The various A&E networks made a number of Upfront-related announcements earlier today and here is an overview of what to expect. There are links to various press releases and info if you're interested.
A&E Network
Beer Budget Reno - New Series
Logline: Everyone dreams of a home makeover, but budgets often get in the way. Enter Kristen Coutts, who specializes in life-changing renovations for those told they can't afford them. Armed with clever, cost- saving hacks, she transforms outdated spaces into fresh, functional homes—proving no budget is too small for a stunning upgrade.
48 Hours To Buy - New Season
Logline: Follow couples in a high-stakes race to find a home in just two days. Whether relocating for work or facing personal pressures, they must make life-changing decisions under intense time constraints - turning house hunting into a fast-paced challenge.
Million Dollar Zombie Flips - New Series
Logline: James Dainard and his team transform neglected "zombie" houses in Seattle into stunning million-dollar homes. James partners with other flippers, funding their projects while they handle the renovation process. If they succeed, they split the profit 50/50—but if they fall short, James takes over and keeps it all for himself.
Storage Wars - New Season
Amazingly, this show returns for a 15th season. The only big change is that each of the season's ten episodes now run one hour in length.
The Mother Flip - New Series
Logline: Best friends and savvy flippers Kristy Etheredge and Rebecca Franchione, along with contractor RoySalinas, transform the worst homes in Texas’ Hill Country into big profits. With all-cash deals and strategic renovations, they take bold risks to turn rundown properties into real estate gold—splitting the massive payday three ways.
Willing To Flip - New Series
Logline: Home flipper Mary and her realtor husband, Jon Pierre Tjon-Joe-Pin assist families who have inherited homes but are unsure how to move forward. In the end, the families must make the ultimate decision— keep the home and preserve its history or flip it and move on.
WWE LFG (Legends & Future Greats) - Season Two
Logline: Season two of “WWE LFG” raises the stakes as sixteen new WWE hopefuls battle for the ultimate prize: a coveted spot on NXT, WWE’s premier developmental brand showcasing the industry's brightest rising stars. With even tougher challenges, grueling in-ring matches, and behind-the-scenes access, viewers will witness the rigorous journey required to make it in WWE. This season will once again feature world-class coaching from legendary WWE icons, offering unparalleled mentorship and insight into what it truly takes to earn a place in the squared circle.
WWE's Greatest Moments - New Season
Logline: WWE’s Greatest Moments offers fans a chance to count down the most iconic events in WWE history. Hosted by legendary play-by-play announcer Michael Cole, each half-hour episode will feature WWE Superstars and Legends—including Cody Rhodes, The Bloodline and John Cena – and highlights unforgettable moments from some of the biggest events in WWE history including Money in the Bank, SummerSlam and WrestleMania.
Zombie House Flipping - New Season
Logline: The flippers take on dilapidated homes in Tampa, transforming them into stunning designer properties while navigating hidden costs, tight budgets, and unexpected challenges. In the high-stakes world of house flipping, every project is a race against time to turn a profit.
FYI
Global Soul Kitchen - New Season
Logline: Best-selling author and chef Deborah VanTrece introduces her “global soul food” style of cooking by combining traditional Southern American soul food and different international influences. With dishes like smothered chicken meatballs over herb truffled spaetzle to paella macaroni, her dishes create something both familiar and unique
Instant Italian - New Series
Logline: Join chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary influencer Anna Francese Gass in the kitchen as she brings a new spin to beloved Italian dishes to make them quick and easy for modern home cooks.
Jake Makes It Easy - New Season
Logline: Chef and bestselling author Jake Cohen proves entertaining can be effortless. Inspired by his Jewish heritage and Middle Eastern influences, he shares stress-free, celebratory dishes perfect for any occasion.
Lakefront Luxury - New Season
Logline: Lakefront Luxury follows couples as they hunt for the ultimate home on a lake. Whether it’s a vacation property or a primary residence, life is better on the lake.
Oceanfront Property Hunt - New Season
Logline: Who doesn't dream of living by the ocean? We'll follow prospective buyers who make their dream of living by the ocean a reality as they hunt for unique oceanfront properties along rugged coasts in search of spectacular ocean views.
Rachael Ray In Tuscany - New Season
Logline: Viewers will join Rachael Ray in the kitchen as she brings delicious Italian specialties from her very own kitchen into her Tuscan villa, utilizing the best local ingredients from the region with her own personal twists.
Rachael Ray's Meals In Minutes - New Season
Logline: Rachael demonstrates her creativity and flair from her personal home kitchen, cooking a complete meal in minutes from comfort
food to sophisticated fare for entertaining.
The Chef's Garden - New Season
Logline: The Chef’s Garden joins Farmer Lee Jones on his farm, the Culinary Vegetable Institute, as he meets with renowned chefs from across the country to celebrate fresh produce and regenerative agriculture with aspirational, creative dishes.
History
History’s Deadliest With Ving Rhames - New Series
Logline: Each hour-long episode will uncover the grisly backstories of the astonishing people, places, things, and events throughout history that have killed in the most shocking ways. Expert interviews, rare archival footage and compelling graphics will provide historical context, analysis and insights into how it all happened and the shocking consequences.
Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling - New Documentary
Logline: It will follow the parallel lives and careers of African American heavyweight champion Louis and German heavyweight champion Schmeling, who overcame significant social and political obstacles while going toe-to-toe in two of the most legendary boxing ring matchups of all time. With World War II on the horizon, the fights symbolized the broader social and political conflicts between the democratic United States and fascist Nazi Germany and would see these athletes forge an unlikely lifelong friendship, and a legendary place in history.
Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny - New Series
Logline: Over the past century, the US government has declassified hundreds of thousands of documents. From black sites, dark science, surveillance technology, medical experiments and covert weapons of mass destruction – government agencies all over the world carry out extraordinary policies in the name of national interest. In this new ten-episode series, Duchovny investigates some of the most bizarre and disturbing government activities in history and reveals the latest facts behind these astonishing secrets. Each one-hour episode showcases expert interviews to uncover the truth behind famous declassified stories – like the mystery of the Area 51 conspiracy and the real-life story behind the Hollywood film Argo.
Lifetime
Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story - New Film
Logline: From a young age, Monique Smith always felt out of place in her family. Living in constant fear of abuse from her mother and others, she dreamed of finding people who loved her and a place that truly felt like a home. Because of the abuse she suffered, she felt she could never embrace her family and especially wanted to know her origin story once she became a mother herself. After realizing she didn’t have proper documentation, including a birth certificate or social security card, she goes on a decades-long search to discover who she really is. Monique began questioning her family members, submitting her DNA for biological matches and looking everywhere for an answer to her biggest questions; who she is, and is there anyone out there looking for her?
The Judd Family: Truth Be Told - Documentary
Logline: The project reveals the complex story of the Judds’ including their triumphs and tragedies across several decades. From Naomi’s beginnings in Kentucky as a young teen mom, then known as Dianna, struggling to survive with her young daughters, the doc illustrates
how the famous country music mother-daughter duo of Naomi and Wynonna Judd came to be and where Ashley stood at the height of Naomi and Wynonna’s fame. Untold truths emerge, illustrating what tied them together, and what also drove them a part. Featuring intimate
interviews with many Judd family members, including Wynonna, Ashley, and Naomi’s widower Larry Strickland, the doc also speaks to Naomi’s closest friends and colleagues including Reba McIntire and Don Potter. Exclusive access to rare family footage and photos, unreleased songs, and voicemails that the Judd women left for one another further illustrate the unique relationship between mothers and daughters, the cyclical nature of generational trauma and the strength of familial bonds.
