Here Are the Fresh Streaming Shows and Premieres for This Week, Including ‘Matlock’

A fresh wave of premieres is rolling in from Monday, October 6 through Sunday, October 12, with returning favorites and brand-new series spread across broadcast networks and streamers. From long-running daytime drama to reality, documentaries, procedurals, and limited series, there’s something here for every mood and every screen in the house.

For each title below, you’ll get a clear sense of what it covers along with core cast or principals and the exact day and platform so you can line up your watchlist without the fluff.

‘The Young and the Restless’ (1973– )

The long-running daytime serial continues the intertwined lives of the Newman, Abbott, and Winters families in the fictional Midwestern city of Genoa City as business rivalries and family loyalties collide. The new run lands Monday, October 6 on CBS.

Created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, the ensemble has included Eric Braeden as Victor Newman and Melody Thomas Scott as Nikki Newman, with multigenerational arcs driving corporate intrigue and romance.

‘Rosie’s Rules’ (2022– )

The animated preschool series follows five-year-old Rosie Fuentes as she explores how the world works through curiosity-led problems and family adventures, returning Monday, October 6 on PBS.

Episodes blend early-learning concepts and music-forward segments as Rosie tests ideas with friends and caregivers, helping young viewers connect everyday experiences to simple rules about their world.

‘Ancient Aliens: Origins’ (2024– )

The series organizes topics and cases from across the broader franchise into theme-focused episodes that revisit artifacts, myths, and archaeological sites, with Season 2 starting Monday, October 6 on History.

Through interviews and archival material, each installment lays out timelines and claims side by side for viewers to compare theories and historical records.

‘Alex vs America’ (2022– )

Groups of skilled chefs face themed culinary battles in a format that uses blind tasting and elimination rounds, returning Tuesday, October 7 on Food Network.

Host Eric Adjepong leads the competition as challengers attempt to defeat Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, with pressure-cooker cookoffs deciding who advances.

‘Baylen Out Loud’ (2025– )

The docuseries centers on creator Baylen Dupree as she navigates independence, work, and relationships while managing Tourette Syndrome, with Season 2 arriving Tuesday, October 7 on TLC.

Cameras follow day-to-day life, coping strategies for vocal and motor tics, and support from family and friends as new challenges arise.

‘One Day in October’ (2025– )

This new docuseries examines the October 7 attacks with a focus on the assault on Kibbutz Be’eri, premiering Tuesday, October 7.

Interviews with survivors, including Emily Hand and her father Tom, piece together a detailed timeline and aftermath through first-person accounts.

‘True Haunting’ (2025)

The limited series recounts alleged paranormal encounters through present-day interviews and immersive reenactments, debuting Tuesday, October 7 on Netflix.

Each episode focuses on a single case from the perspective of those who say they experienced escalating phenomena, documenting attempts to understand and resolve what happened.

‘Red Alert’ (2025)

This new miniseries follows five strangers who band together when their city comes under attack, premiering Tuesday, October 7 on Paramount+.

Intercut backstories reveal the split-second choices and personal histories that shape their survival as events unfold, drawing on accounts inspired by real crises.

‘Secrets of the Dead’ (2000– )

The PBS series applies modern forensic tools to historical mysteries across archaeology, science, and archival research, returning Wednesday, October 8 on PBS.

Episodes test competing explanations with fieldwork and lab analysis, using multidisciplinary experts to reassess accepted narratives.

‘Fugitives Caught on Tape’ (2024– )

Season 2 tracks law enforcement efforts to pursue suspects on the run, assembling incident footage and insider commentary, and premieres Wednesday, October 8 on A&E.

Chronological reconstructions break down tactics, coordination, and key decision points as cases move from initial flight to capture.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ (2005– )

The medical drama continues life-and-death cases at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital alongside personal storylines among surgeons and residents, with Season 22 beginning Thursday, October 9 on ABC.

Created by Shonda Rhimes, the ensemble includes long-standing cast members such as Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey and James Pickens Jr. as Richard Webber, alongside evolving characters and mentorships.

‘Boots’ (2025– )

A bullied teen impulsively enlists in the U.S. Marine Corps and discovers purpose through training and unit bonds, premiering Thursday, October 9 on Netflix.

Episodes chart the transition from civilian to recruit, emphasizing discipline, squad dynamics, and the physical and mental demands of service.

‘9-1-1: Nashville’ (2025– )

The newest series in the franchise follows a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider running Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his son, launching Thursday, October 9 on ABC.

High-risk calls across the metro area intersect with family responsibilities and leadership pressures as first responders balance duty and home life.

‘Victoria Beckham’ (2025– )

This reality series traces Victoria Beckham’s journey from early years and global pop success with the Spice Girls to her high-profile partnership with David Beckham and her fashion career, premiering Thursday, October 9 on Netflix.

Episodes explore creative process and brand-building in haute couture while revisiting archival moments that shaped her public and professional life.

‘O’ahu Shores’ (2025– )

Native Hawaiians navigate relationships, jealousy, and love while balancing community ties and personal ambition, debuting Thursday, October 9 on Peacock.

The ensemble-driven reality series follows intersecting storylines across local hotspots and home life as connections form and fracture.

‘The Braxtons’ (2024– )

The family returns for Season 2 to reflect on grief, careers, and evolving bonds, premiering Friday, October 10 on WE tv.

Candid conversations, music projects, and entrepreneurship threads run through episodes as siblings and their mother reconnect and plan next chapters.

‘The Last Frontier’ (2025– )

A lone U.S. marshal confronts a flood of violent fugitives after a prison transport plane crashes in remote wilderness and begins to suspect foul play, premiering Friday, October 10 on Apple TV+.

The serialized thriller pairs survival stakes with an investigation into who engineered the crash and the larger plot behind it.

‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ (2025– )

Elite restaurant teams open their kitchens to the pressures of menu development, service, and inspection as they aim to earn, keep, or regain Michelin recognition, launching Friday, October 10 on Apple TV+.

Each episode profiles a different operation’s philosophy and leadership as staff prepare for the guide’s exacting standards.

‘Frankie Quiñones: Damn That’s Crazy’ (2025)

The stand-up special features Frankie Quiñones unpacking love, addiction, and family dynamics with material tied to his sketch characters and personal stories, premiering Friday, October 10 on Hulu.

The set is captured in an intimate stage production that showcases pacing, crowd work, and callbacks across the hour.

‘Elsbeth’ (2024– )

The series follows attorney Elsbeth Tascioni as she partners with the NYPD to solve eccentric, tightly constructed cases using keen observational skills, with Season 3 arriving Sunday, October 12 on CBS.

A spinoff rooted in the character’s origins from ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘The Good Fight’, episodes hinge on puzzle-box investigations and memorable guest suspects.

‘Matlock’ (2024– )

Season 2 continues the story of Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a seasoned attorney who reenters the workforce at a prestigious firm and uses an unassuming style to expose corruption and win cases, premiering Sunday, October 12 on CBS.

The reimagined legal drama blends serialized workplace intrigue with case-of-the-week trials as firm politics and courtroom strategy collide.

‘The Chair Company’ (2025– )

After a humiliating incident at work, William Ronald Trosper starts probing a far-reaching corporate conspiracy that stretches beyond office walls, debuting Sunday, October 12 on HBO.

Episodes connect workplace breadcrumbs, whistleblower leads, and executive maneuvering into a larger mystery that escalates across departments and partners.

Tell us which premieres you’re queuing up first in the comments!