Fox’s ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Set to Premiere January 6 at 9 PM

Deadline · 2026-10-26
Fox’s ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Set to Premiere January 6 at 9 PM

Fox has announced that its hotly anticipated Baywatch reboot will premiere on Wednesday, January 6, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The series, which was first confirmed in January, will bring the iconic lifeguard drama back to primetime television. While Fox has yet to release its full midseason schedule, the 9 p.m. slot suggests the network is positioning the show as a major anchor for its winter lineup. In recent years, The Masked Singer has occupied the 8 p.m. hour, potentially creating a strong lead-in for the new drama. The reboot is expected to update the classic 1990s series for a modern audience, though casting and plot details remain under wraps. For fans of the original, the premiere date marks a key moment in the revival of a beloved franchise. Fox is betting on nostalgia and fresh storytelling to attract viewers in a competitive midseason landscape.