previously announced, the latest spinoff series from the hit franchise, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, is set to debut Monday, July 13, hosted by Robert Irwin.

The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One airs live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT onm Wednesday, July 15, and will feature some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. The show will also stream on ESPN+ in pattern with ABC airings across time zones. A host will be announced at a later date.

ABC will also air its summer Sunday night movie throwback tradition including films such as The Sandlot, Sister Act, Independence Day, What About Bob?, Speed, True Lies, Cocktail and “Father of the Bride II,” in addition to Wonderful World of Disney movies including Moana, Toy Story 4, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Princess Diaries and The Parent Trap.

As previously announced, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise and Dancing with the Stars have been renewed for new seasons. Premiere dates for these series will be announced at a later date.

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NBC Upfront 2026-27: Fall 2026 Schedule; Fox Upfront 2026-27: Fall 2026 Schedule

NBC's primetime lineup will continue to offer viewers unparalleled fare with its fan-favorite franchise dramas, huge unscripted hits as well as a new civilian version of the hit show The Traitors on Thursdays this fall and a three-hour special celebrating the 100th anniversary of the network. With its unprecedented mix of entertainment, sports, news and specials, NBC comes off the 2025-26 season as the #1 network in both total viewers and the 18-49 demo.

NBC's first-of-its-kind, year-round Sunday night sports franchise continues this fall with the return of Sunday Night Football, primetime television's #1 program for 15 consecutive TV seasons, followed by multiple nights of NBA regular-season games beginning in October, and Sunday Night Basketball starting mid-winter. In the spring, the NBA Playoffs tip off and Sunday Night Baseball begins. NBC Sports is also home to the best in college football, featuring the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Big Ten Conference, home of the past three national champions. In addition, NBC Sports presents the WNBA regular-season and playoffs and is the exclusive home of the Wild Card playoffs in the MLB Postseason. In what is certain to be one of the biggest television events of the year, NBC will celebrate its monumental 100th anniversary on Dec. 10 with a live three-hour variety special from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The network will commemorate its once-in-a-lifetime anniversary with a telecast that will honor a century of must-see television, groundbreaking moments and iconic stars.

No decision has yet been made for The Hunting Party.

On the unscripted side, NBC has greenlit a new game show series based on Wordle the globally beloved word game from The New York Times Games. An avid Wordle player, Today co-host Savannah Guthrie will serve as host of the primetime gameshow executive produced by Jimmy Fallon. The new format challenges players to solve five-letter word puzzles in a supersized battle of smarts, speed and fun. It builds on the way the puzzle community engages with Wordle every day - solving together, sharing wins, debating strategies and cheering one another on. Now, that style of play comes to life as the most-obsessed and competitive players will team up in squads and go head-to-head in the Wordle arena, playing for an incredible cash prize.

Other unscripted series returning to NBC this summer are America's Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior and Password. As previously announced, Destination X will return in 2027.

To celebrate the nation's milestone birthday, NBC is expanding on its Emmy-nominated event series with The Americas: A Wild 250th showcasing iconic American species whose deep connection to the land and the nation's history have left an indelible mark on the country. From the majestic bald eagle to fearless bison and clever sea lions, each animal reflects a brave American spirit worth honoring.

NBC will also air The Americas: Mother's Day in 2027. In this special, the most resilient moms on Earth prove that love and a little ingenuity can conquer just about anything. Set against the nation's sweeping landscapes, the special reveals how animal motherhood is shaped by the environments they inhabit and the legacy of the land itself. Both heartfelt and illuminating, it offers a fresh perspective on familiar stories, reminding us that raising the next generation is the greatest adventure of all.

Across the entire television landscape, NBC is the uncontested leader in delivering family favorite holiday specials and live events and this season will be bigger than ever. The 100th edition of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® returns to the streets of New York on Nov. 26, coming off its 2025 edition where it delivered its biggest audience ever.

To start the new television season, NBC will air the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Also back are many annual favorites, including the The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, Christmas in Rockefeller Center and animated classics such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

Discuss NBC's 2026-27 lineup and view the full press release.


Fox 2026-27

Fall 2026

Mondays
8:00PM Celebrity Name That Tune
9:00PM Celebrity Weakest Link

Tuesdays
8:00PM Best Medicine
9:00PM Doc

Wednesdays
8:00PM The Floor
9:00PM 99 to Beat

Thursdays
8:00PM Hell's Kitchen
9:00PM Special Forces: World's Toughest Test

Fridays
8:00PM FOX College Football Friday

Saturdays
7:00PM Fox Sports Saturday

Sundays
7:00PM NFL On Fox
7:30PM The OT / FOX Animation Encores
8:00PM The Simpsons
8:30PM Animal Control
9:00PM Universal Basic Guys
9:30PM Grimsburg

Unscheduled Mid-Season/Summer 2027:
New Comedy:
New Drama: Baywatch, The Interrogator
New Reality/Unscripted:: Marriage Market
Returning Comedy:: American Dad!, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy, Krapopolis
Returning Drama: Memory of a Killer, Murder in a Small Town
Returing Reality/Unscripted: Crime Scene Kitchen, Don't Forget the Lyrics, Extracted, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service, LEGO Masters, The Masked Singer, MasterChef, Next Level Chef

NOTES: FOX today unveils its 2026-2027 programming slate to the national advertising community during its Upfront Presentation at the New York City Center. Followed by a powerful breakout season, FOX delivers a full lineup of hit shows this fall and expands its winning slate with the return of a global sensation, fresh creative voices and compelling new series. The lineup is anchored in accessible, high-energy programming designed for co-viewing audiences across scripted, unscripted and animation. FOX Entertainment Studios continues to play a strategic role in growing a portfolio of owned and produced content.

