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August 28, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘ABC NEWS LIVE PRIME WITH LINSEY DAVIS,’ AUG. 31- SEPT. 4

Check out the “ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis” highlights below for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4. The Emmy® Award-nominated newscast streams weeknights starting at 7 p.m. ET on ABC News Live, America’s No. 1 streaming news channel. ABC News Live is available on Disney+, Hulu, The Roku Channel, YouTube, YouTube TV, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon, Pluto TV, TikTok, ABCNews.com, the ABC News and ABC News Live apps, and more. Highlights of the week include the following (subject to change): Monday, Aug. 31 — Quincy Tyler Bernstine (“Furious”); Prime Focus, with Jay O’Brien, investigates the treatment of the Afghan allies on the five-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal, spotlighting family members of father of six Nazeer Paktiawal, who died in ICE custody after assisting the U.S. Army’s Special Forces for nine years Tuesday, Sept. 1 — Actor Dan Stevens (“Onslaught,” “Dexter: Resurrection”); Prime Focus, featuring Aaron Katersky and the ABC Investigative Unit, talks to families of 9/11

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August 28, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘TAMRON HALL’ SEASON 7, AUG. 31-SEPT. 4

Below are highlights for “Tamron Hall” for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2026. Please note: The lineup is subject to change. Monday, Aug. 31: (OAD: 04/02/26) KATHY IRELAND: DAYTIME EXCLUSIVE with supermodel, entrepreneur and mother of three KATHY IRELAND, about her bombshell lawsuit alleging decades-long fraud by former business partners that devastated her finances. Tuesday, Sept. 1: (OAD: 05/11/26) Why We Fight: Therapist and author KIM POLINDER explains real reasons why couples clash and discusses her book, “Why We Fight: A Transformative Road Map to Healing Conflict in Any Relationship.” Then, DOM and KINDALE CLARK share their unique method of “grading” their relationship. Later, KAYLA PATTLE talks about overcoming being the “chill partner.” Therapist SHAWN MCBRIDE talks relationship boundaries. Plus, MAR-JOE MAYSON-OLAIYA opens up about taking a solo trip while married and raising two children. Wednesday, Sept. 2: (OAD: 10/01/25) F around and Find Out: It’s the new viral parenting

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August 28, 2026

‘20/20’ REPORTS ON CARY STAYNER, THE YOSEMITE SERIAL KILLER, OVER 25 YEARS AFTER REIGN OF TERROR

Cary Stayner made headlines in 1999 after he terrorized Yosemite National Park, murdering four women within six months. “20/20” dives into Cary’s past and the horror that he inflicted and features interviews with former FBI agents Jeff Rinek and John Boles, who together took Cary’s shocking confession and with Lenna, one of Cary’s original intended victims that he described in his confession. “20/20” also reports the chilling story about Cary’s younger brother Steven, who was kidnapped as a child and escaped after seven years in captivity, and how it may have impacted Cary’s behavior. It also includes audio of Cary’s confession and footage from the ABC News archives. “20/20: Evil In Eden” airs on FRIDAY, AUG. 28 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/25/19) ABC News’ “20/20” is the No. 1 award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 45 years, “20/2

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August 28, 2026

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS FOR ABC NEWS’ ‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ AND ‘GMA3,’ AUG. 31- SEPT. 5

The following report highlights the programming of ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning “Good Morning America” and Emmy Award-nominated “GMA3” during the week of Aug. 31- Sept. 5. “Good Morning America” is a two-hour, live program airing Monday-Friday (7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT) and Saturday-Sunday mornings (check local listings) on ABC. “GMA3” is a one-hour program airing weekdays at 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT on ABC. Simone Swink is the senior executive producer for both programs. Highlights of the week include the following (subject to change): “Good Morning America” Monday, Aug. 31 — Tennis player Serena Williams sits down with ESPN’s Malika Andrews; author Katherine Rundell (“The Neverfear”); “GMA” September Book Club pick author; Deals & Steals with ABC e-commerce editor Tory Johnson Tuesday, Sept. 1 — “Dancing with the Stars” season 35 judges and hosts reveal; transformational coach Jim Curtis (“The Book of Possibility”); America’s favorite grandma, Barbara “Babs” Costello (“Homemaking with

