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The Most Anticipated New Shows of 2016

Updated November 5, 2019 53.9k votes 4.1k voters 114.3k views52 items

List RulesUpvote the new TV shows premiering in 2016 that you are most excited for. List includes shows premiering on major networks, cable TV, premium channels, and streaming platforms.

Editor's Note: Voting and Reranking have been closed.

If you're caught up on all your favorite new TV shows, fear not - many TV series await viewers in 2016. From new sitcoms to gripping dramas and thrilling sci-fi TV shows, the new year has something for everyone. Big stars like Jane Lynch, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and even Zach Galifianakis are coming to television with new shows in 2016 - and there are plenty of other shows that are coming out soon that are sure to be big hits.

We've gathered the current slate of new TV shows that are debuting in 2016 below and we want to know which new TV shows you're anticipating the most. Is it the latest Netflix comic book series, Lucifer? Maybe you're looking forward to the reboot of everyone's favorite sci-fi series, The X-Files? Or, perhaps you can't wait to see Martin Scorsese's latest TV foray, Vinyl, on HBO. These upcoming shows have something for everyone.

There are plenty of new comedies and fresh takes on old favorites hitting the bunny ears (or streaming devices) in 2016. From Fuller House to Samurai Jack, some of your childhood favorite shows are being rebooted as big shows coming out in 2016, for a whole new generation to enjoy.

There are lots of great upcoming new TV shows premiering in 2016 and we want to know which of the series below you think are the most anticipated TV shows of 2016. What will be the biggest show of 2016? Vote below!

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The X-Files
David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson
Genres (Tv): Cryptozoology, Supernatural, Crime Fiction, Drama, Live action
Season finale aired: February 22, 2016; Metacritic score: 60
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Lucifer
Tom Ellis, Lauren German
Genres (Tv): Comedy-drama, Mystery, Fantasy
Season finale aired: April 25, 2016; Metacritic score: 49
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Luke Cage
Mike Colter, Mahershala Ali
Genres (Tv): Action, Sci-Fi
Season premiered: September 30, 2016; Metacritic score: 75
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Legends of Tomorrow
Victor Garber, Brandon Routh
Genres (Tv): Superhero fiction, Action, Adventure, Science fiction, Fantasy
Season finale aired: May 19, 2016; Metacritic score: 58
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Maya & Marty
Maya Rudolph, Martin Short
Genres (Tv): Variety
Season premiered: May 31, 2016; Metacritic score: 48
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The Great Indoors
Joel McHale, Stephen Fry
Genres (Tv): Sitcom
Joel McHale stars in this sitcom about a grizzled adventure reporter that manages a team of millennials at a magazine.
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Samurai Jack
Phil LaMarr, Mako
Genres (Tv): Animation, Animated cartoon, Children's television series, Action, Science Fiction
One of the coolest characters in Cartoon Network history is back after a decade away.
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Fuller House
Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweeten
Genres (Tv): Sitcom
Season premiered: Feb 26, 2016; Metacritic score: 35
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Colony
Josh Holloway, Sarah Wayne Callies
Genres (Tv): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Season finale aired: March 17, 2016; Metacritic score: 69
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Shadowhunters
Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood
Genres (Tv): Fantasy
Season finale aired: April 5, 2016; Metacritic score: 45
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Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Gary Sinise, Alana de la Garza
Genres (Tv): Police procedural, Drama, Thriller,Crime drama
Season finale aired: May 25, 2016; Metacritic score: 28
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American Crime Story
Sterling K. Brown, Kenneth Choi
Genres (Tv): True crime, Drama, Anthology
Season finale aired: April 5, 2016; Metacritic score: 90
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Preacher
Dominic Cooper, Joseph Gilgun
Genres (Tv): Drama, Black Comedy, Supernatural
Season premiered: May 22, 2016; Metacritic score: 75
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Houdini and Doyle
Season premiered: May 2, 2016; Metacritic score: 52
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Prison Break
Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller
Genres (Tv): Crime Fiction, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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Westworld
Evan Rachel Wood, Thandie Newton
Genres (Tv): Sci-fi, Drama, Western
Season premiered: October 2, 2016; Metacritic score: 73
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Lethal Weapon
Damon Wayans, Clayne Crawford
Genres (Tv): Action, Comedy, Police procedural
Season premiered: September 21, 2016; Metacritic score: 56
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The Shannara Chronicles
Austin Butler, Poppy Drayton
Genres (Tv): Fantasy
Season finale aired: March 1, 2016; Metacritic score: 52
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Timeless
Malcolm Barrett, Claudia Doumit
Genres (Tv): Drama, Science Fiction, Action
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11/22/63
James Franco, Sarah Gadon
Genres (Tv): Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Sci-fi
Season finale aired: April 4, 2016; Metacritic score: 69
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Second Chance
Matthew Perry, Kiel Martin
Genres (Tv): Sitcom
Season finale aired: March 25, 2016; Metacritic score: 47
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Designated Survivor
Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Knope
Genres (Tv): Political Thriller
Season premiered: September 21, 2016; Metacritic score: 72
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This Is Us
Stefanie Malouf, Eris Baker
Genres (Tv): Comedy, Family drama
Season premiered: September 20, 2016; Metacritic score: 76
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The Good Place
Kristen Bell, Ted Danson
Genres (Tv): Sitcom, Fantasy comedy
Season premiered: September 19, 2016; Metacritic score: 78
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Bull
Michael Weatherly, Freddy Rodríguez
Genres (Tv): Drama, Legal
Season premiered: September 20, 2016; Metacritic score: 40
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