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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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July 14, 2025

Freaky Friday (8/3)

SUNDAY, AUG. 3 8:33-11:00 p.m. EDT – Freaky Friday (2003) Logline: A mother and daughter are forced to see eye to eye—literally—when a magical body swap flips their lives upside down. (TV-PG, L) Stream on Disney+.

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July 7, 2025

Father of the Bride (7/27)

SUNDAY, JULY 27 8:33-11:00 p.m. EDT – Father of the Bride Logline: A devoted dad struggles with letting go when his daughter announces she’s getting married. (TV-PG, D) Stream on Disney+.

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June 23, 2025

The Sandlot (7/13)

SUNDAY, JULY 13 9:03-11:00 p.m. EDT – The Sandlot Logline: A shy new kid finds friendship, fun and unforgettable summers with a ragtag baseball team in his new neighborhood. Stream on Disney+.

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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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November 11, 2024

ABC ANNOUNCES 2025 MIDSEASON PREMIERE DATES

ABC, the No. 1 entertainment network among Adults 18-49 for five consecutive years, announced today its 2025 midseason premiere dates, featuring a slate of laugh-out-loud comedies, high-octane dramas and fan-favorite unscripted series. The network delivered a fall schedule full of ratings hits, including this season’s, “High Potential,” which was ABC’s most-watched series premiere in nearly four years, in recent MP35 data. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” makes its long-awaited return to ABC with all the feels beginning Thursday, Jan. 2. The new iteration, hosted by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin±—co-founders of the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit, will be followed by the exclusive broadcast premiere of season two of the Emmy® Award-nominated Hulu Original comedy “Only Murders in the Building.” “Will Trent” premieres Tuesday, Jan. 7, followed by the midseason return of “High Potential” and a new season of “The Rookie.” Tim Allen and Kat Dennings star in new comedy series “Shiftin

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September 24, 2024

ABC’s the Wonderful World of Disney Fall Movie Lineup Kicks Off With World Television Premiere of 2023’s ‘The Little Mermaid’

ABC and The Wonderful World of Disney unveil the lineup of beloved hits and fan-favorite films to air Sundays this fall. Highlights include the world television premiere of “The Little Mermaid” (2023), the live-action reimagining of the Oscar®-winning animated musical classic, and broadcast television debuts of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” “Haunted Mansion” (2023) and “Hocus Pocus 2.” The schedule is as follows: SUNDAY, OCT. 6 8:01-11:00 p.m. EDT – “The Little Mermaid” (2023) – World Television Premiere “The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experie

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August 1, 2024

Emmy-Nominated ‘Jim Henson Idea Man,’ From Director Ron Howard, To Make Its Broadcast Debut on ABC, Sunday Aug. 11

“Jim Henson Idea Man” will make its broadcast debut on ABC on Aug. 11 at 8:30 p.m. EDT/PDT, during the network’s “Wonderful World of Disney” Sunday night movie lineup. From award-winning director Ron Howard, the film has become the most Emmy®-nominated documentary project of the year with eight nominations, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special. From Disney Branded Television and Imagine Documentaries, “Jim Henson Idea Man” takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of “Sesame Street,” “The Muppet Show” and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Jim’s personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world. The film received nominations for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Cinematography for a N

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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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September 21, 2023

ABC To Celebrate 100 Years of Disney on Oct. 15 With an Evening Hosted by Kelly Ripa

In honor of Disney’s 100th anniversary, ABC is celebrating the iconic moment with an evening of magical programming hosted by Kelly Ripa. ABC will begin the evening with an episode of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” followed by a lineup that will include exclusive moments featuring Ripa and sneak peeks of upcoming Disney projects. The special program will also feature the world broadcast premieres of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new animated short film, “Once Upon a Studio,” and the beloved Oscar®-winning feature “Encanto.” “The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!” airs SUNDAY, OCT. 15 (8:00-10:30 p.m. EDT). Disney will mark its official 100th anniversary on Oct. 16 with additional programming across Disney+ and its networks. Additional details are forthcoming. SUNDAY, OCT. 15 7:00 p.m. – “America’s Funniest Home Videos” 8:00 p.m. – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!” About “Once Upon a Studio” An all-star ensembl

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

Freaky Friday (8/3)

Father of the Bride (7/27)

The Sandlot (7/13)

ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2025 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

ABC ANNOUNCES 2025 MIDSEASON PREMIERE DATES

ABC’s the Wonderful World of Disney Fall Movie Lineup Kicks Off With World Television Premiere of 2023’s ‘The Little Mermaid’

Emmy-Nominated ‘Jim Henson Idea Man,’ From Director Ron Howard, To Make Its Broadcast Debut on ABC, Sunday Aug. 11

ABC Announces 2024–2025 Fall Primetime Schedule

ABC To Celebrate 100 Years of Disney on Oct. 15 With an Evening Hosted by Kelly Ripa

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