Shows and Movies Coming Soon to Philo

Shows and Movies Coming Soon to Philo

By Michael Monson 18 min read January 12, 2026

The new year is here, which means it’s time to start celebrating with all the new shows and movies coming to Philo! 

So, if you’re looking for a new series to binge or awaiting the return of your favorite show, scroll down to see the top shows and movies coming soon to Philo.

And if you’re wondering what other folks are loving, check our blog posts highlighting the Top 20 Shows on Philo Right Now! and the Most Watched Movies on Philo.

Pro tip: If you see something you like, save and record it so you can rewatch it anytime, anywhere, for up to a year.

 

January

Thursday, January 1, 2026 

The Cult of the Real Housewife

The Cult of the Real Housewife (limited series premiere)

Witness the dramatic rise of Faith Temple and the controversial transfer of leadership–and her husband–to Mary.

Watch all 3 episodes of The Cult of the Real Housewife beginning at 5pm PT/8pm ET on TLC with Philo.

 

the first 48

The First 48 (season premiere)

Detectives race against the clock in the wake of homicides, knowing that if they don’t find a lead within the first 48 hours, their chances of solving a case are cut in half.

Watch The First 48 Thursdays at 5pm PT/8pm ET on A&E with Philo.

 

crime in progress

Crime in Progress (series premiere)

Follow the evolution of investigations in real-time, told exclusively through raw bodycam, dashcam, and surveillance footage.

Watch Crime in Progress Thursdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET on A&E with Philo.

 

Friday, January 2, 2026 

rupaul's drag race

RuPaul’s Drag Race (season premiere)

In dark times… let there be drag! RuPaul serves as host, judge, and mentor in this reality competition series that crowns America’s Next Drag Superstar.

Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Fridays at 5pm PT/8pm ET on MTV with Philo.

 

monsterquest

MonsterQuest (season premiere)

One part history, one part science, and one part, well, monsters—take a scientific look at creature sightings around the world.

Watch MonsterQuest Fridays at 7pm PT/10pm ET on HISTORY with Philo.

 

Saturday, January 3, 2026 

stolen girl

Stolen Girl (movie)

Kate Beckinsale stars as a woman whose world comes crashing down when her ex-husband abducts their young daughter and flees to the Middle East.

Watch Stolen Girl at 5pm PT/8pm ET on Lifetime with Philo.

 

Sunday, January 4, 2026 

when calls the heart

When Calls the Heart (season premiere)

Inspired by Janette Oke’s bestselling book series, follow the story of a schoolteacher and single mother, Elizabeth Thornton, in the quaint town of Hope Valley.

Watch When Calls the Heart Sundays at 5pm PT/8pm ET on Hallmark Channel with Philo.

 

worst cooks in america

Worst Cooks in America (season premiere)

Two Food Network chefs each take on a team of hopeless home cooks and try to transform them from kitchen zeros into kitchen heroes.

Watch Worst Cooks in America Sundays at 5pm PT/8pm ET on Food Network with Philo.

 

home town

Home Town (season premiere)

Husband-and-wife team Erin and Ben Napier revitalize their small Mississippi hometown with modern and affordable updates to its historic homes.

Watch Home Town at 5pm PT/5pm ET on HGTV with Philo.

 

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 

1000-lb Sisters

1000-lb Sisters (season premiere)

Amy, Tammy, and their siblings continue their weight loss journeys and navigate challenges together with their signature Slaton heart and humor.

Watch 1000-lb Sisters Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET on TLC with Philo.

 

wildcard kitchen

Wildcard Kitchen (season premiere)

Three chefs are invited to a high-stakes culinary poker game  where they are asked to cook dishes based on dealt cards.

Watch Wildcard Kitchen Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET on Food Network with Philo.

 

Moonshiners

Moonshiners (season premiere)

This docuseries tells the stories of people who brew their shine, often under the cloak of darkness in woods near their homes, and the authorities who try to keep them honest.

Watch Moonshiners Tuesdays at 5pm PT/8pm ET on Discovery Channel with Philo.

 

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 

Tyler Perry's Sistas

Tyler Perry’s Sistas (season premiere)

Andi, Karen, Danni, Sabrina, and Fatima navigate the ups and downs of their love lives, careers, and friendships in Atlanta.

Watch Tyler Perry’s Sistas Wednesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET on BET with Philo.

 

pawn stars

Pawn Stars (season premiere)

This series opens the doors to the only family-run pawnshop in Las Vegas, where three generations of the Harrison family use their sharp-eyed skills to assess what’s real and what’s fake.

Watch Pawn Stars Wednesdays at 6:30pm PT/9:30pm ET on HISTORY with Philo.

 

swamp people

Swamp People (season premiere)

Follow members of this fiercely independent group as they struggle to preserve their way of life during the most important time of the year: alligator-hunting season

Watch Swamp People Wednesdays at 5pm PT/8pm ET on HISTORY with Philo.

 

expedition x

Expedition X (season premiere)

Josh Gates and his team of investigators lead viewers to the stranger side of the unknown.

Watch Expedition X Wednesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET on Discovery Channel with Philo.

 

ugliest house in america

Ugliest House in America (season premiere)

Comedian Retta travels across the country searching for the ugliest home around, then surprises the homeowners with a jaw-dropping $150,000 renovation!

Watch Ugliest House in America at 5pm PT/8pm ET on HGTV with Philo.

 

my strange addiction

My Strange Addiction (season premiere)

“Strange” doesn’t seem to adequately describe some of the addictive behaviors profiled in this series. “Dangerous” and “life-threatening” come much closer.

Watch My Strange Addiction Wednesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET on TLC with Philo.

 

desert law

Desert Law (series premiere)

Follow the high-intensity work of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

Watch Desert Law Wednesdays at 7pm PT/10pm ET on A&E with Philo.

 

ozark law

Ozark Law (season premiere)

Join the Lake Ozark Police Department and Osage Beach Police Department on their daily patrols.

Watch Ozark Law Wednesdays at 7pm PT/10pm ET on A&E with Philo.

 

Alaska State Troopers

Alaska State Troopers (series premiere)

Follow along as the “blue shirt” Alaskan State Troopers police the towns and villages, and the “brown shirt” Alaska Wildlife Troopers enforce regulations covering both commercial and sport fishing and hunting activities.

Watch Alaska State Troopers Wednesdays at 5pm PT/8pm ET on A&E with Philo.

 

Monday, January 12, 2026 

the curious case of

The Curious Case of… (series premiere)

Delve into mind-bending criminal cases, featuring unexpected developments and exclusive insights from those directly involved.

Watch The Curious Case of… Mondays at 7pm PT/10pm ET on ID with Philo.

 

people magazine investigates

People Magazine Investigates (season premiere)

Re-examine some of the most high-profile crime cases in recent history.

Watch People Magazine Investigates Mondays at 6pm PT/9pm ET on ID with Philo.

 

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 

court cam

Court Cam (season premiere)

Dan Abrams hosts an in-depth examination of some of the most stunning and emotionally charged courtroom moments captured on camera.

Watch Court Cam Tuesdays at pm PT/9pm ET on A&E with Philo.

 

evil lives here

Evil Lives Here (season premiere)

Chilling scenarios unfold in this true-crime series, which tells actual stories of people who shared their lives with loved ones who became killers.

Watch Evil Lives Here Tuesdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET on ID with Philo.

 

suddenly amish

Suddenly Amish (series premiere)

Six “outsiders” take a leap into Amish life, each driven by deeply personal reasons and the hope for transformation.

Watch Suddenly Amish Tuesdays at 7pm PT/10pm ET on TLC with Philo.

 

booked- first day in

Booked: First Day In (season premiere)

Follow arrested individuals through America’s booking process—offering an extraordinary look at the most unusual, bizarre, and often tense bookings.

Watch Booked: First Day In Tuesdays at 7pm PT/10pm ET on A&E with Philo.

 

Thursday, January 15, 2026 

tna impact

TNA iMPACT! (season premiere)

Matches and intricate storylines from the wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action, with a roster of superstar grapplers performing in the ring.

Watch TNA Impact! Thursdays on AMC with Philo.

 

ancient aliens

Ancient Aliens (season premiere)

Investigators circle the globe in search of evidence to determine whether life on Earth originated in outer space and whether aliens influenced humanity in ancient times.

Watch Ancient Aliens Thursdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET on HISTORY with Philo.

 

beat bobby flay

Beat Bobby Flay (season premiere)

Two talented chefs go head-to-head for the chance to Beat Bobby Flay, then battle the celebrity chef himself.

Watch Beat Bobby Flay Thursdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET on Food Network with Philo.

 

homicide squad new orleans

Homicide Squad New Orleans (series premiere)

Witness the harrowing work of a dedicated group of men and women, united against the odds, to protect their city and home.

Watch Homicide Squad New Orleans Thursdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET on A&E with Philo.

 

Friday, January 16, 2026 

Love After Lockup Love During Lockup

Love After Lockup: Love During Lockup  (season premiere)

Follow the challenges, drama, and emotional complexities of individuals who are in romantic relationships with incarcerated partners.

