Here Are the Fresh Streaming Shows and Premieres for This Week, Including ‘Charlotte’s Web’

A crowded week of premieres is here, spanning reality staples, true-crime, late-night chat, big-city procedurals, nature adventures, docuseries deep dives, animation, and cozy mysteries. The schedule below removes all movies and dedicated sports programs, keeping the focus strictly on TV series and specials across broadcast and streaming platforms.

Each entry gives you a quick, practical snapshot: what the show covers, notable creators and cast where known, plus the exact premiere day and platform so you can plan your watchlist. Dates and services match this week’s rollout.

‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ (2016– )

Season 10 returns to the Greek islands as Captain Sandy Yawn oversees a fresh mix of stews, deckhands and a new chef through a compressed charter calendar packed with preference sheets, turnarounds and on-shore logistics. The long-running unscripted series—part of the broader ‘Below Deck’ franchise—premieres Monday, September 29 on Bravo.

Episodes follow the yacht’s department heads as they juggle safety drills, tender operations and guest service while the production’s multi-camera setup captures galley pressure and deck choreography. The new season begins Monday, September 29 on Bravo.

‘Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks’ (2025– )

This docuseries tracks Universal’s theme parks from studio-tour origins to present-day lands tied to film and TV IP, blending archival footage with designer walk-throughs and ride-system explainers. The show premieres Monday, September 29 on Peacock.

Expect attraction development to be mapped from concept art and storyboards to mockups and testing, with segments on effects, show control and guest-flow design. It launches Monday, September 29 on Peacock.

‘Murder Before Evensong’ (2025– )

Set in 1980s England, this mystery drama follows a village rector drawn into a homicide case after a relation of the church’s patron is found fatally stabbed with secateurs, setting off an investigation that exposes parish politics and old secrets. The series premieres Monday, September 29 on Acorn.

Built as a character-led whodunit, the show weaves interviews, forensic detail and period policing methods through a small-community tapestry. It begins Monday, September 29 on Acorn.

‘Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?’ (2025– )

This true-crime docuseries revisits the death of Ellen Greenberg—initially ruled a suicide—through medical records, scene analysis and legal filings as her family argues she was murdered. It premieres Monday, September 29 on Hulu.

Structured around evidence categories and expert testimony, the series contrasts official determinations with independent reviews to unpack how conflicting conclusions emerged. It debuts Monday, September 29 on Hulu.

‘Chad Powers’ (2025– )

A former college quarterback attempts a comeback by posing as a walk-on, slipping into practices and position meetings to earn a chance on the field. The series premieres Tuesday, September 30 on Hulu.

Episodes follow conditioning blocks, film study and coaches’ evaluations while tracking locker-room dynamics and the realities of returning to elite speed and timing. It starts Tuesday, September 30 on Hulu.

‘On Brand With Jimmy Fallon’ (2025– )

Ten contestants tackle real-world marketing briefs and build campaigns that culminate in client-style pitches, with Jimmy Fallon hosting and a panel evaluating creativity, strategy and results. The series premieres Tuesday, September 30 on NBC.

Production follows the sprint from brainstorms and asset capture to revisions and final presentations, spotlighting copy, design, and experiential thinking. It begins Tuesday, September 30 on NBC.

‘Nightmares of Nature’ (2025– )

This new series tells survival stories from the perspective of prey animals, using macro rigs, aerials and low-light cinematography to show split-second choices against predators and harsh terrain. It premieres Tuesday, September 30 on Netflix.

Each chapter focuses on a single ecosystem, unpacking adaptations—camouflage, collective defense, flight responses—alongside field-recorded soundscapes. The series launches Tuesday, September 30 on Netflix.

‘Earthquake: Joke Telling Business’ (2025)

Veteran stand-up Earthquake headlines a full set built around fast-turn bits on fame, relationships and everyday chaos, taped before a live audience with multi-camera coverage. The special premieres Tuesday, September 30 on Netflix.

The performance is structured in themed blocks that flow without interruptions, emphasizing cadence, callbacks and crowd interplay. It arrives Tuesday, September 30 on Netflix.

‘Chicago Med’ (2015– )

Season 11 returns to Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, rotating through ER, surgery, psychiatry and critical care as cases intersect with training, ethics and leadership shifts. Created within Dick Wolf’s ‘One Chicago’ umbrella, it premieres Wednesday, October 1 on NBC.

The ensemble features physicians, residents and nurses navigating case-of-the-week emergencies and serialized arcs, with occasional crossovers to sister shows. The new season starts Wednesday, October 1 on NBC.

‘Chicago Fire’ (2012– )

Firehouse 51 is back for Season 14, depicting incident command, engine-truck coordination and EMS response across multi-alarm calls and technical rescues. Created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas with executive producer Dick Wolf, it premieres Wednesday, October 1 on NBC.

