Upcoming Jewish TV Shows to Watch in January 2026

The television landscape in January 2026 presents a remarkable array of shows featuring Jewish stars and themes. Here’s a roundup of upcoming Jewish TV shows to watch this January.

Upcoming Jewish TV Shows in January 2026

• Best Medicine

  Premiere Date: January 6, 2026 (Fox)

  This adaptation of the British series “Doc Martin” features Josh Charles as Dr. Martin Best. Leaving Boston, he sets up a private practice in a small East Coast fishing village. Although the storyline isn’t overtly Jewish, Charles is a notable Jewish actor.

  Judaism Rating: 0.25/4 couch potato latkes.

• The Pitt

  Premiere Date: January 8, 2026 (HBO Max)

  Season two of “The Pitt” returns with Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch. Fans can look forward to more emotional depth as Wyle resumes his role in Pittsburgh’s ER. Alexandra Metz will also reprise her role as Dr. Yolanda Garcia.

  Judaism Rating: 2/4 couch potato latkes.

• Tehran

  Premiere Date: January 9, 2026 (Apple TV+)

  The acclaimed Israeli spy thriller, “Tehran,” returns for its third season. Starring Sasson Gabay and Hugh Laurie, the series has garnered high praise from its initial airing in Israel.

  Judaism Rating: 3/4 couch potato latkes.

• The 83rd Golden Globes

  Premiere Date: January 11, 2026 (CBS/Paramount+)

  This year’s Golden Globes feature prominent Jewish nominees including Noah Wyle and Adam Sandler. The period drama “Marty Supreme” is also up for several awards.

  Judaism Rating: 1/4 couch potato latkes.

• Judy Justice Season 4

  Premiere Date: January 19, 2026 (Prime Video)

  Judge Judy Sheindlin returns for a new season of “Judy Justice,” continuing her legacy from the long-running “Judge Judy.”

  Judaism Rating: 2/4 couch potato latkes.

• Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man!

  Premiere Date: January 22, 2026 (HBO Max)

  This two-episode special celebrates Mel Brooks’s 99th birthday. Directed by Judd Apatow, it offers a deep dive into Brooks’s life and comedic career.

  Judaism Rating: 3/4 couch potato latkes.

• Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire

  Premiere Date: January 27, 2026 (PBS)

  This poignant documentary, timed with International Holocaust Remembrance Day, reflects on the life of Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel.

  Judaism Rating: 4/4 couch potato latkes.

• 33 Photos From the Ghetto

  Premiere Date: January 27, 2026 (HBO Max)

  This documentary reveals 33 previously unseen photos taken during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, discovered on an old roll of film.

  Judaism Rating: 3/4 couch potato latkes.

• Shrinking Season 2

  Premiere Date: January 28, 2026 (Apple TV+)

  Judaism Rating: 1/4 couch potato latkes.

These shows promise a diverse mix of entertainment, showcasing Jewish talent and narratives in various genres this January. Fans can look forward to a memorable month in television.