ABC has revealed its 2026 midseason schedule, which includes the highly-anticipated return of “Scrubs.” All original programming will stream the next day on Hulu following their linear premieres.
The reboot of the beloved sitcom will debut on Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with back-to-back episodes. As previously reported, original stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, and John C. McGinley will all return to the show, with a new cast that includes Vanessa Bayer and Joel Kim Booster. Fans can also see a (small) first-look at the new show above.
Elsewhere on the midseason schedule, Season 4 of “Will Trent” is set to premiere on Jan. 6, followed by the midseason premiere of “High Potential” and the Season 8 premiere of “The Rookie.” The fourth season premiere of “Will Trent” is directed by series star Ramón Rodríguez.
“America’s Funniest Home Videos” returns on Jan. 4, while comedies “Shifting Gears” and “Abbott Elementary” return with their midseason premieres on Jan. 7. “9-1-1,” “9-1-1: Nashville,” and “Grey’s Anatomy” all return on Jan. 8.
On the unscripted side, “Shark Tank” will be back on Jan. 7 after “Abbott Elementary.” “American Idol” will debut its 24th season overall on Jan. 26. This season of “American Idol” will mark the first time the series has taken the “Hollywood Week” to Nashville. Finally, “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” and “20/20″ return to the schedule on Jan. 9, while the Ken Jennings-hosted “Celebrity Jeopardy!” returns for Season 4 on Feb. 27. The new season of “The Bachelorette” starring “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’” Taylor Frankie Paul and hosted by Jesse Palmer kicks off on its new night, Sunday, March 22.
Not featured on the schedule is “RJ Decker” starring Scott Speedman, which was picked up to series at ABC in September. The show is still expected to debut in 2026, though an exact premiere date will be announced later.
Check out the full schedule below.
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“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 of Disney Television Group. “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).
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)
From Variety US