# Men's Health Lists 49 Best New TV Shows of 2026

> Men's Health highlights 49 anticipated TV shows for 2026, from Marvel's Wonder Man to The Muppet Show revival
- Title: Men's Health Lists 49 Best New TV Shows of 2026 · Men's Health
- Summary: Men's Health highlights 49 anticipated TV shows for 2026, from Marvel's Wonder Man to The Muppet Show revival The list balances nostalgic reboots with fresh…
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- Source: Men's Health — https://menshealth.com/entertainment/g70271803/best-new-shows-2026
- Author: Evan Romano
- Published: 2026-09-25T18:08:27+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: men's health, tv shows, 2026, wonder man, muppet show, hbo, netflix, prime video, marvel studios, dunk and egg, scarpetta, scrubs
## The 49 Best New Shows of 2026
Men's Health ranks 49 anticipated TV shows for 2026, blending nostalgic reboots with fresh original content.

> The show is exactly how this kind of show should be: Juicy, fun, easy to watch, and filled with really good actors.
## Wonder Man (Disney+)
Marvel's Wonder Man stars Yahya Abdul Mateen II as a humble hero who discovers his childhood movie is being remade.

> Wonder Man isn't just a good Marvel show, but a good show about people, movies, and friendship period.
## The Muppet Show (ABC/Disney+)
A one-episode revival of the classic Muppet Show features Sabrina Carpenter as a special guest.

> The first episode, which featured special guest star Sabrina Carpenter, was an absolute delight for anyone who likes Kermit, Miss Piggy, and friends
## His & Hers (Netflix)
A detective and his estranged journalist wife hunt for answers when a local woman dies in this Netflix limited series.

> His & Hers is exactly how this kind of show should be: Juicy, fun, easy to watch, and filled with really good actors.
## A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO)
A hedge knight and his squire navigate a world between major events in this Game of Thrones spinoff.

> It's a delight for Thrones fans on both a story and character level
## Ponies (Peacock)
Two women in 1970s Moscow work with the CIA after their husbands die under mysterious circumstances.

> Sometimes something that sounds like a winner just turns out to be one
## The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (NBC/Peacock)
A disgraced football player and documentary filmmaker team up for a comedy series with Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe.

> This show about a disgraced former football player and a documentary filmmaker comes from the team behind 30 Rock
## Love Story (FX)
A romance between Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr. features Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly.

> Sarah Pidgeon, who plays Carolyn, is a star, coming off her Tony-nominated role in Stereophonic
## Neighbors (HBO)
A documentary series about neighbors' disputes with escalating true stories and absurd characters.

> The series is produced by Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein, coming off of their recent success on Marty Supreme
## Scrubs (ABC)
A revival of the 2000s sitcom Scrubs with original cast members like Zach Braff and Donald Faison.

> The last season aired in 2 as a new show for the 2026 list
## DTF St. Louis (HBO)
Three adults in a love triangle and mystery lead to one death in this tonally complex series.

> It's a tonal balancing act, a show that bounces between hilarious dark comedy, compelling mystery, and gutting, relatable drama
## Marshals (CBS)
A Yellowstone spinoff follows a SEAL Team leader recruiting a new member into his Marshal squad.

> The series focuses on Luke Grimes's character Kayce, and how an old SEAL Team leader recruits him
## Young Sherlock (Prime Video)
A Young Sherlock Holmes mystery follows hero Fiennes Tiffin and Colin Firth.

> Hero Fiennes Tiffin plays the titular character, and Colin Firth is also part of the show's cast
## Vladimir (Netflix)
An erotic thriller about a literature professor caught in a scandal with her husband and new colleague.

> It's a fun, zippy, juicy time, and kind of like if Deadpool was actually about a smart woman in academia who's spinning her wheels and maybe just a little bit horny
## Rooster (HBO)
A Steve Carell-led series about middle-age soul-searching on a college campus.

> Imagine Back to School but with some middle-age soul-searching and academia at play
## Scarpetta (Prime Video)
A forensic pathologist solves crimes in this Amazon Prime procedural mystery series.

> The series follows forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta as she solves a crime
## Sunny Nights (Hulu)
Two siblings start a spray tan business that leads them into the criminal underworld.

> Forte and Carden have been two of our finest comedic actors for a while, with ability to play depth in addition to that humor
## The Madison (Paramount+)
A family moves from New York City to Montana after a tragedy, with social commentary.

> The show was originally planned to be part of the Yellowstone connected universe, but those plans have since been changed
## Jury Duty: Company Retreat (Prime Video)
A mock company retreat where everyone is actually an actor in a scripted situation.

> It's a little goofier than the first season, but seeing how everything plays out is compelling, often very funny television nonetheless
## Bait (Prime Video)
An actor believes he's about to get a James Bond role, leading to chaos.

> Riz Ahmed is the creator and star of Bait, a show about an actor who thinks he's about to get offered the role of a lifetime
## Key takeaway

The list balances nostalgic reboots with fresh original shows, emphasizing quality over quantity