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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

April 8, 2026

Abbott Elementary: Night Out (4/15)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 8:30-9:02 p.m. EDT – Abbott Elementary: “Night Out” (520) Logline: Janine and Gregory have a night out. Meanwhile, Melissa, Barbara and Mr. Johnson have a movie night. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

April 6, 2026

Abbott Elementary: Miami (4/22) (Season Finale)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 8:31-9:02 p.m. EDT – Abbott Elementary: “Miami” (522) (Season Finale) Logline: Rumors begin to swirl when the Abbott crew is in Miami for PECSA weekend. (TV-14, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

April 6, 2026

Abbott Elementary: Ava & Fest (4/22)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 8:00-8:31 p.m. EDT – Abbott Elementary: “Ava & Fest” (521) Logline: It’s Ava Fest, and Ava’s determined to make it her biggest yet. (TV-PG, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

March 24, 2026

Abbott Elementary: Trip (4/8)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 8:30-9:02 p.m. EDT – Abbott Elementary: “Trip” (519) Logline: Janine and Gregory plan a vacation. Meanwhile, one of Melissa’s most successful former students comes back for a visit. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

March 24, 2026

Abbott Elementary: April Fools (4/1)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT – Abbott Elementary: “April Fools” (518) Logline: It’s April Fools’ Day, and while the Abbott teachers suffer pranks, Gregory makes a plan to make it through the day. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

March 9, 2026

Abbott Elementary: No Homework (3/25)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 8:30-9:02 p.m. EDT – Abbott Elementary: “No Homework” (517) Logline: Ava implements a no-homework policy at Abbott, sparking debate amongst the teachers. (TV-14) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

March 2, 2026

Abbott Elementary: Campaign (3/18)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 8:30-9:02 p.m. EDT – Abbott Elementary: “Campaign” (516) Logline: Jacob and Ava team up for an initiative. Meanwhile, Melissa and Janine help Mr. Johnson get ready for the Janitor’s Ball. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

February 23, 2026

Abbott Elementary: Safety Day (3/11)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 8:30-9:02 p.m. EDT – Abbott Elementary: “Safety Day” (515) Logline: An antidrug campaign visits the school, and Jacob is outraged by an unfair district election. (TV-14, DL) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

February 18, 2026

Abbott Elementary: Aide (5/4)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST – Abbott Elementary: “Aide” (513) Logline: Janine asks Ava for a classroom aide, and the school seeks out a new gym teacher. Meanwhile, Dominic confides in Jacob. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

Abbott Elementary

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ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

Abbott Elementary: Night Out (4/15)

Abbott Elementary: Miami (4/22) (Season Finale)

Abbott Elementary: Ava & Fest (4/22)

Abbott Elementary: Trip (4/8)

Abbott Elementary: April Fools (4/1)

Abbott Elementary: No Homework (3/25)

Abbott Elementary: Campaign (3/18)

Abbott Elementary: Safety Day (3/11)

Abbott Elementary: Aide (5/4)

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