ABC pushed a lot of their fan favorite TV shows to have mid-season debuts, meaning they will not air in the Fall of 2026, but rather, in the winter of January 2027.
We’re breaking down what is renewed, what was canceled, and what is being held for mid-season at the fan favorite network.
Three TV shows are also debuting tonight on ABC.
Keep reading to see what is renewed and what is canceled at ABC right now…
High Potential – Renewed for 2027, Also Lands Coveted Post-Super Bowl Timeslot
Great news: High Potential is getting a third season at ABC, which will debut in 2027. The Super Bowl is airing on ABC in 2027, and they chose High Potential to get the coveted post-Super Bowl timeslot! This will air on February 14, 2026.
High Potentialfollows a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.
American Idol – Renewed for Season 25, Won’t Debut Until 2027!
The singing competition series is returning for its 25th season on ABC, with next-day streaming available on Disney+ and Hulu.
The milestone season’s search for new talent began in August with “Idol Across America,” a virtual audition tour giving aspiring singers nationwide and eligible performers worldwide the chance to audition for producers.
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The Rookie – Renewed for Season 9, Will Debut in 2027!
The Rookie has also been renewed, and it will make it the show’s ninth season on the network.
The new season just kicked off in January, and airs on Monday nights. Season 9 will have a mid-season premiere, kicking off in January.
Grey’s Anatomy – Renewed for Season 23!
Grey’s Anatomyis getting a historic 23rd season at ABC! The new season debuts tonight.
The medical drama is ABC’s longest running primetime series. With its renewal, the Shonda Rhimesshow will likely pass 475 episodes in the coming season.
As impressive is three of the show’s original stars are still on the show: Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilsonand James Pickens Jr.still appear.
Keep reading to see what is renewed and what is canceled at ABC…
Will Trent – Renewed for Season 5, Will Debut in 2027!
Will Trent is getting a fifth season on ABC!
Season 5 will once again debut in the mid-season in 2027. Unfortunately, there’stwo major cast exits to report.
9-1-1: Nashville – Renewed!
9-1-1: Nashvillehas been renewed for a second season! The new season debuts tonight.
The newest entry into the franchise, “911: Nashville,” is a high-octane procedural about heroic first responders, as well as their family saga of power and glamour set in one of America’s most diverse and dynamic cities.
Keep reading to see what is renewed and what is canceled at ABC…
Shifting Gears – Renewed for Season 3, Won’t Premiere Until 2027!
Shifting Gears season three is officially confirmed!
The Tim Allen-led series wrapped up season two a few weeks ago, and fans had been awaiting news about whether or not it would be picked up. Season three <a href="https://www.justjared.com/2026/05/12/abcs-fall-2026-schedule-confirms-4-tv-shows-debuting-mid-season-including-high-potential/” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>won’t premiere until the mid-season in 2027.
9-1-1 – Renewed!
9-1-1will get a 10th season at ABC! The new season debuts tonight.
The series explores the high-pressure experiences of first responders — including police officers, firefighters and dispatchers — who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping conditions. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives. The show draws from the real lives of first responders who regularly face situations that are often unpredictable, intense and uplifting at the same time.
Keep reading to see what is renewed and what is canceled at ABC…
The Bachelor – Renewed, Won’t Debut Until 2027
The Bachelor is returning, but won’t debut in 2026.
Instead, we’ll have to wait until 2027 to catch the next installment of the franchise.
Bachelor in Paradise – Renewed, Won’t Debut Until 2027
Bachelor in Paradise, the Bachelor Nation spinoff TV show, will also be back.
However, we won’t get a chance to see the series until next year as well. Usually, Bachelor in Paradise airs in the summers, but ABC has not revealed a release date just yet.
Keep reading to see what is renewed and what is canceled at ABC…
Celebrity Jeopardy! – Renewed, But Being Held Until 2027
Celebrity Jeopardy! will be back for another season.
However, it was left off of the Fall 2026 schedule, meaning the series will be debuting in the mid-season for ABC. This means that it won’t be back until 2027.
The Bachelorette – Season 22 Canceled
ABC axed this season of The Bachelorette. To be clear: they did not make a decision on the future of the show as a whole, but just this season. Why?
If you have not been following, reports emerged last month that there was an open domestic assault investigation involving season 22 lead Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, with allegations made on both sides.
ABC has confirmed the Bachelorettenews to Just Jared, releasing the following statement: “In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of ‘The Bachelorette’ at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family.”
New shows debuting in 2027 on ABC
ABC also has a Grey’s Anatomyspinoff showcoming in 2027, and The Rookie: Northheaded to the network as well. Stay tuned!
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