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August 28, 2026

ENCORE BROADCASTS FOR ABC’S ‘THE VIEW,’ AUG. 31-SEPT. 4

“The View,” now in Season 29, is America’s most-watched daytime talk show. Called “the most important political TV show in America” by The New York Times, the Daytime Emmy® Award-winning talk show is a priority destination for up-to-the-minute Hot Topics, invaluable conversations, celebrities, newsmakers and politicians and must-see viewing for our loyal fans. “The View” is executive produced by Brian Teta and is directed by Sarah de la O. For breaking news and updated videos, visit theview.tv and follow “The View” (@theviewabc) and Whoopi Goldberg (@whoopigoldberg), Joy Behar (@joyvbehar), Sunny Hostin (@sunny), Sara Haines (@sarahaines), Alyssa Farah Griffin (@alyssafarah) and Ana Navarro (@ananavarrofl) on Instagram. Encore broadcasts for “The View” the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4 are as follows (subject to change): Monday, Aug. 31 (OAD: 7/16/26) — Anya Taylor-Joy (actor, “Lucky”); performance from Broadway’s “Aladdin”; Ladies Get Lit Tuesday, Sept. 1 (OAD: 7/21/26) — Megan Rapinoe;

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August 26, 2026

WITH 9.1 MILLION VIEWERS MONDAY, ‘ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT WITH DAVID MUIR’ IS THE #1 PROGRAM ON ALL TV FOR THE 19TH WEEK IN A ROW AND MOST-WATCHED NEWSCAST IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49, OUTDELIVERING NBC BY 1.8 MILLION AND CBS BY 4.5 MILLION

For the 19th week running, “World News Tonight with David Muir” stood as the No. 1 program in Total Viewers (8.462 million) on all of broadcast and cable (excluding sports) during the week of Aug 17, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “World News Tonight with David Muir” ranked as the No. 1 newscast in all of broadcast and cable in Total Viewers (8.462 million), Adults 25-54 (1.059 million) and Adults 18-49 (816,000). “World News Tonight” outdelivered “NBC Nightly News” (6.634 million, 1.025 million and 730,000, respectively) in Total Viewers (+28%/+1.828 million), Adults 25-54 (+3%/+34,000) and Adults 18-49 (+12%/+86,000), seeing its largest overall viewer lead in 6 weeks — since w/o 7/6/26. “World News Tonight” widened its margins by double digits over “NBC Nightly News” on the same week last year in Total Viewers (+44% – 1.828 million vs. 1.266 million) and Adults 18-49 (+87% – 86,000 vs. 46,000). “World News Tonight” was u

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August 26, 2026

‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ GROWS YEAR TO YEAR IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 18-49 FOR THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE WEEK

“Good Morning America” “Good Morning America” averaged 2.738 million Total Viewers, 440,000 Adults 25-54 and 301,000 Adults 18-49 during the week of Aug. 17, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. For the sixth straight week, “GMA” improved on the same week last year in Total Viewers (+5% – 2.738 million vs. 2.608 million) and Adults 18-49 (+11% – 301,000 vs. 270,000). “GMA” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers, leading “Today” on Wednesday (+40,000 – 2.781 million vs. 2.741 million) and Friday (+80,000 – 2.854 million vs. 2.774 million). “GMA” (2.738 million, 440,000 and 301,000, respectively) defeated “CBS Mornings” (1.602 million, 258,000 and 182,000, respectively) in Total Viewers (+1.136 million), Adults 25-54 (+182,000) and Adults 18-49 (+119,000). In addition, “GMA” led “CBS Mornings” in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54 for the last 1,440 weeks overall — since w/o 1/18/99. Season to date, “GMA” is up in Total Viewers (+1% – 2.839 mi

