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Fans of ABC shows won\u2019t have to wait long into the new year to see their favorites again, both those just going on a midseason break and those returning for the first time in the 2025-2026 season.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, October 28, ABC announced its midseason 2026 schedule. It all kicks off on Sunday, January 4, with\u00a0America\u2019s Funniest Home Videos<\/a><\/em>, followed by the season premieres of\u00a0Will Trent<\/a><\/em> and\u00a0The Rookie<\/em><\/a> on January 6. The\u00a0Scrubs<\/a><\/em> revival debuts on Wednesday, February 25, with a two-episode premiere. Plus, fall favorites like\u00a0High Potential<\/a><\/em>,\u00a09-1-1<\/a><\/em>,\u00a0Grey\u2019s Anatomy<\/a><\/em>, and\u00a0Abbott Elementary<\/a><\/em> will all return from midseason breaks in January.<\/p>\n Notable schedule changes come with the unscripted lineup:\u00a0American Idol<\/a><\/em> is moving to Mondays (beginning January 26), while The Bachelorette<\/a><\/em> with Taylor Frankie Paul<\/a> will now air on Sundays (premiering March 22).<\/p>\n Also coming to ABC\u2019s lineup in 2026 is a new drama starring Scott Speedman<\/a> (who continues to recur on\u00a0Grey\u2019s Anatomy<\/em>),\u00a0RJ Decker<\/em> (working title).<\/p>\n \u201cAcross ABC and its streaming home on Hulu, we have the best shows on television, from acclaimed dramas to standout comedies and unscripted hits,\u201d said Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group, in a statement. \u201cOur midseason schedule underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional storytelling and engaging content to audiences wherever they choose to watch.\u201d<\/p>\n Check out ABC\u2019s full midseason 2026 schedule below.<\/p>\n 7:00 p.m.:<\/strong> America\u2019s Funniest Home Videos<\/em>\u00a0(Season 36 Return)<\/p>\n 8:00 p.m.:<\/strong> Will Trent<\/em> (Season 4 Premiere)<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m.:<\/strong> High Potential<\/em> (Season 2 Midseason Return)<\/p>\n 10:00 p.m.:<\/strong> The Rookie<\/em> (Season 8 Premiere)<\/p>\n 8:00 p.m.:<\/strong> Shifting Gears<\/em><\/a> (Season 2 Midseason Return)<\/p>\n 8:30 p.m.:<\/strong> Abbott Elementary<\/em>\u00a0(Season 5 Midseason Return)<\/p>\n 10:00 p.m.:<\/strong> Shark Tank<\/a><\/em> (Season 17 Midseason Return)<\/p>\n 8:00 p.m.:<\/strong> 9-1-1<\/em> (Season 9 Midseason Return)<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m.:<\/strong> 9-1-1: Nashville<\/a><\/em> (Season 1 Midseason Return)<\/p>\n 10:00 p.m.:<\/strong> Grey\u2019s Anatomy<\/em> (Season 22 Midseason Return)<\/p>\n 8:00 p.m.:<\/strong> Celebrity Wheel of Fortune<\/a><\/em>\u00a0(Season 6 Midseason Return)<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m.:<\/strong> 20\/20<\/a><\/em>\u00a0(Season 48 Midseason Return)<\/p>\nSunday, January 4<\/h2>\n
Tuesday, January 6<\/h2>\n
Wednesday, January 7<\/h2>\n
Thursday, January 8<\/h2>\n
Friday, January 9<\/h2>\n
Saturday, January 24<\/h2>\n