Every TV and Streaming Premiere of the Week, Including a Recent ‘Star Wars’ Project
Television networks and streaming platforms are delivering a packed lineup of brand-new series, returning favorites, and feature-length specials this week. Audiences can explore a diverse selection of entertainment, spanning high-stakes dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies to insightful documentaries and reality competitions. Whether tuning in through traditional cable broadcasts or accessing titles on demand, viewers will find an extensive variety of fresh programming across every major service.
‘1000-lb Sisters’ (2020–2026)
The reality television series ‘1000-lb Sisters’ returns for its Season 9 premiere on TLC on Tuesday, September 1. The show follows the Slaton sisters, who initially tipped the scales at over 1,000 pounds combined, as they work to lose enough weight to qualify for life-changing bariatric surgery. Throughout the new season, the sisters continue their medical journeys while navigating family dynamics and pursuing personal dreams. Viewers follow their emotional and physical transformations through candid documentation of their daily challenges and milestones.
‘The Varnell Hill Show’ (2026)
The new comedy series ‘The Varnell Hill Show’ premieres on Paramount+ on Tuesday, September 1. Centering on the character Varnell from the classic sitcom ‘Martin’, the show follows him as he adapts to stay relevant in a rapidly changing entertainment industry. The storyline tracks his daily efforts to balance complicated relationships between network executives, business stakeholders, and creative teams. The series explores modern Hollywood culture through the lens of a veteran television personality.
‘I Want Your Sex’ (2026)
The thriller film ‘I Want Your Sex’ makes its streaming premiere via digital transactional platforms on Tuesday, September 1, available to buy or rent. The plot follows a man whose wildest fantasies seem to come true after he lands a job with a renowned artist. His role soon evolves when the artist taps him to become her sexual muse, quickly drawing him out of his depth. What begins as an artistic partnership spirals into a dangerous world filled with obsession, power, betrayal, and murder.
‘Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly’ (2026)
The sports documentary ‘Untold: Raygun: Breaking Badly’ makes its global premiere on Netflix on Tuesday, September 1. The film examines the viral aftermath of Australian breakdancer Raygun’s performance during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Following her competition routine, an avalanche of online memes, misinformation, and conspiracy theories rapidly spread across social media. The documentary investigates the intense public scrutiny and explores how she reached the Olympic stage amidst widespread international debate.
‘Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel’ (2026)
The true-crime docuseries ‘Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel’ premieres on Hulu on Tuesday, September 1. The production investigates the 2014 killing of Florida attorney and prominent law professor Dan Markel. It details a complex murder-for-hire plot that was fueled by a contentious custody dispute and ultimately implicated members of a wealthy family. Through investigative reports and case records, the documentary chronicles the decade-long legal battle to uncover the truth behind the crime.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (2026)
The sci-fi feature film ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ makes its streaming premiere on Disney+ on Wednesday, September 2. Expanding upon the popular ‘Star Wars’ universe, the movie follows armored bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu. The duo embarks on an expansive galactic adventure that tests their skills and deepens their bond. Along the way, they encounter formidable adversaries and navigate dangerous territories across the outer reaches of the galaxy.
‘Botched Homes’ (2026)
The home improvement program ‘Botched Homes’ premieres as a new reality series on HGTV on Wednesday, September 2. The series stars contractor Charlie Kawas as he steps in to rescue South Florida homeowners from catastrophic renovation disasters. Each episode focuses on poorly executed construction projects, structural failures, and abandoned contractor jobs. Kawas and his team assess the damage to rebuild and restore these properties into safe, fully realized residences.
‘The Gentlemen’ (2024–2026)
The British crime drama series ‘The Gentlemen’ returns to Netflix for its Season 2 premiere on Thursday, September 3. Based on Guy Ritchie’s 2019 feature film of the same name, the narrative centers on aristocratic Eddie Horniman, who inherits his family’s sprawling English estate. Upon taking ownership, he discovers that the property serves as the headquarters for a massive subterranean cannabis empire whose operators refuse to leave. The new season follows Eddie as he navigates escalating criminal enterprises and defends his family’s legacy.
‘Chad Powers’ (2025–2026)
The sports comedy series ‘Chad Powers’ debuts its Season 2 premiere on Hulu on Thursday, September 3. The storyline centers on a disgraced former college quarterback who seeks to revive his football career through an elaborate disguise. By adopting the eccentric persona of a walk-on player named Chad Powers, he manages to secure a spot on a struggling football team. The second season continues his comedic efforts to keep his true identity hidden from teammates, coaches, and sports journalists.
