# ERT1 scripted programming lineup for October 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ert1-scripted-programming-lineup-for-october-2026 > Updated: 2026-10-09T12:25:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 6. ERT1 has announced a new lineup of scripted programming for October 2026, featuring a mix of comedy and drama. The schedule includes the comedy series ‘TV Land’ and the survival drama ‘Avrio’, both set to debut on the weekend of October 10 and 11. A central component of the new season is the daily series ‘Koutsoupies’, which premiered on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 19:00. Conceived by Dina Kassou and directed by Vicky Manoli, the series follows Athenians who move to a small, depopulating village in Thessaly to revitalize the area. The story centers on the village of Koutsoupies, which faces the threat of school closure. The arrival of newcomers has created tension, notably with local resident Rina, and recent plot developments include the disappearance of children Vasia and Annoula, who were later found to have organized an escape to Athens. Regarding the comedy ‘TV Land’, written by Giorgos V. Feidas and directed by Alexandros Rellous, an avant-première was held on Wednesday, October 7, at a central cinema in Athens. Attended by journalists, actors, and production staff, the event previewed the series, which explores the behind-the-scenes chaos of R.E.M. Productions as they struggle to complete episode 1284 of a soap opera titled ‘Forbidden Eden’. ‘TV Land’ is scheduled to premiere on ERT1 on Saturday, October 10, at 20:00. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: Koutsoupies: Children disappear in episode 5 Episode 5 of the series Koutsoupies follows the dramatic disappearance of two children who flee toward Athens, causing chaos and misinformation within their village. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/koutsoupies-children-disappear-in-episode-5 ### 2026-10-08: ERT presents avant-première for new series ‘TV Land’ ERT's new series ‘TV Land’, a comedy exploring the behind-the-scenes chaos of television production, held its avant-première in Athens ahead of its October 10 premiere on ERT1. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ert-presents-avant-premire-for-new-series-tv-land ### 2026-10-05: ERT1 premieres new comedy series ‘Koutsoupies’ The new ERT1 comedy series ‘Koutsoupies’ premieres this Monday at 19:00, featuring actress Dimitra Stogianni in a prominent role. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ert1-premieres-new-comedy-series-koutsoupies ### 2026-10-03: ERT premieres new drama series ‘Koutsoupies’ ERT is premiering a new drama series, ‘Koutsoupies,’ on October 5. The story follows an initiative to revitalize a shrinking village by attracting new families from Athens. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ert-premieres-new-drama-series-koutsoupies ### 2026-09-24: ERT prepares premiere of new comedy series ‘Koutsoupies’ ERT's new comedy series ‘Koutsoupies’ is set to premiere on October 5, 2026, following a group of Athenians attempting to revitalize a declining village in Thessaly. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ert-prepares-premiere-of-new-comedy-series-koutsoupies ### 2026-09-15: ERT1 announces new scripted series lineup for October 2026 ERT1 announces a new season of scripted series starting October 5, 2026, featuring the comedy ‘Koutsoupies’, the behind-the-scenes comedy ‘TV Land’, and the survival drama ‘Avrio’. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ert1-announces-new-scripted-series-lineup-for-october-2026 --- Cite as: ERT1 scripted programming lineup for October 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ert1-scripted-programming-lineup-for-october-2026