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

Here’s your friendly, all-in-one guide to the week’s small-screen debuts and returns, covering Monday, September 15 through Sunday, September 21. Every entry below keeps things simple: what the show is about, who’s involved, plus the exact day and platform so you can jump straight to your watchlist.

From long-running soaps and shiny game shows to glossy dramas, docuseries, and competition formats, this week’s slate ranges from newsroom intrigue and couture feuds to high-G fighter training and haunted makeovers. Skim the highlights, find your favorites, and get set for a very busy week of TV.

‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ (1987– )

CBS’s daytime staple dives back into the fashion-world feuds of Forrester Creations, following the Forrester, Logan, and Spencer families as romances, corporate power plays, and runway ambitions collide. Created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, the ensemble includes John McCook as Eric Forrester, Katherine Kelly Lang as Brooke Logan, and Thorsten Kaye as Ridge Forrester. New episodes arrive Monday, September 15 on CBS.

Behind the scenes, Bradley Bell continues as executive producer and head writer, maintaining the show’s multi-camera pace and signature mix of boardroom battles and sweeping love stories. Expect storylines to weave through the company’s design calendar and family alliances as the series opens its latest season.

‘Futurama’ (1999– )

On Monday, September 15, Hulu brings back the animated sci-fi comedy about 20th-century slacker Philip J. Fry and his Planet Express crew navigating the 31st century. Voices include Billy West (Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg), Katey Sagal (Leela), and John DiMaggio (Bender), with Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, and Phil LaMarr rounding out the cast.

Created by Matt Groening and developed with David X. Cohen, the series blends workplace misadventures with satire of tech, politics, and pop culture. Expect self-contained capers, ongoing character arcs, and the usual mix of heart and hard sci-fi gags.

‘Halloween Baking Championship’ (2015– )

Food Network’s confectionary cage match returns Monday, September 15 on Food Network, testing bakers with horror-themed showpieces and exacting technicals. John Henson hosts, while judges Carla Hall, Zac Young, and Stephanie Boswell evaluate flavor, texture, and spooky presentation.

Produced by Super Delicious, the competition emphasizes precision under pressure—think sculpted cakes, engineered structures, and cleverly balanced spices. The season builds toward finale-scale displays where storytelling and patisserie skills have to rise together.

‘Name That Tune’ (2021– )

FOX’s modern revival of the classic music game faces off contestants in melody-recognition challenges like Bid-a-Note and the Golden Medley. The new season launches Monday, September 15 on FOX, leaning into chart anthems, radio staples, and tricksy deep cuts.

The format rewards lightning-fast recall and nerve, with a live band propelling the action round to round. Celebrity-themed episodes and specialty categories keep the setlists evolving while the cash stakes ratchet up.

‘Celebrations with Lacey Chabert’ (2024– )

Hallmark Channel’s uplifting series returns Monday, September 15 on Hallmark Channel, with Lacey Chabert spotlighting deserving families and community standouts through bespoke surprise parties. Episodes interweave personal backstories with design planning and heartfelt reveals.

Chabert also serves as an executive producer, collaborating with event pros to build themes, menus, and guest lists tailored to each honoree. The show doubles as an idea file for viewers, layering practical tips over the emotional payoffs.

‘Celebrity Weakest Link’ (2025– )

Eight celebrity players tackle rapid-fire general-knowledge questions and then vote off “the weakest link” at the end of each round, sharpening the game’s strategic edge. The reboot premieres Monday, September 15 on FOX.

Adapted from the original international format, the production keeps the money ladder and elimination mechanics while swapping in themed celebrity lineups. Expect quiz tension, group dynamics, and a final head-to-head to decide the pot.

‘Dancing With the Stars’ (2005– )

The ballroom juggernaut glides into a new season Tuesday, September 16 on ABC, pairing celebrities with professional dancers for Latin, ballroom, contemporary, and specialty styles. Weekly routines are shaped in intensive rehearsals before being scored by a panel of judges.

Packages trace training arcs, choreography breakthroughs, and costume and music choices. Theme nights and multi-dance weeks test versatility as couples chase the mirrorball trophy.

‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ (2020– )

Bravo’s high-altitude entry returns Tuesday, September 16 on Bravo, chronicling the friendships, feuds, and business ventures of a group of women in and around Salt Lake City. Cast trips, charity galas, and entrepreneurial launches fuel the season’s shifting alliances.

Executive producers steer the franchise’s signature mix of confessionals, group events, and one-on-one sit-downs, capturing how personal loyalties and public image collide. Expect luxe backdrops—ski lodges, designer boutiques, and mountain estates—to frame the drama.

‘100 Day Dream Home’ (2020– )

On Tuesday, September 16, HGTV reunites Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt as they design and build custom houses from the ground up—often in roughly three months. Client wish lists drive floor plans, finishes, and creative storage solutions.

