By Claire Frank
Winter was a rough time for students with its strange weather, hectic school schedules, and favorite television shows on hiatus. While the weather may be still be weird and school isn’t any easier, students can rejoice because the season premiers have come and gone, bringing back beloved shows to fans and offering options to those looking for something new.
Wondering when a show is coming/came back? Searching for something new to watch? Look no further than here for the TV premiere dates.
Celebrity Apprentice Premiere date: March 3, airs on NBC at 9pm on Sundays
Description: Watch the intense sixth season of this reality show hosted by Donald Trump, where celebrities compete to support the charity of their choice by becoming Trump’s apprentice. This season’s contestants are Trace Adkins, Stephen Baldwin, Gary Busey, Marilu Henner, La Toya Jackson, Penn Jillette, Lil Jon, Claudia Jordan, Omarosa, Lisa Rinna, Brande Roderick, Dennis Rodman, Dee Snider, and Bret Michaels.
Recommended for: fans of reality shows and fans of the celebrities competing
Grimm Premiere date: March 8, airs on NBC at 9pm on Fridays
Description: Portland detective Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli) has inherited the ability to see supernatural creatures, and he must fulfill his duty as a “Grimm” to maintain the balance between the mythological world and the real world in the second season of this fantasy crime drama.
Recommended for: fans of fantasy, fans of crime dramas, and fans of anything supernatural
Dancing with the Stars Premiere date: March 18, airs on ABC at 8pm on Mondays
Description: Celebrities partner with professional dancers and compete in the 16th season of this hit reality show. This season includes Wynonna Judd partnered with Tony Dovolani, D. L. Hughley with Cheryl Burke, Jacoby Jones with Karina Smirnoff, Lisa Vanderpump with Gleb Savchenko, Andy Dick with Sharna Burgess, Victor Ortiz with Lindsay Arnold, Zendaya Coleman with Val Chmerkovskiy, Aly Raisman with Mark Balas, Ingo Rademacher with Kym Johnson, Kellie Pickler with Derek Hough, and Dorothy Hamill with Tristan MacManus.
Recommended for: fans of reality shows, fans of dancing, and fans of the celebrities competing
Splash Premiere date: March 19, airs on ABC at 8pm on Tuesdays
Description: This brand new reality show will pit 10 celebrities against each other in weekly diving competitions. The contestants include Rory Bushfield, Nicole Eggert, Chuy Bravo, Ndamukong Suh, Kendra Wilkinson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Louie Anderson, Keshia Knight, Knight Pulliman, Drake Bell, and Katherine Webb.
Recommended for: fans of reality shows, fans of diving, and fans of the celebrities competing
The Voice Premiere date: March 25, airs on NBC at 8pm on Mondays
Description: Popular singers CeeLo Green, Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, and Adam Levine search for aspiring artists and mentor them to compete for a recording contract.
Recommended for: fans of reality shows, fans of reality shows involving singing, and fans of the celebrity mentors
Revolution Premiere date: March 25, airs on NBC at 10pm on Mondays
Description: Season one of Eric Kripke’s sci-fi drama emerges from a four month hiatus to bring a world without modern-day technology and electricity to life. Survivors Miles Matheson (Billy Burke), Charlie Matheson (Tracy Spiridakos), Captain Tom Neville (Giancarlo Esposito) and others must fight for survival as they struggle to return power to this electricity-starved world.
Recommended for: fans of sci-fi and fans of apocalyptic scenarios
Doctor Who Premiere date: March 30, airs on BBC America at 8pm on Saturdays
Description: Follow the adventures of The Doctor (Matt Smith) and his current companion, Clara Oswin (Jean-Louise Coleman) as they travel through time and space in the second half of the seventh season of this rebooted sci-fi series that began its legacy 50 years ago.
Recommended for: fans of science fiction and fans of BBC
Ready for Love Premiere date: March 31, airs on NBC at 8pm on Sundays
Description: Bachelors Ernesto Arguello, Tim Lopez, and Ben Patton are ready to find true love with the help of matchmakers Matthew Hussey, Amber Kelleher-Andrews, and Tracy McMillan.
Recommended for: fans of reality shows and fans of The Bachelor/The Bachelorette
Game of Thrones Premiere date: March 31, airs on HBO at 9pm on Sundays
Description:Return to Westoros for the third season of this critically acclaimed drama and watch as the Seven Noble families fight for power and survival. Full of suspense and plot twists, Game of Thrones leaves fans begging for more.
Recommended for: fans of fantasy shows, fans of shows set in medieval times, and fans of action.