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August 26, 2026

‘WELCOME TO THE FAMILY: THE MURDER OF DAN MARKEL’ STREAMS TUESDAY, SEPT. 1, ON HULU

How far would you go for your family? The new docuseries “Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel” reveals the dark secrets of a wealthy family centered around the brutal murder of a prominent law professor in Tallahassee, Florida. A series of larger-than-life suspects leads to a mind-bending story of a murder-for-hire plot, a messy custody battle, ex-lovers and … family dentistry. With exclusive access to those at the center of this extraordinary story, many of whom have never spoken before, this is the definitive telling of a case that took 11 years to solve. “Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel” begins streaming Tuesday, Sept. 1, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally. The four-part series features exclusive audio and first-time interviews. In a recorded conversation with FBI agent Pat Sanford, Rob Adelson, the oldest son of the Adelson family, who has been notably estranged from the family for years, spea

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August 25, 2026

‘DOLLY PARTON: AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL – SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20’ AIRS TONIGHT, TUESDAY, AUG. 25, ON ABC AT 10 P.M., STREAMS TOMORROW ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

ABC News presents “Dolly Parton: An American Original – Special Edition of 20/20,” led by “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir, airing tonight, Tuesday, Aug. 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The one-hour special celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of beloved global icon Dolly Parton, who died at age 80 (Jan. 19, 1946–Aug. 25, 2026). From her humble beginnings in the mountains of East Tennessee to becoming one of the most influential and respected entertainers in the world, Parton built a career spanning nearly seven decades as a singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist. With her unmistakable voice, trademark style and songs that connected with millions, Parton became a cultural icon whose influence reached far beyond country music. Reflecting on Parton’s remarkable life, career and lasting impact on music, entertainment and American culture, the special includes her many unforgettable interviews with Robin Robe

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August 21, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘TAMRON HALL’ SEASON 7, AUG. 24-28

Below are highlights for “Tamron Hall” for the week of Aug. 24, 2026. Please note: The lineup is subject to change. Monday, Aug. 24: (OAD: 09/10/25) The World’s Oldest Baby: A DAYTIME EXCLUSIVE with LINDSEY and TIM PIERCE, the headline-making parents of the “world’s oldest baby” — born from a more than 30-year-old embryo! Then, BETH BUTTON and LINDA ARCHERD join the conversation about helping the Pierces’ dreams come true. Plus, fertility specialists DR. JOHN GORDON and embryologist SARAH COE ATKINSON invite us inside their record-breaking clinic. And TAMISHA ENGLISH shares her journey about embryo adoption. Tuesday, Aug. 25: (OAD: 03/26/26) EXCLUSIVES: TAMEKA “TINY” HARRIS & FAB 5 FREDDY: Multiplatinum artist TAMEKA “TINY” HARRIS joins Tamron for an EXCLUSIVE interview ahead of her “Uncensored” episode, opening up about fame, resilience, and navigating public scrutiny. Her daughter and director ZONNIQUE also joins the conversation, offering a personal perspective on her mother’s jour

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HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘ABC NEWS LIVE PRIME WITH LINSEY DAVIS,’ AUG. 31- SEPT. 4

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘TAMRON HALL’ SEASON 7, AUG. 31-SEPT. 4

‘20/20’ REPORTS ON CARY STAYNER, THE YOSEMITE SERIAL KILLER, OVER 25 YEARS AFTER REIGN OF TERROR

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS FOR ABC NEWS’ ‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ AND ‘GMA3,’ AUG. 31- SEPT. 5

ENCORE BROADCASTS FOR ABC’S ‘THE VIEW,’ AUG. 31-SEPT. 4

WITH 9.1 MILLION VIEWERS MONDAY, ‘ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT WITH DAVID MUIR’ IS THE #1 PROGRAM ON ALL TV FOR THE 19TH WEEK IN A ROW AND MOST-WATCHED NEWSCAST IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49, OUTDELIVERING NBC BY 1.8 MILLION AND CBS BY 4.5 MILLION

‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ GROWS YEAR TO YEAR IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 18-49 FOR THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE WEEK

‘WELCOME TO THE FAMILY: THE MURDER OF DAN MARKEL’ STREAMS TUESDAY, SEPT. 1, ON HULU

‘DOLLY PARTON: AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL – SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20’ AIRS TONIGHT, TUESDAY, AUG. 25, ON ABC AT 10 P.M., STREAMS TOMORROW ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘TAMRON HALL’ SEASON 7, AUG. 24-28

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