The calendar has flipped to 2025, meaning we’re now a quarter of the way through the 21st century. If that fact makes you feel dizzyingly old, we have better news: there are a ton of amazing shows premiering in 2025 that will help distract you from the inexorable march of time. Here’s a look at some of the best shows coming to DISH in the new year. To watch the most new shows with DISH, follow this link to add-on premium channels like Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, Starz, and more, and be sure to take advantage of our limited-time offer on Netflix to start watching today.
NOTE: All dates and titles are based on the latest information and are subject to change. All descriptions courtesy of the programmer unless otherwise noted.
January Premieres
The Way Home (Season 3)
When Does it Premiere: Jan. 3
What’s it about: “Season 3 picks up where season two left off – with Kat (Chyler Leigh) and her brother Jacob (Spencer Macpherson, School Spirits), who went missing more than two decades ago at the age of eight and is now an adult, poised to walk into the Landry home to an unsuspecting Del (Andie MacDowell). Viewers will be introduced to a groovy new era when the pond transports Kat and Alice to 1974 – the year Del and Colton (Jefferson Brown) first met as teens and their epic love story began. Alice is befriended by a young, spritely Evelyn Goodwin (Devin Cecchetto) but their budding friendship complicates Alice’s relationship with Del, who wants her memories of Colton to remain the way they are. Meanwhile, Kat attempts to close the door on the 1800s after making startling discoveries. In the present day she and Elliot (Evan Williams) navigate a new chapter in their relationship, while he finds himself faced with his own complicated past.”
Who’s in it: Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh, Evan Williams, Sadie Lalamme-Snow, Alex Hook
How to Watch: Hallmark Channel
Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches (Season 2)
When Does it Premiere: Jan. 5
What’s it about: “Mayfair Witches’ new season continues the journey of Rowan Mayfair (Alexandra Daddario) after she has unwittingly given birth to the demon Lasher (Jack Huston). She is determined to understand what he has become – human or monster? – and to use him to fulfill her purpose as a healer, but when tragedy strikes, she must put aside her own desires and fight to protect her family.”
Who’s in it: Alexandra Daddario, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, Tongayi Chirisa, Alyssa Jirrels, Ben Feldman, Ted Levine and Thora Birch.
How to watch: AMC and AMC+ (Premium Add-On)
When Calls the Heart (Season 12)
When Does it Premiere: Jan. 5
What’s it about: “In ‘The Mountie Way,’ the Season 12 premiere of When Calls the Heart, Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) receives a sentimental surprise in time for Little Jack’s (Hyland Goodrich) first day of school while Nathan (Kevin McGarry) is tasked with training Oliver (Jacob Shoemay), a new Mountie cadet. Plus, Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) and Lee (Kavan Smith) make a landmark decision. Meanwhile, a new school year begins which means new students including Little Jack and Lily (Chloe McKinnon) and senior year for a few, including Emily (Gracyn Shinyei) and Angela (Vienna Leacock), who is contemplating her college options. Also, a comic book wave hits Hope Valley.” – Parade
Who’s in it: Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith, Chris McNally, Andrea Brooks, Martin Cummins, Viv Leacock
How to Watch: Hallmark Channel
The Pitt
When Does it Premiere: Jan. 9
What’s it about: “The Pitt is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each episode follows an hour of Dr. Robby’s (Noah Wyle) 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room.”
Who’s in it: Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Shabana Azeez, and Katherine LaNasa
How to watch: Max (Premium Add-On)
Rouge Heroes (Season 2)
When Does It Premiere: Jan. 12
What’s it about: “The critically acclaimed hit drama series follows David Stirling (Connor Swindells) and Paddy Mayne (Jack O’Connell) in a dramatized account of how the British Army’s Special Air Service (SAS) unit was formed in the darkest days of World War II. In the second season, facing the threat of disbandment, SAS Rogue Heroes will see the unit trying to once again prove their significance. However, a surprise ally is found in the uptight and formal brother of David Stirling – William (Gwilym Lee). Will the fiery Paddy Mayne finally conform to following rules in order to protect the future of the unit, or will his dislike for authority be too significant an obstacle?”