Construction pivots, weather, and materials logistics provide real-world constraints that shape each reveal. The series foregrounds function, budget, and curb appeal as the duo shepherds projects from blueprint to front-door handoff.

‘High Potential’ (2024– )

ABC’s crime dramedy returns Tuesday, September 16 on ABC, centered on Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson), a brilliant civilian consultant with an off-the-charts mind who partners—often contentiously—with by-the-book detective Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata). The ensemble includes Judy Reyes, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, and others.

Developed for U.S. television by Drew Goddard and based on the French format, the series mixes procedural puzzles with serialized family and workplace threads. Case-of-the-week structure spotlights Morgan’s unconventional leaps while team chemistry evolves.

‘Love Island Games’ (2023– )

Peacock’s global mash-up assembles former Islanders from multiple franchises for new challenges, couplings, and eliminations, premiering Tuesday, September 16 on Peacock. The Fiji-set format blends athletic contests with social strategy as alliances shift.

Narration and villa cams track day-to-day dynamics, bombshell arrivals, and re-coupling ceremonies. The competition unfolds in phases, winnowing players toward a final where cash, pride, and bragging rights are on the line.

‘Top Guns: The Next Generation’ (2025– )

National Geographic’s docuseries launches Tuesday, September 16 on Nat Geo, following U.S. Navy and Marine Corps student pilots in the grueling final phase of strike-fighter training. Carrier qualifications, dogfights, and check rides test both skill and composure.

Helmet-cam footage and flight-deck access complement instructor debriefs and candidate profiles. The series breaks down tactics, flight metrics, and the path to earning wings—where a single mistake can scrub a sortie.

‘The Morning Show’ (2019– )

Apple TV+’s newsroom drama returns Wednesday, September 17 on Apple TV+, starring Jennifer Aniston as anchor Alex Levy and Reese Witherspoon as reporter Bradley Jackson, with Billy Crudup as network chief Cory Ellison and Mark Duplass as producer Chip Black. The ensemble examines power, ambition, and accountability inside a national morning show.

Created for television by Kerry Ehrin, the series blends boardroom maneuvers with breaking-story adrenaline and complex personal arcs. New episodes continue to weave media ethics and corporate intrigue through high-stakes news cycles.

‘Gen V’ (2023– )

Prime Video’s college-set spinoff of ‘The Boys’ returns Wednesday, September 17 on Prime Video, following super-powered students at Godolkin University as they train for celebrity hero careers. The cast includes Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Chance Perdomo’s role addressed within the story, and others across a sprawling ensemble.

Showrun by Michele Fazekas, the series splices satire, R-rated action, and campus politics with conspiracies tied to the larger ‘The Boys’ universe. Expect character-driven plots that push moral boundaries alongside franchise-shaping revelations.

‘Electric Bloom’ (2025– )

Disney+ debuts a music-driven dramedy Wednesday, September 17 on Disney+, tracing a girl band from middle-school beginnings to hit-making fame. Episodes toggle between formative years and present-day stardom to show how early bonds fuel later chart success.

Band dynamics, songwriting breakthroughs, and industry pressures shape the season’s arc. Performance set pieces and rehearsal-room moments keep the creative process front and center.

‘Human’ (2025)

Premiering Wednesday, September 17 on PBS, this ‘NOVA’ docuseries explores the rise of Homo sapiens—origins in Africa, encounters with other human species, and the cultural and technological leaps that remade the planet. Field expeditions and lab work ground each episode.

Archaeology, genetics, and anthropology converge to explain adaptability, cooperation, and storytelling as survival tools. Cinematic reconstructions pair with expert commentary to bring long-vanished worlds to life.

‘Sin City Rehab’ (2025– )

HGTV’s new spinoff lands Wednesday, September 17 on HGTV as designer Alison Victoria returns to Las Vegas, tackling high-budget renovations under neon-lit expectations. Projects juggle luxury finishes, hospitality-inspired layouts, and investor ROI.

Permitting puzzles, contractor coordination, and timeline crunches add stakes to each transformation. The series leans into bold concepts, big reveals, and the market realities of a destination city.

‘Next Gen Chef’ (2025– )

Netflix’s culinary competition premieres Wednesday, September 17 on Netflix, where 21 rising chefs face technique gauntlets and service-style challenges at the Culinary Institute of America. Knife skills, palate tests, and concept execution drive eliminations.

Mentor guidance and rotating challenges push innovation while reinforcing fundamentals. The season culminates in a title and a life-changing cash prize aimed at kick-starting a career.

‘Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen’ (2025– )

Netflix’s sports-business docuseries bows Wednesday, September 17 on Netflix, shadowing Barry and Eddie Hearn as they scale Matchroom’s global boxing enterprise. Cameras follow fight negotiations, venue builds, marketing pushes, and weigh-in theater.

