Stanley Tucci is heading to Italy in February to help NBC cover the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games like only he could.
Stanley Tucci is saying “ciao” to the Olympics.
The Devil Wears Prada star will be heading to Italy next year to help NBC cover the 2026 Milan-Cortina winter games, the Emmy-winning actor announced on Today‘s Sept. 15 episode.
“You know where else we’re going to be rolling very soon?” he posed in a pre-recorded video on the morning news show. “In Italy, at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, right here on NBC. So, please join me for prime time in Milan. There’ll be great food, great drink and, of course, incredible competition. I’m looking forward to it. I hope you are, too.”
And Tucci couldn’t be more excited to share the culture of his homeland with millions of sports fans around the globe.
“It’s been my passion to learn about the people of Italy by traversing the country and savoring its food,” he said in a Sept. 15 press release. “But this time, I’ll have a guest with me—the world.”
“I’m excited to return to northern Italy as the Olympic Games brings the world to its doorstep,” the Conclave star continued. “What foods will the world fall in love with? What favorites will be uncovered? How will Italy transform with the world as its guest? I’m excited to share it all with the American primetime audience in February.”
NBC Olympics executive producer Molly Solomon cited Tucci’s many successful cookbooks and food travel series as reasons for why he’s the only man for the job come February.
“America has an affinity for all things Italian, and with his string of hit shows and best sellers, Stanley’s now the it guy on Italian culture in our country,” Solomon said in the announcement. “His mix of cool curiosity and masterful storytelling makes him the perfect guide to dish on northern Italy’s culinary and cultural treasures. We can’t wait for him to make America hungry in primetime.”
Tucci isn’t the first celebrity to be tapped by NBC to work as a correspondent during the Olympics. During last year’s Summer Olympics in Paris, Saturday Night Live‘s Colin Jost covered surfing in Fiji while Snoop Dogg provided commentary for the Games in France.
NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics kicks off Feb. 6, 2026, with the opening ceremony on NBC and Peacock and runs through Feb. 22.
In the meantime, keep reading for more shows set to capture our attention over the next few months.
The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) – Sept. 15
Season 39 begins dramatically as Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Taylor (Rebecca Budig) go head to head after Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) makes a life-changing choice in the wake of a glamorous Forrester fashion show. Liam (Scott Clifton) is pushed to admit what he truly wants: a future with Hope (Annika Noelle), while her fiancé, Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor), faces an agonizing truth that will alter his plans for their future. Luna (Lisa Yamada) instigates a scandalous plan involving Will (Crew Morrow) that sends shockwaves through both the Forrester and Spencer families, significantly impacting the lives of Electra (Laneya Grace), Bill (Don Diamont), Katie (Heather Tom), Sheila (Kimberlin Brown), Li (Naomi Matsuda), as well as soulmates Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Finn (Tanner Novlan).
The Jennifer Hudson Show (Check Your Local Listings) – Sept. 15
The daytime talk sh0w’s upcoming fourth season will continue to embrace and engage its devoted audience, delivering daily inspiration and creating a joyful space where viewers can Feel the Love — a message brought to life in every episode through Jennifer Hudson’s authentic voice and the show’s fan-favorite, high-energy Spirit Tunnel.
Futurama (Hulu) – Sept. 15
Bender is rampaging out of control! A volcano is about to explode! Fry confronts a rival for Leela’s love! And Dr. Zoidberg is rising up to heaven?! The excitement might be too much! You’ve been warned… it’s an all new season of Futurama!
Celebrity Weakest Link (Fox) – Sept. 15
The hit Emmy Award-nominated Weakest Link, hosted by Jane Lynch, returns for a new season with this all-celebrity edition, but for the first time in broadcast history, on Fox. In each themed episode, eight celebrities from the worlds of television, sports, or stand-up comedy compete to win up to one million dollars for the charity of their choosing, these celebs will answer general knowledge questions and bank money as a group across multiple rounds. At the end of each round, the contestants vote out who they perceive to be the weakest link, and the host sends them off with the infamous farewell, “You are the Weakest Link. Goodbye.”
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo) – Sept. 16
In Salt Lake City, the friendships are always on thin ice and tensions between the women are hotter than ever. Serving plenty of drama, camp and hijinks this season, the ladies trade their sprinter van for an RV, fly first class to Greece and sail the seas with the crew of Below Deck Down Under.
Love Island Games (Peacock) – Sept. 16
The first round of Islanders entering the Villa for the new season are Love Island singles from around the world, including the UK, USA, France, Malta, Belgium, and the Netherlands – with more Islanders joining the Villa throughout the season.
