‘The Irrational’ and All the Other TV Shows Coming to Peacock This Week

It’s a busy week for fans of unscripted adventures, true crime, and network dramas. From animal escapades and yacht-life hijinks to a behavioral-science procedural, there’s something landing almost every couple of days. Below, you’ll find concise rundowns of each title—what it’s about, who’s in it, and who’s behind the scenes—plus the exact day each one arrives.

As a reminder, dates below follow this week’s schedule, Monday 10/6 through Sunday 10/12. You’ll see returning staples from NBC’s educational block alongside Bravo favorites and a 2024 revival that blends prank-show chaos with horror flair. Dive in and plan your queue.

‘Wild Child’ (2021– )

This live-action nature series follows young animals around the globe, spotlighting how they’re born, play, and learn survival skills, with segments designed to meet educational standards for teens. Hosted by Sheinelle Jones, it’s produced within NBC’s ‘The More You Know’ block and returns Monday, 10/6.

Episodes trace themes like seasons and habitats, from polar regions to wetlands, and build on a family-centric look at animal behavior. The show is produced by Hearst Media Production Group, and Jones—also a co-host on ‘Today’—guides viewers through each chapter.

‘Queens Court’ (2023– )

Arriving Monday, 10/6, this dating docuseries follows Tamar Braxton, Evelyn Lozada, and Nivea as they meet 21 vetted suitors while leaning on hosts Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete for guidance. The 10-episode format is produced with Will Packer among the executive producers.

Set in Atlanta, the series foregrounds the women’s careers and life experience as they navigate compatibility, trust, and long-term prospects. Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete facilitate the process as the trio balances high-profile lives with real-world relationship goals.

‘Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward’ (2022– )

Dropping Monday, 10/6, this weekly series celebrates the Globetrotters’ on- and off-court impact—community visits, service projects, and player spotlights—with early seasons hosted by Craig Robinson and recent episodes featuring team members like Bulldog, Cheese, TNT, Torch, Wham, and more.

The show is produced by Hearst Media Production Group and has highlighted initiatives ranging from youth outreach to health and wellness; Season 3 introduced Kenny Smith as a new host. Player segments profile individual paths and philanthropy alongside signature hoops wizardry.

‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild’ (2023– )

Also arriving Monday, 10/6, this revival carries forward the legacy of the classic wildlife series with hosts Peter Gros and wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. The modern iteration focuses on conservation stories across North America and beyond.

Produced by Hearst Media Production Group, the 2023 version returned the franchise to NBC’s weekend educational block with new expeditions and species-focused episodes that blend field science and storytelling.

‘Earth Odyssey with Dylan Dreyer’ (2019– )

Premiering Wednesday, 10/6 as part of this week’s lineup, this half-hour travel and wildlife series is hosted by Dylan Dreyer and explores animal life and ecosystems on every continent, from European coasts to African savannas.

Episodes highlight species adaptation, migration, and habitat challenges, with Dreyer’s narration anchoring short-form, family-friendly segments that connect geography and biology.

‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ (2020– )

Set for Wednesday, 10/8, this Bravo spinoff chronicles the crew aboard a luxury sailing yacht during charter season, led by Captain Glenn Shephard. Across seasons, department heads have included Daisy Kelliher and Gary King, among others; the series is executive produced by Mark Cronin and more.

Cameras follow demanding guest charters, navigation challenges, and the day-to-day of deck, interior, and galley teams. Filming locations have included the Ionian Islands, Croatia, Menorca, Sardinia, and Ibiza, with 51 Minds Entertainment among the production companies.

‘Snapped: Behind Bars’ (2021)

Arriving Wednesday, 10/8, this Oxygen mini-series goes inside prisons to revisit cases from ‘Snapped,’ featuring first-person accounts from women convicted of serious crimes. Each installment combines new interviews with archival materials.

The focus is on motives, investigations, and legal outcomes, with subjects recounting how relationships, finances, and manipulation escalated to violence; Oxygen’s official materials outline individual case updates and further context.

‘The Irrational’ (2023–2025)

Landing Thursday, 10/9, this crime drama stars Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer, a renowned behavioral scientist who consults on complex cases, applying decision science to decode motives and spot hidden patterns. The series was created by Arika Lisanne Mittman and is loosely inspired by Dan Ariely’s ‘Predictably Irrational.’

The ensemble includes Maahra Hill, Travina Springer, Molly Kunz, and others, with executive producers Arika Mittman, Mark Goffman, and Samuel Baum; Universal Television produces. Storylines weave Mercer’s past trauma with case-of-the-week investigations.

‘Scare Tactics’ (2024– )

Capping the week on Saturday, 10/11, this revival transforms unsuspecting people into the stars of horror-movie scenarios set up by friends and family. The 2024 version lists Jordan Peele among executive producers, with “Flip” (a spectral pre-teen character) serving as the show host.

The reboot launched new episodes featuring cinematic pranks—aliens, haunted rentals, medieval mayhem—delivered with hidden cameras and practical effects. It airs on USA Network with episodes subsequently available on Peacock.

Tell us which titles you’re most excited to queue up this week—drop your picks in the comments!