ABC’s 2024-2025 fall primetime schedule includes the introduction of two new dramas, a documentary series, and a new addition to The Bachelor franchise. The network’s announcement of the upcoming season’s lineup confirmed that viewers will have to wait until midseason for the return of The Rookie, Will Trent, American Idol, The Bachelor, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, and What Would You Do?. Also, the final season of The Conners will premiere midseason.
“We have a lot to celebrate as we gear up to deliver a fall season that’s packed with compelling new series, beloved fan favorites and must-see live events,” stated Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group. “We’re focused on driving our viewership with an expanding slate anchored by best-in-class talent and supported by the enviable and combined reach of ABC and Hulu.”
ABC FALL PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
MONDAY
8:00 p.m – “Monday Night Football” on select Mondays this fall
SUNDAY
7:00 p.m. – “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
8:00 p.m. – “The Wonderful World of Disney”
DOCTOR ODYSSEY – From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy and starring Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson, comes high-octane procedural Doctor Odyssey. Max (Jackson) is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the staff works hard and plays harder. It’s all hands on deck as Max and his small but mighty medical team navigate unique medical crises and each other, miles from shore.
Kaitlin Olson stars in ‘High Potential’ (ABC/David Bukach)
HIGH POTENTIAL – Joining the beloved competition series Dancing with the Stars on Tuesdays is freshman drama High Potential, from Oscar-nominated writer Drew Goddard and based on the popular French series. The crime procedural stars the incomparable Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, a single mom with an exceptional mind whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.
THE GOLDEN BACHELORETTE – After more than 43 million viewers tuned in to the debut of The Golden Bachelor across platforms last fall, The Golden Bachelorette joins the Wednesday night lineup, where one radiant woman in her golden years will have a second chance at finding love.
SCAMANDA – Based on the No. 1 podcast of the same name, Scamanda tells the story of Amanda Riley — a wife, mother, blogger and Christian — whose tragic cancer tale captivates thousands. But Amanda has a secret that she’s dying to keep, and after an anonymous tip to an investigative reporter, her own words may prove to be her downfall.
The first lengthy teaser confirmed the new season will premiere on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Prime Video also released a season two poster featuring Sauron.
“In Season Two of The Rings of Power, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will,” reads Prime Video’s synopsis. “Building on Season One’s epic scope and ambition, the new season plunges even its most beloved and vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging each to find their place in a world that is increasingly on the brink of calamity. Elves and dwarves, orcs and men, wizards and Harfoots… as friendships are strained and kingdoms begin to fracture, the forces of good will struggle ever more valiantly to hold on to what matters to them most of all… each other.”
J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay guide the series as showrunners and exeutive producers. Additional executive producers include Lindsey Weber, Callum Greene, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, and Gennifer Hutchison. Season two is directed by Charlotte Brändström, Sanaa Hamri, and Louise Hooper. Kate Hazell and Helen Shang serve as producers.
Although caution is urged, it’s revenge that wins out in the HBO’s official House of the Dragon season two trailer. Sides are chosen, battle plans are laid out, and war gets underway. But even while armies fight, there are disagreements within and neither side is certain of emerging victorious.
Returning season two stars include Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Eve Best as Rhaenys Targaryen, and Steve Toussaint as Lord Coryls Velaryon. Fabien Frankel plays Ser Criston Cole, Ewan Mitchell is Aemond Targaryen, Tom Glynn-Carney is Aegon Targaryen, Sonoya Mizuno is Mysaria, and Rhys Ifans is Otto Hightower.
Plus, Harry Collett is Jacaerys Velaryon, Bethany Antonia is Baela Targaryen, Phoebe Campbell is Rhaena Targaryen, Phia Saban is Helaena Targaryen, Jefferson Hall is Lord Jason Lannister, and Matthew Needham is Larys Strong.
New cast members include Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong, Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, and Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome. Kieran Bew plays Hugh, Tom Bennett is Ulf, Tom Taylor is Lord Cregan Stark, and Vincent Regan is Ser Rickard Thorne.
