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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

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July 13, 2026

Shifting Gears: Surprise (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/4/26)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 10:31-11:00 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Surprise” (213) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/4/26) Logline: Matt revs his love life back up only to find the road rockier than expected. Meanwhile, a chance romantic moment has Riley and Gabe questioning the nature of their relationship. Jenna Elfman, Jesse Williams, Angela Kinsey and Mookie Betts guest star. (TV-PG, DL) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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July 13, 2026

Shifting Gears: Uncle Sam (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/26)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 10:01-10:31 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Uncle Sam” (212) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/26) Logline: Matt is thrilled to show off his military-hero son Sam, but a shift in Sam’s career could finally give Riley a chance to be the golden child. Meanwhile, Andy’s singing hits all the wrong notes for Riley. Jesse Williams and Luke Macfarlane guest star. (TV-PG, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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July 13, 2026

Shifting Gears: Toys (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/21/26)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 9:31-10:01 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Toys” (211) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/21/26) Logline: Riley’s new relationship feels perfect until Matt crashes in, throwing some unexpected obstacles her way. Meanwhile, Matt’s toy car project is derailed when he and Gabe are tasked with working together. Jesse Williams and Maria Bamford guest star. (TV-14, DL) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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July 13, 2026

Shifting Gears: Friend (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/26)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 9:01-9:31 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Friend” (210) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/26) Logline: Matt’s reunion with a high school friend stirs up more than nostalgia when he meets their equally opinionated spouse. Meanwhile, Riley spirals when Klatch gets a negative Yelp review. Tuc Watkins, Jim Rash and Jesse Williams guest star. (TV-PG, D) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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July 6, 2026

Shifting Gears: Dog (7/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/7/26)

SUNDAY, JAN. 25 10:31-11:00 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Dog” (209) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/7/26) Logline: When Matt refuses to let Carter bring a dog into “his” house, Riley starts to wonder if it’s time for her and the kids to find their own place. Meanwhile, Gabe seeks Riley’s advice amid second thoughts about moving in with Amelie. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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July 6, 2026

Shifting Gears: Nutcracker (7/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/10/25)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 10:01-10:31 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Nutcracker” (208) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/10/25) Logline: This holiday season, the Parkers discover that romance isn’t always a smooth ride as Matt and Eve are on thin ice, Gabe enlists Riley to help Amelie impress his mom, and Carter seeks help with his “promposal.” Pamela Adlon guest stars. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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July 6, 2026

Shifting Gears: License (7/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/3/25)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 9:31-10:01 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “License” (207) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/3/25) Logline: When he finds out Carter’s getting driving lessons, Matt’s plan to prove he’s the better teacher hits a snag when he learns his license is expired. Meanwhile, Riley’s two worlds collide as she struggles to keep both her business and family afloat. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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July 6, 2026

Shifting Gears: Loyalty (7/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/25)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 9:01-9:31 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Loyalty” (206) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/25) Logline: Matt’s dream build turns into a nightmare when controversy between Stitch and the client threatens to derail everything. Meanwhile, Riley hires Carter at her coffee business and quickly learns that working with family brews more tension than drinks. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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June 22, 2026

Shifting Gears: Scary (7/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/29/25)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 10:31-11:00 p.m. EDT – Shifting Gears: “Scary” (205) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/29/25) Logline: Matt plans to spend Halloween with Eve, but the real terror begins when Eve wants to sleep over. With Carter and Georgia out for the night, Riley invites Gabe and Stitch to a Halloween party, hoping to relive the crazy, epic Halloweens of her past. (TV-PG, DL) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PREMIERE DATES

Shifting Gears: Surprise (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/4/26)

Shifting Gears: Uncle Sam (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/26)

Shifting Gears: Toys (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/21/26)

Shifting Gears: Friend (7/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/26)

Shifting Gears: Dog (7/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/7/26)

Shifting Gears: Nutcracker (7/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/10/25)

Shifting Gears: License (7/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/3/25)

Shifting Gears: Loyalty (7/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/25)

Shifting Gears: Scary (7/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/29/25)

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