# Italian television programming schedules

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-television-programming-schedules
> Updated: 2026-10-07T08:25:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

Italian television programming for late September and October 2026 features a diverse range of film, sports, and reality content across major networks. 

In late September, Italia 1 scheduled the action-sci-fi film ‘Shark 2 – L’abisso’, while Rai 2 offered the psychological thriller ‘Doppia colpa’ and Rai 4 aired the horror-thriller ‘Ultima fermata – Rocafort St.’. 

Sports coverage includes a UEFA Nations League match between Italy and France on Rai 1 on October 2, alongside matches between Croatia and England, and Finland and Albania. Entertainment programming includes ‘Grande Fratello’ and ‘Grande Fratello Vip’ on Canale 5, ‘L’Ispettore Coliandro’ on Rai 2, and ‘Quarto grado’ on Rete 4, which discusses the Garlasco crime case.

By mid-October, the schedule emphasizes fiction and investigative reporting. Rai 1 continues the fourth season of the medical drama ‘Doc – Nelle tue mani’, starring Luca Argentero, following protagonist Andrea Fanti through complex clinical cases. On Italia 1, ‘Le Iene’ features investigative reports, such as trophy hunting in South Africa, and interviews, including one with singer Laura Pausini regarding her career and LGBTQIA+ rights.

Late October programming includes the Turkish soap opera ‘Tutto per la mia famiglia’ on Canale 5, the news program ‘Dentro la notizia’ with Gianluigi Nuzzi, and the reality show ‘Grande Fratello Vip’ hosted by Ilary Blasi. Political and social analysis is provided by ‘Il cavallo e la torre’ on Rai 3 and ‘Otto e mezzo’ on La7 with Lilli Gruber.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Italian television features Doc 4 and Le Iene updates

Italian TV highlights include the fourth season of the medical drama “Doc – Nelle tue mani” on Rai 1 and investigative segments on “Le Iene” featuring Laura Pausini and trophy hunting reports.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-television-programming-for-october-8-2026

### 2026-09-30: Italian television schedules for October 2, 2026

Italian television schedules for October 2, 2026, include the France-Italy UEFA Nations League match on Rai 1 and reality programming on Mediaset.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-television-schedules-for-october-2-2026

### 2026-09-29: Italian television programming for Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Italian television programming for September 30, 2026, includes ‘Shark 2 – L’abisso’ on Italia 1, alongside thrillers and dramas on Rai 2 and Rai 4.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-television-programming-for-wednesday-september-30-2026

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