The Traitors and Deal or No Deal Island Return, New Original Drama Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, the Brilliant Minds Season Finale, and More This Week on Peacock

A new year, a new list of shows to get excited about. Peacock is starting 2025 off with a bang, with fresh Originals, NBC favorites, and an NFL season that’s anybody’s game. I know where my butt will be parked all week, how about you? Read on for all the juicy details.

The Traitors Season 3

Hold onto your kilts, the Emmy^®-winning competition show The Traitors is back for an all-new season of backstabbing, money grabbing, and murder (said in the purest Scottish brogue). TV’s best-dressed host Alan Cumming welcomes a new cast of celebrities to his remote Scottish castle to scheme and strategize towards a grand prize of up to $250,000. Watch Rob Mariano, Tom Sandoval, Bob Harper, Dorinda Medley, and more compete to stay in the game or die trying. The season kicks off with a three-episode premiere event on Thursday, Jan 9 at 9p ET.

Stream The Traitors Season 3 Jan 9.
 

Lockerbie: A Search for Truth

Inspired by the true-life story, on Dec 21, 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their lives as the plane came down over the quiet town. In the wake of the disaster and his daughter’s death, Dr. Jim Swire (Oscar^® winner Colin Firth), embarks on a relentless quest to find out what happened that not only jeopardizes his stability, family, and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. Lockerbie: A Search for Truth provides an intimate account of a husband and father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice. All episodes of this gripping Original drama are streaming now.

Stream Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.
 

Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 Premiere

The wait is over, DONDI fans (IYKYK), the beloved high-stakes competition series is back. Get ready to watch closely as players compete in daring challenges to secure the briefcases hidden around the island that contain more than $200 million in prize money between them. Among the 14 islanders contending for unprecedented winnings are TV veterans Parvati Shallow, Dr. Will Kirby, and David Genat. Host Joe Manganiello is joined by a mysterious new Banker who will put the contestants through the ringer as she searches for her perfect protégé. The fun begins with a special two-hour season premiere on Tuesday, Jan 7 at 8p ET and streams next-day on Peacock. An official aftershow, hosted by Season 1 player Rob Mariano, will stream on Peacock, NBC’s YouTube channel, and NBC.com every Wednesday following new episodes.

Stream the Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 premiere Jan 8.
 

Brilliant Minds Season Finale

NBC’s #1 most watched new show of the season returns for a stunning two-episode season finale you do not want to miss. Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of world-famous author and physician Oliver Sacks, Brilliant Minds follows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier — the human mind — while grappling with their own relationships and mental health. Zachary Quinto stars in this intriguing medical drama. Watch the special event on NBC Monday, Jan 6 at 9p and 10p ET, and stream it next-day on Peacock.

Stream the Brilliant Minds season finale Jan 7.
 

The Irrational Returns With New Episodes

The hit NBC drama The Irrational has been on a midseason hiatus, with fans waiting anxiously to find out what happens next. Well good news, new episodes commence this week. Dr. Alec Mercer (Jesse L. Martin) and his team of behavioral experts have been hard at work this season unravelling some of the most baffling cases. The human brain is a mysterious machine, and this show always delivers shocking twists and mind-boggling turns. If you’re not caught up on The Irrational, now is the time. An all-new episode airs Tuesday, Jan 7 at 10p ET on NBC, and streams next-day on Peacock.

Stream a new episode of The Irrational Jan 8.
 

NFL Wild Card Game

It’s Wild Card Weekend, and one of the most exciting games is sure to be an all-important rematch between the No. 6 Washington Commanders and. the No. 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Which of these tough teams will secure a spot in the Divisional Round, and which will call it a season? Find out with live coverage Sunday Jan 12 beginning at 7:30p ET on Peacock and NBC. Also streaming en Español.

Stream the NFL Wild Card Game Jan 12.