ABC Press

May 12, 2026

ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

On the heels of a successful 2025-2026 broadcast season where ABC dominated the multiplatform rankings among Adults 18-49, the network announced its fall 2026 primetime schedule today. For the first time in ABC history, the network has renewed their entire scripted lineup and, for the second year in a row, will increase their original scripted slate in midseason with the addition of new series “The Rookie: North.” In the second full season where Nielsen reported on competitive cross-platform broadcast ratings, ABC tops the charts with four of the Top 5 programs, including “High Potential” (No. 1), “Dancing with the Stars” (No. 3), “The Rookie” (No. 4) and “Abbott Elementary” (No. 5). In fact, ABC claims 10 of the Top 20, with the addition of “Scrubs” (No. 6), “9-1-1” (No. 9), “Grey’s Anatomy” (No. 12), “9-1-1: Nashville” (No. 14), “Will Trent” (No. 16) and “Shifting Gears” (No. 17), more shows than any other broadcast network. Among Total Viewers, ABC claims four of the Top 10 program

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted, Primetime – Unscripted

May 11, 2026

9-1-1: Nashville: Intrusive Thoughts (5/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/7/26)

THURSDAY, MAY 28 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: Nashville: “Intrusive Thoughts” (118) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/7/26) Logline: Blythe and Don’s relationship is still on the rocks, then the 113 rush in when a Noah Cyrus sound check goes off the rails. (TV-14, DLV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

May 11, 2026

9-1-1: Nashville: Saboteur (5/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/30/26)

THURSDAY, MAY 28 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: Nashville: “Saboteur” (117) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/30/26) Logline: Elena and Roxie go on an awkward date. Meanwhile, Dixie drops a diss track about Blythe, sparking tension that leads to a huge fight between Blythe and Don. (TV-14, DL) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

May 4, 2026

9-1-1: Nashville: Love to Death (5/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/2/26)

THURSDAY, MAY 21 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: Nashville: “Love to Death” (115) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/2/26) Logline: Blue and Dixie remain at odds, with Dixie skipping Blue’s birthday. A 9-1-1 call turns into a murder investigation, and Cammie takes responsibility to help solve it. Meanwhile, a fertility clinic loses power, putting its contents at risk. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

May 1, 2026

SEASON FINALE 9-1-1: Nashville: Intrusive Thoughts (5/7)

THURSDAY, MAY 7 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: Nashville: “Intrusive Thoughts” (118) (Season Finale) Logline: Blythe and Don’s relationship is still on the rocks, then the 113 rush in when a Noah Cyrus sound check goes off the rails. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

May 1, 2026

9-1-1: Nashville: Bad Girls (5/14) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/26/26)

THURSDAY, MAY 14 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: Nashville: “Bad Girls” (114) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/26/26) Logline: Dixie and Blue feud over family loyalty, then Ryan suspects Sam is hiding a major secret but fears confronting her. Meanwhile, a face mask mishap hits an influencer’s model as the 113 tackles a disturbing house fire. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

May 1, 2026

9-1-1: Nashville: Small Potatoes (5/14) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/12/26)

THURSDAY, MAY 14 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: Nashville: “Small Potatoes” (113) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/12/26) Logline: After saving a father and daughter from a cliffside crash, Taylor lands an invite to record with a Nashville idol, which leads her to consider how far she’ll go for fame. Meanwhile, Blue and Taylor go public with their relationship. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

April 13, 2026

9-1-1: Nashville: Saboteur (4/30)

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: Nashville: “Saboteur” (117) Logline: Elena and Roxie go on an awkward date. Meanwhile, Dixie drops a diss track about Blythe, sparking tension that leads to a huge fight between Blythe and Don. (TV-14, DL) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

April 8, 2026

9-1-1: Nashville: Spirit of the Games (4/16) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/5/26)

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: Nashville: “Spirit of the Games” (116) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/5/26) Logline: Buck and Eddie head to Nashville for the firefighter games. Tensions rise as Ryan and Don show their competitive sides. When Don injures his hand, Blue is forced to step into the competition for him. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

April 2, 2026

Nielsen National Live+3 Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings / ABC Multiplatform+3 Day Ratings

Series photos are available here. Hot on the heels of their renewals, ABC’s “9-1-1: Nashville” (9 p.m. ET/PT) and “9-1-1” (8 p.m. ET/PT) rose to season highs in Live+Same Day viewership while also notching impressive gains over three days of multiplatform viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. On a competitive night that included March Madness on CBS and MLB opening night on NBC, freshman drama “9-1-1: Nashville” rose to 6.23 million Total Viewers, jumping over its initial Live+Same Day series high (+55%; vs. 4.02 million) through three days of multiplatform viewing. On linear over three days, “9-1-1: Nashville” delivered 5.34 million Total Viewers, nearly matching the show’s previous season high in January (5.47 million on 1/29/26). Kicking off the night at 8 p.m., “9-1-1” scored 7.33 million Total Viewers, rising over its initial Live+Same Day season high (+53%; vs. 4.80 million). On linear over three days, “9-1-1” earned 5.94 million Total Viewers, also nearly

Press Release - Ratings

9-1-1: Nashville

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ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

9-1-1: Nashville: Intrusive Thoughts (5/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/7/26)

9-1-1: Nashville: Saboteur (5/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/30/26)

9-1-1: Nashville: Love to Death (5/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/2/26)

SEASON FINALE 9-1-1: Nashville: Intrusive Thoughts (5/7)

9-1-1: Nashville: Bad Girls (5/14) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/26/26)

9-1-1: Nashville: Small Potatoes (5/14) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/12/26)

9-1-1: Nashville: Saboteur (4/30)

9-1-1: Nashville: Spirit of the Games (4/16) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/5/26)

Nielsen National Live+3 Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings / ABC Multiplatform+3 Day Ratings

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