Trending Now - Abc's Fall 2026 Lineup Shifts: Key Shows Delayed to Midseason
WHO:
TV Insider - Craig Erwich is the President of Disney Television Group.
Deadline - ABC is the network making the schedule changes.
Variety - "High Potential" is identified as ABC’s signature primetime drama hit.
WHAT:
TV Insider - ABC's fall 2026 schedule includes R.J. Decker moving to fall and airing after Dancing With the Stars on Tuesday nights.
TV Insider - ABC's fall schedule will feature Celebrity Jeopardy! on Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. and Shark Tank at 10:00 p.m.
TV Insider - ABC's fall schedule includes Celebrity Wheel of Fortune on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. and 20/20 at 9:00 p.m.
TV Insider - ABC's fall schedule will have College Football on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and America's Funniest Home Videos on Sundays at 7:00 p.m.
The Hollywood Reporter - ABC will open Season 3 of "High Potential" in early 2027.
The Hollywood Reporter - ABC's first quarter of 2027 will include the College Football Playoff championship game, the Super Bowl, the relocated Grammy Awards, and the Oscars.
The Hollywood Reporter - Ari Goldman, senior vp content strategy and scheduling at ABC, stated, "This is about the most formidable block of live events that’s ever been assembled on broadcast television."
The Hollywood Reporter - Goldman noted that moving "High Potential" to later in the season will allow for a largely uninterrupted run into next spring.
The Hollywood Reporter - Goldman mentioned that there may be some short interruptions to "High Potential" next season, but "We’re doing our best to make this a consistent viewing experience."
The Hollywood Reporter - ABC's lone new series pickup for the 2026-27 season is "The Rookie: North," a spinoff of "The Rookie" starring Jay Ellis.
Deadline - ABC has announced that it will hold Season 3 of "High Potential" for midseason.
Variety - ABC's fall schedule will not include any "Bachelor" franchise series.
Deadline - ABC has decided not to include any "Bachelor" franchise series in its fall schedule.
Variety - "Shifting Gears" has also been held for midseason alongside "High Potential."
Deadline - ABC has left its No. 1 series, "High Potential," off the fall schedule.
Variety - ABC has opted to hold Season 3 of "High Potential" for midseason.
Variety - "Scrubs" has been given a slot in the fall schedule.
WHERE:
Deadline - The changes pertain to ABC's broadcast schedule.
WHEN:
TV Insider - Exact dates for the midseason shows, including High Potential, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Shifting Gears, The Rookie, Will Trent, and The Rookie: North, will be announced later, but they are expected in 2027.
The Hollywood Reporter - New seasons of "The Bachelor" and "Bachelor in Paradise" are set for 2027 premieres.
TVLine - Fall premiere dates for ABC's shows are not yet available and typically remain undisclosed until mid-summer.
Variety - The announcement regarding the fall schedule was made on a Tuesday.
WHY:
TV Insider - Erwich stated, "We enter this fall season from a position of undeniable strength," emphasizing the network's strategy to deliver quality content.
Coming Soon - The decision to not return "High Potential" this fall is attributed to the show's recent Season 2 finale, which aired last month.
Deadline - The decision to hold "High Potential" for midseason is described as a bold move.
Variety - The shift of "High Potential" to midseason is characterized as a surprising move.
HOW:
Deadline - ABC's strategy appears to focus on maintaining stability in its broadcast schedule.
(UPDATED May 13, 2026 06:08 UTC)
Craig Erwich, the President of Disney Television Group, has announced ABC's fall 2026 schedule, which will feature R.J. Decker airing after Dancing With the Stars on Tuesday nights. The lineup also includes Celebrity Jeopardy! on Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m., Shark Tank at 10:00 p.m., Celebrity Wheel of Fortune on Fridays at 8:00 p.m., and College Football on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. While exact dates for midseason shows like The Bachelor and The Rookie are still to be revealed, they are anticipated in 2027, with Erwich highlighting the network's commitment to delivering quality content.
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(UPDATED May 13, 2026 04:16 UTC)
ABC is gearing up for an exciting lineup in early 2027, as they will kick off Season 3 of "High Potential" and introduce their only new series, "The Rookie: North," a spinoff starring Jay Ellis. The network's first quarter will feature a powerhouse of live events, including the College Football Playoff championship game, the Super Bowl, the relocated Grammy Awards, and the Oscars, which Ari Goldman, senior vp content strategy and scheduling at ABC, describes as "the most formidable block of live events that’s ever been assembled on broadcast television." While Goldman noted that there may be some short interruptions to "High Potential," he emphasized their commitment to providing a largely uninterrupted viewing experience into next spring.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 23:22 UTC)
ABC has announced that it will hold Season 3 of "High Potential" for midseason, while the fall schedule will not feature any series from the "Bachelor" franchise. Premiere dates for ABC's shows are not yet available, as they typically remain undisclosed until mid-summer. Fans will have to wait a bit longer for more details on the network's upcoming lineup.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 19:32 UTC)
ABC has announced that it will not include any series from the "Bachelor" franchise in its fall schedule. Additionally, the network has decided to hold "Shifting Gears" and "High Potential" for midseason, with the latter's absence this fall linked to the recent Season 2 finale that aired last month. Fans of these shows will have to wait a bit longer for their return.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 17:42 UTC)
ABC has made a significant change to its broadcast schedule by leaving its top series, "High Potential," off the fall lineup and opting to hold Season 3 for midseason, a move described as both bold and surprising. In the meantime, "Scrubs" will take a slot in the fall schedule, indicating a shift in programming strategy. This decision reflects ABC's focus on maintaining stability in its overall broadcast offerings.