All the TV Show Premieres Coming to Hulu This Week, Including a Hit Sports Anime
Television viewers have a diverse collection of programming arriving on Hulu during the week of October 12 through October 18, 2026. The schedule highlights a combination of anime library additions, returning cable dramedies, and fresh broadcast franchise episodes available for next-day streaming.
From high-stakes emergency procedurals to comedic investigations and fantasy quests, the slate provides a wide variety of narrative choices for subscribers. Each title offers unique characters and scenarios scheduled to land on the platform throughout the week.
‘Haikyu!!’ (2014)
The complete English-dubbed first season of ‘Haikyuu!!’ arrives on Hulu on Monday, October 12, 2026. Based on the manga series written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate, the anime follows Shoyo Hinata, a student who aspires to become an elite volleyball player despite his short stature. Upon enrolling at Karasuno High School, Hinata discovers that his former middle school rival, prodigy setter Tobio Kageyama, has joined the same team. The two athletes must learn to combine their individual talents to help revitalize the school’s athletic program ahead of official tournaments.
‘Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill’ (2023)
The first season of the fantasy anime series ‘Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill’ debuts on Hulu on Monday, October 12, 2026. Produced by studio MAPPA and based on the light novel series by Ren Eguchi, the narrative centers on Tsuyoshi Mukoda, an ordinary office worker who is accidentally summoned into an alternate realm. Discovering that his primary skill is the mundane ability to purchase modern grocery items via a magical interface, Mukoda chooses to travel as a merchant rather than serve as a warrior. His modern recipes quickly attract powerful mythical companions, including a legendary wolf beast named Fel who agrees to protect him in exchange for regular meals.
‘The Lowdown’ (2025)
Created by Sterlin Harjo, the FX neo-noir comedy-drama series ‘The Lowdown’ returns for its second season on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, streaming on Hulu. The series stars Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon, an unconventional citizen journalist and self-proclaimed Tulsa truthstorian whose investigative work leads him into local conspiracies. Following the events of the debut season that examined the suspicious death of a prominent figure, the sophomore run follows Raybon as he untangles fresh municipal corruption. The cast expands for the new installment with the additions of Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin alongside returning co-star Keith David.
‘9-1-1’ (2018)
The tenth season of the procedural drama ‘9-1-1’ arrives for streaming on Hulu on Friday, October 16, 2026, following its network broadcast on ABC. Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, the series chronicles the urgent professional challenges and private struggles of emergency first responders in Southern California. The season premiere places Station 118 in the path of a major natural disaster when an unexpected volcanic eruption causes widespread destruction in Los Angeles. Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Kenneth Choi, and Jennifer Love Hewitt lead the ensemble as their characters coordinate dangerous rescue operations amidst the catastrophe.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ (2005)
The twenty-third season of the medical drama ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ premieres on Hulu on Friday, October 16, 2026, following its weekly broadcast on ABC. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the long-running series follows the surgical staff of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital as they confront difficult patient cases and intricate institutional shifts. The season premiere tracks the medical team as they manage an influx of trauma patients following a severe transit collision near Sea-Tac. Ellen Pompeo returns as Dr. Meredith Grey alongside longtime series regulars Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. to navigate the surgical fallout.
‘9-1-1: Nashville’ (2025)
The second season of the first-responder drama ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ becomes available to stream on Hulu on Friday, October 16, 2026, after its network premiere on ABC. Created by Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear, and Rashad Raisani, the series chronicles the public rescues and private conflicts surrounding Tennessee emergency personnel. The new season resolves the cliffhanger altercation between Blythe Hart, played by Jessica Capshaw, and country music singer Dixie Bennings, played by LeAnn Rimes. Chris O’Donnell stars as station captain Don Hart, who must guide his squad through dangerous emergency calls while navigating fractured family relationships.
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