Station life, training blocks and citywide crises anchor the storytelling as personal stakes evolve across the house. New episodes begin Wednesday, October 1 on NBC.

‘Chicago P.D.’ (2014– )

Season 13 follows the Intelligence Unit as it pursues violent offenders and organized threats through surveillance, informants and undercover work. Developed by Matt Olmstead under executive producer Dick Wolf, it premieres Wednesday, October 1 on NBC.

Investigations move from canvassing and digital forensics to targeted warrants and stings, with wider departmental and city pressures shaping outcomes. It returns Wednesday, October 1 on NBC.

‘Love Is Blind’ (2020– )

Season 9 brings singles into the pods to date and get engaged sight unseen before meeting and testing compatibility in the real world. Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, it premieres Wednesday, October 1 on Netflix.

The format tracks retreats, cohabitation, family introductions and decision day, with reunion episodes revisiting unresolved threads. The season launches Wednesday, October 1 on Netflix.

‘Abbott Elementary’ (2021– )

The Emmy-winning mockumentary comedy returns to a Philadelphia public school where a dedicated staff rides the highs and lows of the academic year. Created by and starring Quinta Brunson with Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter and William Stanford Davis, it premieres Wednesday, October 1 on ABC.

Episodes mix classroom beats with faculty-room banter and cutaway interviews as the documentary crew’s presence shapes character asides. Season 5 begins Wednesday, October 1 on ABC.

‘Shifting Gears’ (2025– )

Season 2 continues the story of Matt, a widowed owner of a classic-car restoration shop, whose estranged daughter and grandchildren move in—merging family repair with garage deadlines. The series premieres Wednesday, October 1 on ABC.

Episodes balance intake inspections, parts sourcing and build calendars with multigenerational milestones and compromises. It returns Wednesday, October 1 on ABC.

‘Ice Road Truckers’ (2007– )

Season 12 tracks long-haul drivers ferrying heavy loads across seasonal ice routes in remote northern regions, managing weight limits, shifting ice thickness and whiteout weather. It premieres Wednesday, October 1 on History.

Trip segments cover dispatch coordination, recovery operations and mechanical prep as veterans and rookies navigate risk and timing windows. The new season begins Wednesday, October 1 on History.

‘The Real Murders on Elm Street’ (2024– )

Season 2 explores true homicide cases that unfolded on streets named “Elm,” reconstructing investigations with witness accounts, timelines and evidentiary detail. It premieres Wednesday, October 1 on Investigation Discovery.

Episodes emphasize victimology, suspect development and prosecutorial steps from the initial call-out through adjudication where applicable. It returns Wednesday, October 1 on Investigation Discovery.

‘The Friday the 13th Murders’ (2025– )

This new true-crime series examines killings that occurred on or around Friday the 13th, exploring how a notorious date intersects with real-world violence. It premieres Wednesday, October 1 on Investigation Discovery.

Case studies blend scene analysis, forensic work and interviews to rebuild events and outcomes. The series starts Wednesday, October 1 on Investigation Discovery.

‘The Graham Norton Show’ (2007– )

Season 33 returns with Graham Norton hosting celebrity couch chats, audience bits and a weekly musical performance. The talker premieres Thursday, October 2 on BBC America.

The format blends panel energy with stand-alone interviews and closing music, spotlighting guests’ current projects and anecdotes. New episodes begin Thursday, October 2 on BBC America.

‘E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web’ (2025)

This limited series adapts E. B. White’s classic about Wilbur, a runt pig saved from slaughter by messages spun by the barn spider Charlotte, with Templeton and the county fair woven into the arc. It premieres Thursday, October 2.

The production unfolds the novel’s friendship and sacrifice themes across a contained run with farm-set storytelling. The series begins Thursday, October 2.

‘Karen Pirie’ (2022– )

Season 2 brings back DS Karen Pirie to reopen a 1990s murder of a barmaid and re-evaluate the original inquiry. Based on Val McDermid’s novels and starring Lauren Lyle, it premieres Thursday, October 2 on BritBox.

The procedural structure mixes interviews, forensics and archival file work as new leads challenge long-held assumptions. It returns Thursday, October 2 on BritBox.

‘Great Performances’ (1971– )

The performing-arts anthology launches Season 53 with stage productions and concert evenings spanning classical music, opera, ballet and theater. Created by Jac Venza, it premieres Friday, October 3 on PBS.

Episodes pair multi-camera direction with contextual introductions to frame each work’s artistic and historical background. The season opens Friday, October 3 on PBS.

‘Belle Collective’ (2021– )

Season 6 follows Mississippi entrepreneurs building businesses and redevelopment projects alongside personal milestones and conflicts. It premieres Friday, October 3 on OWN.

