Welcome to the It List Winter Guide, where we share our picks for the best in entertainment. Catch the weekly It List here for the latest releases we can’t wait to watch, stream, listen, read and binge.
After airing a few episodes during the fall TV season, many shows go into hibernation during the holidays, only to be revived in the early months of the new year. From new shows like the dizzying Doctor Odyssey to bring back classics like Grey’s anatomy, Many series will restart in 2025 with shocking storylines and fresh new guest stars.
There are a lot of shows to browse, so Yahoo Entertainment has created a list of new and returning series that have unfinished business (or unseen episodes airing). And get your calendars ready: We’ve locked in the return and premiere dates for as many popular series as possible.
New series returns to conclude first season
Kaitlin Olson and the cast of High potential. (Pamela Littky/Disney)
Our choice: High potential
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When: High potential returns January 7 on ABC.
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What you need to know: Kaitlin Olson stars as a single mother with an insanely high IQ who works as a cleaner for the Los Angeles Police Department when she accidentally discovers she has a knack for solving crime and starts consulting on homicide cases.
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Why you should watch: The show puts a refreshing and heartfelt spin on police procedurals, and audience members get to solve the crime alongside the characters. It became an instant hit and only seven episodes have aired so far (including the shocking midseason finale), so catching up won’t be a chore.
Other return dates:
Happy’s place — NBC, January 3
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Brilliant minds – NBC, January 6
St. Denis Medical – NBC, January 14
Rescue: HI-Surf – Fox, January 20
Poppa’s house – CBS, January 27
Georgie and Mandy’s first marriage —CBS, January 30
Matlock — CBS, January 30
Doctor Odyssey – ABC, March 6
Long-running series with a brand new season
Liv Hewson, Alexa Barajas, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Sophie Nelisse Yellowjackets. (Kailey Schwerman/Showtime/Courtesy Everett Collection)
Our choice: Yellowjackets
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When: Yellowjackets Season 3 premieres February 14 on Paramount+.
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What you need to know: The show follows members of a high school football team who survived 19 months in the wilderness – and flashes forward 25 years to show where they are now. Violence, chaos and occult activity persist in both timelines.
Other return dates:
When the heart is called upon — Season 12, Hallmark Channel, January 5
The Rookie – Season 7, ABC, January 7
Mythical quest — Season 4, Apple TV+, January 29
All American — Season 7, The CW, February 3
Reacher — Season 3, Prime Video, February 20
The White Lotus — Season 3, HBO, February (date not announced)
Proven series that picks up mid-season
The cast of 9-1-1. (Justin Stephens/Disney)
Our choice: 9-1-1
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When: 9-1-1 returns for season 7B on March 6 on ABC.
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What you need to know: Angela Bassett, Peter Krause and Jennifer Love Hewitt star in this series, which follows the exciting experiences of first responders, from firefighters and paramedics to police officers and 911 operators. This also applies to their professional And personal lives of course.
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Why you should watch: This season premiered with a three-episode arc about a “bee-nado,” which is as over-the-top and campy as it sounds, but somehow still exceeds all expectations. You’ll never know what will happen in this show – all the characters have almost died at least once, and everyone has a love interest – and that’s what makes it so gripping.
Other return dates:
Lopez vs. Lopez — Season 3B, NBC, January 3
Abbott Elementary — Season 3B, ABC, January 8
9-1-1: Lone star — Season 5B, Fox, January 20
The neighborhood – Season 6B, CBS, January 27
Ghosts — Season 4B, CBS, January 30
Elsbeth – Season 2B, CBS, January 30
Fire country — Season 3B, CBS, January 31
SWAT — Season 8B, CBS, January 31
Follower – Season 2B, CBS, February 16
Grey’s anatomy — Season 21B, ABC, March 6
The reality competition returns with a new batch of participants
Presenter Alan Cumming with the two Emmys for which he won The traitors. (Scott Kirkland/Disney)
Our choice: The traitors
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When: The traitors Season 3 premieres January 9 on Peacock.
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What you need to know: Alan Cumming hosts a murder mystery competition in which celebrities team up to earn cash prizes, then track down the “traitors” who “kill” them behind closed doors.
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Why you should watch: The cast is absolutely stacked this season: where else can you see Bob the Drag Queen, Chrishell Stause, Sam Asghari, and Tom Sandoval, trapped in a castle plotting against each other?! Probably another reality show, but this one is coming soon.
Other return dates:
The voice – Season 26B, NBC, February 3
The floor – Season 3, Fox, February 9
The Masked Singer – Season 13, Fox, February 13
Love is blind — Season 8, Netflix, February 14
Survivor – Season 48, CBS, February 26
The great breed – Season 37, CBS, March 6
New shows return for season 2
Enter Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, John Turturro and Britt Lower Disconnection. (Atsushi Nishijima/Apple TV+/Courtesy Everett Collection)
Our choice: Disconnection
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When: Disconnection returns on January 17 on Apple TV+.
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What you need to know: The mind-bending series follows corporate employees who undergo a procedure that separates their work personalities and memories from those of their “outtie.”
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Why you should watch: The first season ended on a huge cliffhanger in April 2022, so it’s time we get some answers – and maybe some questions. Director Ben Stiller said it was “worth it” to endure so many delays and reshoots. I trust him.
Other return dates:
Will Trent – ABC, January 7
XO, Kitty – Netflix, January 16
The night cop – Netflix, January 23
1923 — Paramount+, February 23.
Looking for more recommendations? Check out our guides to the best winter entertainment.
