It's safe to say 2024 is going to be a big year for TV.
Following actors' and writers' strikes last year, plenty of your favorite series are finally returning to the small screen.
Abbott Elementary, which is nominated for five awards at the Jan. 15 Emmy Awards, will once again have fans in stitches when the critically acclaimed comedy returns next month. Fellow 2023 Emmy nominee The Voice will also be back for a historic 25th season on Feb. 26 with coaches Reba McEntire ,Dan + Shay, Chance the Rapper and John Legend .
And while they might not be nominated at this year's Emmys, many other fan-favorite series are also set to make their return in the coming months. From reality series like Jersey Shore and Summer House to critically acclaimed dramas includingTrue Detective: Night Country, Bridgerton and all three Law & Order series, there's plenty to look forward to.
Plus, the fallout from last year's biggest reality TV controversy Scandoval—in which Tom Sandoval 's affair with former costar Rachel "Raquel" Leviss was exposed—will continue to play out when Vanderpump Rules returns to Bravo.
Keep reading to see when all of your favorite TV shows return.
And don't forget to tune into the 75th Emmy Awards live Monday, Jan. 15, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on FOX to see if your television obsessions win big.
Death and Other Details (Hulu) - Jan. 16
Set amidst the glamor of the global elite, Death and Other Details centers on the brilliant and restless Imogene Scott (Violett Beane), who finds herself in the wrong place/wrong time (okay, it was kinda her fault) and becomes the prime suspect in a locked room murder mystery. The setting? A lavishly restored Mediterranean ocean liner. Suspects? Every pampered guest and every exhausted crew member. The problem? To prove her innocence, she must partner with a man she despises—Rufus Cotesworth (Mandy Patinkin), the world’s greatest detective.
Chicago Med, Chicago Fire & Chicago P.D. (NBC) - Jan. 17
One Chicago Wednesdays return Jan. 17.
Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU & Law & Order: Organized Crime (NBC) - Jan. 18
All three Law & Order series are back for new seasons Jan. 18
Transplant (NBC) - Jan. 19
Season three of the medical drama premieres Jan. 19.
Love & Translation (TLC) - Jan. 21
In TLC’s brand-new relationship series, three American bachelors travel to paradise where they will be joined by twelve women from nine different countries, who don’t speak any English. Without a shared language or the use of a translator, this series explores how singles looking for love come together in the attempt to find a connection. In spending time together and focusing on getting to know one another, Love & Translation will showcase raw, genuine moments in a unique dating environment.
The Bachelor ( ABC) - Jan. 22
Season 28 ofThe Bachelor, which features Joey Graziadei as the leading man, will kickstart with 32 dynamic women ready to win Joey Graziadei's heart
Griselda (Netflix) - Jan. 25
Starring and executive produced by Sofia Vergara, the dramatic limited series Griselda is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as “the Godmother."
In the Know (Peacock) - Jan. 25
In the Know is an animated comedy series and workplace parody centered on public radio host Lauren Caspian (voiced by series co-creator Zach Woods), which blends intricate stop-motion animation and live-action interviews with some of the biggest names in pop culture.
Masters of the Air (AppleTV+) - Jan. 26
Based on Donald L. Miller’s book of the same name, Masters of the Air follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the “Bloody Hundredth”) as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany and grapple with the frigid conditions, lack of oxygen and sheer terror of combat conducted at 25,000 feet in the air. Portraying the psychological and emotional price paid by these young men as they helped destroy the horror of Hitler’s Third Reich, is at the heart of Masters of the Air. Some were shot down and captured; some were wounded or killed. And some were lucky enough to make it home. Regardless of individual fate, a toll was exacted on them all.
Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story (Peacock) - Feb. 1
Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story is a three-part documentary series, produced by Believe Entertainment Group, chronicling the iconic forefathers of hip-hop, RUN DMC. This unique series will take you back to the 1980s, when Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell cultivated a one-of-a-kind sound that took not only Queens, but the world, by storm.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Prime Video) - Feb. 2
In this version ofMr. & Mrs. Smith, two lonely strangers (Donald Glover and Maya Erskine) land jobs working for a mysterious spy agency that offers them a glorious life of espionage, wealth, world travels, and a dream brownstone in Manhattan. The catch? New identities in an arranged marriage as Mr. and Mrs. John and Jane Smith. Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone. Their complex cover story becomes even more complicated when they catch real feelings for each other. What’s riskier: espionage or marriage?
Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO & Max) - Feb. 4
Larry David's Emmy-winning comedy returns for it's 12th and final season February.
Below Deck (Bravo) - Feb. 5
Captain Kerry Titheradge crosses over from Below Deck Adventure to helm M/Y St. David. Additionally, Chief Stew Fraser Olender and lead deckhand Ben Willoughby return for the new season. New crew members include Chef Anthony Iracane, Bosun Jared Woodin, deckhands Sunny Marquis and Kyle Stillie and stews Cat Baugh, Xandi Olivier and Barbie Pascual.
The Conners (ABC) - Feb. 7
Season five of the comedy debuts Feb. 7.
Abbott Elementary (ABC) - Feb. 7
Season three of the Emmy-winning comedy debuts Feb. 7.
Jersey Shore Family Vacation (MTV) - Feb. 8
Following last season’s shocking return of OG fan favorite Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, the infamous exes will finally reunite when Ronnie Ortiz-Magro joins the “Shore” family trip in Nashville. But the legendary family vacation doesn’t stop there, with the Mayor of Atlantic City honoring the gang, “MVP” trying to find zen in Tucson, and the group returning to where it all started, Seaside Heights. This season ofJersey Shore Family Vacation will bring shocking revelations, explosive confrontations, and reunions years in the making.
Tracker (CBS) - Feb 11
Tracker stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the country as a reward seeker, using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family. The series is based on the bestselling novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver.
Bob Hearts Abishola (CBS) - Feb. 12
Fifth season debuts Feb. 12.
NCIS: Hawaii (CBS) - Feb. 12
Season three debuts Feb. 12.
The Neighborhood (CBS) - Feb. 12
Season six premieres Feb. 12.
NCIS (CBS) - Feb. 12
NCIS' 21st season premieres Feb. 12.
All FBI Series (CBS) - Feb. 13
FBI, FBI True, FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted all return Feb. 13
Resident Alien (SYFY) - Feb. 14
Based on the Dark Horse comics, SYFY’s “Resident Alien” follows a crash-landed alien named Harry (Alan Tudyk) whose secret mission is to kill all humans. In season three, Harry is vowing to work with General McCallister (Linda Hamilton) to rid the Earth of the Grey aliens – a task made more difficult when he discovers that the Grey Hybrid Joseph (Enver Gjokaj) has taken a job in town as the new Deputy. Joseph isn’t Harry’s only obstacle – Harry struggles to balance business and his personal life when he falls in love for the first time.
So Help Me Todd (CBS) - Feb. 15
Season two returns Feb. 15.
Ghosts (CBS) - Feb. 15
Season three premieres Feb. 15.
Young Sheldon (CBS) - Feb. 15
Season seven debuts Feb. 15.
Life & Beth (Hulu) - Feb. 16
As Beth (Amy Schumer) and John’s (Michael Cera) relationship grows more serious, Beth begins to examine the possibilities of marriage and having a family as she and John seek answers for their communication problems. Is Beth’s traumatic history with men, and people she trusted from her youth destined to repeat itself? And what is triggering her fears? Beth does her best to keep her relationships alive while struggling to support friends and family who are all facing their own problems while entering their fourth decade.
S.W.A.T. (CBS) - Feb. 16
Season seven returns Feb. 16.
Fire Country (CBS) - Feb. 16
The second season debuts Feb. 16.
Blue Bloods (CBS) - Feb. 16
Season 14 premieres Feb. 16.
(E!, Bravo and NBC are all part of the NBCUniversal family)