Italian television programming highlights for October 2026

Italian television programming for mid-October 2026 features a diverse lineup across major networks including Rai and Mediaset.

Rai 1 and Rai 2 offer various formats, including the game show ‘Reazione a Catena’, where the ‘Tre di Cuori’ team has seen significant success, and ‘Pets Animali del cuore’, a program focused on the bond between humans and animals. Other Rai offerings include the health-focused ‘Elisir’ on Rai 3 and the variety show ‘La volta buona’ on Rai 1.

On Mediaset channels, Canale 5 broadcasts the Turkish soap opera ‘Forbidden Fruit’ (Yasak Elma), following the complex relationship between characters Ender and Yildiz. The network also features ‘Grande Fratello Vip’. Programming schedules for Friday, October 16, include ‘The Voice Senior’ on Rai 1 and various films and thrillers across other networks like Rai 2, Rai 3, and Italia 1.