Parenthood Premiere date: January 1, airs on NBC at 10pm on Tuesdays
Whitney Premiere date: January 2, airs on NBC at 8pm on Wednesdays
Guys With Kids Premiere date: January 2, airs on NBC at 8:30pm on Wednesdays
Law & Order: SVU Premiere date: January 2, airs on NBC at 9pm on Wednesdays
Chicago Fire Premiere date: January 2, airs on NBC at 10pm on Wednesdays
The Big Bang Theory Premiere date: January 3, airs on CBS at 8pm on Thursdays
Two and a Half Men Premiere date: January 3, airs on CBS at 8:30pm on Thursdays
Person of Interest Premiere date: January 3, airs on CBS at 9pm on Thursdays
Elementary Premiere date: January 3, airs on CBS at 10pm on Thursdays
Buckwild Premiere date: January 3, airs on MTV at 10pm on Thursdays
CSI: NY Premiere date: January 4, airs on CBS at 9pm on Fridays
Blue Bloods Premiere date: January 4, airs on CBS at 10pm on Fridays
Merlin Premiere date: January 4, airs on Syfy at 10pm on Fridays
Portlandia Premiere date: January 4, airs on IFC at 10pm on Fridays
Once Upon a Time Premiere date: January 6, airs on ABC at 8pm on Sundays
The Simpsons Premiere date: January 6, airs on Fox at 8pm on Sundays
Bob’s Burgers Premiere date: January 6, airs on Fox at 8:30pm on Sundays
The Biggest Loser Premiere date: January 6, airs on NBC at 9pm on Sundays
Downton Abbey Premiere date: January 6, airs on PBS at 9pm on Sundays
Family Guy Premiere date: January 6, airs on Fox at 9pm on Sundays
The Good Wife Premiere date: January 6, airs on CBS at 9pm on Sundays
Downton Abbey Premiere date: January 6, airs on PBS at 9pm on Sundays
American Dad! Premiere date: January 6, airs on Fox at 9:30pm on Sundays
The Mentalist Premiere date: January 6, airs on CBS at 10pm on Sundays
The Bachelor Premiere date: January 7, airs on ABC at 8pm on Mondays
Switched at Birth Premiere date: January 7, airs on ABC Family at 8pm on Mondays
Bunheads Premiere date: January 7, airs on ABC Family at 9pm on Mondays
Castle Premiere date: January 7, airs on ABC at 10pm on Mondays
Deception Premiere date: January 7, airs on NBC at 10pm on Mondays
Vanderpump Rules Premiere date: January 7, airs on Bravo at 10pm on Mondays
Betty White’s Off Their Rockers Premiere date: January 8, airs on NBC at 8pm on Tuesdays
NCIS Premier date: January 8, airs on CBS at 8pm on Tuesdays
Pretty Little Liars Premiere date: January 8, airs on ABC Family at 8pm on Tuesdays
Raising Hope Premiere date: January 8, airs on Fox at 8pm at 8pm on Tuesdays
Ben and Kate Premiere date: January 8, airs on Fox at 8:30pm on Tuesdays
The Lying Game Premiere date: January 8, airs on ABC Family at 9pm on Tuesdays
NCIS: Los Angeles Premiere date: January 8, airs on CBS at 9pm on Tuesdays
New Girl Premiere date: January 8, airs on Fox at 9pm on Tuesdays
Happy Endings Premiere date: January 8, airs on ABC at 9pm on Tuesdays
Go On Premiere date: January 8, airs on NBC at 9pm on Tuesdays
The New Normal Premiere date: January 8, airs on NBC at 9:30pm on Tuesdays
Don’t Trust the B—– in Apt. 23 Premiere date: January 8, airs on ABC at 9:30pm on Tuesdays
The Mindy Project Premiere date: January 8, airs on Fox at 9:30pm on Tuesdays
Vegas Premiere date: January 8, airs on CBS at 10pm on Tuesdays
Cougar Town Premiere date: January 8, airs on TBS at 10pm on Tuesdays
Justified Premiere date: January 8, airs on FX at 10pm on Tuesdays
Snooki & Jwoww Premiere date: January 8, airs on MTV at 10pm on Tuesdays
Stars in Danger: The High Dive Premiere date: January 9, airs on Fox at 8pm on Wednesdays
The Middle Premier date: January 9, airs on ABC at 8pm on Wednesdays
The Neighbots Premiere date: January 9, airs on ABC at 8:30pm on Wednesdays
Modern Family Premiere date: January 9, airs on ABC at 9pm on Wednesdays
Suburgatory Premiere date: January 9, airs on ABC at 9:30pm on Wednesdays
Nashville Premiere date: January 9, airs on ABC at 10pm on Wednesdays
Washington Heights Premiere date: January 9, airs on MTV at 10pm on Wednesdays
Last Resort Premiere date: January 10, airs on ABC at 8pm on Thursdays
30 Rock Premiere date: January 10, airs on NBC at 8pm on Thursdays
The Office Premiere date: January 10, airs on NBC at 9pm on Thursdays
Grey’s Anatomy Premiere date: January 10, airs on ABC at 9pm on Thursdays
The Millionaire Matchmaker Premiere date: January 10, airs on Bravo at 9pm on Thursdays
1600 Penn Premiere date: January 10, airs on NBC at 9:30pm on Thursdays
Scandal Premiere date: January 10, airs on ABC at 10pm on Thursdays
Kathy Premiere date: January 10, airs on Bravo at 10pm on Thursdays
