List of The Roku Channel original programming

The Roku Channel is an American streaming service which launched in September 2017.[1] In 2021, The Roku Channel began releasing original programming branded as "Roku Originals", including acquisitions from the defunct Quibi service.[2]

Original programming

Drama

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Runtime Status
Swimming with Sharks Psychological drama April 15, 2022 1 season, 6 episodes 20–26 min Ended
The Spiderwick Chronicles Fantasy April 19, 2024 1 season, 8 episodes 40–49 min Pending

Comedy

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Runtime Status
Bill Burr Presents Immoral Compass Sketch comedy November 5, 2021 1 season, 10 episodes 7–8 min Ended
The Now Dark comedy drama December 10, 2021 1 season, 14 episodes 7–10 min Ended
Slip Comedy drama April 21, 2023 1 season, 7 episodes 25–30 min Ended[a]
The Holiday Shift Romantic comedy November 17, 2023 1 season, 5 episodes 25–30 min Ended

Animation

Adult animation

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Doomlands Science fiction animated sitcom January 28, 2023 2 seasons, 15 episodes 11 min Pending

Unscripted

Docuseries

Title Subject Premiere Seasons Length Language Status
What Happens in Hollywood Entertainment industry/Sexuality August 13, 2021 1 season, 10 episodes 7–9 min English Ended
10 Weeks Military November 11, 2021 1 season, 10 episodes 8–9 min English Ended
Slugfest Comic book industry December 24, 2021 1 season, 10 episodes 6–10 min English Ended
The Fix Addiction January 21, 2022 1 season, 8 episodes 6–10 min English Pending
Moving the Needle with Dr. Woo Celebrity/Tattooing February 4, 2022 1 season, 5 episodes 7–8 min English Ended[a]
Poly Relationships/Sexuality February 11, 2022 1 season, 8 episodes 5–9 min English Ended[a]
This Joka Stand-up comedy March 4, 2022 1 season, 16 episodes 6–7 min English Ended[3]
Mamas Nature May 6, 2022 2 seasons, 16 episodes 6–47 min English Pending
Surprise We're Pregnant Pregnancy May 6, 2022 1 season, 8 episodes 4–5 min English Ended[a]
Mind/Trip Mental health May 27, 2022 1 season, 8 episodes 7–10 min English Ended
Roku Change Makers Community service January 11, 2023 2 seasons, 16 episodes 3–6 min English Pending
Carpe DM with Juanpa Travel March 11, 2024 1 season, 6 episodes 23–24 min English Pending
WWE: Next Gen Sports April 1, 2024 1 season, 8 episodes 27–30 min English Pending
Fight Inc: Inside the UFC Sports June 7, 2024 1 season, 3 episodes 48 min English Pending
Desde la raíz Food October 28, 2024 4 episodes 46–48 min Spanish Miniseries
Visionaries Science/Technology March 7, 2025 1 season, 8 episodes 38–45 min English Pending
Awaiting release
Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross[4] Travel documentary July 25, 2025 TBA TBA English Pending

