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July 17, 2025

ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2025 PREMIERE DATES ON THE HEELS OF SCORING THE TOP 5 PROGRAMS IN ADULTS 18-49 FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON

After receiving the most Emmy® Award nominations across broadcast networks, today ABC unveiled its fall 2025 premiere dates, showcasing a lineup of fan-favorite reality shows, heartwarming comedies and thrilling dramas, including the highly anticipated new series, “9-1-1: Nashville.” The news comes following a successful season where it dominated Nielsen cross-platform rankings, delivering the top 5 programs in the 2024-2025 broadcast season across Adults 18-49*. “Monday Night Football” returns on most Mondays beginning SEPT. 8 (Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears). The full ABC/ESPN “Monday Night Football” schedule can be found here. Breakout hit and last season’s No. 1 new program, “High Potential,” returns for its second season TUESDAY, SEPT. 16, following ballroom sensation “Dancing with the Stars,” which will celebrate its milestone 20th anniversary. “The Golden Bachelor” returns WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24, with a two-hour premiere featuring new leading man Mel Owens, followed by a new s

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May 13, 2025

ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2025 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

ABC announced its fall 2025 primetime schedule today following a highly successful season as the No. 1 multiplatform network. In the first full broadcast season where Nielsen reported on competitive multiplatform ratings, the network outperformed its competition dominating cross-platform rankings and earning all top 5 programs in the 2024/2025 broadcast season across Adults 18-49: “High Potential” (No. 1), “Abbott Elementary” (No. 2), “The Rookie” (No. 3), “9-1-1” (No. 4) and “Shifting Gears” (No. 5). The network also boasts nine of the top 20 programs in the demo across platforms adding “Will Trent” (No. 10), “Grey’s Anatomy” (No. 11), “Dancing with the Stars” (No. 14) and “The Bachelor” (No. 17).* “ABC dominated this season in multiplatform ratings, which are the most relevant metrics that reflect how audiences are consuming television today,” said Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group. “We are meeting viewers where they are, and this achievement really highlights our str

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April 22, 2025

‘DANCING WITH THE STARS’ RENEWED FOR SEASON 34 AND REVEALS FIRST CELEBRITY CAST MEMBER

“Dancing with the Stars” has been renewed for season 34 and will air on ABC and Disney+, and stream next day on Hulu. Produced in front of a live audience by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions, the hit series pairs celebrities with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts. Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin will join as the first celebrity cast member. Robert’s sister, Bindi Irwin, took home the Mirrorball Trophy in season 21 alongside her partner, Derek Hough. The full cast of celebrities and pro dancers will be announced at a later date. Season 33 of “Dancing with the Stars” ranked No. 1 this past fall among Adults 18-49 in Live+Same Day viewing, marking the first time the series ranked No. 1 for the broadcast season in L+SD in its history. The show also attracted younger viewers in season 33, earning the show’s best Adults 18-34 ratings in four years. The spectacular season culminated with

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

November 15, 2024

‘Dancing with the Stars’ 500th Telecast Is Top Entertainment Program of the Night in Adults 18-49

Disney/Eric McCandless* Series photos are available here. “Dancing with the Stars” celebrated its 500th episode on Tuesday night, becoming the top entertainment program of the night in Adults 18-49 (0.71 rating). In addition, the milestone episode, featuring spectacular tribute performances from past seasons, ranked as the No. 1 telecast on Tuesday night in Women 18-34 (0.92 rating) and Women 18-49 (0.95 rating), as well as Teens 12-17 (0.29 rating) and Adults 25-54 (0.93 rating). “Dancing with the Stars” grew over the previous episode by a healthy +15% in Total Viewers (5.13 million vs. 4.47 million), hitting a season high. “Dancing with the Stars” also led NBC’s “The Voice” by 29% (5.13 million vs. 3.97 million), its largest margin over the long-running singing competition program in nine years — since 11/24/15. The festive celebration helped propel ABC to a win for the night among the broadcast networks among Adults 18-49 (0.56 rating). Source: The Nielsen Company, National Live

Press Release - Ratings

October 7, 2024

‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 33 Premiere Shoots to 7.32 Million Total Viewers and 1.31 Adults 18-49 Across Platforms

After seven days of viewing (including linear playback) on ABC, Disney+, Hulu and digital platforms, the “Dancing with the Stars” season 33 premiere earned 32 million Total Viewers and a 1.31 rating in Adults 18-49, increasing over its initial Live +Same Day audience by +47 % in Total Viewers (7.32 million vs. 4.97 million) and by +79% in Adults 18-49 (1.31 rating vs. 0.73 rating). With two episodes to date (9/17/24 & 9/24/24), “Dancing with the Stars” is averaging a remarkable 0.81 rating in Adults 18-49 in L+3 viewing. In fact, the two-episode average is exceeding the previous season average in Adults 18-49 by +17% (0.81 rating vs. 0.70 rating). Premiere to date in Live +Same Day viewing, “Dancing with the Stars” is the 1 reality program across broadcast and cable in Adults 18-49. Fans are breaking voting records this season and on last week’s episode (9/24/24), the popular competition series received over 14 million votes for the dancing teams – the most votes ever received on a si

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May 14, 2024

ABC Announces 2024–2025 Fall Primetime Schedule

On the heels of its fifth consecutive season as the No. 1 entertainment network among Adults 18-49, ABC announced its 2024-2025 fall primetime schedule today. The lineup features new scripted dramas backed by prolific creative teams and a deep bench of established fan-favorite series. Additionally, “The Bachelor” franchise expands with its newest iteration. “We have a lot to celebrate as we gear up to deliver a fall season that’s packed with compelling new series, beloved fan favorites and must-see live events,” said Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group. “We’re focused on driving our viewership with an expanding slate anchored by best-in-class talent and supported by the enviable and combined reach of ABC and Hulu.” From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy and starring Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson, comes high-octane procedural “Doctor Odyssey.” Max (Jackson) is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the staff works hard and plays harder. It’s all hands on d

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