ABC picked up the majority of its schedule, adding only the new drama ‘9-1-1: Nashville,’ but also holding several shows like ‘Will Trent’ and ‘The Rookie’ to midseason.
ABC announced its fall 2025-2026 primetime schedule today following a highly successful season as the No. 1 multiplatform network.
“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 strategic approach and commitment to creative excellence. Looking ahead, we’re all about maintaining stability, delivering quality, and driving innovation, with new shows and returning favorites from some of the industry’s top creators and biggest stars.”
ABC only added one new series to its fall schedule: 9-1-1: Nashville, the highly anticipated spinoff series from Ryan Murphy starring Chris O’Donnell, debuts Thursdays following the return of 9-1-1.
American Idol, Celebrity Jeopardy!, The Rookie and Will Trent will be held until midseason and debut in 2026.
ABC 2025 FALL PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
Monday
8 p.m. ESPN’s Monday Night Football
Tuesday
8 p.m. Dancing with the Stars
10 p.m. High Potential
Wednesday
8 p.m. Shifting Gears
8:30 p.m. Abbott Elementary
9 p.m. The Golden Bachelor
10 p.m. Shark Tank
Thursday
8 p.m. 9-1-1
9 p.m. 9-1-1: Nashville
10 p.m. Grey’s Anatomy
Friday
8 p.m. Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
9 p.m. 20/20 (two hours)
Saturday
7:30 p.m. College Football
Sunday
7 p.m. America’s Funniest Home Videos
8 p.m. The Wonderful World of Disney
All episodes will be available to stream next day on Hulu.
ABC New Series
9-1-1: Nashville
The newest entry into the franchise, 911: Nashville, is a high-octane procedural about heroic first responders, as well as their family saga of power and glamour set in one of America’s most diverse and dynamic cities. The all-new series stars Chris O’Donnell as Captain Don Sharpe, Jessica Capshaw, LeAnn Rimes and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