‘Scary Movie’ (2026)
The horror-comedy spoof film ‘Scary Movie 6’ arrives for its streaming premiere on Paramount+ on Thursday, September 3. Twenty-six years after outrunning a masked killer in the original franchise installment, legacy characters Shorty, Ray, Cindy, and Brenda reunite on screen. The familiar group soon finds themselves stalked and targeted by another maniacal slasher parodying modern horror tropes. As chaos erupts, the survivors must rely on their absurd tactics to outsmart the new killer.
‘Clash of the Thundermans’ (2026)
The family superhero feature ‘Clash of the Thundermans’ makes its movie premiere on Paramount+ on Thursday, September 3. The narrative begins when young Chloe develops a dangerous new superpower, prompting an order for her to attend a superhero boarding school. This mandate causes a deep rift within the superhero family, leading Phoebe, Barb, and Billy to go into hiding to protect Chloe. Meanwhile, Max, Hank, and Nora pursue them, sparking a superpowered conflict that determines the family’s future.
‘Austin City Limits’ (1975–2026)
The iconic music television program ‘Austin City Limits’ launches its Season 52 premiere on PBS on Friday, September 4. As the longest-running music series in television history, the show provides a platform for celebrated artists across a broad spectrum of musical genres. Each episode captures live performance sets recorded in front of an audience in Austin, Texas. The new season continues the tradition of showcasing both legendary musical icons and emerging trailblazers.
‘The Grand Tour’ (2016–2026)
The globetrotting motoring series ‘The Grand Tour’ returns to Prime Video for its Season 7 premiere on Friday, September 4. Hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May reunite to embark on ambitious driving adventures in remote international locations. The season documents their journeys across challenging terrains as they test specialized vehicles and face unpredictable mechanical challenges. Their cross-country expeditions blend automotive expertise with large-scale road challenges.
‘Mayday’ (2026)
The action thriller film ‘Mayday’ celebrates its streaming movie premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, September 4. The Cold War-era storyline follows a United States Navy pilot who becomes stranded behind enemy lines during a classified mission. To survive the hostile environment and complete his objective, he is forced to form an uneasy alliance with an eccentric former KGB agent. The two unlikely partners must combine their distinct skill sets to evade capture and safely escape hostile territory.
‘Earle Meets World’ (2026)
The unscripted reality series ‘Earle Meets World’ makes its global debut on Netflix on Friday, September 4. The docuseries centers on social media creator and internet personality Alix Earle as she navigates the next stage of her media career. Episodes document her efforts to manage a growing business enterprise while maintaining the candid lifestyle that earned her a massive online following. The series provides an inside look at the operational demands of digital entrepreneurship and personal branding.
‘Crossroad Springs’ (2025–2026)
The family drama series ‘Crossroad Springs’ returns for its Season 2 premiere on GAC Family on Saturday, September 5. The plot follows a group of siblings who return to their family’s historic ranch to manage the property together. Upon their arrival, they must confront an escalating feud with a neighboring farm that threatens their land and livelihood. The new season explores their collaborative efforts to protect the ranch while navigating personal relationships and rural community politics.
‘Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Prelude to a Wedding’ (2026)
The mystery television film ‘Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Prelude to a Wedding’ makes its broadcast premiere on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, September 5. The plot follows music teacher Gethsemane Brown after she is hired to perform at an upcoming wedding ceremony. The celebratory occasion turns dark when Gethsemane and her ghostly companion Eamon become entangled in the sudden death of a bridal party member. Together, the pair must decipher clues and identify the culprit before the nuptials are completely derailed.
‘The Marlow Murder Club’ (2024–2026)
The British mystery series ‘The Marlow Murder Club’ returns to PBS for its Season 3 premiere on Sunday, September 6. The series centers on retired archaeologist and crossword setter Judith Potts, who discovers evidence of a homicide in the quiet town of Marlow. When local law enforcement dismisses her theories, Judith establishes an independent investigative trio alongside two unconventional local women. The third season presents the amateur sleuths with a fresh wave of intricate puzzles and criminal cases to solve in their community.
‘Marble Hall Murders’ (2026)
The mystery drama ‘Marble Hall Murders’ premieres as a brand-new series on PBS on Sunday, September 6. The story follows book editor Susan Ryeland as she is recruited to work on a continuation novel within the famous ‘Atticus Pund’ literary franchise. Her editorial assignment soon becomes intertwined with a real-world crime that mirrors the events in the manuscript. Susan must dissect the clues hidden within the fiction to solve an active murder mystery before more lives are endangered.
‘A Tale of Two Cities’ (2026)
The historical drama ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ premieres as a new limited series on MGM+ on Sunday, September 6. Set in 1782 London, the story begins when Lucie Manette discovers that her presumed-dead father may still be alive in Paris. In her quest for answers, she recruits the erratic lawyer Sydney Carton to help liberate Charles Darnay, an imprisoned French émigré. This mission sparks an intricate love triangle set against the turbulent backdrop of impending revolution.
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