September kicks off with a bang, and a stacked lineup of new shows premiering on Netflix, Peacock, and other streaming services, as well as cable and broadcast channels, is ready to devour your waking hours.
Returning favorites like "Wednesday" season 2 part 2 and "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" season 3 are back to keep fans hooked, while spinoffs "NCIS: Tony and Ziva" and "The Paper" bring fresh takes on familiar worlds and characters. From darkly delightful antics to post-apocalyptic thrills and workplace laughs, this week’s slate has something for everyone. Here are our top picks for new TV shows to watch this week.
‘The Runarounds’ (Prime Video)
This music drama from the creators of "Outer Banks" is ready to turn up the volume. It follows a scrappy group of Wilmington teens who spend the summer after graduation chasing the impossible dream of rock stardom with nothing but their guitars, raging hormones and blind optimism.
Packed with original songs, messy romances, and the inevitable heartbreaks of growing up, it’s equal parts coming-of-age story and backstage drama. Bonus: The fictional band is also a real one, and they’re dropping an album alongside the show.
All 8 episodes premiere Monday, Sept. 1 at 3 a.m. ET on Prime Video
‘Wednesday’ season 2 part 2 (Netflix)
Nevermore Academy is back in session, and Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) is stirring up even more trouble than ever. Picking up after the cliffhanger from part 1, she wakes from her coma to find new mysteries, glitching powers and old enemies ready to bite.
Principal Weems (Gwendoline Christie) returns, this time as a ghostly guide, while Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) keeps a watchful eye on campus chaos. Lady Gaga makes a cameo with a brand-new song debuting alongside part2, adding extra sparkle to the macabre.
All 4 episodes premiere Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 3 a.m. ET on Netflix
‘NCIS: Tony and Ziva’ (Paramount Plus)
Fans of “NCIS,” rejoice: Tony and Ziva are back, and life hasn’t slowed down. The sequel series picks up years after Ziva’s supposed death, reuniting the duo as they juggle parenthood in Paris with the high-stakes turmoil of Tony’s compromised security firm.
When a shadowy conspiracy puts their daughter Tali in danger, Tony and Ziva go on the run across Europe, dodging old enemies and unraveling a massive Interpol breach — all while working through unresolved feelings. Equal parts romantic payoff and adrenaline-fueled drama, the spinoff gives two fan-favorite characters an unconventional happily ever after, spy-style.
Episodes 1-3 premiere Thursday, Sept. 4 at 3 a.m. ET on Paramount Plus
‘The Paper’ (Peacock)
From "The Office" creator Greg Daniels, this spinoff follows the same documentary crew as they leave Dunder Mifflin behind and focus on Toledo’s struggling Truth-Teller newspaper. Domhnall Gleeson stars as Ned Sampson, an idealistic new editor trying to turn a mostly ad-filled office into a real newsroom, while brassy Esmeralda (Sabrina Impacciatore) stirs up plenty of mischief.
Oscar Nuñez returns as former Dunder Mifflin accountant Oscar Martinez, not exactly thrilled to be back on camera. With nods to its predecessor and a quirky ensemble, “The Paper” hopes to prove small-town news can be just as funny as Scranton paper-selling antics.
All 10 episodes premiere Thursday, Sept. 4 at 3 a.m. ET on Peacock
‘Task’ (HBO)
Brad Ingelsby, the creator of ‘Mare of Easttown”, returns to DelCo with this limited series that’s equal parts heartache and high-stakes crime. Mark Ruffalo stars as Tom Brandis, a priest-turned-FBI agent, a priest-turned-FBI agent, tasked with stopping a string of violent robberies led by seemingly ordinary family man Robbie (Tom Pelphrey).
As their lives collide, grief, vengeance and bad decisions spiral, pulling everyone around them along for the ride. With Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu, and Raúl Castillo in the mix, Task is the kind of raw, character-driven thriller that you’ll think about long after the credits roll.
Episode 1 premieres Sunday, Sept. 7 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max
‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ season 3 (AMC)
Daryl and Carol are back on the road, and Europe has never looked so dangerous—or gorgeous. Season 3 of the spinoff sends Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride from France into Spain and England, where they’re met by a tyrannical monarch, new allies and enemies, and a town with some … unusual customs.
Daryl just wants to find a way home, Carol is falling for Spain and fans can expect stunning locations, role reversals and tension around every corner. This globetrotting zombie saga is as unpredictable as ever as it heads toward a conclusion in the recently announced fourth and final season.
Episode 1 premieres Sunday, Sept. 7 at 9 p.m. ET on AMC (via Sling or Fubo) and AMC Plus
Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
More from Tom's Guide
- I've watched 43 shows in 2025 so far — here's the 7 worth watching right now on Netflix, Hulu and more
- 50 best Netflix shows to stream right now
- Best live TV streaming services, tested and rated
You must confirm your public display name before commenting
Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