High Potential (ABC) – Sept. 16
Created by Drew Goddard and starring Kaitlin Olson, High Potential follows a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective (Daniel Sunjata).
Love Island Games (Peacock) – Sept. 16
Love Island Games will bring together fan-favorite Islanders from various Love Island series across the globe – USA, U.K., Australia and beyond. In this cheeky new iteration, couples will compete in challenges while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals, and new competition twists and turns that help control the game like never before. UK comedian Iain Stirling reprises his role as narrator.
The Morning Show (Apple TV+) – Sept. 17
Season four of opens in spring 2024, almost two years after the events of season three. With the UBA-NBN merger complete, the newsroom must grapple with newfound responsibility, hidden motives, and the elusive nature of truth in a polarized America. In a world rife with deepfakes, conspiracy theories, and corporate cover-ups — who can you trust? And how can you know what’s actually real?
Next Gen Chef (Netflix) – Sept. 17
Inside the world’s most prestigious culinary school, 21 of America’s hottest young chefs, under the age of 30, compete in a one-of-a-kind competition. The Culinary Institute of America has set a rigorous gauntlet of tests to find who is worthy of being crowned the leading chef of the next generation.
Reasonable Doubt (Hulu) – Sept. 18
Jax Stewart, L.A.’s finest criminal defense attorney, is back in the chaos she’s been craving. Her new client, an ex-child star once loved by millions, is now accused of murder, and he brings with him a whole entourage of enablers and a mess only she can untangle. As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague and coworkers questioning her worth. The more complicated the trial becomes, the more Jax finds herself fighting both in and out of the courtroom and learning that winning can often come with unexpected consequences.
Black Rabbit (Netflix) – Sept. 18
Set against the backdrop of New York City’s high-pressure nightlife scene, Black Rabbit centers on two brothers who are pushed to the brink by their duty to family and their pursuit of success. Jake Friedken (Jude Law) is the charismatic owner of Black Rabbit, a restaurant and VIP lounge, poised to become the hottest spot in New York. But when his brother, Vince (Jason Bateman), returns to the business unexpectedly, trouble soon follows; opening the door to old traumas and new dangers that threaten to bring down everything they’ve built. Black Rabbit is a propulsive thrill ride and character examination about the way an unbreakable bond between two brothers can shatter their world and everything in its orbit.
The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy (Apple TV+) – Sept. 19
After confronting his fears and stepping outside his comfort zone in the first two seasons, Eugene Levy is inching closer to becoming an avid traveler. But before he can claim that title, he’s challenging himself to experience some of the most iconic adventures the world has to offer. This season takes him to Austria, Canada, England, India, Ireland, Mexico, South Korea and the United States, each stop bringing a new opportunity to broaden his perspective—and test his resolve. Additional guests and local guides this season include: Eric Nam, a Korean American singer, songwriter and actor in South Korea, and Jofra Archer, a fast bowler who plays for the England cricket team, among many others who join Levy at different stops on his journey.
The Couple Next Door (Starz) – Sept. 19
In season two of the steamy drama, viewers pull back the curtain of the cul-de-sac and explore the consequences of turning your fantasies into reality. Brilliant heart surgeon Charlotte Roberts and her husband, consultant anesthetist Jacob, take center stage, alongside their mysterious new colleague, Mia, and Charlotte’s old flame, Leo. Leo’s return sparks a change in Charlotte, and Mia seizes the opportunity to work her way into Jacob and Charlotte’s confidence, their street and, eventually, even their bed, befriending cul-de-sac outcast Alan, along the way. But it’s not long before Mia’s past comes back to haunt her, leading Charlotte and Jacob to question who she really is, especially when patients at the hospital start mysteriously dying. One thing is clear: giving in to their desires could have deadly consequences.
Tulsa King (Paramount+) – Sept. 21
In season three, as Dwight’s empire expands, so do his enemies – and the risks to his crew. Now, he faces his most dangerous adversaries in Tulsa yet: the Dunmires, a powerful old-money family that doesn’t play by old-world rules, forcing Dwight to fight for everything he’s built and protect his family.
The Price Is Right (CBS) – Sept. 22
Host Drew Carey and announcer George Gray will once again invite contestants to “come on down!” for another exciting year of big prizes and classic fun.
Let’s Make a Deal (CBS) – Sept. 22
Season 17 raises the stakes with the return of fan-favorite themes “Mega Money Mondays,” “Worldwide Wednesdays” and “Fabulous Car Fridays,” offering lucky dealers more chances than ever to win big.
