What’s Trending on Streaming - September 13 - September 19: A Monstrous Debut for Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, Neagley Triumphs as Reacher Wraps, Dancing with the Stars Foxtrots to #1 on Hulu

It was a big week on streaming, as the fall season begins to ramp up, and broadcast and streaming hits return for new seasons. Keep reading to see the top shows on Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, Peacock, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video, and Netflix this week!

Sweet Magnolias Canceled by Netflix

Sunday TV Ratings 9/13/26: The Floor Draws OK Retention from NFL, 60 Minutes Draws Lowest-Ever Premiere Ratings, American Dad! Hits Season High with NFL Help

Analysis to come.

Off Script Season 1 Episode 1: Day One (Series Premiere)

Saturday TV Ratings 9/12/26: Ohio State/Texas College Football Game Massive on ABC, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Race Solid on CW, Falling Into Place Modest on Hallmark

Analysis to come.

Friday TV Ratings 9/11/26: 9/11 Tribute in Light Strong, College Football on Fox Leads, Anna Pigeon Dips

Analysis to come.

Thursday TV Ratings 9/10/26: Law & Order: SVU Classic Repeat Marathon Solid, Big Brother Down Week-to-Week but Still Easily Leads, US Open Tennis Championships Top Cable,

Analysis to come.

Stormere Season 2 Episode 1: Nightfall (Season Premiere)

Wednesday TV Rating 9/9/26: NFL Up Heavily from 2025 Season Kickoff, Nation’s Dumbest Sinks, Big Brother Also Down, The Shards Ends on an Extremely Low Note

Analysis to come.

Tuesday TV Ratings 9/8/26: Real Housewives of New York Returns Lower, OK Start for The Drop, Jeopardy! Masters Rises for Finale

Analysis to come.

PILOT REVISITED: Up All Night

Each week, I take a look back at a pilot from the 2011-12 season, first reviewed on my blog during that season. This week, I am looking at NBC's constantly re-tooling comedy Up All Night!

Bar Exam Season 7 Episode 6 of 8: Cash Only

Monday TV Ratings 9/7/26: Beat Shazam Steady for Finale, Cardinals/Giants MLB Game Tops a Quiet Labor Day on Broadcast, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Ticks Up

Analysis to come.

First Week Peak: MobLand and Slow Horses Return as Paramount Shifts Cable Originals to Streaming

Sunday TV Ratings 9/6/26: Lanterns and Big Brother Slide, Wisconsin/Notre Dame College Football Game on NBC Dominates, College Volleyball on Fox Improves

Analysis to come.

What’s Trending on Streaming - September 6 - September 12: The Paper and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Shine Amid a Busy Week of Premieres, Respectable Debuts for Crew Girl and Last Seen, The Gentlemen Improves

It was another busy week on streaming, with streamers debuting some high-profile series and airing the finales of others as the summer season wraps and the fall season nears. Keep reading to see the top shows on Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video, and Netflix this week!

Saturday TV Ratings 9/5/26: Long-Delayed Clemson/LSU College Football Game Dominates, Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Prelude to a Wedding Weak on Hallmark, Saturday MLB on Fox Slides

Analysis to come.

Friday TV Ratings 9/4/26: Jeopardy! Masters Up Week-to-Week, Anna Pigeon Rises, Big Brother: Unlocked Down

Analysis to come.

Bar Exam Season 7 Episode 5 of 8: Lennie’s Tavern

Thursday TV Ratings 9/3/26: MLB on Fox Strong, Big Brother Jumps, Jersey Shore Family Vacation Down for Series Finale

Analysis to come.

Wednesday TV Ratings 9/2/26: Big Brother Up Week-to-Week, America’s Got Talent and MasterChef Dip, Nation’s Dumbest Stable

Analysis to come.

Bake Your Heart Out Season 8 Episode 12 - Tabled Salt

Bake Your Heart Out Season 8 Episode 12

Tabled Salt

Tuesday TV Ratings 9/1/26: Password Rises, Jeopardy! Masters and WWE NXT Jump, 9/11: United We Stand - 25 Years Later Solid on ABC [+ Analysis]

America's Got Talent (0.40, 0.00) held steady on NBC, while Password (0.27, +0.02) rose at ten. On ABC, Jeopardy! Masters (0.32, +0.06) gained momentum, and 9/11: United We Stand (0.26) retained much of that rating. On Fox, Kitchen Nightmares (0.27, +0.05) soared, but Beat Shazam (0.20, -0.02) cooled down. WWE NXT (0.17, +0.08) surged on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.

EMMY RACE: Outstanding Comedy Series

The Creative Arts Emmys are in the books with the main telecast coming this Monday. Here's a look at the final category I'm covering - Outstanding Comedy Series!

PILOT REVISITED: 2 Broke Girls

Each week, I take a look back at a pilot from the 2011-12 season, first reviewed on my blog during that season. This week, I am looking at CBS's multi-cam utility comedy 2 Broke Girls!

The Princess Royal Season 6 Finale - Mandy’s Travels

The Princess Royal Season 6 Episode 10

Mandy's Travels

Summer Renew/Cancel Week 10: Fox May Tell Beat Shazam to Beat It

This week on the Summer Renew/Cancel, a late ABC premiere looks stronger than it did last year, while a Fox veteran may be headed towards cancellation. Keep reading to see my initial prediction for Jeopardy! Masters, plus a prediction change for one bubble series.

Bake Your Heart Out Season 8 Episode 11 - Stay Classy, San Diego

Bake Your Heart Out Season 8 Episode 11

Stay Classy, San Diego

First Week Peak: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and The Paper Return, Snowfall Spinoff, New Mike Schur Comedy, and More Premiere

 

Monday TV Ratings 8/31/26: Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro Jumps for Finale, American Ninja Warrior and Beat Shazam Also Rise, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Strong in TBS Debut [+ Analysis]

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro (0.35, +0.11) bounced back considerably for its ABC finale, but the season closer of NBC's American Ninja Warrior (0.37, +0.04) edged it out slightly in the key demo. Later in the night, The Wall (0.18, +0.01) also rose, but retention of Warrior was below 50%. On Fox, game show Beat Shazam (0.21, +0.03) was up, and the growth continued at nine (0.22, +0.01). CW drama All American (0.09, +0.04) climbed higher as well. Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale.