Must-Stream-TV for September 2026

Must-Stream-TV for September 2026
Here's your guide to new and returning TV shows this September 2026.

September 2026 marks a massive kickoff for the fall television season, packing the streaming calendar with high-stakes thrillers, gritty underworld dramas, and highly anticipated sitcom revivals.

Whether you are looking for the nostalgic returns of Scrubs and A Different World, the tense espionage of Slow Horses, or a double dose of The Traitors with the fourth season of the Canadian version and the first U.S. "New Blood" edition, this month’s lineup offers a deep roster of binge-worthy premieres.

Chad Powers

The walls are closing in on Russ’ (Glen Powell) lie, and if he and Danny (Frankie Rodriguez) want Chad to survive the regular season and lead the Catfish to the College Football Playoff, the only person who can help them is the last person who wants to: Ricky (Perry Mattfield).

All six episodes of the second season of Chad Powers will premiere on Hulu on Disney+ in Canada on Thursday, September 3.

The Gentlemen

Eddie (Theo James) has big plans to expand his thriving empire – with or without Bobby’s (Ray Winstone) blessing. Susie (Kaya Scodelario) starts sniffing out a new way to diversify the business.

The second season of Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen premieres on Thursday, September 3, on Netflix.

Last Seen

Police dispatcher Ian Ridley's (Patrick Brammall) daughter Maggie disappeared years ago. He receives a call, believing it's her, and embarks on a relentless quest to find her and reunite his family, disregarding consequences.

Last Seen premieres on Wednesday, September 9, on Apple TV.

The Paper

After sweeping the Ohio Journalism Awards, Ned (Domhnall Gleeson) searches for a journalistic crusade, coming for a local private club and jeopardizing the paper, while he and Mare (Chelsea Frei) try to figure out their attraction. Esmeralda (Sabrina Impacciatore) struggles to find her place, and the staff gradually mature as reporters.

The second season of The Paper premieres on Wednesday, September 9, at 9 p.m. on Showcase and streams on STACKTV and the Global TV app in Canada.

Saturday Night Live UK

SNL UK is back for its second season on Saturday, September 12 at 10 p.m. ET on the CTV Comedy Channel in Canada and streaming on Crave.

There will be an initial six-episode fall run (airing weekly through October 24), with additional episodes planned for early 2027.

R.J. Decker

The second season of R.J. Decker picks up in the aftermath of Victor Ochao’s murder and continues to dive into offbeat crimes and high stakes in South Florida.

The Scott Speedman-led series returns on Tuesday, September 15 at 10 p.m. ET on CTV/ABC and streams the next day on Crave and Disney+ in Canada.

Slow Horses

Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman) must protect his team as current and former Slough House agents turn up dead, forcing River (Jack Lowden) and the rest of the unit to go dark – including the returning Sid Baker (Olivia Cooke).

The sixth season of Slow Horses premieres on Wednesday, September 16 on Apple TV.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

This season, “The Ladies of Salt” celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in San Francisco and get some much-needed sunshine in Hawaii. Though they agree to set aside their differences and come together, nothing in Salt Lake City lasts forever as enduring bonds are tested, surprising new relationships are formed – and marriages come to an end.

The seventh season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City premieres on Wednesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo and streams on Hayu in Canada.

The Traitors: New Blood

Hosted by Alan Cumming, an American “civilian” edition of the popular reality series comes this fall.

The Traitors: New Blood premieres Thursday, September 17, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV/NBC and streams on Crave.

MobLand

The Harrigan crime family’s fractured empire comes under lethal new threats as fixer Harry (Tom Hardy) walks a dangerous tightrope between rivals.

Guy Ritchie’s MobLand returns for its second season on Friday, September 18, on Paramount+.

Youth

A 50-year-old divorcée (Sharon Horgan) searches for sex and love whilst juggling caring for her elderly parents and parenting her should-be-grown-up soon.

Youth premieres Sunday, September 20, at 10 p.m. ET on Crave/HBO.

American Hostage

A high-stakes anthology series based on the acclaimed first season of the podcast, American Hostage is a psychological thriller set in the 1970s inspired by the harrowing true story of an Indianapolis radio reporter, Fred Heckman (Jon Hamm), who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis (Giovanni Ribisi) demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program.

American Hostage premieres with two episodes on Sunday, September 20, on Crave.

The Traitors Canada

Hosted by Karine Vanasse, The Traitors Canada returns for its fourth season on Monday, September 21, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and streams the next day on Crave.

Line of Fire

Line of Fire follows a family of law enforcement agents who become targets of a mysterious assassin after a U.S. Marshal falls in the line of duty, forcing them to use their expertise to protect each other.

The series, which stars Peter Krause, premieres on Monday, September 21, at 10 p.m. on Citytv and NBC. Line of Fire will also stream on Citytv+ in Canada.

Brothers

Playing fictionalized versions of themselves, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson try to live together on a Texas ranch – a close space that puts their friendship to the test.

Brothers premieres on Wednesday, September 23, on Apple TV.

A Different World

When Deborah (Maleah Joi Moon), Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison), and Whitley Gilbert's (Jasmine Guy) free-spirited, well-intentioned, yet rebellious youngest child enters her freshman year at Hillman College, she finds the shadow of her parents difficult to escape as she sets out to build her own legacy, while having the time of her life, alongside a whole new generation of Hillman's best and brightest.

Netflix’s continuation of the classic series premieres on Thursday, September 24.

Slo Pitch

Presented in an “outrageous mockumentary style,” Canadian series Slo Pitch follows the Brovaries – a lovable, queer, beer league softball team through the ups and downs on and off the field.

The series stars Jess Salgueiro, Karen Knox, Gwenlyn Cumyn, Emma Hunter, and Emily Hampshire, and premieres on Friday, September 25 with two episodes on Crave.

Waiting for the Out

Dan (Josh Finan) explores his past with an imprisoned father, brother and uncle. Working in prison triggers fears he's destined for jail too. His growing obsession endangers himself and his family.

British series Waiting for the Out premieres on Friday, September 25, on CBC Gem.

Saturday Night Live

SNL is also back this September as season 52 premieres on Saturday, September 26 on NBC.

In Canada, the sketch comedy series will move from Global to CTV and stream on Crave.

Scrubs

The second season of the Scrubs revival premieres on Wednesday, September 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV/ABC and streams the following day on Crave and Disney+ in Canada.

Jeevan Brar

Jeevan Brar

Jeevan Brar is a Canadian entertainment journalist and founder of The TV Watercooler. He specializes in soap exclusives, reality exit interviews, and Toronto events like TIFF. His pop culture reporting has appeared in the National Post and MSN.ca.