ABC has announced its 2027 midseason premiere dates, with Will Trent, High Potential and the new series Surviving a Scandal kicking things off in January. The Rookie North, a spinoff of The Rookie, also debuts. The schedule includes the Grammys, Super Bowl LXI and the Oscars.
What are ABC’s 2027 midseason premiere dates?
The midseason schedule starts Tuesday, Jan. 5, with the Season 5 premiere of Will Trent, followed by the Season 3 premiere of High Potential and the series debut of Surviving a Scandal.
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, Tim Allen and Kat Dennings return for a two-episode Season 3 premiere of Shifting Gears. The previously announced Season 9 return of The Rookie follows, along with the series premiere of The Rookie North. 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville and Grey’s Anatomy return to the Thursday lineup Jan. 7, and Abbott Elementary returns for Season 6 on Wednesday, Jan. 13.
Celebrity Jeopardy!, hosted by Ken Jennings, returns for Season 5 Friday, Jan. 29. American Idol returns for Season 25 Monday, Feb. 8, with Shark Tank in a new time period that night. The Bachelor returns for Season 30 and What Would You Do? returns Sunday, March 21. All original programming streams the next day on Hulu, per ABC.
What is ‘Surviving a Scandal’ about?
Per the official description, “From Milli Vanilli to Octomom and Joey Buttafuoco, Surviving a Scandal delves into the trials and tribulations of the infamous people whose private lives became tabloid fodder. The series explores the long-term effects of relentless public scrutiny and what happens when your identity becomes synonymous with scandal. Whether thrust into the spotlight for their own scandals, or simply just proximity to foul play, the world watched as one event changed the trajectory of these people’s lives.”
Glass Entertainment produces the series for ABC News Studios. Jon Hirsch and Nancy Glass of Glass Entertainment executive produce. David Sloan is senior executive producer, and Muriel Pearson is executive producer for ABC News Studios.
What is ‘The Rookie North’ about?
Per the official description, “Expanding the universe, The Rookie North introduces Alex Holland, who believed his midlife wasn’t worthy of a crisis. But after a violent home invasion ignites a dormant purpose, Alex battles a lifetime of failed commitments by joining the Pierce County Police Department as a rookie. Policing from the urban coast to the rural forest where backup isn’t just five minutes away, Alex must prove to his skeptical training officer, his fellow rookies and himself that he’s finally found something worthy of the fight.”
The series stars Jay Ellis, Chris Sullivan, Karen Fukuhara, Froy Gutierrez, Janet Montgomery, Mya Lowe and Malik Watson. Lionsgate Television produces it in partnership with 20th Television. Alexi Hawley is executive producer and showrunner, with Nathan Fillion, Mark Gordon, Bill Norcross, Michelle Chapman, Brett Mahoney and Mary Leah Sutton also executive producing. Ellis is a producer.
What live events is ABC airing in 2027?
ABC airs the Grammy Awards live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Sunday, Feb. 7, and the ceremony streams on Disney+ and Hulu. Super Bowl LXI airs on ABC, ESPN and Disney+ Sunday, Feb. 14, followed by a special episode of High Potential in the post-Super Bowl timeslot. The Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, air live on ABC and Hulu Sunday, March 14, at 7 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. PT.
ABC is also airing American Idol at 25 (working title), a new primetime anniversary special produced by ABC News Studios, Monday, Feb. 1. David Sloan is senior executive producer and Melia Patria is executive producer. The previously announced series pickup The Untitled Grey’s Anatomy Spinoff debuts in the 2027-2028 broadcast season, and more dates are to come, per the network.
What is ABC’s full midseason schedule?
Tuesday, Jan. 5
- 8 p.m.: Will Trent (Season 5 premiere)
- 9 p.m.: High Potential (Season 3 premiere)
- 10 p.m.: Surviving a Scandal (series premiere)
Wednesday, Jan. 6
- 8 p.m.: Shifting Gears (two-episode Season 3 premiere)
- 9 p.m.: The Rookie (Season 9 premiere)
- 10 p.m.: The Rookie North (series premiere)
Thursday, Jan. 7
- 8 p.m.: 9-1-1 (Season 10 midseason return)
- 9 p.m.: 9-1-1: Nashville (Season 2 midseason return)
- 10 p.m.: Grey’s Anatomy (Season 23 midseason return)
Wednesday, Jan. 13
- 8:31 p.m.: Abbott Elementary (Season 6 midseason return)
Friday, Jan. 29
- 8 p.m.: Celebrity Jeopardy! (Season 5 premiere)
Monday, Feb. 1
- 8 p.m.: American Idol at 25 (working title)
Sunday, Feb. 7
- 7 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. PT: The Grammy Awards
Monday, Feb. 8
- 8 p.m.: American Idol (Season 25 premiere)
- 10 p.m.: Shark Tank (new time period)
Sunday, Feb. 14
- 6:30 p.m. ET and 3:30 p.m. PT: Super Bowl LXI
- 10:15 p.m.: High Potential
Sunday, March 14
- 7 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. PT: The Oscars
Sunday, March 21
- 7 p.m.: America’s Funniest Home Videos
- 8:01 p.m.: The Bachelor (Season 30 premiere)
- 10:01 p.m.: What Would You Do? (Season 18 premiere)
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