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July 27, 2026

ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PREMIERE DATES

After receiving the most Emmy® Award nominations across broadcast networks for a second consecutive year, ABC unveiled its fall 2026 premiere dates today, showcasing a lineup of hit reality shows, standout comedies and can’t-miss dramas. The news comes following a successful season where ABC delivered 10 of the Top 20 programs in the 2025-2026 broadcast season across Adults 18-49, more than any other broadcast network.* “Monday Night Football” returns on most Mondays beginning MONDAY, SEPT. 14 (Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs). The full ABC/ESPN “Monday Night Football” schedule can be found here. Coming off its epic Season 34, where it garnered a half billion votes from fans and scored its first Emmy nod for Outstanding Reality Competition Program in a decade, “Dancing with the Stars” kicks off a two-night premiere event TUESDAY, SEPT. 15, followed at 10 p.m. by the second season of “R.J. Decker.” Wednesday nights bring a two-episode premiere of “Scrubs” on SEPT. 30, followed by

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted, Primetime – Unscripted

July 27, 2026

9-1-1: The Sky is Falling (8/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/23/25)

SATURDAY, AUG. 15 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: “The Sky is Falling” (903) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/23/25) Logline: Athena and Hen face increasing dangers in space as friends both near and far try to get them home safely. Meanwhile, the 118 continues to help victims of the geostorm and falling debris. Mark Consuelos guest stars. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

July 27, 2026

9-1-1: Spiraling (8/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/16/25)

SATURDAY, AUG. 15 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: “Spiraling” (902) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/16/25) Logline: As a geostorm ravages Earth, Athena and Hen’s space mission teeters on the edge. On the ground, the 118 battles chaos when technology goes rogue. Mark Consuelos guest stars. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

July 27, 2026

9-1-1: Eat The Rich (8/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/9/25)

SATURDAY, AUG. 15 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: “Eat The Rich” (901) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/9/25) Logline: In honor of Bobby Nash’s sacrifice, the 118 comes together to dedicate the firehouse in his memory. Meanwhile, when a billionaire tech giant is involved in a life-or-death emergency, the team must race to his aid. (TV-14, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

June 4, 2026

9-1-1: Reentry (6/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/30/25)

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: “Reentry” (905) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/30/25) Logline: As Athena and Hen navigate their way back home, Athena will be forced to confront what it means to live without Bobby. Mark Consuelos guest stars. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

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: Mother’s Boy (5/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/12/26)

THURSDAY, MAY 28 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: “Mother’s Boy” (913) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/12/26) Logline: Eddie and Buck’s flight back to Los Angeles is cancelled following the National Firefighter Games. Hoping to be home for Hen’s birthday, they decide a cross-country road trip is the fastest way, until they get offtrack and Buck goes missing. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

May 4, 2026

9-1-1: Going Once, Going Twice (5/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/26/26)

THURSDAY, MAY 21 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: “Going Once, Going Twice” (911) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/26/26) Logline: The 118 hosts a LAFD charity bachelor auction that brings up a few concerns from Buck. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

May 1, 2026

SEASON FINALE 9-1-1: Hearts and Flowers (5/7)

THURSDAY, MAY 7 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: “Hearts and Flowers” (918) (Season Finale) Logline: Following Athena’s shooting, the 118 gathers at the hospital awaiting news. Meanwhile, the mastermind behind the trafficking ring is determined to silence Athena and anyone who gets in his way for good. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

April 21, 2026

9-1-1: I Got You Babe (4/30)

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – 9-1-1: “I Got You Babe” (917) Logline: Buck is faced with his past after an electrical emergency call. Meanwhile, Maddie learns to navigate her working relationships now that she has become a supervisor. (TV-14) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

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ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PREMIERE DATES

9-1-1: The Sky is Falling (8/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/23/25)

9-1-1: Spiraling (8/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/16/25)

9-1-1: Eat The Rich (8/15) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/9/25)

9-1-1: Reentry (6/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/30/25)

ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

9-1-1: Mother’s Boy (5/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/12/26)

9-1-1: Going Once, Going Twice (5/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/26/26)

SEASON FINALE 9-1-1: Hearts and Flowers (5/7)

9-1-1: I Got You Babe (4/30)

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