Storylines track launches, partnerships and community initiatives while returning cast dynamics drive episode arcs. The season begins Friday, October 3 on OWN.

‘The Sisters Grimm’ (2025– )

This fantasy series follows two orphaned sisters navigating a town populated by figures pulled from fairy tales as they search for their missing parents. It premieres Friday, October 3 on Apple TV+.

Episodes blend mystery-of-the-week encounters with serialized mythology and creature design to realize heroes and villains from storybook lore. It starts Friday, October 3 on Apple TV+.

‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ (2025– )

A new docuseries exploring the 1950s Wisconsin murderer whose crimes influenced later horror narratives, presenting archival records, law-enforcement accounts and cultural context. It premieres Friday, October 3 on Netflix.

Episodes examine evidence handling, community impact and media framing while reconstructing the investigation and aftermath. The series begins Friday, October 3 on Netflix.

‘Saturday Night Live’ (1975– )

Season 51 returns live from Studio 8H with a rotating host, a musical guest and the Weekend Update news parody. Created by Lorne Michaels, it premieres Saturday, October 4 on NBC.

The weekly production cycle runs from pitching and overnight writing to rehearsals and the live broadcast, with repertory players and featured cast fronting sketches and digital shorts. It kicks off Saturday, October 4 on NBC.

‘Austin City Limits’ (1975– )

The long-running concert series opens Season 51 with full-set performances across genres, recorded before a live audience. Created by Bill Arhos, it premieres Saturday, October 4 on PBS.

Episodes prioritize musicianship and room feel, with post-production mixes tuned for television while preserving stage dynamics. The season starts Saturday, October 4 on PBS.

‘My Hero Academia’ (2016– )

Season 8 of the anime adapts Kōhei Horikoshi’s manga about Izuku Midoriya’s path from Quirkless kid to hero-in-training at U.A. High, produced by Bones. It premieres Saturday, October 4 on Crunchyroll.

The return balances training arcs, team tactics and escalating conflicts with villain factions while evolving relationships among classmates and mentors. New episodes arrive Saturday, October 4 on Crunchyroll.

‘Earth Odyssey With Dylan Dreyer’ (2019– )

Season 7 sends Dylan Dreyer to ecosystems around the world to explore wildlife behavior and the connections between people and environment. It premieres Saturday, October 4 on NBC.

Segments combine on-location reporting with accessible science explainers for family audiences, framed around regional species and habitats. It returns Saturday, October 4 on NBC.

‘Lucky Dog: Down Under’ (2025– )

Brandon McMillan spotlights Australian shelter dogs as they move from rescue and rehabilitation to permanent homes, focusing on training plans tailored to each animal. It premieres Saturday, October 4 on CBS.

Episodes conclude with meet-and-greets and home visits to track progress after placement, offering practical training takeaways for viewers. It starts Saturday, October 4 on CBS.

‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ (2016– )

Season 10 returns to the Potomac area to follow an ensemble of women through family milestones, business ventures and social fireworks. It premieres Sunday, October 5 on Bravo.

The series structures the season around events, trips and confrontations, with confessional segments shaping the narrative throughline. It launches Sunday, October 5 on Bravo.

‘Smiling Friends’ (2020– )

Season 3 of the animated series follows a small company tasked with making clients happy, where simple gigs spiral into surreal misadventures. Created by Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel, it premieres Sunday, October 5 on Adult Swim.

Episodes pack visual gags and rapid-fire jokes into concise runtimes, with mixed animation styles supporting the show’s off-kilter tone. It returns Sunday, October 5 on Adult Swim.

‘House of David’ (2025– )

Season 2 continues the biblical drama as King Saul’s decline contrasts with David’s rise, weaving palace politics, battlefield strategy and prophetic counsel. It premieres Sunday, October 5 on Prime Video.

Storylines alternate between court intrigue and broader territorial conflicts, using period design and location work to stage key events. It starts Sunday, October 5 on Prime Video.

‘The Gold’ (2023– )

This series dramatizes the 1983 Brink’s-Mat robbery and the investigation led by DCI Brian Boyce as criminals work to launder £26 million in stolen bullion. It premieres Sunday, October 5 on PBS.

Episodes intercut police breakthroughs with the logistics of disguising and moving gold at scale, drawing on informants, financial fronts and surveillance. It begins Sunday, October 5 on PBS.

‘Maigret’ (2025– )

‘Maigret’ introduces Chief Inspector Jules Maigret of Paris’s criminal brigade, emphasizing interviews, intuition and atmosphere over gadget-driven forensics. It premieres Sunday, October 5 on PBS.

Cases build around motive, alibis and witness accounts as Maigret’s patient approach unravels each mystery within a richly realized period setting. The series starts Sunday, October 5 on PBS.

What are you most excited to start this week—drop your picks in the comments and tell us why!