Did you miss The Wizard of Oz on MeTV tonight? You’ll have several more chances to watch the beloved movie on broadcast television this month!
The 1939 classic returned to free broadcast television on Friday night (October 2), marking its first such airing in nearly three decades.
MeTV says the movie had not aired on free broadcast television since its final CBS telecast on May 9, 1998.
Friday’s presentation aired at 7 p.m. ET and was hosted by Lisa Whelchel.
Here’s more about the presentation, via MeTV:
Lisa Whelchel hosts the special presentation, which will also include original vignettes featuring exclusive interviews with experts, performers, and designers who all have had a hand in bringing Oz’s stories to screen, stage, and page.
So, when can you watch The Wizard of Oz on MeTV again?
When Will The Wizard of Oz Air Again on MeTV?
MeTV has several more airings of The Wizard of Oz scheduled for October 2026.
Here’s the remaining schedule:
Saturday, October 3 at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT — hosted by Svengoolie
Monday, October 12 at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT — hosted by Lisa Whelchel
Sunday, October 25 at 11 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. CT — hosted by Lisa Whelchel
Sunday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. CT — hosted by Lisa Whelchel
Saturday, October 31 at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT — hosted by Svengoolie
MeTV Has More Wizard of Oz Programming Coming
MeTV is turning October into a larger celebration of the classic movie.
On Sunday, October 25, the network will also air The Wiz at 1:30 p.m.
Later that afternoon, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic will air at 4:30 p.m. ET. The 1990 documentary is hosted by Angela Lansbury and features behind-the-scenes footage and recollections about the making of the film.
Why Is The Wizard of Oz Back on Broadcast TV?
MeTV announced earlier this year that it had secured the exclusive broadcast rights to air The Wizard of Oz in October 2026 as part of its Halloween BOO-Nanza programming.
The network said the October run marks the movie’s first return to free broadcast television since its final CBS airing in 1998.
If you missed Friday night’s showing, your next chance to watch The Wizard of Oz on MeTV will be Saturday, October 3 at 7 p.m. ET.
Check your local MeTV listings, as broadcast schedules can vary by market.
Daniel Radcliffe recently shared that while he and his co-stars were filming Harry Potter, someone pitched them a Wizard of Oz remake.
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