Promoters, trainers, and fighters contribute behind-the-scenes perspectives on risk, spectacle, and logistics. The show maps how events cohere—from contract ink to ring walk.

‘Reasonable Doubt’ (2022– )

Hulu’s legal drama returns Thursday, September 18 on Hulu, with Emayatzy Corinealdi starring as Jax Stewart, a fearless Los Angeles defense attorney whose high-profile cases tangle with her personal life. The ensemble includes McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey, and more.

Created by Raamla Mohamed and executive produced alongside Kerry Washington, the series blends twisty casework with ethical gray zones and family threads. Courtroom strategy, client management, and media scrutiny intersect across the season.

‘Black Rabbit’ (2025)

Netflix’s limited series premieres Thursday, September 18 on Netflix, created by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman. Jude Law plays a rising New York restaurateur whose life unravels when his volatile brother—played by Jason Bateman—returns, pulling him toward the city’s criminal underbelly.

Set across kitchens, clubs, and back-room deals, the thriller examines loyalty, ambition, and debt. Bateman also directs episodes, with a supporting ensemble orbiting the brothers’ increasingly dangerous choices.

‘The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy’ (2023– )

Eugene Levy’s travel docuseries returns Friday, September 19 on Apple TV+, following the self-professed homebody as he explores destinations with local guides. Episodes mix culture, cuisine, and scenic stays with Levy’s dry wit.

Executive produced by Levy and David Brindley, the show emphasizes human connection—craft traditions, wildlife encounters, and community rituals—alongside postcard vistas. Each stop becomes a gentle nudge outside the comfort zone.

‘The Couple Next Door’ (2023– )

Starz continues the provocative suburban thriller Friday, September 19 on Starz, tracking a tight-knit neighborhood where a fast friendship between two couples spirals into secrets and suspicion. The premise—desire, trust, and the danger of proximity—drives new complications.

Adapted for English-language TV from a European template, the series blends glossy domestic settings with noir-tinged tension. Expect shifting perspectives and episodes that peel back carefully curated lives.

‘Scariest House in America’ (2024– )

HGTV’s paranormal-meets-renovation series returns Friday, September 19 on HGTV, spotlighting three notoriously haunted homes vying for a $150,000 makeover led by designer Alison Victoria. Homeowner histories and local lore frame each case.

The competition format weighs storytelling and structural challenges against practical design fixes—safety, layout, and livability. The winning transformation shows how thoughtful updates can coexist with a chilling past.

‘Haunted Hotel’ (2025– )

Netflix premieres this high-concept comedy Friday, September 19 on Netflix, following a single mom who inherits a crumbling hotel—and discovers her late brother’s friendly ghost (and a guest who never checks out) still haunt the halls. Workplace hijinks and supernatural shenanigans ensue as she attempts a turnaround.

Episodes balance episodic guest chaos with a season-long renovation arc. Expect found-family vibes among staff and spirits as the property lurches toward solvency.

‘Halloween Wars’ (2011– )

Food Network’s seasonal showdown returns Sunday, September 21 on Food Network, uniting cake decorators, candy makers, and pumpkin carvers into teams for massive displays. Host segments guide theme reveals and clock-ticking builds.

Judges evaluate structure, flavor, and story cohesion under tight deadlines. As rounds escalate, engineering and edible art have to scale together for the championship spectacle.

‘Tulsa King’ (2022– )

Paramount+ revives the crime drama Sunday, September 21 on Paramount+, starring Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a New York capo rebuilding an empire after 25 years in prison. The ensemble features Martin Starr, Jay Will, and other returning players as allies and rivals.

Created by Taylor Sheridan, the series mixes fish-out-of-water humor with turf wars and FBI pressure. New episodes push expansion plans while rival crews and personal loyalties threaten to implode the operation.

‘Sherri’ (2022– )

Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show returns Sunday, September 21 in syndication, blending celebrity interviews, comedy segments, and topical conversations with audience interaction. The format spotlights Shepherd’s stand-up roots and bright, conversational tone.

Daily production stitches together monologue beats, human-interest stories, and games with studio participation. The show’s steady rhythm keeps pop-culture chatter and community feel-good moments in balance.

’99 to Beat’ (2025– )

FOX debuts this large-scale game show Sunday, September 21 on FOX, where 100 contestants face a gauntlet of visually distinctive, skill-based challenges. The sole objective in each round: don’t finish last.

Eliminations whittle the field from 100 down to one, with staging designed for big, readable moments. The format rides tension, crowd energy, and inventive tasks all the way to a seven-figure prize.

Share your watchlist picks—and which premiere you’ll press play on first—in the comments!