37 TV Shows That Are Premiering And Returning This Winter That Are Worth Checking Out
From WandaVision to Riverdale and everything in between.
1. WandaVision

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Wanda and Vision are back in a totally hilarious sitcom of all things. They are now living their best suburban lives, but nothing is as it seems. Using different eras of sitcoms, Wanda and Vision try to navigate their new surroundings while also figuring out what the heck is going on. This series is incredible for longtime Marvel fans and for anyone who has fallen in love with Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany as Wanda and Vision.
Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Teyonah Parris, Kathryn Hahn, Kat Dennings, and Randall Park
When it premieres: Jan. 15 on Disney+
Watch the trailer here
2. Dickinson Season 2

Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Hunt, Jane Krakowski, and the rest of this amazing ensemble are finally back for Dickinson Season 2. Picking up where Season 1 left off, Emily continues to pursue her love of writing while also contemplating whether it's worth publishing her poems and getting famous. Dickinson continues to be smart, heartfelt, and hilarious in its sophomore season, and it's definitely a show you need to be watching.
When it returned: Jan. 8 on AppleTV+
Watch the new season trailer here
3. Batwoman Season 2

Batwoman returns for Season 2 this winter, and it's truly a totally different show. Following Ruby Rose's sudden departure, Javicia Leslie perfectly and beautifully assumes the role of Batwoman. Season 2 will follow Ryan Wilder, a goofy, passionate, and athletic lesbian who soon realizes the Batwoman persona can help her break free in a system that has made her feel powerless her entire life.
When it returns: Jan. 17 on The CW
Watch the new season trailer here
4. Euphoria, Jules' special

Following Rue's powerful special episode in December, Euphoria is now giving us an episode focused on Jules. "Fuck Anyone Who's Not A Sea Blob" will explore what Jules has been up to after leaving Rue at the train station in the Season 1 finale. Hunter Schafer cowrote the episode alongside Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, so it's sure to be an episode we won't soon forget.
When it premieres: Jan. 24 on HBO and HBO Max
5. Fate: The Winx Saga

Following the Winx Club characters you know and love, this new Netflix series is a coming-of-age journey of five fairies attending Alfea, a magical boarding school. Fate: The Winx Saga will explore love, rivalries, and the monsters that threaten these fairies' very existence, all while they try to survive high school. This is the perfect teen drama for fans of The Vampire Diaries, to be honest.
Starring: Abigail Cowen, Danny Griffin, Hannah van der Westhuysen, Elisha Applebaum, Freddie Thorp, and Precious Mustapha
When it premieres: Jan. 22 on Netflix
Watch the trailer here
6. Clarice

Clarice will be set one year after the events of The Silence of the Lambs as Clarice steps back into the field. Clarice will once again continue to use her brilliance to apprehend serial killers and sexual predators. This series will also dive into Clarice's struggle to escape the family secrets and trauma that continue to haunt her.
Starring: Rebecca Breeds, Devyn A. Tyler, Lucca De Oliveira, Kal Penn, Nick Sandow, Michael Cudlitz, and Marnee Carpenter
When it premieres: Feb. 11 on CBS
Watch the trailer here
7. Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Season 2

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist is back for Season 2 and it continues to be such a delight. Following the Season 1 finale, Zoey struggles with grief and loss as she gets back to work. If Season 1 was about dealing with saying goodbye to a loved one, this season is all about how you start to move on. Once again, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist delivers great musical numbers that you can't help but love.
When it returned: Jan. 5 on NBC
Watch the new season trailer here
8. Men in Kilts

Outlander fans, this is literally the perfect solution for "Droughtlander." Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are teaming up for a fun-filled buddy roadtrip through Scotland. The duo reunite on this epic adventure that will explore their heritage and discover what it "means to be Scottish." Sam and Graham are delightful together and you'll wish you were traveling the Scottish countryside with them.
Starring: Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish
When it premieres: Feb. 14 on Starz
Watch the trailer here
9. grown-ish Season 3B

Zoey and her friends are back for the rest of Season 3 as they begin to navigate the second half of junior year and prepare to step out into the world as adults. Following Zoey's shocking decision to drop out and focus on her fashion career, she tries to figure out where she fits in outside of Cal U. Turns out, she still has quite a bit of growing up to do.
When it returns: Jan. 21 on Freeform
Watch the new season trailer here
10. Cobra Kai Season 3

