ABC announced its 2026 midseason premiere dates that feature comedies, dramas, and unscripted series making their season premieres or midseason returns.
One of the highlights includes the highly anticipated revival of the comedy series Scrubs premiering Wednesday, February 25 with back-to-back episodes starring original cast members Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke. Additionally, star and executive producer Ramón Rodríguez directs the Season 4 premiere of Will Trent on Tuesday, January 6.
American Idol premieres its ninth season on ABC and 24th season overall with a new schedule, airing Mondays beginning January 26. Music superstars Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood return as judges alongside host Ryan Seacrest. For the first time ever, American Idol will bring the iconic Hollywood Week round to Nashville.
The new drama series RJ Decker (working title) starring Scott Speedman will debut in 2026, but the premiere date will be announced at a later time.
Check out the schedule below (times listed are Eastern). All original programming will stream the next day on Hulu.
Sunday, January 4
7:00 p.m. America’s Funniest Home Videos (Season 36 Return)
Tuesday, January 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, January 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, January 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, January 9
8:00 p.m. Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (Season 6 Midseason Return)
9:00 p.m. 20/20 (Season 48 Midseason Return)
Saturday, January 24
8:00 p.m. Inside the NBA
8:30 p.m. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks
Monday, January 26
8:00 p.m. American Idol (Season 24 Premiere)
Wednesday, February 25
8:00 p.m. Scrubs (Two-Episode Series Premiere)
Friday, February 27
8:00 p.m. Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars (Season 4 Premiere)
Sunday, March 22
8:00 p.m. The Bachelorette (Season 22 Premiere)
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