ABC’s Fall Schedule: A Diverse Lineup of New and Returning Shows

After CBS set its schedule earlier this week, ABC is the last of the Big 4 broadcast networks to reveal its fall 2026 schedule. The network has announced premiere dates for a range of high-profile series, including dramas, comedies, and unscripted fare.

Among the notable shows set to premiere in September and October are the medical dramas ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘R.J. Decker,’ and the ‘9-1-1’ shows; the comedies ‘Scrubs’ and ‘Abbott Elementary’; and unscripted fare including ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and ‘Shark Tank.’

According to ABC, the network’s college football coverage kicks off on August 29, followed by NFL Monday Night Football on September 14. The network has also announced the premiere dates for several of its shows, including ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘R.J. Decker,’ and ‘9-1-1,’ which will all debut in the fall.

Here is ABC’s full fall schedule, with all times listed in ET/PT:

Monday, September 14

• 8 PM: Monday Night Football: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs

Tuesday, September 15

• 8 PM: Dancing with the Stars (Season 35 premiere)

• 10 PM: R.J. Decker (Season 2 premiere)

Wednesday, September 16

• 8 PM: Dancing with the Stars (special night)

Friday, September 25

• 9 PM: 20/20 (Season 49 premiere)

Sunday, September 27

• 7 PM: America’s Funniest Home Videos (Season 37 premiere)

• 9 PM: The Wonderful World of Disney (Inside Out 2)

Wednesday, September 30

• 8 PM: Scrubs (Season 2 premiere)

• 9 PM: Shark Tank (Season 18 premiere)

Friday, October 2

• 8 PM: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (Season 7 premiere)

Wednesday, October 7

• 8:30 PM: Abbott Elementary (Season 6 premiere)

• 10 PM: Shark Tank (time slot premiere)

Thursday, October 15

• 8 PM: 9-1-1 (Season 10 premiere)

• 9 PM: 9-1-1: Nashville (Season 2 premiere)

• 10 PM: Grey’s Anatomy (Season 23 premiere)

ABC’s fall schedule includes a diverse lineup of new and returning shows, offering something for every viewer. Whether you’re a fan of drama, comedy, or unscripted fare, there’s something for everyone on the network’s fall schedule.

With the network’s college football coverage kicking off on August 29 and NFL Monday Night Football debuting on September 14, ABC is ready to kick off the new season in style. Don’t miss out on the exciting premiere dates and shows listed above!

For more information on ABC’s fall schedule, including premiere dates and times, visit the network’s website.