The 10 Best New TV Shows to Watch This Fall 2026

Polygon’s fall 2026 TV preview lists 10 highly anticipated new shows, with an emphasis on science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. The lineup begins with Scrubs, whose season 11 is set to premiere on ABC on Sept. 30; the revival returned last year with John C. McGinley as Dr. Cox and Zach Braff as J.D., now named Chief of Medicine at Sacred Heart. Next is Dig, a new sitcom starring Amy Poehler as an archaeologist, premiering on Peacock on Nov. 23 and produced by Mike Schur. The piece also includes Crystal Lake and other incoming titles, while noting the season’s broader return of favorites like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.