Get ready to spring forward into a fresh lineup of new TV shows premiering on Netflix, Hulu, more of the best streaming services, broadcast and cable TV. Fan favorites return as “Virgin River” heads back to its cozy small town for season 7 and the swashbuckling adventure “One Piece” sails into its much-anticipated second season.
Meanwhile, “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan expands his TV empire with the new drama “The Madison,” and the Oscars ceremony brings out all the stars to celebrate on the movie industry’s biggest night. Here’s our guide on the top new TV shows to check out this week.
‘Top Chef’ season 23 (Bravo)
The vibes: High-pressure culinary excellence meets Southern hospitality.
The plot: 15 rising-star chefs plant their culinary flag in the American South to battle through a gauntlet of challenges. From the booming food scene in Charlotte, N.C., to the coastal traditions of Greenville, S.C., the cheftestants must master the region’s rich agricultural bounty to impress host Kristen Kish and judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons.
Premiere date: Episode 1 on Monday, March 9 at 9 p.m. ET
Where to watch: Bravo (via Sling or YouTube TV) and next day on Peacock
‘One Piece’ season 2 (Netflix)
The vibes: Epic high-seas adventure with a whimsical, live-action anime soul.
The plot: Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat crew are finally setting sail for the Grand Line. This legendary stretch of sea is filled with unpredictable weather and bizarre islands, where the crew will face deadlier quests and cross paths with fiercer foes in their relentless pursuit of the King of the Pirates’ treasure.
Premiere date: All 8 episodes on Tuesday, March 10 at 3 a.m. ET
Where to watch: Netflix
‘Sunny Nights’ (Hulu)
The vibes: Fish-out-of-water black comedy with a criminal edge.
The plot: American siblings Martin and Vicki Marvin (Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden) head to Sydney to turn their spray tan startup into a global empire. Their plans go ridiculously off the rails when they accidentally tangle with Australia’s criminal underworld, all while Martin desperately tries to win back his wife by proving he’s more than just a failed entrepreneur.
Premiere date: All 8 episodes on Wednesday, March 11 at 12 a.m. ET
Where to watch: Hulu
‘Scarpetta’ (Prime Video)
The vibes: Gritty forensic thriller based on the hit book series.
The plot: Nicole Kidman stars as Dr. Kay Scarpetta, Virginia’s chief medical examiner, who returns to the job she left years ago only to be greeted by a chilling new murder. As she works alongside her sister (Jamie Lee Curtis) and daughter (Ariana DeBose), she discovers the crime has unsettling ties to her very first case, forcing her to confront a past that hasn’t stayed buried.
Premiere date: Episode 1 on Wednesday, March 11 at 3 a.m ET
Where to watch: Prime Video
‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ season 4 (Hulu)
The vibes: Chaotic, high-gloss reality drama fueled by social media fame.
The plot: The #MomTok sisterhood is feeling the pressure as their individual fame reaches a breaking point. Between Taylor’s high-profile turn as “The Bachelorette” and Jen and Whitney’s stint on “Dancing with the Stars,” professional jealousy and rumors begin to swirl, leading to a season of salty exes and shocking revelations that play out both on-screen and online.
Premiere date: All 10 episodes on Thursday, March 12 at 12 a.m. ET
Where to watch: Hulu
‘Virgin River’ season 7 (Netflix)
The vibes: Cozy, emotional small-town romance and comfort viewing.
The plot: Following their long-awaited wedding in the season 6 finale, newlyweds Jack and Mel find that married life in the mountains is anything but boring. As they settle into their honeymoon phase and begin building a permanent life together, the couple must navigate the emotional complexities of potentially becoming parents through adoption.
Premiere date: All 10 episodes on Thursday, March 12 at 3 a.m. ET
Where to watch: Netflix
‘The Madison’ (Paramount+)
The vibes: Intense neo-Western family drama from “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan.
The plot: Set in the stunning Madison River valley of southwest Montana, this drama follows Stacy and Preston Clyburn (Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell) as they relocate from New York City. The family is attempting to outrun a crushing tragedy that occurred back East, but they soon find that the rugged landscape of Montana demands a different kind of survival.
Premiere date: Episodes 1-3 on Saturday, March 14 at 3 a.m. ET
Where to watch: Paramount+
The Oscars
The vibes: Prestigious, glamorous, and full of Hollywood’s biggest personalities.
The plot: Conan O’Brien takes the stage to host the 98th Academy Awards, celebrating the best films of the past year. While “One Battle After Another” is the heavy favorite for Best Picture, most of the acting categories remain wide open, with a showdown for Best Actor between Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet and Michael B. Jordan.
Premiere date: Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. ET
Where to watch: ABC and Hulu
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