Who’s in it: Connor Swindells, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Allen, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sofia Boutella, Dominic West, Amir El Masry, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Corin Silva, Jacob Ifan, Dónal Finn, Jacob McCarthy, César Domboy, Michael Schaeffer, and Miles Jupp.
How to watch: MGM+ (Premium Add-On)
The Couple Next Door
When Does it Premiere: Jan. 17
What’s it about: “A young couple (Eleanor Tomlinson and Alfred Enoch) develop a fast friendship with their new neighbors (Sam Heughan and Jessica De Graw) when they move to an idyllic suburb. But the relationship soon takes some unexpected and sinister turns.”
Who’s in it: Sam Heughan, Eleanor Tomlinson, Alfred Enoch, Jessica De Graw, Hugh Dennis
How to watch: Starz (Premium Add-On)
The Night Agent (Season 2)
When Does it Premiere: Jan. 23
What’s it about: “Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, the new episodes pick up after the high-octane events of Season 1. Peter’s efforts to save the president were successful, and now he’s earned the opportunity to become a Night Agent. Working in the secretive organization Night Action in Season 2 will push Peter into a world where danger is everywhere and trust is in short supply.” – Tudum
Who’s in it: Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Amanda Warren, Arienne Mandi, Louis Herthum, Berto Colon, Michael Malarkey,Keon Alexander.
How to watch: Netflix (Additional Subscription)
Planet Earth: Asia
When Does it Premiere: Jan. 25
What’s it about: “Presented by renowned naturalist and three-time Emmy® Award-winner Sir David Attenborough (Mammals, Planet Earth III), the cinematic series explores each corner of this remarkable part of our planet and journeys through Asia’s most stunning landscapes, uncovering stories of extraordinary unseen animal behavior. Across seven episodes plus a ‘Making Of’ special filmed over the course of nearly four years, this is the first time that Asia – home to the highest mountain range, the deepest ocean, the tallest jungles, and the biggest cave – has been the focus of a BBC landmark wildlife series. The series will also explore the conservation challenges facing the continent and shine a light on the potential solutions being championed by the region’s conservation heroes. From the vast Gobi Desert to the jungles of Borneo, and from the polar wilderness of Siberia to the coral seas of the Indian Ocean, this series will showcase the breathtaking diversity of Asia’s wildest places, with an all-new original score by Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers Music Group.”
Who’s in it: Presumably, a lot of animals native to the continent of Asia.
How to watch: BBC America (in Free Preview this January)
February/ March Premieres
Cobra Kai (Season 6, Part 3 – Series Finale)
When Does it Premiere: Feb. 13
What’s it about: “After a shocking result in the Sekai Taikai, Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai must reckon with their pasts while facing an uncertain future both on and off the mat. Almost 40 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, it’s all been leading to this.”
Who’s in it: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Thomas Ian Griffith, Yuji Okumoto, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Lewis Tan, Xolo Maridueña, Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Dallas Dupree Young , Gianni Decenzo, Oona O’Brien, and Griffin Santopietro.
How to watch: Netflix (Additional Subscription)
Yellowjackets (Season 3)
When Does it Premiere: Feb. 14
What’s it about: “Yellowjackets is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later, proving that the past is never really past and what began out in the wilderness is far from over.”
Who’s in it: Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, Lauren Ambrose, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Courtney Eaton, Liv Hewson, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, Kevin Alves, Sarah Desjardins, and Simone Kessell, with Elijah Wood and Hilary Swank and Joel McHale in guest roles.
How to watch: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME (Premium Add-On)
The White Lotus (Season 3)
When Does it Premiere: Feb. 16
Who is in this year’s cast:
Leslie Bibb as Kate; Carrie Coon as Laurie; Michelle Monaghan as Jaclyn – Three long-time friends on a girls’ trip after not having seen each other for a while.
Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett – A rugged man with a chip on his shoulder, traveling with his girlfriend Chelsea.
Jason Isaacs as Timothy Ratliff – A wealthy businessman vacationing with his wife (Parker Posey) and three children.
Sarah Catherine Hook as Piper Ratliff – A college senior and middle child to Timothy and Victoria Ratliff, Piper is a religion studies major.
Sam Nivola as Lochlan Ratliff – Timothy and Victoria Ratliff’s youngest, a high school senior.
Patrick Schwarzenegger as Saxon Ratliff – The eldest son of Timothy and Victoria Ratliff, Saxon works for his father’s successful company.
Lalisa Manobal as Mook – One of the health mentors for guests staying at The White Lotus.
Lek Patravadi as Sritala – one of the owners of The White Lotus and the visionary behind its wellness program.
Natasha Rothwell as Belinda – Spa manager from The White Lotus in Hawaii (appeared in season 1)
Tayme Thapthimthong as Gaitok – A security guard at The White Lotus
Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea – A free-spirit, traveling with her on-edge older boyfriend Rick.
How to watch: Max (Premium Add-On)
Suits LA
When Does it Premiere: Feb. 23
What’s it about: “Ted Black (Stephen Amell), a former federal prosecutor from New York, has reinvented himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles. His firm is at a crisis point and to survive he must embrace a role he held in contempt his entire career. Ted is surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalties to both Ted and each other while they can’t help but mix their personal and professional lives.”
Who’s in it: Stephen Amell, Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt and Bryan Greenberg
How to watch: NBC
The Americas
When Does it Premiere: Feb. 23
“Narrated by Tom Hanks and featuring music from Hans Zimmer, The Americas showcases the wonders, secrets, and fragilities of a supercontinent, using cutting-edge technology to uncover new behaviour and highlight stories. Five years in the making, and filmed over 180 expeditions, it heads to The Atlantic Coast, Mexico, Wild West, The Amazon, The Frozen North, The Gulf Coast, The Andes, The Caribbean, The West Coast and Patagonia.” – Deadline
Who’s in it: Animals from across the American continents.
How to watch: NBC
Dark Winds (Season 3)
When Does it Premiere: March 9
What’s it about: “The expanded third season, featuring eight episodes, picks up six months after the events of season two and follows Lt. Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) as they investigate the disappearance of two boys, with only an abandoned bicycle and blood-stained patch of ground left in their wake. Meanwhile, Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) attempts to settle into her new life 500 miles from home with the Border Patrol, but stumbles across a conspiracy involving human and drug smuggling with far-reaching implications.”
Who is in it: Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten, and Deanna Allison. Season 3 guest stars include Jenna Elfman, Bruce Greenwood, Raoul Max Trujillo, Tonantzin Carmelo, Alex Meraz, Terry Serpico, and Christopher Heyerdahl.
How to watch: AMC and AMC+ (Premium Add-On)
More 2025 Premieres
The Last of Us (Season 2)
When Does it Premiere: April TBD
What’s it about: “After five years of peace following the events of the first season, Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie’s (Bella Ramsey) collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.”
Who’s in it: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. The new cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.
How to watch: Max (Premium Add-On)
More 2025 MAX Premieres
All dates TBD
And Just Like That… (Season 3)
Hacks (Season 4)
IT: Welcome to Derry (Prequel to the IT film series and Stephen King book)
A Knight of Seven Kingdoms (New Game of Thrones spin-off)
More 2025 Netflix Premieres
Wednesday (Season 2)
Squid Game (Season 3)
Stranger Things (Season 5)
More 2025 Starz Premieres
All dates TBD
Outlander: Blood of My Blood (Outlander prequel series focusing on Jamie’s parents)
Power: Book IV: Force (Season 3, final season)
Spartacus: House of Ashur (Sequel to Spartacus)