Cobra Kai is back for a badass Season 3, and you truly do not want to miss it. After the shocking Season 2 finale involving the fight at the high school, the new season picks up with Miguel in a coma, Johnny beating himself up (literally) for Miguel's accident, and Kreese continuing to be the absolute worst human after taking over Cobra Kai. More than any other season, Season 3 is packed with great The Karate Kid nostalgia as it continues to flesh out these beloved Cobra Kai characters we've come to love.
When it returned: Jan. 1 on Netflix
Watch the new season trailer here
11. Everyone Is Doing Great
One Tree Hill fans, this show was literally made for you. James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti have teamed up for the hilarious new comedy Everyone Is Doing Great, which they also cowrote. The series follows Jeremy and Seth, two actors who starred on a long-running vampire teen TV series. Now, several years after their TV series has ended, both of them struggle to find new acting jobs and just move on from their iconic characters.
Starring: James Lafferty, Stephen Colletti, Alexandra Park, and Cariba Heine
When it premieres: Jan. 13 on Hulu
Watch the trailer here
12. Riverdale Season 5

Well, Riverdale is finally back after Season 4, and it's the end of high school. Season 5 will not only explore the end of senior year, but we'll also be getting a five-year time jump and seeing our favorite characters existing outside of Riverdale High. Veronica is apparently married, Toni is going to be pregnant, and so much more. Honestly, I'm ready for the chaos.
When it returns: Jan. 20 on The CW
Watch the new season trailer here
13. Prodigal Son Season 2

Prodigal Son returns for Season 2 after a true roller coaster of a Season 1. Following the jaw-dropping Season 1 finale involving Ainsley, Bright, and Nicholas, everyone is recovering and finally getting back to work. Bright is also continuing to struggle with whether he could end up like his father and be a serial killer. This show is so good at leaving fans wanting more, and Season 2 continues to flesh out these complex characters.
When it returned: Jan. 12 on Fox
Watch the new season trailer here
14. The Equalizer

Queen Latifah is back on TV in The Equalizer. This new series is a reimagining of the memorable TV series, but this time it follows Robyn McCall, a woman with a mysterious background who uses her former work as a CIA operative to help people. While quietly raising her teenager daughter, Robyn becomes a guardian angel and defender for people who have nowhere else to turn to.
Starring: Queen Latifah, Chris Noth, Tory Kittles, Lorraine Toussaint, Liza Lapira, and Adam Goldberg
When it premieres: Feb. 7 on CBS
Watch the trailer here
15. Legacies Season 3

Legacies is back with Season 3 and is hitting the ground running. With Hope and Landon still dealing with the aftermath of last season — namely Hope still being unconscious — this season has a lot of questions that need to be answered. All of our favorite characters are back to fight monsters of the week, and it's sure to be one hell of a time.
When it returns: Jan. 21 on The CW
Watch the new season trailer here
16. Walker

What? You thought Jared Padalecki could stay away from The CW? After wrapping the final season of Supernatural, Jared is back, but this time he's fighting real threats at home instead of monsters. This reimagining of the long-running Walker, Texas Ranger series follows Cordell, a widower and father of two who has just returned to Austin after being undercover for two years. Soon, Cordell realizes there's work to be done at home as he tries to reconnect with his family and town.
Starring: Jared Padalecki, Lindsey Morgan, Keegan Allen, Mitch Pileggi, Molly Hagan, Coby Bell, and Jeff Pierre
When it premieres: Jan. 21 on The CW
Watch the trailer here
17. Good Trouble Season 3

The members of the Coterie are back as they continue to juggle their careers, love, and friendship in Season 3 of Good Trouble. This season picks up with Callie moving back into the Coterie, Mariana is torn between Raj and Evan, Malika prepares for her hearing, Davia and Dennis explore their relationship, Gale tries to follow his true passion, and Alice wants to take her comedy to the next level. This season brings everything we've loved about Good Trouble to new heights.
When it returns: Feb. 17 on Freeform
Watch the new season teaser trailer here
18. 9-1-1 Season 4 and 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 2
9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star are finally back this winter, and this time all of our favorites are dealing not only with day-to-day crises that come their way, but also the pandemic. As our characters continue to make sacrifices, we'll also see them become closer than ever before.
When they return: Jan. 18 on Fox
19. Firefly Lane

