Weekly listings for the science fiction and fantasy shows (as well as movies/specials of note) on the Prime Time TV schedule, also including programs that may be of interest to genre fans. Air dates and times subject to change without notice.
Sci Fi/Fantasy TV Shows Premiering This Week
The Handmaid’s Tale (Season 5 Premieres September 14th on Hulu): June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada. Commander Lawrence works with Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. June, Luke and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah. The first episodes of Season 5 will be available for streaming on Wednesday.
War of the Worlds (Season 3 Premieres September 12th on EPIX): When astronomers detect a transmission from another galaxy, it is definitive proof of intelligent extra-terrestrial life. The world’s population waits for further contact with baited breath. They do not have to wait long. Within days, mankind is all but wiped out; just pockets of humanity are left in an eerily deserted world. Premieres at 10 PM EST on Monday.
Vampire Academy (Premieres September 15th on Peacock): Lissa, a Royal vampire, and her best friend and protector, Rose, navigate romance, class politics, and ancient magic at their boarding school for vampires. When a mysterious bond develops between the two friends, they must work together to decipher it, all while facing threats inside the gates and out, including the bloodthirsty and undead Strigoi. Based on the international best-selling series from Richelle Mead. The first episode will be available for streaming on Thursday.
Fate: The Winx Saga (Season 2 Premieres September 15th on Netflix): Determined to master their enchanting powers, a group of teens navigate rivalry, romance and supernatural studies at Alfea, a magical boarding school. All episodes will be avaialble for streaming on Friday.
Schedule Notes
Also this week, AMC’s Tales of the Walking Dead will be wrapping up its first season. There is no word at this point on whether it will be back for a second year. The Fall season is upon us and you can see the upcoming sci fi and fantasy premieres at this link.
See our full rundown of all and fantasy television from the Fall 2022 season.
Prime Time Sci Fi TV Listings for the Week of Sep 12 – Sep 18
Links are to the show pages on this site with additional series info, trailers, updates and more. Broadcast/Cable Listings Source: TVGuide.com
| Monday September 12 |
| War of the Worlds (EPIX) 10:00-11:00 Season 3 Premiere |
| Tuesday September 13 |
| No Genre Entries |
| Wednesday September 14 |
| Stargirl (CW) 8:00-9:00 |
| Wellington Paranormal (CW) 9:00-9:30 |
| Resident Alien (Syfy) 10:00-11:00 |
| Thursday September 15 |
| Little Demon (FXX) 10:00-10:30 |
| Friday September 16 |
| No Genre Entries |
| Saturday September 17 |
| No Genre Entries |
| Sunday September 18 |
| Tales of the Walking Dead (AMC) 9:00-10:00 Season Finale |
| House of the Dragon (HBO) 9:00-10:00 |
| Rick and Morty (ADSW) 11:00-11:30 |
| Streaming |
| The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) Wednesday Season 5 Premiere |
| American Horror Stories (Hulu) Thursday New Ep |
| Harley Quinn (HBO Max) Thursday New Ep |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon) Thursday New Ep |
| She-Hulk (Disney+) Thursday New Ep |
| Star Trek Lower Decks (Paramount+) Thursday New Ep |
| Vampire Academy (Peacock) Thursday Series Premiere |
| Fate: The Winx Saga (Netflxi) Friday Season 2 Premiere |
| See (Apple TV+) Friday New Ep |
| Blood and Treasure (Paramount+) Sunday New Ep |
| You can see the complete list of streaming shows at this link |
Prime Time Sci Fi TV Listings for the Week of Sep 19 – Sep 25
Links are to the show pages on this site with additional series info, trailers, updates and more. Broadcast/Cable Listings Source: TVGuide.com
| Monday September 19 |
| Quantum Leap (NBC) 10:00-11:00 Series Premiere |
| War of the Worlds (EPIX) 10:00-11:00 Season 3 Premiere |
| Tuesday September 20 |
| No Genre Entries |
| Wednesday September 21 |
| Stargirl (CW) 8:00-9:00 |
| Wellington Paranormal (CW) 9:00-9:30 |
| Resident Alien (Syfy) 10:00-11:00 |
| Thursday September 22 |
| Little Demon (FXX) 10:00-10:30 |
| Friday September 23 |
| No Genre Entries |
| Saturday September 24 |
| No Genre Entries |
| Sunday September 25 |
| House of the Dragon (HBO) 9:00-10:00 |
| Rick and Morty (ADSW) 11:00-11:30 |
| Streaming |
| Andor (Disney+) Wednesday Series Premiere |
| The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) Wednesday New Ep |
| American Horror Stories (Hulu) Thursday New Ep |
| Harley Quinn (HBO Max) Thursday New Ep |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon) Thursday New Ep |
| She-Hulk (Disney+) Thursday New Ep |
| Star Trek Lower Decks (Paramount+) Thursday New Ep |
| Vampire Academy (Peacock) Thursday New Ep |
| See (Apple TV+) Friday New Ep |
| Blood and Treasure (Paramount+) Sunday New Ep |
| You can see the complete list of streaming shows at this link |
“War of the Worlds (Season 5 Premieres September 14th on Hulu)”
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“The Handmaid’s tale (Season 5 Premieres September 14th on Hulu)
Corrected now. Looks like we are going to have to get you on salary as our schedule spot checker!
Be careful or I might just take you up on that. Seriously though, I do appreciate your column. As a long time cord cuter, I find it invaluable in keeping track of the many Sci-Fi programs I watch that don’t show up on other TV schedules (e.g. TV Guide, zap2it).. My corrections are more for others in the same situation than for myself. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for your help, it is much appreciated. And I will let you know when there is a job opening!