2025 has some great shows returning to network TV, so here are the big ones to look forward to!
TV networks traditionally hold off on shows for midseason, including returning ones. This was bigger after the 2023 Hollywood strikes affected the networks. Thus, a few decided to hold off on full seasons of shows until winter.
There are several shows that debuted in the fall coming back for the second half of their episodes, but these are some big shows coming back for new seasons in 2025 that network TV fans can’t wait to see!
Will Trent (January 7)
The second season finale of the ABC crime hit was a huge one as Will was forced to arrest Angie over covering up a murder and left the GBI. It looks like Season 3 jumps ahead a bit with Angie out of jail but is likely no longer a cop while Will has done some soul-searching.
Big additions include Gina Rodriguez as a new District Attorney (and possible new Will love interest) and Scott Foley as a doctor who might get closer to Angie. How the characters are changed as they handle strange murder cases will make Season 3 a bigger watch to continue this ABC hit.
The Rookie (January 7)
After a shortened Season 6, fans are hopeful The Rookie gets back on track with a full year. A big question is if Chenford is back on with the two reconciling while Nolan and Bailey are hoping to start a family.
Ivan Hernandez joins as a detective who will clash with Wesley, while Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher join as new rookie cops. Plot details are under wraps for now, but we’re looking at another full year of fun with unique plotlines as the hit cop drama returns.
NCIS: Sydney (January 31)
After a surprisingly good first season, the new spinoff is coming back with a big new spot on Friday nights. It’ll open by resolving the cliffhanger of the team suspecting Colonel Rankin was involved in a terrorist plot. After that, expect more fun cases that mix in Aussie action with more character development for everyone.
This is a great opportunity for this spinoff to step it up and be among the best of the NCIS shows, and a new season to help develop things.
All American (January 29)
It’s a new start for The CW hit, as half the cast (including Daniel Ezra) is gone. The new plotline will have Jordan step up as principal and football coach for South Crenshaw. He offers troubled student Khali a chance to play for the team and assert himself. However, Jordan faces a rival, a Beverly High coach, and his superstar son, who have their own issues.
A “soft reboot” is tricky to pull off yet All American might do it to show that while Spencer’s story is finished, there’s still more drama in a new generation of talents trying to make it.
Wild Cards (February 5)
The Canadian crime drama was a pleasant surprise when it aired on The CW. So fans are happy to see it coming back for Season 2. It’ll pick up from the cliffhanger of Max telling Cole she had a line on who killed his brother.
There are some big-name guest stars like Martin Sheen as a veteran con artist, along with Marie Avgeropoulos, Katie Findlay, Ally Sheedy, and Tony D’Angelo in various roles. The show looks to amp up the fun dynamic of the two leads, give deeper looks at Max’s history, and remain a delightful crime caper for CW fans.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit (TBA)
After earning a surprise Season 3 renewal, the Fox police drama should be back later in the spring. Details are quiet for now so we don’t know about any cast changes. It’s likely to continue having one overreaching story arc across the season, while single-episode tales have the team investigate missing persons.
Hopefully, we will get more information soon on how this fan-fave crime drama is heading into Season 3.
The Cleaning Lady (TBA)
After a season 3 finale that could have worked as a series finale, the Fox crime drama is coming back after all. Just as she thinks she’s finally freed from this criminal life, Thony (Elodie Yung) is pulled back in by powerful crime boss Derek. Yancey Arias will guest star as a ruthless hitman with more turns as the cult crime series prepares for a big return.
It may be the final year, but at least the show is likely to go out on a high note to cap off its underrated run.