Harry Collett, Emma D’Arcy, and Oscar Eskinazi in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 (Photograph by Theo Whitman/HBO)
“Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series, set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen,” reads HBO’s synopsis.
George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal created the series and serve as executive producers, with Condal as showrunner. Additional executive producers include Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere, and Vince Gerardis.
Season 2 premieres on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT.
Apple TV+’s riveting adaptation of Blake Crouch’s bestseller Dark Matter continues with episode three, “The Box,” streaming on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The preview clip shows Jason2 (Joel Edgerton) struggling to remember the name of a hotel that the real Jason was obsessed with.
The synopsis for episode three also indicates Leighton and Amanda will be showing Jason around his groundbreaking invention.
Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly plays Daniela Vargas Dessen, Alice Braga is Amanda Lucas, Jimmi Simpson stars as Ryan Holder, Dayo Okeniyi is Leighton Vance, and Oakes Fegley plays Daniela and Jason’s son, Charlie Dessen.
“Hailed as one of the best sci-fi novels of the decade, Dark Matter is a story about the road not taken. The series will follow Jason Dessen, a physicist, professor, and family man who — one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago — is abducted into an alternate version of his life,” reads Apple TV=s’ synopsis. “Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his reality amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could have lived. In this labyrinth of realities, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save them from the most terrifying, unbeatable foe imaginable: himself.”
Author Crouch created the series and serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Additional executive producers include Joel Edgerton and Matt Tolmach Productions’ Matt Tolmach and David Manpearl.
Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly in ‘Dark Matter’ episode 3 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Joel Edgerton in episode 3 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Jennifer Connelly in episode 3 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Dayo Okeniyi in episode 3 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Alice Braga and Joel Edgerton in episode 3 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Joel Edgerton in episode 3 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
CBS’s SWAT season seven episode 13 brings the season to a close with a bang. The team’s up against dangerous extremists in the season, but thankfully not the series, finale. Directed by Billy Gierhart from a script by Matthew T. Brown and Daniela Labi, episode 13 – “Twenty Squad” – will air on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT.
Shemar Moore leads the cast as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Jay Harrington stars as David “Deacon” Kay, David Lim is Victor Tan, Rochelle Aytes is Nichelle Carmichael, Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell, and Patrick St. Esprit is Robert ‘Bob’ Hicks. Kenny Johnson recurs as Dominique Luca and Alex Russell recurs as Jim Street.
“Twenty Squad” Plot: SWAT faces their deadliest adversary yet when a violent cell of extremists looks to extract vengeance by blowing up half of Los Angeles, potentially killing thousands. Still reeling from the anger and outrage directed at him by his own community, Hondo questions if he still has what it takes to lead 20-Squad, adding to the fear that he won’t be able to pull the team together in time to save the city.
Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson and Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks in ‘SWAT’ season 7 episode 13 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS)
SWAT Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:
Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds.
Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson in the season 7 finale (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS)Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell in season 7 episode 13 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS)Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, Jessica Camacho as Vasquez, and Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks in season 7 episode 13 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS)Jessica Camacho as Vasquez and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay in season 7 episode 13 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS)Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell and Niko Pepaj as Miguel Alfaro in season 7 episode 13 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS)
Cynthia Erivo recalls going to see Wicked on her 25th birthday and feeling like she was floating on air. And in Universal’s new Wicked featurette, Ariana Grande says she saw the original Broadcast cast when she was just 10 years old and formed an immediate bond with the material.
In the Heights‘ Jon M. Chu directs from a screenplay by Winnie Holzman, based on the musical Wicked, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman, from the novel by Gregory Maguire. Marc Platt (The Little Mermaid) and David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo) serve as producers, with David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz, and Jared LeBoff executive producing.
“Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart,” reads Universal’s synopsis.
“The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.”
Cynthia Erivo and Arianna Grande star in ‘Wicked’ (Photo Courtesy of Universal Pictures)
The cast of the film adaptation also includes Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once) as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible. Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) plays Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince. Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) is Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student. Marissa Bode makes her feature film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister. And Jeff Goldblum is the legendary Wizard of Oz.
Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots) play Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda. Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) plays Miss Coddle, a new character created for the film. Four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) is the voice of Dr. Dillamond.
Wicked premieres in theaters on November 27, 2024, followed by Wicked Part Two on November 26, 2025.
The trailer for Fox’s Alert: Missing Persons Unit season two episode 10 warns that fans should prepare for a season finale that will leave them breathless. Fortunately, viewers will get a chance to see how it all turns out because Fox has renewed the popular drama for season three. Episode 10, “Federal Prisoner #07198F-068P,” will air on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT.
Scott Caan stars as Jason Grant and Dania Ramirez is Nikki Batista. Ryan Broussard plays Mike Sherman, Adeola Role is Kemi Adebayo, and Alisha-Marie Ahamed is Wayne Pascal.
“Federal Prisoner #07198F-068P” Plot: When Wayne (Alisha-Marie Ahamed) goes missing on the day of Nikki (Ramirez) & Mike’s (Broussard) wedding, the joyous festivities are put on hold as Jason (Caan) and the MPU race to locate her and finally bring down Inspector Braun (guest Star Gil Bellows) and his connection to the car bombing murders.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit is a procedural drama set in the Philadelphia Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit (MPU). Each episode features a heart-pounding, life-or-death search for a missing person headed by detectives Jason Grant and Nikki Batista. Together with the MPU team, their job is to find the missing or abducted and reunite them with their loved ones. Jason and Nikki, once married, have a very personal connection to these cases as their own young son went missing and was never found. The emotional toll of their son’s disappearance blew up their marriage, but even though they’ve moved on, their bond remains.
Nikki now runs MPU, where she and the team do for others what she wasn’t able to do for herself: bring a loved one back home. At MPU, she leads a highly skilled team, including her fiancé Mike Sherman, whom Nikki met when he was assigned to oversee the search for her son; Kemi Adebayo, a spiritually savvy detective with an astonishing knowledge base; and forensic anthropologist C (recurring guest star and newcomer Petey Gibson), who is a master at reconstructing the faces of those who have disappeared.
As the second season begins, the MPU team step into their new office in headquarters, where Jason and Nikki meet their new boss Inspector Hollis Braun (guest star Gil Bellows), who wants to keep a close eye on the team, particularly the unpredictable Jason Grant. Jason brings his old friend in to help with the case: master hacker Wayne Pascal, who he worked with in Afghanistan. Jason conveniently never told Nikki that Wayne was a woman (and a hot one!), which raises issues even as Nikki and Mike plan their wedding. Together, the team works to find the missing or abducted and help reunite them with their loved ones before it’s too late.
ABC’s teaser for The Good Doctor season seven episode nine shows Shaun’s incredibly happy to see Claire again, even if Claire’s facing a serious health issue. Episode nine, the show’s penultimate episode, will air on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.
The final season stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman, Fiona Gubelmann as Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee as Dr. Alex Park, Christina Chang as Dr. Audrey Lim, and Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo. Bria Samoné Henderson plays Dr. Jordan Allen, Noah Galvin is Dr. Asher Wolke, and Chuku Modu stars as Dr. Jared Kalu.
“Unconditional” Plot: Dr. Claire Browne (Antonia Thomas) returns from her work in Guatemala for a personal medical examination. Elsewhere, Dr. Glassman struggles to manage Hannah, who remains unresponsive to his attempts to help. Park seeks out the perfect last-minute wedding location.
Antonia Thomas and Freddie Highmore in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 7 episode 9 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)
Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:
In the farewell season of The Good Doctor, new challenges intermingle with the unresolved past. Following the birth of their son, Steve, Shaun and Lea navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood. Meanwhile, the team continues to deal with the many changes they have faced at the hospital over the past year and must learn to come to terms with them if they want to move forward in their lives and careers.
