October 2026 TV To-Do
New TV shows airing in October 2026.
Ted Lasso: Season 4 ★
Apple TV+Comedy/DramaTed coaches a women's football team. 10 episodes; finale Oct 7.
Premiered Aug 5, 2026 · 10 weekly episodes · finale Oct 7
VisionQuest
Disney+SuperheroMarvelMarvel's WandaVision follow-up. Paul Bettany and James Spader; two-episode premiere, 8 weekly episodes.
2-episode premiere Oct 14, 2026, then weekly · 8 eps
Carrie
Prime VideoHorrorMike FlanaganMike Flanagan adapts Stephen King's first novel. All 8 episodes at once.
All 8 episodes Oct 7, 2026
East of Eden
NetflixLimited SeriesFlorence PughSteinbeck's epic as a 7-episode limited series, Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames.
All 7 episodes Oct 1, 2026
Avatar: Seven Havens ★
Paramount+AnimationAvatarThe new Avatar series set after Korra. 13 episodes in weekly batches, Oct 9 to the Oct 30 finale.
3-episode premiere Oct 9, 2026, then weekly · 13 eps · finale Oct 30
The Diplomat: Season 4
NetflixPolitical ThrillerKeri RussellPicks up from the stolen-nuke cliffhanger. All 8 episodes.
All 8 episodes Oct 15, 2026
Lanterns
HBOSuperhero/CrimeDCUKyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigate a murder in small-town Nebraska. 8 episodes.
Premiered Aug 16, 2026 · 8 weekly episodes · finale Oct 4
Slow Horses: Season 6
Apple TV+Spy ThrillerGary OldmanRecord-setting season: 100% RT from 30+ reviews. 6 weekly episodes, finale Oct 21.
Premiered Sep 16, 2026 · 6 weekly episodes · finale Oct 21
War
HBOLegal DramaFrom the creator of Lupin. Dominic West and Sienna Miller, 8 weekly episodes.
Premieres Oct 1, 2026 · 8 weekly episodes · finale Nov 19
Tulsa King: Season 4
Paramount+Crime DramaSylvester StalloneStallone's mob drama returns weekly.
Premieres Oct 16, 2026 · weekly
The Terminal List: Season 2
Prime VideoAction/ThrillerChris PrattChris Pratt returns, adapting True Believer. All 8 episodes.
All 8 episodes Oct 21, 2026
Nobody Wants This: Season 3
NetflixRom-ComKristen Bell and Adam Brody. All 10 episodes.
All 10 episodes Oct 22, 2026
Dexter: Resurrection: Season 2
Paramount+Crime ThrillerMichael C. HallMichael C. Hall with Brian Cox and Dan Stevens. Weekly into the new year.
Premieres Oct 30, 2026 · weekly
American Horror Story: Season 13
FX / HuluHorror AnthologyCrossover season with Jessica Lange and Sarah Paulson. 13 half-hour episodes through Oct 29.
3-episode premiere Sep 24, 2026, then weekly · 13 eps · finale Oct 29
MobLand
Paramount+Crime DramaGuy RitchieSeason 2. Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren. 10 weekly episodes, finale Nov 20.
Premiered Sep 18, 2026 · 10 weekly episodes · finale Nov 20
October 2026 TV Collection
TV finished before October 2026, ranked. Full write-ups in our Best TV of 2026 hub.
The Pitt: Season 2 ★
HBOMedical DramaReleased Jan 8, 2026
One Piece: Into the Grand Line (Season 2) ★
NetflixAction/AdventureReleased Mar 10, 2026
The Bear: Season 4 ★
Hulu / FXDrama/ComedyReleased Jun 25, 2026
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Season 2 ★
NetflixFantasy/ActionReleased Jun 25, 2026
X-Men '97: Season 2
Disney+AnimationReleased Jul 1, 2026
Industry: Season 4
HBODramaReleased Jan 11, 2026
Dutton Ranch
Paramount+Western/DramaReleased May 15, 2026
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
HBOFantasyReleased Jan 18, 2026
Lord of the Flies
NetflixDramaReleased May 4, 2026
Bait
Prime VideoComedyReleased Mar 25, 2026
Spider-Noir
Prime Video / MGM+Action/NoirReleased May 27, 2026
Widow's Bay
Apple TV+Comedy/HorrorReleased Apr 29, 2026
Silo: Season 3
Apple TV+Sci-FiReleased Jul 3, 2026
Reacher: Season 4
Prime VideoAction/ThrillerReleased Aug 12, 2026
Neagley
Prime VideoAction/ThrillerReleased Sep 16, 2026
The Night Agent: Season 3
NetflixThrillerReleased Feb 19, 2026
Dark Winds: Season 4
AMCCrime/DramaReleased Feb 15, 2026
Rick and Morty: Season 9
Adult SwimAnimation/ComedyReleased May 24, 2026
The Four Seasons: Season 2
NetflixComedy/DramaReleased May 28, 2026
The Season
Disney+Sports DramaReleased Jun 1, 2026
Not Suitable for Work
HuluComedyReleased Jun 2, 2026
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4
Paramount+Sci-FiReleased Jul 23, 2026
Futurama: Season 11
HuluAnimation/ComedyReleased Aug 3, 2026
The Gentlemen: Season 2
NetflixCrime ComedyGuy RitchieReleased Sep 3, 2026
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
NetflixTrue Crime DramaRyan MurphyReleased Sep 17, 2026
Euphoria: Season 3
HBODramaReleased Apr 12, 2026
How We Rank
Ranking the Collection
Aired shows (Jan–Sep) are ranked on critical reception (Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic), audience engagement, cultural impact, and quality relative to previous seasons.
Ranking the To-Do
Upcoming Oct–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 new TV shows are releasing in October 2026?
15 TV shows are releasing in October 2026: Ted Lasso: Season 4, VisionQuest, War, Carrie, Tulsa King: Season 4, East of Eden, The Terminal List: Season 2, Avatar: Seven Havens, Nobody Wants This: Season 3, The Diplomat: Season 4, Dexter: Resurrection: Season 2, Lanterns, American Horror Story: Season 13, Slow Horses: Season 6, and MobLand. See the full to-do list, ranked by anticipation, above.
What is the best TV show of 2026 so far?
Our highest-ranked TV shows of 2026 are The Pitt: Season 2, One Piece: Into the Grand Line (Season 2), and The Bear: Season 4. Full write-ups are in our Best TV of 2026 hub.
How is this TV show tier list ranked?
Every title is placed S through C based on critical reception and audience response. You can build your own ranking in the interactive tier list — drag any title between tiers.
