ABC’s midseason lineup will include the return of Will Trent and The Rookie, along with season 24 of American Idol. The network’s new Scrubs series and a new season of The Bachelorette also debut in early 2026.
“Across ABC and its streaming home on Hulu, we have the best shows on television, from acclaimed dramas to standout comedies and unscripted hits,” stated Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group. “Our midseason schedule underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional storytelling and engaging content to audiences wherever they choose to watch.”
ABC’s 2026 Midseason Premiere Dates
SUNDAY, JAN. 4
7:00 p.m. America’s Funniest Home Videos (Season 36 Return)
TUESDAY, JAN. 6
8:00 p.m. Will Trent (Season 4 Premiere)
9:00 p.m. High Potential (Season 2 Midseason Return)
10:00 p.m. The Rookie (Season 8 Premiere)
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7
8:00 p.m. Shifting Gears (Season 2 Midseason Return)
8:30 p.m. Abbott Elementary (Season 5 Midseason Return)
10:00 p.m. Shark Tank (Season 17 Midseason Return)
THURSDAY, JAN. 8
8:00 p.m. 9-1-1 (Season 9 Midseason Return)
9:00 p.m. 9-1-1: Nashville (Season 1 Midseason Return)
10:00 p.m. Grey’s Anatomy (Season 22 Midseason Return)
FRIDAY, JAN, 9
8:00 p.m. Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (Season 6 Midseason Return)
9:00 p.m. 20/20 (Season 48 Midseason Return)
SATURDAY, JAN. 24
8:00 p.m. Inside the NBA
8:30 p.m. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks
MONDAY, JAN. 26
8:00 p.m. American Idol (Season 24 Premiere)
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25
8:00 p.m. Scrubs (Two-Episode Series Premiere)
FRIDAY, FEB. 27
8:00 p.m. Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars (Season 4 Premiere)
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
8:00 p.m. The Bachelorette (Season 22 Premiere)
Scrubs Preview: JD and Turk scrub in together for the first time in a long time: Medicine has changed; interns have changed; but their bromance has stood the test of time. Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart, and some surprises along the way.
The 30-minute revival comedy series stars Zach Braff as John “J.D.” Dorian, Donald Faison as Christopher Turk, and Sarah Chalke as Elliot Reid.