Antonia Thomas in season 7 episode 9 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)Antonia Thomas and Paige Spara in season 7 episode 9 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)Richard Schiff and Freddie Highmore in season 7 episode 9 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)Paige Spara and Freddie Highmore in season 7 episode 9 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)Chuku Modu in season 7 episode 9 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)
Netflix’s Bridgerton season three teasers continue with the official unveiling of the songs featured in part one. The four-episode first half of the much-anticipated third season will include instrumental covers of Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever,” Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey’s “Snow On The Beach, BTS’s “Dynamite,” and Nick Jonas’ “Jealous.” Part one also features covers of Sia’s “Cheap Thrills” and Pitbull’s “Give Me Everything – Stripped Down.”
“I start to try to think of songs from the past that could maybe work for this and then also current hits that could possibly make sense,” stated Music Supervisor Justin Kamps. “Then it’s really down to the script and then the themes. And sometimes initially it’s about what matches the choreography and then later it’s about what matches the scene and the emotion.”
Kamps added: “We have a lot of covers that aren’t necessarily part of ball sequences this year and it’s because we found some cute places to insert something that can play as a fun cover that doesn’t necessarily have to be attached to a dance sequence. And I think that’s been really fun this season. I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”
BRIDGERTON SEASON 3: PART 1 – Original and Cover Song List
BRIDGERTON SEASON 3 ✦ EPISODE 1 ✦ SONG LIST
• “Funeral March in C Minor” by Soo Woo Kang
• “String Quartet in F Major op 18 no 1 – IV Allegro” by BMGPM
• “String Quartet No. 1 3rd Movement” by BMGPM
• “Elegant Country House” by APM
• “Sonata in G Major, L. 103” by APM
• “String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major, K.428 – Haydn – Quartet No. 3-, Op. 10-3- IV. Allegro Vivace” By BMGPM
• Cover of GAYLE’s “Abcdefu” by Vitula
• “String Quartet in G Major op 18 no 2 III Scherzo” by BMGPM
• “String Quartet in B Flat Major Hunt – Presto” by Extreme
• “Etude for String Quartet 1” by APM
• “String Quartet in E Flat Major, Op. 33 No. 2 The Joke – IV. Presto” by BMGPM
BRIDGERTON SEASON 3 ✦ EPISODE 2 ✦ SONG LIST
• “String Quartet in B flat Major op 130 – VII Finale” by BMGPM
• “Concerto for Violin, Orch in E-Major, Allegro Assai” by APM
• “String Quartet No 8 K168 IV Allegro” by WCPM
• “String Quartet in G Major” by De Wolfe Music
• Cover of BTS’ “Dynamite” by Vitamin String Quartet
• “String Quartet No. 23 in F-Major K. 590” by APM
• “String Quartet in B-Flat Major, K. Anh.IV, No. 210 – Milanese Quartet No. 2 – I. Allegro di molto” by BMGPM
• Cover of Nick Jonas’ “Jealous” by Shimmer
• “Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 ‘Appassionata’: II. Andante con moto” by BMGPM
BRIDGERTON SEASON 3 ✦ EPISODE 3 ✦ SONG LIST
• Cover of Sia’s “Cheap Thrills” by Vitamin String Quartet
• “String Quartet #13 Allegro Mod” by APM
• “String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, 1st Mov. Allegro Moderato” by APM
• “Evening Stars” by APM
• Cover of Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever” by Vitamin String Quartet
BRIDGERTON SEASON 3 ✦ EPISODE 4 ✦ SONG LIST
• “Sequence (Three)” by Peter Gregson
• “String Quartet in F Major op 3 no 5 Serenade” by APM
• “String Quartet in D Maj. The Lark – Menuetto-Allegretto” by APM
• “String Quartet D-Maj.op.76/5 (#5)” by APM
• Cover of Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey’s “Snow On The Beach” by Atwood Quartet
• Cover of Pitbull’s “Give Me Everything – Stripped Down” by Archer Marsh
Part two will include “All I Want,” Bridgerton‘s first original song written by Grammy nominee Rogét Chahayed, Wesley Singerman, Taylor Dexter, and Nicole Cohen. Tori Kelly performed the song live at the Bridgerton fan wedding celebration and will also sing it at the Bridgerton World Premiere on May 13, 2024 in New York City. Composer Kris Bowers’ orchestral version will be featured in part two.
