Fans of ABC shows won’t have to wait long into the new year to see their favorites again, both those just going on a midseason break and those returning for the first time in the 2025-2026 season.

On Tuesday, October 28, ABC announced its midseason 2026 schedule. It all kicks off on Sunday, January 4, with America’s Funniest Home Videos , followed by the season premieres of Will Trent and The Rookie on January 6. The Scrubs revival debuts on Wednesday, February 25, with a two-episode premiere. Plus, fall favorites like High Potential , 9-1-1 , Grey’s Anatomy , and Abbott Elementary will all return from midseason breaks in January.

Notable schedule changes come with the unscripted lineup: American Idol is moving to Mondays (beginning January 26), while The Bachelorette

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