All-new series include new dramas Baywatch and The Interrogator and unscripted series Marriage Market.

FOX has renewed the following unscripted series for additional seasons: Beat Shazam (Season Eight), Celebrity Name That Tune (Season Six), Celebrity Weakest Link (Season Two), Crime Scene Kitchen (Season Four), Don't Forget the Lyrics (Season Four), Extracted (Season Three), Fear Factor: House of Fear (Season Two), The Floor (Seasons Six and Seven), Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service (Season Two), Hell's Kitchen (Seasons 25 and 26), Kitchen Nightmares (Season Three), LEGO Masters (Season Six), The Masked Singer (Season 15), Next Level Baker (Seasons Two and Three), Next Level Chef (Season Six), 99 to Beat (Season Two), and Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (Season Five). Additional series renewals to be announced. Returning FOX series include dramas Doc (Season Three), Memory of a Killer (Season Two) and Murder in a Small Town (Season Three); comedies Animal Control (Season Five) and Best Medicine (Season Two); and animated series American Dad! (Season 21); Bob's Burgers (Season 17), Family Guy (Season 25), Grimsburg (Season Three), Krapopolis (Season Four), Universal Basic Guys (Season Three) and The Simpsons (Season 38).

FOX's midseason slate will include: Dramas: Baywatch, The Interrogator, Memory of a Killer and Murder in a Small Town; Comedies: American Dad!, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy and Krapopolis; Unscripted: Crime Scene Kitchen, Don't Forget the Lyrics, Extracted, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service, LEGO Masters, The Masked Singer, MasterChef, Next Level Chef. Additional programming to be announced.

FOX's current Spring slate includes Bear Grylls is Running Wild, Farmer Wants a Wife, Fear Factor: 48 Hours of Fear, The Floor, MasterChef, Next Level Chef, The 1% Club and The Quiz With Balls. As previously announced all-new celebrity competition series Nation's Dumbest, debuting Wednesday, July 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Additional summer programming to be announced.

Coming in 2027-28:

Highway to Heaven, the globally celebrated drama that captured the hearts of audiences around the world over the course of its five-season run, is coming to FOX. Acclaimed writer-producer Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, Roswell), helms this new take on the beloved television classic originally created by the legendary Michael Landon. Slated to debut during the 2027-28 season, the series will introduce longtime fans and a new generation to the franchise’s timeless themes of compassion, humanity, and second chances.

Also coming in 2027-28: brand-new Family Guy spinoff Stewie, from creator Seth MacFarlane. In Stewie, the world’s most beloved talking baby steps into the spotlight with the latest Family Guy spinoff from creator Seth MacFarlane. After getting the boot from his old preschool, Stewie is forced to enroll in a new one that’s not exactly top-of-the-line. It’s attended by a handful of kids he doesn’t know, and a 75-year-old class turtle with a half-cocked theory on just about every subject. Stewie’s miserable, the other kids are miserable, and even the turtle is miserable…until Stewie begins rolling out his trusty array of devices to take them anywhere in space and time, turning every boring day at school into an insane and surreal adventure. MacFarlane voices Stewie and will executive-produce for Fuzzy Door. The series was created by MacFarlane and Kirker Butler, who executive-produces with Kara Vallow. Butler serves as showrunner. The series is produced by 20th Television Animation.

Discuss Fox's 2026-27 lineup and view the full press release.

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ABC Renews Shifting Gears and Scrubs for 2026-27; AMC Upfront 2026

ABC has renewed the rest of its returning comedy line-up, to join Abbott Elementary for the 2026-27 season. Hop in, we're driving to season 3️⃣ 🏎️ Shifting Gears is returning for a new season! And just what the doctor ordered: [scrubs] will be back for another season 💙.

Shifting Gears stars Tim Allen as Matt, the stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter (Kat Dennings) and her kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.

In Scrubs, JD and Turk scrub in together for the first time in a long time: Medicine has changed; interns have changed; but their bromance has stood the test of time. Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way. The 30-minute revival comedy series stars Zach Braff as John "J.D." Dorian, Donald Faison as Christopher Turk and Sarah Chalke as Elliot Reid.

