ABC is the last of the ‘Big 4’ Networks to finalize their schedule for the upcoming 2026-2027 Primetime schedule. The slate kicks off mid September, with last season’s freshman drama R.J. Decker on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The remaining scripted dramas and comedies follow suit over the next weeks, and see the return of Scrubs, Abbott Elementary, 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville, and Grey’s Anatomy.
ABC’s ratings darling High Potential returns mid-season, as previously reported. The show will also be joined by The Rookie, Shifting Gears and Will Trent, in addition to the series premieres of The Rookie: North and an as yet untitled Grey’s Anatomy spinoff.
Airdates are as follows (all times listed are Eastern/Pacific). All original programming will stream the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers. (Dancing with the Stars) will also simulcast live on Disney+.
SATURDAY, AUG. 29
7:30 p.m. “College Football” (Alabama A&M vs. Howard)
MONDAY, SEPT. 14
8:00 p.m. “Monday Night Football” (Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs)
TUESDAY, SEPT. 15
8:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” (two-night premiere)
10:00 p.m. “R.J. Decker”
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16
8:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” (special night)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
9:00 p.m. “20/20”
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27
7:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (two-episode premiere)
9:00 p.m. “The Wonderful World of Disney” (“Inside Out 2”)
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30
8:00 p.m. “Scrubs” (two-episode premiere)
9:00 p.m. “Shark Tank” (two-episode premiere)
FRIDAY, OCT. 2
8:00 p.m. “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune”
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7
8:30 p.m. “Abbott Elementary
10:00 p.m. “Shark Tank” (regular timeslot)
THURSDAY, OCT. 15
8:00 p.m. “9-1-1”
9:00 p.m. “9-1-1: Nashville”
10:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy”
