July 2026 TV To-Do
New TV shows airing in July 2026.
X-Men '97: Season 2
Jul 1Disney+AnimationMarvel's revival of the '90s animated series returns for a second season, releasing weekly through mid-August.
Releases Jul 1, 2026
Dutton Ranch
May 15Paramount+Western/Drama89% RTFinale Jul 3. 89% RT through seven episodes.
Releases May 15, 2026
Silo: Season 3
Jul 3Apple TV+Sci-FiThe post-apocalyptic drama starring Rebecca Ferguson returns, rolling out ten episodes weekly into September.
Releases Jul 3, 2026
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4
Jul 23Paramount+Sci-FiPenultimate season. 10 episodes. Jul 23.
Releases Jul 23, 2026
Rick and Morty: Season 9
May 24Adult SwimAnimation/ComedyStill airing. 100% RT. Through Jul 26.
Releases May 24, 2026
The Season
Jun 1Disney+Sports DramaHigh school football drama. Premiered Jun 2026.
Releases Jun 1, 2026
July 2026 TV Collection
TV released before July 2026, ranked. Full write-ups in our Best TV of 2026 hub.
The Pitt: Season 2 ★
Jan 8HBOMedical DramaReleased Jan 8, 2026
One Piece: Into the Grand Line (Season 2) ★
Mar 10NetflixAction/AdventureReleased Mar 10, 2026
The Bear: Season 4 ★
Jun 25Hulu / FXDrama/Comedy85% RT72 MetacriticReleased Jun 25, 2026
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Season 2 ★
Jun 25NetflixFantasy/Action71% RTReleased Jun 25, 2026
Industry: Season 4
Jan 11HBODramaReleased Jan 11, 2026
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Jan 18HBOFantasyReleased Jan 18, 2026
Lord of the Flies
May 4NetflixDramaReleased May 4, 2026
Bait
Mar 25Prime VideoComedyReleased Mar 25, 2026
Spider-Noir
May 27Prime Video / MGM+Action/NoirReleased May 27, 2026
The Night Agent: Season 3
Feb 19NetflixThrillerReleased Feb 19, 2026
Dark Winds: Season 4
Feb 15AMCCrime/DramaReleased Feb 15, 2026
The Four Seasons: Season 2
May 28NetflixComedy/DramaReleased May 28, 2026
Not Suitable for Work
Jun 2HuluComedyMindy KalingReleased Jun 2, 2026
Euphoria: Season 3
Apr 12HBODramaReleased Apr 12, 2026
How We Rank
Ranking the Collection
Aired shows (Jan–June) are ranked on critical reception (Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic), audience engagement, cultural impact, and quality relative to previous seasons.
Ranking the To-Do
Upcoming Jul–Dec shows are ranked on anticipation factors: showrunner pedigree, cast, source-material strength, platform investment, and franchise momentum.
S Tier = exceptional, must-watch regardless of genre preference
A Tier = excellent, highly recommended
B Tier = good, worth your time if the premise appeals to you
C Tier = decent, has strengths but notable weaknesses
FAQ
What are the best TV shows of 2026 so far?
As of July 2026, the top-ranked TV shows are The Pitt: Season 2 (92 Metacritic) and One Piece: Into the Grand Line Season 2 (100% RT) — both S-tier. A-tier highlights include Industry S4, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Spider-Noir, and The Bear S4. This ranking is updated monthly.
What TV shows are coming out in summer 2026?
Key summer 2026 TV premieres include Ted Lasso: Season 4 (Aug 5 on Apple TV+), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 (Jul 23 on Paramount+), and the Dutton Ranch finale (Jul 3). Rick and Morty: Season 9 continues airing weekly through July 26 on Adult Swim.
How often is this TV tier list updated?
On the 1st of every month. Each update re-evaluates rankings based on completed shows and newly premiered series. Monthly deep-dives are published as separate articles linked from the main Best TV Shows of 2026 hub.
Where can I watch the best TV shows of 2026?
The best TV shows of 2026 are spread across HBO (The Pitt, Industry, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Euphoria), Netflix (One Piece, Lord of the Flies, Avatar, The Four Seasons), Hulu/FX (The Bear, Not Suitable for Work), Prime Video (Bait, Spider-Noir), Apple TV+ (Ted Lasso), Paramount+ (Dutton Ranch, Star Trek: SNW), and Adult Swim (Rick and Morty).