AMC Global Media presented its 2026 Upfront Content Showcase at New York City's Spring Studios. Stars of AMC Global Media's hit shows and upcoming series were also present including Brooke Shields (You're Killing Me for Acorn TV), Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Eric Bogosian (Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat for AMC/AMC+), Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan (The Walking Dead: Dead City for AMC/AMC+), Melissa McBride (The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon for AMC/AMC+), Dennis Quaid and Peaches, his beloved English Bulldog (Thunder Road for AMC/AMC+), Hilarie Burton Morgan (True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here AMC+/SundanceTV), Alexandra Daddario, Harry Hamlin, Betsy Brandtand Tongayi Chirisa (Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches for AMC/AMC+), Billy Magnussen, Simon Helberg and Meaghan Rath (The Audacity for AMC/AMC+), Dan Stevens, CCH Pounder and Judith Light (The Terror: Devil in Silver for AMC+/Shudder), Mark Duplass (The Creep Tapes for AMC+/Shudder), Alexandra Shipp (Forbidden Fruits for Shudder), June Shannon (Mama June for All Reality/We TV), Dracmorda Boulet and Swanthula Boulet (The Boulet Brothers' Dragula for Shudder), and TNA World Champion Mike Santana and TNA World Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy (TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! for AMC/AMC+).

Attendees were treated to a special look at the new drama series The Audacity which was brought to life through a captivating live performance of "Across the Universe" from music legend Rufus Wainwright, and the legendary New York City Gay Men's Chorus followed with a showstopping rendition of “Dancing With Myself,” celebrating The Vampire Lestat's recently released cover of Billy Idol’s iconic song.

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CBS Fall 2026-27 Schedule; The White Lotus Season 4 Filming Commences

CBS 2026-27

Fall 2026

Mondays
8:00PM FBI
9:00PM CIA
10:00PM Harlan Coben's Final Twist

Tuesdays
8:00PM NCIS
9:00PM NCIS: New York (NEW!)
10:00PM NCIS: Origins

Wednesdays
8:00PM Survivor
9:30PM The Amazing Race

Thursdays
8:00PM Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
8:30PM Eternally Yours (NEW!)
9:00PM Elsbeth
10:00PM Cupertino (NEW!)

Fridays
8:00PM Sheriff Country
9:00PM Fire Country
10:00PM Boston Blue (NEW!)

Saturdays
8:00PM CBS Encores
9:00PM CBS Encores
10:00PM 48 Hours

Sundays
7:00PM 60 Minutes
8:00PM Marashals
9:00PM Tracker
10:00PM CBS Drama Encores

 
Mid-Season 2027 Series:

New Comedy:
New Drama: Einstein
Returning Comedy:: Ghosts
Returning Drama: Matlock, NCIS: Sydney

NOTES: CBS, which is on track to deliver this season’s top three primetime series – #1 Tracker, #2 Marshals, #3 60 Minutes – along with the top four new primetime series – #1 Marshals, #2 Sheriff Country, #3 Boston Blue, #4 CIA – the top two comedies – #1 Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage and #2 Ghosts – and 13 of the top 20 most-watched series – unveiled its 2026-2027 fall primetime programming lineup. The slate of CBS Originals features new series orders including an action-packed drama from the NCIS universe, a new comedy and 19 returning series, complemented by sports and special event programming.

One-hour Halloween and Ghostmas special episodes of Ghosts to air this fall.

MTV Video Music Awards returns to simulcast on CBS and MTV, live from Los Angeles, Sunday, September 27.

For the first time, after nearly four decades of slime‑filled fan‑favorite fun, the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards will simulcast on the CBS Television Network and Nickelodeon Saturday, November 14.

For the first time in its 54-year history on CBS, The Price Is Right will air live, transforming television’s longest-running game show into a must-watch holiday primetime television event in December.

As part of CBS’ year‑round long-term development strategy, the Network has ordered a development room to start writing scripts for Flint (working title), a drama from Evan Katz (showrunner of 24), developed in partnership with Matt LeBlanc, who would also star and executive produce pending a series order for broadcast. The project is from CBS Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Television.

Discuss CBS's 2026-27 lineup and view the full press release.

The Emmy(R)-winning HBO Original series The White Lotus, from Mike White, has begun filming on the French Riviera. The season will film in Cannes, St. Tropez, and Monaco. Filming will also take place in Paris, though the story will remain along the Côte d'Azur.

The fourth season will follow a new group of White Lotus hotel guests and employees over the span of a week, taking place during the Cannes Film Festival.

Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Vincent Cassel, Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Dylan Ennis, Corentin Fila, Ari Graynor, Marissa Long, Alexander Ludwig, Chris Messina, AJ Michalka, Kumail Nanjiani, and Nadia Tereszkiewicz. Additional cast includes Chloe Bennet, Sandra Bernhard, Heather Graham, Max Greenfield, Frida Gustavsson, Charlie Hall, Jarrad Paul, Rosie Perez, Ben Schnetzer, and Laura Smet. Hotels featured this season include the Airelles Château de la Messardière as the White Lotus du Cap, and the Hôtel Martinez as the White Lotus Cannes.

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