Reality series “House of Villains” is back for a third season, premiering Feb. 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on Peacock. The first three episodes will be available to stream on premiere day, with the remaining episodes dropping weekly, beginning Mar. 5.
Hosted by actor and comedian Joel McHale, the competition series will bring together 11 reality-TV stars who “must scheme, strategize and shade each other in different challenges for a chance to win $200,000 and the title of ‘America’s Ultimate Supervillain.’”
This season’s line-up of villains includes Paul Abrahamian (“Big Brother”), Tyson Apostol (“The Challenge” and “Survivor”), Kate Chastain (“Below Deck” and “The Traitors”), Jackie Christie (“Basketball Wives”), Drita D’Avanzo (“Mob Wives”), Plane Jane (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”) Johnny Middlebrooks (“Love Island” and “The Challenge”), Ashley Mitchell (“The Challenge”) Tiffany “New York” Pollard (“Flavor of Love,” “I Love New York,” and “House of Villains” Seasons 1 & 2), Christine Quinn (“Selling Sunset”) and Tom Sandoval (“The Traitors” and “Vanderpump Rules”).
Former contestants Johnny Bananas, Victoria Larson, and Kandy Muse are also set to host challenges this season.
“House of Villains” is produced by Irwin Entertainment. John Irwin, Dave Kuba, Justin Rae Barnes, Joel McHale, David Mills, and Jessica O’Byrne executive produce.
EVENTS
“Paradise” writer Stephen Markley will lead a student discussion on how environmental issues are portrayed on television, the Television Academy Foundation announced Tuesday. The free, virtual event titled “Access: Behind the Screens with ‘Paradise’ Writer Stephen Markley” will be presented by the academy foundation in association with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon PST or 2 to 3 p.m. EST.
In addition to Markley, whose writing frequently explores environmental themes, two-time Emmy-winner and Rewrite the Future Director Daniel Hinerfeld and Rewrite the Future Creative Director and former studio executive and producer Meredith Milton will lead the discussion. Rewrite the Future is NRDC’s initiative to support Hollywood creators in representing environmental topics on screen.
“We’re proud to partner with NRDC to offer this free event to spark awareness and dialogue,” said Tina Perry, chair of the Television Academy Foundation, in a statement. “This conversation embodies the Foundation’s commitment to empowering aspiring storytellers with the tools, perspectives and inspiration they need to tell impactful stories that reflect the world around us.”
Students can register for the online discussion here.
FIRST LOOKS
Apple TV has released the trailer for the second season of “The Last Thing He Told Me,” set to premiere Feb. 20, 2026.
The eight-episode season will air weekly on Fridays, starring and executive-produced by Jennifer Garner. The show’s cast members include returning actors Angourie Rice, David Morse, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, along with new additions Judy Greer and Rita Wilson.
Based on “The First Time I Saw Him,” Laura Dave’s sequel to her New York Times bestseller “The Last Thing He Told Me,” season two sees the return of Owen (Coster-Waldau) after five years on the run as Hannah (Garner) and her stepdaughter Bailey (Rice) find themselves in a race to figure out how to reunite their family before the past catches up to them.
The second season also welcomes new and returning cast members Augusto Aguilera, Josh Hamilton, Nick Hargrove, Michael Galante, John Noble, Michael Hyatt, Luke Kirby, and Elizabeth O’Donnell.
“The Last Thing He Told Me” is produced by 20th Television and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media. The show is created and adapted by Dave, alongside her husband and Academy Award winner Josh Singer. The pair serve as executive producers along with Garner, Witherspoon, and Lauren Neustadter. Emmy Award nominee Aaron Zelman has joined season two as co-showrunner and executive producer with Singer. Daisy von Scherler Mayer and Merri D. Howard will also serve as executive producers.
Watch the trailer below.