Reality

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Language Status
Eye Candy Cooking competition August 13, 2021 1 season, 10 episodes 8–9 min English Ended[a]
Squeaky Clean Reality competition August 13, 2021 1 season, 10 episodes 7–8 min English Ended[a]
Idea House: Mountain Modern Reality July 28, 2022 1 season, 11 episodes 24 min English Ended
¡Que delicioso! Cooking competition November 25, 2022 1 season, 7 episodes 23–24 min Spanish Ended
The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday Cooking competition December 2, 2022 3 seasons, 3 episodes 72–76 min English Renewed[5]
The Cupcake Guys Reality January 18, 2023 1 season, 6 episodes 24 min English Ended
Team Rubicon Reality May 25, 2023 1 season, 13 episodes 24–46 min English Ended
Match Me in Miami Dating show June 9, 2023 1 season, 8 episodes 44–48 min English Ended[a]
Morimoto's Sushi Master Cooking competition June 16, 2023 2 seasons, 12 episodes 45–49 min English Pending
Batalla en Abuela's Kitchen Cooking competition June 23, 2023 1 season, 6 episodes 24 min Spanish Ended
The Next Black Millionaires Reality competition July 7, 2023 1 season, 8 episodes 23–24 min English Ended
Lincoln Log Masters Reality competition July 14, 2023 1 season, 6 episodes 44–48 min English Renewed[6]
Reptile Royalty Reality July 21, 2023 2 seasons, 12 episodes 22–23 min English Pending
UFO Cowboys Reality July 28, 2023 2 seasons, 16 episodes 23–24 min English Pending
The Marriage Pact Dating show August 4, 2023 1 season, 8 episodes 44–48 min English Ended[a]
Un millón de gracias Reality August 11, 2023 1 season, 10 episodes 13–16 min Spanish Ended
Honest Renovations Reality August 18, 2023 2 seasons, 11 episodes 44–48 min English Renewed[7]
Ring by Spring Reality September 15, 2023 1 season, 8 episodes 44–48 min English Ended[a]
Serenata de las estrellas Reality October 13, 2023 1 season, 4 episodes 28–29 min Spanish Ended
Side Hustlers Reality March 1, 2024 2 seasons, 10 episodes 45–48 min English Pending
Dinner Budget Showdown Cooking competition May 3, 2024 1 season, 6 episodes 24 min English Pending
Empty Nest Refresh Reality May 10, 2024 1 season, 6 episodes 24 min English Pending
Celebrity Family Food Battle Cooking competition May 31, 2024 1 season, 6 episodes 24 min English Pending
The Charlie Puth Show Docu-comedy October 4, 2024 1 season, 6 episodes 21–24 min English Pending
Best Bite Wins Cooking competition October 18, 2024 1 season, 6 episodes 24 min English Pending
Clash of the Cookbooks Cooking competition December 6, 2024 1 season, 6 episodes 24 min English Pending
The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Big Game Cooking competition February 3, 2025 1 season, 1 episode 71 min English Renewed[5]

Variety

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
The Demi Lovato Show Talk show July 30, 2021 1 season, 9 episodes 5–7 min Ended
Player vs. Player with Trevor Noah Talk show November 19, 2021 1 season, 8 episodes 6–7 min Ended
Emeril Tailgates Cooking show September 8, 2022 3 seasons, 35 episodes 25 min Pending
Martha Gardens Gardening show October 14, 2022 1 season, 12 episodes 25 min Pending
Milk Street's Cooking School Cooking show October 28, 2022 1 season, 10 episodes 24 min Ended
Milk Street's My Family Recipe Cooking show October 28, 2022 1 season, 6 episodes 23–24 min Ended
Martha Cooks Cooking show November 14, 2022 3 seasons, 30 episodes 25 min Pending
Emeril Cooks Cooking show November 18, 2022 3 seasons, 26 episodes 22–25 min Pending
Martha Holidays Cooking show November 21, 2022 2 seasons, 13 episodes 25 min Pending
Emeril Tailgates: The Postseason Cooking show January 19, 2023 1 season, 3 episodes 25 min Ended
GMFB: Overtime Sports talk show July 29, 2024 2 seasons, 127 episodes 1 hour, 30 min Season 2 ongoing
What Drives You with John Cena Talk show January 21, 2025 1 season, 4 episodes 23–25 min Pending
Women's Sports Now Sports talk show March 20, 2025 1 season, 13 episodes 51 min Season 1 ongoing

Sports

Title Genre Premiere Length Status
ABB FIA Formula E World Championship[8] Sports broadcast December 7, 2024 Approx. 2–3 hours Ongoing

Co-productions

These shows have been commissioned by The Roku Channel with a partner network.

Title Genre Partner Premiere Seasons Length Status
Children Ruin Everything (seasons 1–2) Sitcom CTV May 13, 2022 2 seasons, 24 episodes 21 min Ended[b][a]
Panhandle Comedy drama Spectrum September 26, 2022 1 season, 8 episodes 47–49 min Ended[a]
Tempting Fortune Reality competition Channel 4 June 23, 2023 1 season, 6 episodes 45–47 min Ended[a]
Fight to Survive Reality competition The CW September 29, 2023 1 season, 8 episodes 43 min Ended

Continuations

These shows have been picked up by The Roku Channel for additional seasons after having aired previous seasons on another network.

