A pair of new spin-offs are being held for midseason
ABC is taking the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach to its lineup this fall. After renewing every one of its scripted shows for the first time in the network’s history, ABC is rolling out a fall schedule that’s heavy on familiar favorites, and you’ll find most of them on the nights you expect. 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville, and Grey’s Anatomy are staying put on Thursdays; Dancing With the Stars still anchors Tuesday nights; and Monday Night Football is still Monday Night Football.
But there are a few changes, even for shows that aren’t exactly going anywhere. This spring’s Scott Speedman P.I. drama RJ Decker is holding on to its Tuesday night time slot, but since it’s moving to the fall, it gets a shiny new neighbor in Dancing With the Stars. That pushes High Potential to midseason. Shifting Gears is also moving to midseason, making room for Scrubs to share an hourlong comedy block with Abbott Elementary on Wednesday nights. And Celebrity Jeopardy!, which was initially announced as part of the fall schedule, is moving back to 2027 and will be replaced by the continuation of the summer show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
The network’s two new scripted shows in the works are being held for midseason, too. The Rookie spin-off The Rookie: North, starring Jay Ellis, will premiere in 2027 — which should make it even easier to cross over with The Rookie, which is once again taking time off during the fall season. Plus, ABC has announced a new Texas-set Grey’s Anatomy spin-off that’s also set to debut in 2027.
As for when the fall season kicks off, ABC is forgoing a traditional premiere week and bringing back shows whenever it wants. Dancing with the Stars and RJ Decker are the first series returning, launching on Sept. 15, the day after the debut of Monday Night Football, which will no doubt run many DWTS and RJ Decker promos. (Is that Scott Speedman in the stands in Kansas City?) Scrubs returns Sept. 30, Abbott Elementary is back on Oct. 7, and the big Thursday block of 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville, and Grey’s Anatomy makes its fall debut on Oct. 15.
Here’s everything you need to know about ABC’s fall 2026 lineup.
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- Fox fall 2026 TV schedule: Animal Control and Bad Medicine are on the move
Renewed ABC TV shows returning for the fall 2026 season
9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville, Abbott Elementary, America’s Funniest Home Videos, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, Dancing With the Stars, Grey’s Anatomy, RJ Decker, Scrubs, Shark Tank
New ABC TV shows for the fall 2026 season
Canceled ABC TV shows that won’t be back
None!
ABC TV shows premiering at midseason
The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Celebrity Jeopardy!, High Potential, The Rookie, The Rookie: North(new), Shifting Gears, Will Trent, untitled Grey’s Anatomy spin-off (new)
Check out the full ABC fall TV schedule below. Premiere dates are at the bottom of the page. All times listed in Eastern Time.
ABC fall 2026 Monday night schedule
8 p.m.:ESPN’s Monday Night Football
ABC fall 2026 Tuesday night schedule
8 p.m.:Dancing With the Stars (Season 35)
10 p.m.:RJ Decker (Season 2)
ABC fall 2026 Wednesday night schedule
8 p.m.: Scrubs (Season 2)
8:30 p.m.:Abbott Elementary (Season 6)
9 p.m.: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (Season 5)
10 p.m.:Shark Tank (Season 18)
ABC fall 2026 Thursday night schedule
8 p.m.:9-1-1 (Season 10)
9 p.m.: 9-1-1: Nashville (Season 2)
10 p.m.:Grey’s Anatomy (Season 23)
ABC fall 2026 Friday night schedule
8 p.m.: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (Season 7)
9 p.m.- 11 p.m.: 20/20 (Season 49)
ABC fall 2026 Saturday night schedule
ABC fall 2026 Sunday night schedule
7 p.m.:America’s Funniest Home Videos (Season 37)
8 p.m.:The Wonderful World of Disney (too many seasons to count)
ABC fall 2026 premiere dates
Saturday, Aug. 29
7:30 p.m.: College Football (Alabama A&M vs. Howard)
Monday, Sept. 14
8 p.m.:Monday Night Football (Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs)
Tuesday, Sept. 15
8 p.m.:Dancing with the Stars (two-night Season 35 premiere)
10 p.m.:RJ Decker (Season 2 premiere)
Wednesday, Sept. 16
8 p.m.:Dancing with the Stars (special night)
Friday, Sept. 25
9 p.m.:20/20 (Season 49 premiere)
Sunday, Sept. 27
7 p.m.:America’s Funniest Home Videos (two-episode Season 37 premiere)
9 p.m.:The Wonderful World of Disney (Inside Out 2)
Wednesday, Sept. 30
8 p.m.: Scrubs (two-episode Season 2 premiere)
9 p.m.:Shark Tank (two-episode Season 18 premiere)
Friday, Oct. 2
8 p.m.:Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (Season 7 premiere)
Wednesday, Oct. 7
8:30 p.m.:Abbott Elementary (Season 6 premiere)
10 p.m.:Shark Tank (regular time slot premiere)
Thursday, Oct. 15
8 p.m.: 9-1-1 (Season 10 premiere)
9 p.m.: 9-1-1: Nashville (Season 2 premiere)
10 p.m.: Grey’s Anatomy (Season 23 premiere)