Based on the best selling book of the same name, Firefly Lane tells the story fo two inseparable best friends and their enduring bond that has spanned four decades. Tully and Kate meet in 1974 and vow to be best friends forever and we'll get to see all of the ups and downs they've experience together (and apart) as they deal with love, loss, and growing up.
Starring: Katherine Heigl, Sarah Chalke, Ali Skovbye, Roan Curtis, Ben Lawson, Beau Garrett, and Yael Yurman
When it premieres: Feb. 3 on Netflix
Watch the trailer here
20. For All Mankind Season 2

This underrated series returns with Season 2 this winter and if you haven't caught up yet, then what are you waiting for? For All Mankind Season 2 picks up a decade later in 1983. It's now the height of the Cold War and tensions between the US and USSR have reached their peak, and science and exploration has never been more important. And, the militarization of NASA will test our favorite characters in ways we didn't get to see in Season 1.
When it returns: Feb. 19 on AppleTV+
Watch the new season trailer here
21. All American Season 3

All American is finally back with Season 3, and we've missed all of these characters. The new season picks up with Spencer, once again, dealing with balancing his personal life and the football team, all while not turning his back on the community he loves. This show continues to be refreshing and exciting, and every teen drama fan should be watching it.
When it returns: Jan. 18 on The CW
Watch the new season trailer here
22. The Walking Dead Season 10

The Walking Dead is gifting us with several bonus episodes in Season 10, and honestly, thank god. The bonus episodes will explore Maggie's return to the group after she's been away. We'll finally get a Maggie and Negan showdown considering the last time Maggie saw Negan he was still behind bars. The bonus episodes will also give us a look at Negan pre-apocalypse as we see his relationship with his wife Lucille.
When it returns: Feb. 28 on AMC
23. Superman & Lois

Superman & Lois is the newest series in the Arrowverse and will follow the Clark and Lois we've come to love in all of the epic crossovers. After years of saving the universe, Clark and Lois are ready to embark on one of their toughest missions yet — parenthood. The series will explore Clark and Lois as parents while also trying to balance their jobs and Clark's superpowers. It's time to journey to Smallville with a series that will be a welcomed addition to The CW's slate of superhero TV shows.
Starring: Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Jordan Elsass, Alexander Garfin, Dylan Walsh, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Erik Valdez, Wolé Parks, Inde Navarrette, and Adam Rayner
When it premieres: Feb. 23 on The CW
Watch the trailer here
24. Mr. Mayor

Created by Tina Fey, this new series follows Neil, a wealthy businessman who runs for mayor of Los Angeles and ends up winning. Once he takes office, Neil soon realizes that he has to actually earn the respect of his staff and constituents, while also figuring out what his platform as mayor even is.
Starring: Ted Danson, Holly Hunter, Vella Lovell, Mike Cabellon, Kyla Kenedy, and Bobby Moynihan
When it premiered: Jan. 7 on NBC
Watch the trailer here
25. Search Party Season 4

Search Party is back with Season 4, and the series is not slowing down. This new season will find Dory being held prisoner by her stalker, who is determined to make Dory the best friend he believes they truly are. As Dory's friends begin to figure out that she's not actually traveling around Europe, they have to decide if they are willing to upend their lives (again) and become a search party (again).
When it returns: Jan. 14 on HBO Max
Watch the new season trailer here
26. Punky Brewster

Punky is back in this continuation of the beloved '80s sitcom. Punky Brewster will follow Punky as a single mother of three as she tries to get her life back on track following her divorce. Soon, Punky meets Izzy, a young girl in the foster system who reminds Punky a lot of her younger self. This hilarious family sitcom will be sure to tug at your heartstrings.
Starring: Soleil Moon Frye, Cherie Johnson, Freddie Prinze Jr., Quinn Copeland, Noah Cottrell, Oliver De Los Santos, and Lauren Lindsey Donzis
When it premieres: Feb. 25 on Peacock
Watch the teaser trailer here
27. Nancy Drew Season 2

Nancy Drew and her friends are back for another season that is sure to be filled with more mysteries than ever before. Following Nancy and her friends literally witnessing visions of their own deaths in the Season 1 finale, the Drew Crew must come up with a plan to stop the Aglaeca before it's too late. This show is filled to the brim with twists and turns, and Season 2 is no exception.
When it returns: Jan. 20 on The CW
Watch the new season trailer here
28. Resident Alien

