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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 22, 2026

Grey’s Anatomy: Bridge over Troubled Water (5/7) (Season Finale)

THURSDAY, MAY 7 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – Grey’s Anatomy: “Bridge over Troubled Water” (2218) (Season Finale) Logline: After a catastrophic bridge collapse sends dozens of victims to Grey Sloan, the hospital activates its full disaster response as they race to treat a surge of critically injured patients, including one of their own. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

April 22, 2026

Grey’s Anatomy: Through the Fire (4/30)

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – Grey’s Anatomy: “Through the Fire” (2217) Logline: A Station 19 firefighter lands in the ER for severe burn treatment, and the team treats an elderly patient impaled by an art structure. A Fox Foundation innovation competition reunites Meredith and Bailey. (TV-14, S) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

March 18, 2026

Grey’s Anatomy: Feel it Still (4/2)

THURSDAY, APRIL 2 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – Grey’s Anatomy: “Feel it Still” (2216) Logline: Jo returns for her first full day back from leave, and Owen struggles to keep it together when someone close to him is admitted to Grey Sloan. Meanwhile, Bailey navigates hospital leadership. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

March 9, 2026

Grey’s Anatomy: Take Me to the River (3/26)

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – Grey’s Anatomy: “Take Me to the River” (2215) Logline: Bailey and Blue are forced to confront the emotional costs of experimental care. Meanwhile, Owen, Teddy, Simone and Dani help out at a busy rural hospital, and Richard attempts to spread information about early prostate screenings to the community. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

March 2, 2026

Grey’s Anatomy: Wrecking Ball (2/19)

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – Grey’s Anatomy: “Wrecking Ball” (2214) Logline: A couple lands in the hospital with life-altering injuries after a wrecking ball destroys their home. Lucas and Simone struggle to support a young, terminally ill patient, and Richard hosts a prostate screening event. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

February 23, 2026

Grey’s Anatomy: Love the Way You Lie (3/12)

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – Grey’s Anatomy: “Love the Way You Lie” (2213) Logline: Richard tackles a shocking case on his first day back, while Kavita and Jules prepare for a high-stakes presentation. Bailey must have a difficult conversation with a beloved patient, and Jo works to baby-proof the loft. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

February 17, 2026

Grey’s Anatomy: Get Lucky (3/5)

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – Grey’s Anatomy: “Get Lucky” (2212) Logline: Tensions rise as Teddy and Winston take on a complex procedure, while Kavita and Ben try and impress the new plastics attending. Jo and Link leave the babies with a nanny for the first time. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

October 27, 2025

Grey’s Anatomy: When I Crash (10/13)

THURSDAY, NOV. 13 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – Grey’s Anatomy: “When I Crash” (2206) Logline: Grey Sloan takes in patients following a catastrophic bus accident. Teddy and Owen have an awkward encounter, and Richard tests Bailey’s patience. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

October 22, 2025

‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Debuts With Over 12 Million Total Audience to Date

Series photos are available here. ABC’s highly anticipated “9-1-1: Nashville” joined ABC’s powerhouse Thursday night alongside “9-1-1” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” with all three shows leading their respective time periods and lifting ABC to a win for the night among the broadcast networks in both Total Viewers (5.18 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.49 rating). “9-1-1: Nashville” (9 p.m. EDT/PDT) debuted with a bang and a deadly tornado, soaring to a total audience to date of 12.4 million Total Viewers after seven days across ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, representing a +231% lift over the show’s initial Live+Same Day audience (12.40 million vs. 3.75 million). The star-studded, high-octane first-responder drama delivered 7.80 million Total Viewers and 1.51 rating among Adults 18-49, excluding encores. The “9-1-1: Nashville” series debut became ABC’s second highest drama premiere on streaming, behind only last fall’s “High Potential,” based on views over seven days on Hulu and

Press Release - Ratings

Grey's Anatomy

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ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

Grey’s Anatomy: Bridge over Troubled Water (5/7) (Season Finale)

Grey’s Anatomy: Through the Fire (4/30)

Grey’s Anatomy: Feel it Still (4/2)

Grey’s Anatomy: Take Me to the River (3/26)

Grey’s Anatomy: Wrecking Ball (2/19)

Grey’s Anatomy: Love the Way You Lie (3/12)

Grey’s Anatomy: Get Lucky (3/5)

Grey’s Anatomy: When I Crash (10/13)

‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Debuts With Over 12 Million Total Audience to Date

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