TV Premiere Dates for April 2026: Full Guide to Major U.S. Broadcast Networks

Larry Mimosa March 18, 2026 | 10:41

Looking for TV premiere dates in April 2026? Here is the latest verified schedule for major U.S. broadcast networks, including FOX, The CW, ABC, CBS, and NBC.

TV Premiere Dates for April 2026: Full Guide to Major U.S. Broadcast Networks

April 2026 TV premieres

If you are planning your watchlist for April 2026, the U.S. broadcast calendar is fairly selective rather than crowded. Based on the latest network announcements available as of March, 2026, the month’s confirmed primetime broadcast premieres are led by FOX and The CW, while ABC, CBS, and NBC appear to be continuing existing seasons instead of launching new April primetime entries.

April 2026 TV premieres at a glance

The key dates are easy to track. FOX starts with The Floor on Wednesday, April 8, returning for Season 5 with a two-hour premiere. FOX then adds The 1% Club on Monday, April 13 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by The Quiz with Balls on Monday, April 13 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The CW brings back Sullivan’s Crossing for Season 4 on Monday, April 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. FOX closes out the month’s biggest cluster on Tuesday, April 21, with Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT and Running Wild with Bear Grylls at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Verified April 2026 premiere schedule by network

FOX

FOX has the busiest verified April rollout among the major U.S. broadcast networks. Its spring 2026 announcement confirms a clear sequence of unscripted and event-style returns spread across two weeks in April, making FOX the main destination for new broadcast premieres during the month.

Wednesday, April 8

The Floor Season 5 premiere, 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT (two-hour premiere).

Monday, April 13

The 1% Club season premiere, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
The Quiz with Balls Season 3 premiere, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Tuesday, April 21

Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 premiere, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Running Wild with Bear Grylls new season / FOX debut in this current run, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

The CW

The CW’s confirmed April headline is Sullivan’s Crossing. The network’s press materials set the show’s Season 4 return for Monday, April 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, giving The CW one notable scripted broadcast premiere in the month.

ABC

ABC’s published 2026 midseason premiere schedule lists launches in January, February, and March, including titles such as American Idol, The Bachelor, Scrubs, RJ Decker, and The Bachelorette, but the schedule available now does not add a new April 2026 primetime premiere. That does not rule out future changes, but there is no confirmed April primetime launch in the current ABC announcement.

CBS

CBS’s official midseason schedule, as reflected in available press coverage, is weighted toward late February and March 2026, including Y: Marshals, Survivor 50, CIA, and America’s Culinary Cup. In the material currently available, CBS does not show a newly announced April 2026 primetime premiere on its main broadcast lineup.

NBC

NBC’s midseason rollout also appears to be concentrated earlier in the year. NBCUniversal’s posted midseason schedule highlights January and February 2026 additions such as The Hunting Party and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, but no new April 2026 broadcast primetime premiere is identified in the schedule summary currently available.

Full list of major U.S. broadcast TV premieres in April 2026

For readers who want the cleanest possible version, here is the verified April 2026 list for the main U.S. broadcast networks:

April 8, 2026: The Floor Season 5, FOX, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, two-hour premiere.
April 13, 2026: The 1% Club, FOX, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
April 13, 2026: The Quiz with Balls Season 3, FOX, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
April 20, 2026: Sullivan’s Crossing Season 4, The CW, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
April 21, 2026: Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4, FOX, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
April 21, 2026: Running Wild with Bear Grylls, FOX, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Cross-check with Next Episode and other tracking sources

The Next Episode April 2026 calendar is useful for spotting day-by-day broadcasts already on the grid, especially ongoing episodes from ABC, CBS, and NBC. However, in the version currently accessible, it does not surface all of the April broadcast premieres confirmed in official FOX and The CW press materials.

That is why official network announcements remain the strongest source for a premiere-date article like this, while calendar trackers work better as a secondary check.

Final takeaway

As of March 18, 2026, the most accurate answer to “TV premiere dates for April 2026 on major U.S. broadcast networks” is still a short, focused list. FOX owns most of the month’s action with The Floor, The 1% Club, The Quiz with Balls, Farmer Wants a Wife, and Running Wild with Bear Grylls, while The CW adds Sullivan’s Crossing on April 20. For now, ABC, CBS, and NBC remain quiet on new April primetime broadcast premieres in the schedules currently published.

FAQ

What are the biggest TV premieres in April 2026 on broadcast TV?

The most notable confirmed broadcast premieres are The Floor on April 8, The 1% Club and The Quiz with Balls on April 13, Sullivan’s Crossing on April 20, and Farmer Wants a Wife plus Running Wild with Bear Grylls on April 21.

Which network has the most April 2026 premieres?

FOX has the busiest officially announced April 2026 premiere slate among the main U.S. broadcast networks.

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