Based on the comic of the same name, Resident Alien follows Harry, an alien who crash lands on Earth and passes himself off as a small-town human doctor. Harry's simple life is threatened when he's eventually roped into solving a local murder as he wrestles with the idea of, "Are human beings worth saving?"
Starring: Alan Tudyk Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, and Levi Fiehler
When it premieres: Jan. 27 on SYFY
Watch the trailer here
29. Young Rock

Young Rock is going to follow Dwayne Johnson's childhood into young adulthood as we learn how Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson became one of the most notable people in the world. The series will use three different eras of Dwayne's life to tell its story, and Dwayne himself will serve as the show's narrator.
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Adrian Groulx, Bradley Constant, Joseph Lee Anderson, Stacey Leilua, and Ana Tuisila
When it premieres: Feb. 2021 on NBC
30. Lupin

This French series follows Assane Diop, a man whose life is turned upside down as a teenager when his dad is wrongfully accused of stealing a beloved necklace that once belonged to Marie Antoinette. Now, 25 years later, Assane is now trying to avenge his father by using Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar as inspiration.
Starring: Omar Sy, Vincent Londez, Ludivine Sagnier, Clotilde Hesme, Nicole Garcia, and Hervé Pierre
When it premiered: Jan. 8 on Netflix
Watch the trailer here
31. American Gods Season 3

American Gods finally returns with Season 3 as we continue Shadow's journey. This new season picks up with Wednesday reappearing in Shadow's life after months apart. Wednesday wants to drag Shadow back into his divine war effort and now Shadow has to decide if it's worth it or not, especially after he learns of a prophecy about his destiny.
When it returned: Jan. 10 on Starz
Watch the new season trailer here
32. The Watch

The Watch follows an unlikely group of misfits, The City Watch, who are now tasked with trying to save the world, and even find themselves in the process. This series is filled with amazing heroes as they try to stop an evil plot that threatens their world. The Watch is truly a fun ride from start to finish and is filled with great LGBTQ representation too.
Starring: Sam Adewunmi, Matt Berry, Anna Chancellor, Marama Corlett, Richard Dormer, James Fleet, Adam Hugill, and Ralph Ineson
When it premiered: Jan. 3 on BBC America
Watch the trailer here
33. Losing Alice

Losing Alice is a psychological thriller that follows Alice, a female film director, who has felt irrelevant since raising her family. After a brief encounter on a train, she becomes obsessed with a screenwriter. Soon, Alice puts aside her own moral integrity to achiever the power, relevance, and success she's always craved.
Starring: Ayelet Zurer, Lihi Kornowski, Gal Toren, Yossi Marshek, Shai Avivi, and Chelli Goldenberg
When it premieres: Jan. 22 on AppleTV+
Watch the trailer here
34. Good Girls Season 4

This smart, hilarious, and totally underrated series returns this winter with a brand-new season that will surely keep us guessing like every other season as. When we last saw Beth, Ruby, and Annie they were not only dealing with Rio still, but they now have the FBI agents hot on their trail, and closer than they might think. If you haven't already, it's time to catch up on Good Girls before this new season starts airing, you won't be dissapointed.
When it returns: Feb. 2021 on NBC
35. Kenan

This new comedy series follows Kenan, a recently widowed host of an Atlanta morning show, who is now struggling to balance his job and his young daughters. Although he's getting "help" from his father-in-law and his brother, Kenan is still trying to make everything work.
Starring: Kenan Thompson, Don Johnson, Chris Redd, Kimrie Lewis, Dani Lane, and Dannah Lane
When it premieres: mid-February 2021 on NBC
36. The Flash Season 7

After leaving Iris stranded in the mirror dimension, The Flash will finally return in February and it has a TON of questions to answer. The Flash heads into Season 7 with Barry struggling to save Iris, and Iris struggling to be reunited with Barry. The Flash continues to be a staple in the Arrowverse lineup and will continue to be in 2021.
When it returns: March 2 on The CW
Watch the new season trailer here
37. And finally, Black Lightning Season 4

The final season of Black Lightning kicks off this year, and I'm truly sad to see this series go so soon. The new season will continue to follow Jefferson and the Pierce family as they struggle with their superhero identities and helping their community. They've also go Agent Odell to worry about, who continues his tight grip on the family.
When it returns: Feb. 8 on The CW
What shows are you excited for this winter? Tell us in the comments below!
Note: TV shows that already started their seasons in Fall 2020 are also returning this winter, like This Is Us, Superstore, Big Sky, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D., Law & Order: SVU, and more. Grey's Anatomy and Station 19 won't be returning until March.