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January 12, 2026

Abbott Elementary: Picture Day (1/28)

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST – Abbott Elementary: “Picture Day” (512) Logline: When picture day catches the teachers at Abbott by surprise, chaos ensues. (TV-PG, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

January 5, 2026

Abbott Elementary: Mall Part 3: Heroes (1/21)

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST – Abbott Elementary: “Mall Part 3: Heroes” (511) Logline: After the faculty finds surprising success operating the school in the mall, they quickly realize they are being taken advantage of. Meanwhile, a new custodian arrives to join Mr. Johnson. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

December 29, 2025

Abbott Elementary: Mall Part 2: Questions & Concerns (1/14)

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST – Abbott Elementary: “Mall Part 2: Questions & Concerns” (510) Logline: Growing pains hit Abbott Elementary as the PTA pressures Janine and Gregory for answers. Meanwhile, Jacob and Barbara become suspicious of Mr. Morton. (TV-14, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

December 22, 2025

Abbott Elementary: Mall (1/7)

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST – Abbott Elementary: “Mall” (509) Logline: Abbott Elementary returns from winter break at their new temporary school: an abandoned mall. The teachers deal with unique challenges that come with teaching in the new location. (TV-14, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

December 19, 2025

Ratings Report for Calendar Year 2025 Nielsen Multiplatform+35 Day Ratings / Live+35 Day Big Data Plus Panel and Streaming Content Ratings

ABC caps a phenomenal year leading competitive cross-platform broadcast series rankings with the top shows across Total Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34, along with Teens 12-17 and Kids 2-11 — based on viewing over 35 days on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. “High Potential” stands as the No. 1 series for the year in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, with the network also owning the Top Six shows in the key Adult demo. “High Potential” Leads Among Total Viewers After a stellar series debut in 2024, “High Potential” continued to dominate 2025, becoming the year’s No. 1 show with an average of 16.5 million Total Viewers across platforms, edging out the No. 2 series, CBS’ “Tracker” (16.4 million), and exceeding the No. 3 series, CBS’ “Matlock” by +25% (13.2 million). “High Potential” leads the five ABC series to achieve at least 10 million Total Viewers per episode this year, including “Will Trent” (10.6 million), “The Rookie” (10.5 million), “Shifting Gears” (1

Press Release - Ratings

November 24, 2025

Abbott Elementary: Birthday (12/10)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST – Abbott Elementary: “Birthday” (508) Logline: Jacob takes the lead on organizing Abbott’s annual Winter Show. Janine celebrates her 30th birthday. (TV-14, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

November 17, 2025

Abbott Elementary: Goofgirl (12/3)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST – Abbott Elementary: “Goofgirl” (507) Logline: A new member joins Gregory’s Garden Goofballs, and Janine pitches a new club idea to Ava. (TV-14) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

November 4, 2025

ABC UNWRAPS FESTIVE HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING LINEUP

ABC is sleighing this holiday season with festive programming during the most wonderful time of the year. Highlights include joyful episodes of “Abbott Elementary,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “Celebrity Family Feud,” “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,” “Shark Tank,” “Shifting Gears” and “What Would You Do?: Holiday Edition,” alongside a new season of “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” “Dancing with the Holidays” will dazzle viewers in a brand-new program joining ABC’s annual holiday specials, which include “CMA Country Christmas” from Nashville, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular,” “The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025,” ratings juggernaut “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” and the “2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.” Also joining the festivities is “Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas,” which shares the journey of the birth of Jesus. Holiday favorites including The Wonderful World of Disney pre

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted, Primetime – Unscripted, Holiday Programming, Movies

October 22, 2025

Abbott Elementary: No Phones (10/5)

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST – Abbott Elementary: “No Phones” (506) Logline: Abbott Elementary participates in the district’s “No Phones Day” initiative. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

October 17, 2025

Abbott Elementary: Camping (10/29)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 8:30-9:02 p.m. EDT – Abbott Elementary: “Camping” (505) Logline: Barbara organizes a Halloween camping trip for older kids. (TV-PG, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

Abbott Elementary

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Abbott Elementary: Picture Day (1/28)

Abbott Elementary: Mall Part 3: Heroes (1/21)

Abbott Elementary: Mall Part 2: Questions & Concerns (1/14)

Abbott Elementary: Mall (1/7)

Ratings Report for Calendar Year 2025 Nielsen Multiplatform+35 Day Ratings / Live+35 Day Big Data Plus Panel and Streaming Content Ratings

Abbott Elementary: Birthday (12/10)

Abbott Elementary: Goofgirl (12/3)

ABC UNWRAPS FESTIVE HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING LINEUP

Abbott Elementary: No Phones (10/5)

Abbott Elementary: Camping (10/29)

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