Watch Love After Lockup: Love During Lockup Fridays at 5pm PT/8pm ET on We TV with Philo.

 

Saturday, January 17, 2026 

I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco

I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco (original movie)

For the first time ever, Mary Jo Buttafuoco tells her story in her own words. In May 1992, outside her Long Island home, Mary Jo was shot in the head by 17-year-old Amy Fisher, the mistress of her husband, Joey Buttafuoco.

Watch I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco at 5pm PT/8pm ET on Lifetime with Philo.

 

love on the amazon

Love on the Amazon (original movie)

Claire travels to Brazil and hires Danny, a riverboat captain, to help her deliver an important message to her sister Amelia, a marine biologist studying pink dolphins on the Amazon River. Stars Jaicy Elliot, Rafael de la Fuente.

Watch Love on the Amazon at 5pm PT/8pm ET on Hallmark Channel with Philo.

 

Iyanla The Inside Fix

Iyanla: The Inside Fix (series premiere)

Revisit twelve of the most unforgettable episodes from the OWN original series Iyanla: Fix My Life, offering deeper reflections and renewed insights into the healing journeys that moved millions.

Watch Iyanla: The Inside Fix Saturdays at 5pm PT/8pm ET on OWN with Philo.

 

Sunday, January 18, 2026 

the hillside strangler

The Hillside Strangler (limited series premiere)

Convicted killer Kenneth Bianchi speaks for the first time ever alongside detectives, survivors, and rare archival footage that unravels the truth behind the Hillside Strangler.

Watch The Hillside Strangler Sundays at 7pm PT/10pm ET on MGM+ (add-on) with Philo.

 

Monday, January 19, 2026 

120 Hours Behind Bars

120 Hours Behind Bars (series premiere)

Delivering an unfiltered look inside America’s toughest jails over five days.

Watch 120 Hours Behind Bars Mondays at 6pm PT/9pm ET on Discovery Channel with Philo.

 

Contraband: Seized at the Border

Contraband: Seized at the Border (season premiere)

Follow the work of America’s Customs and Border Protection agency.

Watch Contraband: Seized at the Border Mondays at 5pm PT/8pm ET on Discovery Channel with Philo.

 

Friday, January 23, 2026 

don't breathe a word

Don’t Breathe a Word (original movie)

When Meredith tries to help her best friend, Eve, with a mysterious stalker, she soon discovers that Eve has a dark secret and may not be who she claims to be.

Watch Don’t Breathe a Word at 5pm PT/8pm ET on LMN with Philo.

 

Saturday, January 24, 2026 

Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again

Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again (original movie)

Toni Braxton, Essence Atkins, and Cree Summer star as three women who find lasting sisterhood and second chances after suffering heartbreak on a reality dating show.

Watch Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again at 5pm PT/8pm ET on Lifetime with Philo.

 

caught by love

Caught by Love (original movie)

Rachael Leigh Cook and Luke Macfarlane star in the story of an investigation for stolen jewels that turns into an unexpected and adventurous romance.

Watch Caught by Love at 5pm PT/8pm ET on Hallmark Channel with Philo.

 

kingdom

Kingdom (series premiere)

Narrated by legendary Sir David Attenborough, Kingdom follows the stories of a lion pride, a wild dog pack, a hyena clan, and a leopard family as they compete to make Nsefu their home.

Watch Kingdom Saturdays at 5pm PT/8pm ET on BBCA and AMC+ with Philo.

 

Sunday, January 25, 2026 

The Millwood Murders: Buried Truth

The Millwood Murders: Buried Truth (original movie)

A prosecutor testifies against her husband, sending him to death row. However, when she finds out that the real murderer is still at large, she must unravel the mystery, outwit a killer, and save her daughter before it’s too late.

Watch The Millwood Murders: Buried Truth at 5pm PT/8pm ET on Lifetime with Philo.

 

Coming Soon to HBO Max!

Philo Core now includes access to the HBO Max Basic with Ads plan at no additional cost. Here are some of the top shows and movies premiering on HBO Max this month:

  • The Pitt returns January 8th.
  • Industry returns January 11th.
  • Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal returns January 11th.
  • Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres January 18th.
  • Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! premieres January 22nd.
  • The Smashing Machine is available to stream beginning January 23rd.
  • Real Time With Bill Maher returns January 23rd.
  • Have I Got News for You returns January 25th.

To access HBO Max content, Philo Core customers must first activate this offer via their Philo account page. 

 

There’s lots more coming soon!

New content is added weekly, so check back often to see what new shows and movies are coming soon to Philo.