“Performing at the wedding was such a magical experience. Every detail of it was so thought out and it felt so special. I’m just honored that I was able to be a small part of such a beautiful day,” said Tori Kelly of the Bridgerton fan wedding. “I can’t wait to perform my new song ‘All I Want’ at the world premiere tonight. The fact that this is the first time an original song has been a part of Bridgerton makes the whole experience feel even more special! Really, I’m so excited that I get to be a part of this amazing show in my own way.”
Season three stars Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, and Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury. Ruth Gemmell stars as Violet Bridgerton, Lorraine Ashbourne is Mrs. Varley, Hannah Dodd is Francesca Bridgerton, Simone Ashley is Kate Sharma, and Jonathan Bailey is Anthony Bridgerton.
Harriet Cains stars as Philipa Featherington, Bessie Carter is Prudence Featherington, Jessica Madsen is Cressida Cowper, Florence Hunt is Hyacinth Bridgerton, Martins Imhangbe is Will Mondrich, and Will Tilston plays Gregory Bridgerton. The ensemble also includes Polly Walker as Portia Featherington, Hugh Sachs as Brimsley, Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich, Kathryn Drysdale as Genevieve Delacroix, and Sam Phillips as Lord Debling. Julie Andrews returns as the voice of Lady Whistledown.
“Bridgerton is back for its third season and finds Penelope Featherington (Coughlan) has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her last season. She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters. But lacking in confidence, Penelope’s attempts on the marriage mart fail spectacularly,” reads Netflix’s synopsis.
“Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels with a new look and a serious sense of swagger. But he’s disheartened to realize that Penelope, the one person who always appreciated him as he was, is giving him the cold shoulder. Eager to win back her friendship, Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to help her find a husband this season. But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings for Penelope are truly just friendly. Complicating matters for Penelope is her rift with Eloise (Jessie), who has found a new friend in a very unlikely place, while Penelope’s growing presence in the ton makes it all the more difficult to keep her Lady Whistledown alter ego a secret.”
Jess Brownell serves as showrunner and executive produces alongside Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen.
Part one premieres on May 16, 2024 followed by part two on June 13th.
RuPaul’s Drag Race and The Traitors top the list of the Sixth Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards honoring the best in nonfiction, reality, and unscripted programming. Both shows scored six nominations and will be going head-to-head in the Best Competition Series, Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series, Best Show Host, and Male Star of the Year categories.
After Covid-19 and strikes canceled the 2021 and 2023 in-person awards ceremonies, the 2024 Critics Choice Real TV Awards will return to an in-person gathering. (2022 took place but under strict Covid-19 protocols.) This year’s awards will take place at the Fairmont Century Plaza on June 15th.
“The historic strikes by the WGA and SAG/AFTRA necessitated a record amount of unscripted programming in all areas of television, from broadcast to cable to streaming, making the last 12 months a remarkable time for reality TV,” stated Critics Choice Association TV Branch Vice President Ed Martin. “The depth and diversity of our nominees for the sixth annual Real TV Awards reflects the importance and ever-increasing scope of the genre, which continues to offer something for everyone.”
