The ABC 2026-2027 season thread

[only1moore]

“Abbott Elementary” graduates to 6th grade

‘Abbott Elementary’ Renewed for Season 6 at ABC

"Abbott Elementary" has been renewed for Season 6 at ABC, the network announced Wednesday.

variety.com

 

[AbrahamJSimpson]

Perhaps the least surprising news imaginable. There was no way it wasn’t returning. Good for the cast and crew.

 

[only1moore]

Perhaps the least surprising news imaginable. There was no way it wasn’t returning. Good for the cast and crew.

They also become the first ABC prime time comedy series set in a classroom/school to reach 6 seasons

 

[only1moore]

More renewals announced

‘High Potential,’ ‘9-1-1’ and ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Renewed at ABC

ABC has renewed 'High Potential,' '9-1-1' and '9-1-1: Nashville' for the 2026-2027 broadcast season.

variety.com

 

[AbrahamJSimpson]

All entirely expected. Likely more no-surprise renewals still to come as they work through it.

 

[radiofan2023]

Has Shark Tank been renewed already?

 

[AbrahamJSimpson]

They haven’t gotten past those first few shows. They’ll get there, it’s only early March.

 

[only1moore]

“Grey’s Anatomy” to return for season 23

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Renewed for Season 23 on ABC

'Grey's Anatomy' has been renewed for its 23rd season on ABC.

variety.com

 

[Megatron]

Grey's will outlive us all LMAO.

 

[AbrahamJSimpson]

Grey's will outlive us all LMAO.

As will SVU over on NBC.

 

[Mediafrog+]

As will SVU over on NBC.

SVU will end when Mariska Hargitay ages out of the part. She is the glue that holds the series together.

 

[only1moore]

Hot diggety “Dogwood”…

ABC Buys Pitch From Fox; Workaholic Mom Comedy 'The Dogwood'

Fox Entertainment Studios has sold The Dogwood, a multi-camera comedy from Mom co-creator Gemma Baker, to ABC.

deadline.com

 

[only1moore]

“Will Trent” will continue to solve crimes for season 5

'Will Trent' Renewed For Fifth Season At ABC

ABC has renewed its fourth year police drama, the Ramon Rodriguez-led Will Trent, for a fifth season.

deadline.com

 

[only1moore]

Make that 9 seasons (and still a “Rookie!”)

'The Rookie' Starring Nathan Fillion Renewed For Season 9 By ABC

The Rookie has been renewed for Season 9, becoming ABC's 3rd longest-running drama series. Young appeal, lean production & tax credit made it happen.

deadline.com

 

[DavinaR]

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Renewed for Season 35; Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller Set as First Celebrity Contestants

"Summer House" star Ciara Miller and "The Traitors" breakout Maura Higgins will compete on "Dancing With the Stars" Season 35.

variety.com

 

[only1moore]

Renewal:2
Not moving forward:1

‘Scrubs’ and ‘Shifting Gears’ Renewed at ABC, Rachel Bloom Pilot ‘Do You Want Kids?’ Not Moving Forward

ABC has renewed both its revival of "Scrubs" and the multi-cam comedy "Shifting Gears," Variety has learned.

variety.com

 

[AbrahamJSimpson]

Not at all surprising. Both seemed relatively compatible with Abbott Elementary.
Depending on episode orders, they could mostly replicate this year, rotating one in for the other mid-season.

 

[DavinaR]

'R.J. Decker' Starring Scott Speedman Renewed For Season 2 By ABC

'R.J. Decker' has been renewed for Season 2 by ABC, completing the network's rare sweep of every scripted series returning next season.

deadline.com

 

[Jman8606]

Grey's will outlive us all LMAO.

You are so right. It outlived my aunt who loved the show so much. Hell, it already surpassed Gunsmoke. I won’t be surprised if it surpasses The Simpsons,

 

[Jman8606]

As will SVU over on NBC.

Shoot the whole damn franchise.