Joe Schmo Premiere date: January 10, airs on Spike at 10pm on Thursdays
Banshee Premiere date: January 11, airs on Cinemax at 10pm on Fridays
The Cleveland Show Premiere date: January 13, airs on Fox at 7:30pm on Sundays
Girls Premiere date: January 13, airs on HBO at 9pm on Sundays
Shameless Premiere date: January 13, airs on Showtime at 9pm on Sundays
Enlightened Premiere date: January 13, airs on HBO at 9:30pm on Sundays
House of Lies Premiere date: January 13, airs on Showtime at 10pm on Sundays
Californication Premiere date: January 13, airs on Showtime at 10pm on Sundays
Bones Premiere date: January 14, airs on Fox at 8pm on Mondays
The Carrie Diaries Premiere date: January 14, airs on CW at 8pm on Mondays
Continuum Premiere date: January 14, airs on Syfy at 8pm on Mondays
How I Met Your Mother Premiere date: January 14, airs on CBS at 8pm on Mondays
2 Broke Girls Premiere date: January 14, airs on CBS at 9pm on Mondays
Being Human Premiere date: January 14, airs on Syfy at 9pm on Mondays
Mike and Molly Premiere date: January 14, airs on CBS at 9:30pm on Mondays
Hawaii Five-O Premiere date: January 14, airs on CBS at 10pm on Mondays
Lost Girl Premiere date: January 14, airs on Syfy at 10pm on Mondays
Hart of Dixie Premiere date: January 15, airs on CW at 8pm on Tuesdays
American Idol Premiere date: January 16, airs on Fox at 8pm on Wednesdays
Arrow Premiere date: January 16, airs on CW at 8pm on Wednesdays
Criminal Minds Premiere date: January 16, airs on CBS at 9pm on Wednesdays
Supernatural Premiere date: January 16, airs on CW at 9pm on Wednesdays
CSI Premiere date: January 16, airs on CBS at 10pm on Wednesdays
The Vampire Diaries Premiere date: January 17, airs on CW at 8pm on Thursdays
Parks and Recreation Premiere date: January 17, airs on NBC at 8:30pm on Thursdays
Anger Management Premiere date: January 17, airs on FX at 9pm on Thursdays
Glee Premiere date: January 17, airs on Fox at 9pm on Thursdays
Archer Premiere date: January 17, airs on FX at 10pm on Thursdays
King of the Nerds Premiere date: January 17, airs on TBS at 10pm on Thursdays
Suits Premiere date: January 17, airs on USA at 10pm on Thursdays
Legit Premiere date: January 17, airs on FX at 10pm on Thursdays
Nikita Premiere date: January 18, airs on CW at 8pm on Fridays
Ripper Street Premier date: January 19, airs on BBC America at 9m on Saturdays
90210 Premiere date: January 21, airs on CW at 9pm on Mondays
The Following Premiere date: January 21, airs on Fox at 9pm on Mondays
The Taste Premiere date: January 22, airs on ABC at 8pm on Tuesdays
White Collar Premiere date: January 22, airs on USA at 10pm on Tuesdays
Necessary Roughness Premiere date: January 23, airs on USA at 10pm on Wednesdays
Beauty and the Beast Premiere date: January 24, airs on CW at 9pm on Thursdays
Project Runway Premiere date: January 24, airs on Lifetime at 9pm on Thursdays
Spartacus: War of the Damned Premiere date: January 25, airs on Starz at 10pm on Fridays
Dallas Premiere date: January 28, airs on TNT at 10pm on Mondays
RuPaul’s Drag Race Premiere date: January 28, airs on Logo at 10pm on Mondays
The Americans Premiere date: January 30, airs on FX at 10pm on Wednesdays
Rules of Engagement Premiere date: February 4, airs on CBS at 8:30pm on Mondays
Monday Mornings Premiere date: February 4, airs on TNT at 10pm on Mondays
Smash Premiere date: February 4, airs on NBC at 9pm on Tuesdays
Community Premiere date: February 7, airs on NBC at 8pm on Thursdays
Touch Premiere date: February 8, airs on Fox at 8pm on Fridays
The Walking Dead Premiere date: February 10, airs on AMC at 9pm on Sundays
Survivor Premiere date: February 13, airs on CBS at 8pm on Wednesdays
Boston’s Finest Premiere date: February 13, airs on TNT at 9pm on Wednesdays
Southland Premiere date: February 13, airs on TNT at 10pm on Wednesdays
Happily Divorced Premiere date: February 13, airs on TV Land at 10:30pm on Wednesdays
Zero Hour Premiere date: February 14, airs on ABC at 8pm on Thursdays
Comic Book Men Premiere date: February 14, airs on AMC at 9pm on Thursdays
Freakshow Premier date: February 14, airs on AMC at 9:30pm on Thursdays
Immortalized Premiere date: February 14, airs on AMC at 10pm on Thursdays
The Amazing Race Premiere date: February 17, airs on CBS at 8pm on Sundays
Cult Premiere date: February 19, airs on CW at 9pm on Tuesdays
Body of Proof Premiere date: February 19, airs on ABC at 10pm on Tuesdays
Golden Boy Premiere date: February 26, airs on CBS at 10pm on Tuesdays
Psych Premiere date: February 27, airs on USA at 10pm on Wednesdays