Title Genre Prev. network(s) Premiere Seasons Length Status
Thanks a Million (season 2) Reality Quibi August 13, 2021 1 season, 10 episodes 6–8 min Ended
Punk'd (season 12) Reality
December 10, 2021 1 season, 10 episodes 5–7 min Ended
Dishmantled (season 2) Cooking competition Quibi December 31, 2021 1 season, 10 episodes 6 min Ended[a]
Reno 911! (season 8) Comedy
February 25, 2022 1 season, 11 episodes 21 min Ended[a]
Chrissy's Court (seasons 2–3) Comedy/Arbitration-based court show Quibi June 17, 2022 2 seasons, 20 episodes 7–10 min Ended
Murder House Flip (season 2) Reality Quibi August 12, 2022 1 season, 10 episodes 24–25 min Ended[a]
Most Dangerous Game (season 2) Action thriller Quibi March 10, 2023 1 season, 12 episodes 10–21 min Ended[a]
Die Hart (seasons 2–3) Comedy action-adventure Quibi March 31, 2023 2 seasons, 15 episodes 9–19 min Pending
The Great American Baking Show (seasons 6–8) Cooking competition ABC May 5, 2023 3 seasons, 18 episodes 56–62 min Renewed[5]
Chad (season 2) Sitcom TBS January 19, 2024 1 season, 10 episodes 20–24 min Ended[9]
Kevin Hart's Muscle Car Crew (season 2) Reality Motor Trend February 16, 2024 1 season, 6 episodes 26–29 min Pending

Non-English language

Drama

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Language Status
Natural Born Narco Crime drama July 8, 2022 1 season, 15 episodes 6–10 min Spanish Ended

Specials

These shows are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.

Title Genre Premiere Length
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas Musical comedy drama December 1, 2021 1 h 39 min
Ryan's World Titan Universe Holiday Adventures Children's live-action animation November 18, 2022 23 min
A Very Demi Holiday Special Holiday special December 8, 2023 53 min
Chain Food: All-Star Dishes Cooking documentary July 12, 2024 53 min
Honest Renovations: A Holiday Makeover Reality November 8, 2024 62 min

Exclusive international distribution

These series are programs that have aired on other networks where The Roku Channel has bought exclusive distribution rights to stream them in alternate regions on its own platform. The Roku Channel lists them as Roku Originals.

Title Genre Partner Premiere Seasons Length Language Status
Cypher (season 1) Crime drama International syndication March 19, 2021 1 season, 7 episodes 43–49 min English Ended[c]
Operation Black Tide: Suicide Voyage True crime docuseries International syndication March 11, 2022 4 episodes 39–46 min Spanish Miniseries
The Newsreader Drama ABC March 18, 2022 1 season, 6 episodes 53–57 min English Ended[d]
The Pact Post-apocalyptic science fiction International syndication March 26, 2022 1 season, 6 episodes 29–42 min English Ended[a]
Jann Comedy CTV January 17, 2023 3 seasons, 22 episodes 19–22 min English Ended[a]
Toast of Tinseltown Comedy BBC Two August 11, 2023 1 season, 6 episodes 28 min English Ended
Malpractice Medical drama ITV September 15, 2023 1 season, 5 episodes 44–47 min English Ended[e]
Borderline Crime drama MGM+ September 1, 2024 1 season, 6 episodes 45–49 min English Pending

Original films

Feature films

Title Genre Release Runtime
Heathers: The Musical Stage musical September 16, 2022 2 h 15 min
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Biographical parody November 4, 2022 1 h 48 min
How to Fall in Love by the Holidays Romantic comedy November 3, 2023 1 h 28 min
First Time Female Director Comedy March 8, 2024 1 h 36 min
The Real Bros of Simi Valley: High School Reunion Comedy July 5, 2024 1 h 45 min
Jingle Bell Love Holiday romantic comedy November 18, 2024 1 h 21 min

Documentaries

Title Subject Release Runtime
Meet Me in Paris Romance/Docu-reality February 10, 2023 1 h 11 min
NFL Draft: The Pick Is In Sports August 25, 2023 1 h 27 min
Meet Me in Rome Romance/Docu-reality February 9, 2024 1 h 25 min
A Radical Act: Renee Montgomery Sports October 16, 2024 1 h 44 min
Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run Sports July 6, 2025 49 min

Upcoming original programming

Comedy

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Tightrope![12] Comedy TBA 1 season, 6 episodes TBA Series order

Animation

Kids & family

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Jason Vlogs and the Do Crew[13] Comedy TBA TBA TBA Series order

Unscripted

Docuseries

Title Subject Premiere Seasons Length Status
Tracee Travels[14] Travel 2025 TBA TBA Series order

