ABC announced its fall 2026 premiere dates on Monday, becoming the fourth broadcast network to reveal its lineup. The schedule features returns for several popular series starting in mid-September.
ABC's entertainment slate begins Tuesday, September 15, with the season 35 premiere of "Dancing With the Stars" leading into the season 2 debut of "R.J. Decker." A second episode of "Dancing With the Stars" airs the following night on Wednesday, September 16.
The "Scrubs" revival returns for season 2 on Wednesday, September 30, with a two-episode premiere followed by back-to-back episodes of "Shark Tank" season 18. "Abbott Elementary" season 6 starts the next week on Wednesday, October 7.
The Thursday night lineup returns October 15 with season 10 of "9-1-1," season 2 of "9-1-1: Nashville," and season 23 of "Grey's Anatomy." Several other series, including "High Potential" and "The Rookie," are held for midseason.
New scripted series set for midseason include "The Rookie: North" and a Texas-set "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off.