SIXTH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE REAL TV AWARDS NOMINEES:
BEST COMPETITION SERIES
The Amazing Race (CBS)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)
Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix)
Survivor (CBS)
Top Chef (Bravo)
The Traitors (Peacock)
BEST COMPETITION SERIES: TALENT/VARIETY
American Idol (ABC)
America’s Got Talent (NBC)
Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
The Masked Singer (Fox)
So You Think You Can Dance (Fox)
The Voice (NBC)
BEST UNSTRUCTURED SERIES
Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory (Nat Geo WILD)
Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (HBO)
Love on the Spectrum (Netflix)
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo)
The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy (Apple TV+)
Why Not Us (ESPN+)
BEST STRUCTURED SERIES
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)
The Food That Built America (History)
How to With John Wilson (HBO)
Queer Eye (Netflix)
Shark Tank (ABC)
We’re Here (HBO)
BEST CULINARY SHOW
Be My Guest with Ina Garten (Food Network)
The Great British Baking Show (Netflix)
MasterChef Junior (Fox)
Next Level Chef (Fox)
Selena + Restaurant (Food Network)
Top Chef (Bravo)
BEST GAME SHOW
Celebrity Family Feud (ABC)
Celebrity Jeopardy! (ABC)
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (ABC)
Guy’s Grocery Games (Food Network)
Password (NBC)
Weakest Link (NBC)
BEST TRAVEL/ADVENTURE SHOW
The Great Food Truck Race (Food Network)
Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin (National Geographic Channel)
Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins (National Geographic Channel)
On the Roam (HBO | Max)
The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy (Apple TV+)
Somebody Feed Phil (Netflix)
BEST BUSINESS SHOW
Bar Rescue (Paramount Network)
Kitchen Nightmares (Fox)
The Mega-Brands that Built America (History)
Shark Tank (ABC)
Start Up (PBS)
BEST ANIMAL/NATURE SHOW
Critter Fixers: Country Vets (National Geographic Channel)
Earthsounds (Apple TV+)
Life on Our Planet (Netflix)
Planet Earth III (Prime Video)
Queens (National Geographic Channel)
The Wizard of Paws (BYUtv)
BEST CRIME/JUSTICE SHOW
Cold Justice (Oxygen)
The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (Investigation Discovery / Max) Death in the Dorms (Hulu)
Justice, USA (HBO | Max)
Trafficked: Underworlds with Mariana van Zeller (National Geographic Channel)
Unlocked: A Jail Experiment (Netflix)
BEST SPORTS SHOW
30 for 30 (ESPN)
The Dynasty: New England Patriots (Apple TV+)
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (HBO | Max)
Quarterback (Netflix)
Untold (Netflix)
Welcome to Wrexham (FX)
BEST RELATIONSHIP SHOW
Farmer Wants a Wife (Fox)
The Golden Bachelor (ABC)
Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (HBO)
Love is Blind (Netflix)
Love on the Spectrum (Netflix)
Swiping America (Max)
BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW: HOME/GARDEN
Celebrity IOU (HGTV)
Farmhouse Fixer (HGTV)
Home Town (HGTV)
Selling Sunset (Netflix)
Ugliest House in America (HGTV)
Windy City Rehab (HGTV)
BEST LIMITED SERIES
American Nightmare (Netflix)
Beckham (Netflix)
Black Twitter: A People’s History (Hulu)
JFK: One Day in America (National Geographic Channel)
Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop (Netflix)
Telemarketers (HBO | Max)
BEST ENSEMBLE CAST IN AN UNSCRIPTED SERIES
House of Villains (E!)
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)
The Traitors (Peacock)
Vanderpump Rules (Bravo)
We’re Here (HBO)
BEST SHOW HOST
Will Arnett – Lego Masters (Fox)
Terry Crews – America’s Got Talent (NBC)
Alan Cumming – The Traitors (Peacock)
Kristen Kish – Top Chef (Bravo)
Keke Palmer – Password (NBC)
RuPaul – RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)
MALE STAR OF THE YEAR
Jerrod Carmichael – Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (HBO)
Alan Cumming – The Traitors (Peacock)
Bertie Gregory – Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory (Nat Geo WILD)
Eugene Levy – The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy (Apple TV+)
RuPaul – RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)
Gerry Turner – The Golden Bachelor (ABC)
FEMALE STAR OF THE YEAR
Selena Gomez – Selena + Restaurant (Food Network)
Sandra Lee – Dr. Pimple Popper (TLC)
Ariana Madix – Vanderpump Rules (Bravo)
Reba McEntire – The Voice (NBC)
Phaedra Parks – The Traitors (Peacock)
Retta – Ugliest House in America (HGTV)
