ABC has announced its 2026 midseason schedule, including the long-awaited return of “Scrubs.” All original programming will be available to stream on Hulu the day after its linear premiere.
The reboot of the hit sitcom will debut with back-to-back episodes on February 25th at 8pm ET/PT. As previously reported, original stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sara Chalke, Judy Reyes, and John C. McGinley are all returning to the show, along with new cast members including Vanessa Bayer and Joel Kim Booster. Fans can also watch a (small) first look at the new show above.
Elsewhere on the midseason schedule, season 4 of “Will Trent” will 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” will be directed by series star Ramon Rodriguez.
“America’s Funniest Home Videos” returns on Jan. 4, while comedies “Shifting Gears” and “Abbott Elementary” return for midseason premieres on Jan. 7. “9-1-1,” “9-1-1: Nashville” and “Grey’s Anatomy” will all return on Jan. 8.
Unscripted, “Shark Tank” returns on Jan. 7 after “Abbott Elementary.” “American Idol” will begin its 24th season overall on January 26th. This season of “American Idol” will mark the series’ first appearance at “Hollywood Week” in Nashville. Finally, “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” and “20/20” will return to the schedule Jan. 9, along with “Celebrity Jeopardy!” hosted by Ken Jennings. The new season of The Bachelorette, starring Taylor Frankie Paul of Mormon Wives and hosted by Jesse Palmer, begins on a new night on Sunday, March 22nd.
Not on the schedule is “RJ Decker,” starring Scott Speedman, which was made into a series on ABC in September. The show is still expected to debut in 2026, but the exact premiere date will be announced later.
Please see below for the complete schedule.
“Across our streaming homes on ABC and Hulu, we have the best of television, from top-rated dramas to standout comedies to unscripted hits,” said Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group. “Our midseason schedule underscores our continued commitment to delivering exceptional storytelling and engaging content to our viewers, wherever they choose to watch.”
schedule:
Broadcast dates are as follows (all times listed are Eastern/Pacific):
Sunday in January 4
7 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (Returning for Season 36)
Tuesday, January 6
8 p.m. “Will Trent” (Season 4 Premiere)
9:00 p.m. “High Potential” (Season 2 midseason return)
10 p.m. “The Rookie” (Season 8 Premiere)
January Wednesday 7
8:00 p.m. “Shifting Gears” (Season 2 Midseason Return)
8:30 p.m. “Abbott Elementary” (Season 5 Midseason Return)
10:00pm “Shark Tank” (Season 17 Midseason Return)
January, Thursday 8
8 p.m. “9-1-1” (Season 9 midseason return)
9 p.m. “9-1-1: Nashville” (Season 1 midseason return)
10:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy” (Season 22 midseason return)
Friday, January 9th
8 p.m. “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” (Season 6 midseason return)
9 p.m. “20/20” (Season 48 Midseason Return)
January Saturday 24
8 p.m. “Inside the NBA”
8:30pm Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks
Monday, January 26
8:00 p.m. “American Idol” (Season 24 Premiere)
Wednesday February 25
8:00 p.m. “Scrubs” (two-episode series premiere)
Friday February 27
20:00 “Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars” (Season 4 Premiere)
Sunday, March 22nd
8 p.m. “The Bachelorette” (Season 22 Premiere)