The Voice (NBC) – Sept. 22
Michael Buble, Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg and Niall Horan return to coach season 28.
Brialliant Minds (NBC) – Sept. 22
The medical drama returns for season two.
Seeking Sister Wife (TLC) – Sept. 22
Seeking Sister Wife returns this September spotlighting the evolving dynamics of plural marriage through fresh stories and familiar faces. Featuring two returning families and three new couples, this season dives deep into the emotional highs and lows of navigating polygamous relationships, as each household explores the challenges and rewards of finding a potential new sister wife. As each couple leans into the power of partnership and possibility, their pursuit of love and family unfolds in unexpected ways.
America’s Got Talent (NBC) – Sept. 23
The reality competition series is back for season 21.
The Lowdown (FX) – Sept. 23
The Lowdown follows the gritty exploits of citizen journalist “Lee Raybon” (Ethan Hawke), a self-proclaimed Tulsa “truthstorian” whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble.
Doc (Fox) – Sept. 23
The second season of Doc follows powerhouse physician Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) as she continues to rebuild her life after a car crash erased eight years of her memory. No longer Chief of Internal Medicine at Westside Hospital, Amy must restart her medical journey as an Intern in the hopes of becoming the doctor she once was. She’ll confront hard truths about her missing years, work to repair fractured relationships and seek to reconcile the person she used to be with the one everyone else has come to know. Emmy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Felicity Huffman joins the drama this season in the series regular role of Dr. Joan Ridley, Amy’s med school professor and early mentor – and now the new Chief of Internal Medicine at Westside Hospital. Will Joan’s arrival back in Amy’s life both professionally and personally help or hinder Amy’s recovery?
Murder in a Small Town (Fox) – Sept. 23
In the second season, Karl’s jurisdiction expands and he will have to contend with an increased caseload and limited resources, investigating cases like a body found at a local wedding between members of two feuding families; a double kidnapping that may mask an even bigger crime; a pop star who retreated to Gibsons for a quiet vacation only to be followed by a dangerous stalker; and many more.
Survivor (CBS) – Sept. 24
Survivor season 49 continues to prove both the ultimate test of physical and mental will, as well as the adventure of a lifetime, for castaways stranded on the beaches of Fiji and tasked with forming a new society, adapting to their surroundings and navigating an unpredictable social game to ensure their torch stays lit.
The Golden Bachelor (ABC) – Sept. 24
After more than 20 years of fostering young love on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, The Golden Bachelor showcases a new kind of love story – one for the golden years. One hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life. The women arriving at the mansion have a lifetime of experience, living through love, loss and laughter, hoping for a spark that ignites a future full of endless possibilities. In the end, will our Golden man turn the page to start a new chapter with the woman of his dreams?
Slow Horses (Apple TV+) – Sept. 24
In season five of Slow Horses, everyone is suspicious when resident tech nerd Roddy Ho has a glamorous new girlfriend, but when a series of increasingly bizarre events occur across the city, it falls to the Slow Horses to work out how everything is connected. After all, Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, the London Rules – cover your back – always apply.
Shark Tank (ABC) – Sept. 24
Shark Tank, the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy Award-winning business-themed unscripted series that celebrates entrepreneurship in America, returns to ABC and Hulu this fall for its 17th season with a powerhouse lineup of business tycoons and Guest Sharks featured throughout the season. The hit reality show that has become a culturally defining series and inspires a nation to dream bigger has amassed over $11 billion in retail sales from deals offered in the Tank.
Hotel Costiera (Prime Video) – Sept. 24
With a gripping storyline, fast-paced action and comedy, Hotel Costiera follows Daniel De Luca (Jesse Williams), a half Italian former U.S. Marine. Daniel returns to Italy, the land of his childhood, as a fixer in one of the world’s most luxurious hotels, located on the spectacular coastline of Positano. In addition to dealing with the wealthy guests’ problems, Daniel is also on the trail of Alice, one of the owner’s daughters who disappeared a month earlier. Daniel must do everything he can to bring her home, but facing those who kidnapped the girl will be more challenging than any problem Daniel has ever faced.
99 to Beat (Fox) – Sept. 24
In 99 to Beat, hosted by Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews, 100 contestants go head-to-head in a range of visually distinctive and hilarious games in an arced competition game show like we’ve never seen before. 99 to Beat is the game show that anyone can win, and there’s only one thing players must do for a chance of walking away with the cash prize – Don’t. Finish. Last. As contestants battle it out against each other, each round will see the number of players whittled down until one person is left standing and they take home the life-changing top prize of $1,000,000.
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