ABC's midseason schedule: 'Will Trent,'' 'Rookie,' 'Scrubs' dates announced

The return dates for '9-1-1,' '9-1-1: Nashville,' 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,' 'Shifting Gears,' 'and more are also revealed
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
ABC has revealed its 2026 midseason schedule, including the return of your favorite comedies, dramas and reality shows!

Season 4 of "Will Trent" kicks off on January 6. We can expect the new season to address the cliffhanger shooting involving Amanda Wagner. We'll also see more of Will and of course, our beloved Betty. The teaser is in the video player above.

Also on January 6, is the season eight return of "The Rookie." The team heads to Prague to assist the FBI in tracking down terrorist targets. Explosive storylines ensue!

ABC's midseason schedule: 'Will Trent,'' 'Rookie,' 'Scrubs' dates announced

"American Idol" is back on January 26 for it's 24th season. Ryan Seacrest, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood are all set to return. And for the first time ever, we'll see Hollywood Week head to Music City itself, Nashville.

Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke scrub back in to Sacred Heart Hospital when the long-awaited and highly anticipated reboot of "Scrubs" makes its debut February 25.



And Taylor Frankie Paul steps away from #MomTok and into the Bachelor Mansion for "The Bachelorette." "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star's journey to find love moves to a new night and begins Sunday, March 22.

"Across ABC and its streaming home on Hulu, we have the best shows on television, from acclaimed dramas to standout comedies and unscripted hits," said Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group in a statement. "Our midseason schedule underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional storytelling and engaging content to audiences wherever they choose to watch."

SCHEDULE:



Airdates are as follows (all times listed are Eastern/Pacific). All original programming will stream the next day on Hulu.

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)

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