Here’s the latest on ABC’s fall 2026 schedule based on recent announcements.
Key points
- ABC’s fall 2026 primetime lineup includes a full renewal of its scripted slate, with the new addition The Rookie: North joining the schedule in 2027 as part of expanding The Rookie universe.[3]
- The weekly pattern for fall 2026 features Dancing with the Stars on Tuesdays, The Rookie: North premiering later (2027), and established favorites like Scrubs, Abbott Elementary, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Shark Tank, 9-1-1 and Grey’s Anatomy occupying prime slots midweek and Thursday/Friday blocks.[2][3]
- Fall 2026 schedule highlights include Monday Night Football on Mondays, a 7:00 p.m. slot for America’s Funniest Home Videos on Sundays, and The Wonderful World of Disney airing Sunday nights.[2][3]
Section guidance
- Schedule overview: The network is emphasizing a strengthened scripted lineup with renewed shows and a midseason expansion, signaling more original dramas and comedies across the season.[3]
- New shows: The Rookie: North is the flagship new drama introduced for the expanded universe, with additional new series announced for midseason (exact premieres to be announced later).[2][3]
- Premiere timing: Fall premiere dates and any additional midseason announcements are typically released closer to the start of the season.[3]
Illustration example
- A typical ABC fall week (Eastern/Pacific times) would look like:
- Monday: ESPN’s Monday Night Football at 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: Dancing with the Stars at 8:00 p.m.; R.J. Decker at 10:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: Scrubs at 8:00 p.m.; Abbott Elementary at 8:30 p.m.; Celebrity Jeopardy! at 9:00 p.m.; Shark Tank at 10:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 9-1-1 at 8:00 p.m.; 9-1-1: Nashville at 9:00 p.m.; Grey’s Anatomy at 10:00 p.m.
- Friday: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune at 8:00 p.m.; 20/20 at 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday: America’s Funniest Home Videos at 7:00 p.m.; The Wonderful World of Disney at 8:00 p.m.
(Note: Exact fall premiere dates are to be announced; some programs may shift.)
Citations
- ABC’s fall 2026 schedule and The Rookie: North introduction are reported by multiple outlets discussing the renewed scripted lineup and the new spinoff.[2][3]
- The detailed weekday blocks and the presence of programs like Dancing with the Stars, 9-1-1, Grey’s Anatomy, and The Bachelor/Bachelor in Paradise renewals are described in the same sources.[1][3][2]
If you’d like, I can summarize the schedule in a compact table or pull out any specific time slots or show lineups you care about. Also, I can watch for updated premiere dates as ABC releases them.
Sources
Here's a look at what's ahead for the network.
www.tvinsider.comABC’s fall 2026-2027 plans are starting to come into view, with decisions about the future of its scripted and unscripted programming coming out ahead of the spring finales.
www.yardbarker.comABC unveiled its fall slate for 2025/2026! It includes 9-1-1, Abbott Elementary, & Grey's Anatomy, as well as 9-1-1: Nashville's debut. Read on for the details!
telltaletv.comHere's a look at what's ahead for the network.
www.laconiadailysun.comCheck out the full ABC fall schedule for 2026, including 'Dancing with the Stars' and the new 'Rookie' spinoff 'The Rookie: North.'
parade.comNew seasons of fan favorites and new series are coming to ABC for the 2026-2027 TV season!
abc.comFall 2026 Mondays 8:00PM ESPN's *Monday Night Football* Tuesdays 8:00PM *Dancing with the Stars* 10:00PM *R.J. Decker* *Wednesdays 8:00PM *Scrubs* 8:30PM *Abbott Elementary* 9:00PM *Celebrity Jeopardy!* 10:00PM *Shark Tank* Thursdays 8:00PM *9-1-1* 9:00PM *9-1-1: Nashville* 10:00PM *Grey's Anatomy* Fridays 8:00PM *Celebrity Wheel of Fortune* 9:00PM *20/20*(two hours) Saturdays 7:30PM *College Football* Sundays 7:00PM *America's Funniest Home Videos* 8:00PM *The Wonderful World of Disney*...
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