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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

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted, Primetime – Unscripted

July 20, 2026

The Rookie: The Bandit (8/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/4/26)

SATURDAY, AUG. 8 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “The Bandit” (818) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/4/26) Logline: The team launches a high-stakes search to take down a notorious criminal. Meanwhile, Lucy’s leadership is tested; Wesley tests the boundaries of his friendships, and Nolan tries to balance duty and family. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

July 20, 2026

The Rookie: Dead Ringer (8/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/27/26)

SATURDAY, AUG. 8 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “Dead Ringer” (817) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/27/26) Logline: Nolan and Harper try to help a desperate mother protect her child, while Lt. Grey and Garza continue to work with Monica despite their misgivings. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

July 20, 2026

The Rookie: Out Of Time (8/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/20/26)

SATURDAY, AUG. 8 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “Out Of Time” (816) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/20/26) Logline: Nolan is put to the test when he’s forced to protect a man he doesn’t trust. Meanwhile, Lucy and Celina follow a promising lead, and Lopez finds herself conflicted about Wesley’s new position. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

July 13, 2026

The Rookie: Tiger Bear (8/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/6/26)

SATURDAY, AUG. 1 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “Tiger Bear” (814) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/6/26) Logline: A troubling incident at a school draws the team into a complex case, while Celina’s temporary missing persons assignment leads her into a dangerous situation. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

July 13, 2026

The Rookie: The Thinker (8/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/30/26)

SATURDAY, AUG. 1 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “The Thinker” (813) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/30/26) Logline: Bailey gets a new role, and a ride-along with Nolan goes awry. Meanwhile, the team looks to recruit new members. (TV-14, DLV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

July 13, 2026

The Rookie: Spy Games (8/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/23/26)

SATURDAY, AUG. 1 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “Spy Games” (812) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/23/26) Logline: The FBI and LAPD join forces on a covert sting operation to protect Bailey, while Wesley and Angela face tensions in their marriage when his campaign is threatened by a public scandal. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

July 9, 2026

TODAY DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION DEBUTS 2026 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON PROGRAMMING WITH AN ALL-STAR LINEUP

Disney Entertainment Television returns to downtown San Diego this July with mythical quests, mouthwatering bites and more, delivering a stacked programming lineup and can’t-miss experiences from across its portfolio of content brands, including 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC, Disney+, Disney Kids & Family, FX and Hulu. Beginning Thursday, July 23, Hulu Animayhem: Fandom Fuel Up, FX’s “AHS” 13 Flavors stunt, and the “Percy Jackson” Experience outdoor activations will be open to the public directly outside the San Diego Convention Center, plus eight star-studded panels taking place throughout the weekend. This year, Hulu Animayhem is taking over the Gaslamp with a food and beverage-driven, fan-first experience inspired by “Futurama” and “King of the Hill.” The iconic Planet Express returns to Comic-Con alongside Bobby Hill’s new Robata Chane venture. Guests can enjoy themed offerings like Fry’s 100 Days of Cold Brew and Robata Chane-inspired yakitori. As guests fuel up

Press Release - Specials

June 29, 2026

The Rookie: Fun and Games (7/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/2/26)

SATURDAY, JULY 18 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “Fun and Games” (809) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/2/26) Logline: Harper and Miles feel the weight of their recent mistakes, while Harper is tasked with training Miles. Nolan and Celina are dispatched to a robbery call where Nolan encounters a familiar face. (TV-14, DLV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

June 29, 2026

The Rookie: Baja (7/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/16/26)

SATURDAY, JULY 18 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – The Rookie: “Baja” (807) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/16/26) Logline: Harper and Lucy go undercover in Baja while investigating the murder of two young women. Back in LA, Bradford and the FBI task force assist in the investigation, while Nolan and Bailey navigate their long-distance relationship. (TV-14, V) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

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ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PREMIERE DATES

The Rookie: The Bandit (8/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/4/26)

The Rookie: Dead Ringer (8/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/27/26)

The Rookie: Out Of Time (8/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/20/26)

The Rookie: Tiger Bear (8/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/6/26)

The Rookie: The Thinker (8/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/30/26)

The Rookie: Spy Games (8/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/23/26)

TODAY DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION DEBUTS 2026 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON PROGRAMMING WITH AN ALL-STAR LINEUP

The Rookie: Fun and Games (7/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/2/26)

The Rookie: Baja (7/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/16/26)

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