Reality

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Language Status
The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Summer Special[15][5] Cooking competition TBA TBA TBA English Renewed[5]
La divina comida[16] Cooking competition TBA TBA 1 season, 16 episodes Spanish Series order
Special Delivery[17] Cooking competition TBA TBA TBA English Series order

Sports

Title Genre Premiere Length Status
Formula E: Unplugged[8] Sports talk show TBA TBA Series order

Co-productions

Title Genre Partner Premiere Seasons Length Status
Good Cop/Bad Cop[18] Crime comedy
TBA 1 season, 8 episodes TBA Awaiting release


Specials

These shows are one-time original events or supplementary content related to original TV shows.

Title Genre Premiere Length
Elemon[13] Children's anime TBA TBA
The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Halloween Special[5] Cooking competition TBA TBA
Love, Diana[13] Children's live-action animation TBA TBA
Toys & Colors Kaleidoscope City[13] Children's live-action animation TBA TBA

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r These shows were available at a time as Roku Originals, but have been since removed from the service.
  2. ^ Moved to The CW
  3. ^ Season 2 was picked up as a Roku Original.
  4. ^ The series was renewed by ABC for season 2, but has been removed from Roku.[10]
  5. ^ The series was renewed by ITV for season 2, but has been removed from Roku.[11]

References

  1. ^ Roettgers, Janko (September 6, 2017). "Roku Veers Into Programming With Launch of Ad-Supported Movie Channel". Variety. Archived from the original on July 30, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  2. ^ Sperling, Nicole (August 22, 2022). "More Than 'Weird': Roku Embraces Original Programming". The New York Times. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  3. ^ White, Peter (May 2, 2022). "Will Smith's Comedy Series 'This Joka' Not Returning At Roku". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  4. ^ "Video: "Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel" (Press release). Roku. July 9, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2025 – via The Futon Critic.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Maas, Jennifer (May 29, 2025). "Roku Expands 'Great American Baking Show' Franchise With 2 New Spinoffs, Including 'Juniors,' and 4 Series Renewals; Andrew Rannells Joins as Co-Host (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety (Press release). Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  6. ^ "Roku Orders Season 2 for "Reptile Royalty," "UFO Cowboys," and "Lincoln Log Masters"" (Press release). Roku. October 18, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (August 29, 2024). "Jessica Alba & Lizzy Mathis' 'Honest Renovations' Renewed For Season 3 By Roku". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  8. ^ a b White, Peter (June 27, 2023). "Roku Strikes First Ever Sports Deal With Formula E As CBS Expands Partnership With Motorsports Tournament". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  9. ^ Iannucci, Rebecca (May 7, 2024). "Nasim Pedrad's Chad Cancelled at Roku". TVLine. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  10. ^ Knox, David (March 30, 2022). "Screen Forever 2022: ABC confirms Season 2 of The Newsreader". TV Tonight. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  11. ^ Molina-Whyte, Lydia (December 5, 2023). "Malpractice renewed for season 2 – Niamh Algar not returning". Radio Times. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  12. ^ Porter, Rick (April 30, 2024). "Ty Burrell to Star in Roku Comedy 'Tightrope!' From EP Bryan Cranston". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  13. ^ a b c d Chan, J. Clara (February 13, 2023). "Roku Inks Programming Deal With Pocket.watch for Children's Shows (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  14. ^ Jackson, Angelique (April 24, 2024). "Tracee Ellis Ross Sets 'Tracee Travels' Docuseries With Roku Originals (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  15. ^ Maas, Jennifer (April 22, 2024). "Roku Renews 'Great American Baking Show' and Sets 2 New Specials, Orders Holiday Edition of 'Honest Renovations' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  16. ^ Tinoco, Armando (April 20, 2023). "Roku Partners With Jennifer Lopez, Jaime Camil & Juanpa Zurita As It Expands Spanish Original Content". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  17. ^ Spangler, Todd (May 2, 2023). "Roku Leans Into Unscripted Amid Writers Strike: Renews 'Great American Baking Show,' Orders Charlie Puth Comedy". Variety. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  18. ^ Whittock, Jesse (March 12, 2024). "The CW, Roku, Stan & Jeff Wachtel Team For Comedic Procedural 'Good Cop/Bad Cop' Starring Leighton Meester". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
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