The Varnell Hill Show is streaming now on Paramount+. The comedy series premiered globally on September 1, 2026, with Tommy Davidson reprising his role as talk show host Varnell Hill from the ’90s sitcom Martin.
Paramount+ lists it as a season 1 Paramount+ Original Series in its September lineup, and the show sits in the BET collection on the service. Here is what is confirmed and how to watch.
The Varnell Hill Show at a glance
- Premiere: September 1, 2026, globally
- Where to watch: Paramount+
- Season: Season 1
- Type: Paramount+ Original comedy series
- Star: Tommy Davidson as Varnell Hill
What the show is about
Varnell Hill is the talk show host Tommy Davidson played on Martin in the 1990s. The new Paramount+ series builds a full show around the character, with Davidson back in the role decades later.
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Paramount’s first-look announcement billed it as a long-awaited comedy series and confirmed the global September 1 launch on Paramount+. Paramount+ has not published an episode count or finale date in its September listings, so check the show page for the current episode list.
How to watch The Varnell Hill Show
The Varnell Hill Show is exclusive to Paramount+. You can stream it on the Paramount+ show page in a web browser or in the Paramount+ app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android devices, smart TVs and streaming players. A Paramount+ subscription is required.
Because the series comes from the BET lineup, it is worth knowing that BET+ is no longer a separate service. Paramount says on its Sneak Peak site that BET+ titles now stream on Paramount+, so there is no second subscription to track down.
Episodes already released are available on demand, and new episodes appear on the same show page as they are added. The episodes tab there is the most reliable place to check what is out and what is next.
What is confirmed and what is not
Confirmed by Paramount: the title, the September 1, 2026 global premiere, the Paramount+ Original label, and Tommy Davidson returning as Varnell Hill. Paramount+ has not announced a second season, and any renewal would need a separate announcement from the service.
If you watched Martin, the appeal is clear: this is a chance to see one of that show’s standout supporting characters carry his own series. If you did not, the show is set up as a stand-alone comedy, so you can start with the first episode without catching up.
Paramount+ groups BET titles in a BET section, which is a useful place to find related comedies once you have caught up on The Varnell Hill Show.
Mac Observer’s entertainment coverage tracks new releases, renewals and schedule changes across Paramount+, Apple TV and other services as they are officially announced.
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