By Maggie Scarr
Global is starting the new year with a packed winter schedule that covers mystery, legal drama, competition series, comedies, and major franchise debuts. The network has confirmed premiere dates for new and returning shows beginning in early January, including the milestone 50th season of Survivor. Several high profile series also join the lineup, such as Harlan Coben’s Final Twist, Dick Wolf’s new drama CIA, and Taylor Sheridan’s latest project Y: Marshals.
Jennifer Abrams, Senior Vice President Content and Marketing at Corus Entertainment, says the schedule builds on a strong fall lineup. “With more top 20 ranked shows than any other broadcaster so far this fall, Global adds four of the most anticipated new midseason shows to its roster of proven hits,” she said. Abrams also pointed to excitement around the historic 50th season of Survivor and the arrival of new dramas from Taylor Sheridan and Dick Wolf.
Below is a breakdown of Global’s winter 2026 premieres, grouped by category.
True Crime, Game Shows and Reality
Global starts the year with new seasons of two game shows:
- The Wall returns Monday, January 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
- Hollywood Squares returns Wednesday, January 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
For true crime fans, Harlan Coben’s Final Twist premieres Wednesday, January 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Each one hour episode features Harlan Coben guiding viewers through murder cases, high profile crimes, and major revelations as each story is unraveled.
The biggest reality premiere lands on Wednesday, February 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Survivor launches its historic season 50 with a three hour premiere on Global. Castaways will span from season 1 up to the currently airing season 49. This season is themed “In the Hands of the Fans,” with fans voting on key elements that shape the game. The contestants will discover what the fans chose only once they are competing on the island. After the premiere, season 50 continues with 90 minute episodes each week.
Padma Lakshmi returns Wednesday, March 4 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT with America’s Culinary Cup. The series features an invitation only cast of decorated chefs competing in challenges focused on creativity, endurance, leadership, presentation, and more.
New and Returning Drama Series
Global adds several new scripted shows to its winter lineup:
- CIA premieres Monday, February 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The Dick Wolf produced series, set in the FBI universe, stars Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss as unlikely partners from the CIA and FBI.
- Y: Marshals debuts Sunday, March 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Luke Grimes reprises his role as Kayce Dutton from the Yellowstone universe as he joins an elite U.S. Marshals unit in Montana.
Returning dramas begin with the season 2 winter premiere of Doc on Tuesday, January 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
On Thursday, January 8, the fall’s top Thursday show 9-1-1 returns at 8 p.m. ET/PT, followed by season 4 of Global Original legal drama Family Law at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The new season brings cases involving rental families, surrogacy disputes, parental liability, AI companion dolls, and more, while the Svensson family continues to balance work and turbulent personal lives.
In February, Global’s winter 2026 schedule ramps up with more returning favourites:
- FBI season 8 resumes Monday, February 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
- NCIS at 8 p.m. ET/PT, NCIS: Origins at 9 p.m. ET/PT, and NCIS: Sydney at 10 p.m. ET/PT all return Tuesday, February 24.
- Matlock and Elsbeth return Thursday, February 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and 10 p.m. ET/PT.
- Sheriff Country resumes its inaugural season Friday, February 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, followed by Fire Country at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
- On a new day and time, season 2 of Watson returns Sunday, March 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Returning Comedies
Global’s comedy lineup also returns in the new year:
- Abbott Elementary season 5 returns Wednesday, January 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
- Saturday Night Live returns for season 51 on Saturday, January 17 at 11:30 p.m. ET and 8:30 p.m. PT, with more A list hosts and musical guests to be announced.
- The Neighborhood final season resumes Monday, February 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
- DMV returns Monday, February 23 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.
- Ghosts season 5 returns Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT.
Shows on My Winter Watchlist
Looking at everything Global has lined up, this winter feels stacked in a way we have not seen in a while. Survivor reaching season 50 is the first thing that jumps out. I remember watching the early seasons with friends, so seeing the show reach this point feels a little surreal. The fan voting twist also sounds like the kind of change that could keep things fun without losing what makes the show work.
I am also curious about CIA. Dick Wolf shows usually find their rhythm quickly, and pairing Tom Ellis with Nick Gehlfuss feels like a matchup that could be interesting to watch. It is one of the new dramas I want to try at least once to see how it plays out.
Y: Marshals is on my list too. If you follow anything tied to the Yellowstone universe, this one probably grabbed your attention as well. Luke Grimes stepping into a lead role again makes it an easy one to look out for in March.
On the lighter side, Abbott Elementary coming back always feels like a nice balance to everything else. With so many crime shows and intense dramas returning, having a comedy like this in the mix helps round out the schedule.
There is something new almost every week through January, February, and March, which makes this winter one of the most interesting TV stretches in a long time. With so many premieres landing so close together, which one are you tuning into?