Get ready, TV fans! ABC just dropped the bombshell of premiere dates for the highly anticipated 2025-2026 season, and the excitement is palpable! Among the lineup is the debut of 9-1-1: Nashville, taking its place between the beloved 9-1-1 and the iconic Grey’s Anatomy on Thursday nights. This new series is already generating buzz, and the anticipation is only going to grow as we inch closer to its release.
But that’s not all—ABC is spicing up Sunday nights with a stellar lineup for The Wonderful World of Disney. Fans can look forward to the broadcast premiere of blockbuster hits like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Elemental, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. What a way to fill your Sunday nights with cinematic magic!
Let’s not forget the return of favorites in 2026! New seasons of shows like American Idol, The Bachelor, Celebrity Jeopardy!, The Rookie, and Will Trent are set to continue thrilling audiences, along with a revival of the classic Scrubs that has fans feeling nostalgic. Mark your calendars; the specific premiere dates are still to be revealed!
ABC’s Fall 2025 Premiere Schedule
Here’s a sneak peek at when your favorites are hitting your screens (all times ET/PT):
SATURDAY, AUG. 23
7:30 p.m. College Football (North Carolina Central Eagles at Southern University Jaguars)
MONDAY, SEPT. 8
8 p.m. Monday Night Football (Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears)
TUESDAY, SEPT. 16
Disney/Eric McCandless
8 p.m. Dancing with the Stars (simulcast on Disney+)
10 p.m. High Potential
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24
8 p.m. The Golden Bachelor (two-hour premiere)
10:01 p.m. Shark Tank
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
8 p.m. Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
9:01 p.m. 20/20
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
7 p.m. America’s Funniest Home Videos
8:01 p.m. The Wonderful World of Disney
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1
Disney/Justin Stephens
8 p.m. Shifting Gears
8:30 p.m. Abbott Elementary
9:02 p.m. The Golden Bachelor (regular timeslot)
THURSDAY, OCT. 16
Disney/Christopher Willard
8 p.m. 9-1-1
9 p.m. 9-1-1: Nashville (new series)
10 p.m. Grey’s Anatomy
For those who can’t wait to catch the action, all original programming will be available for streaming the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers. Get ready to binge at your leisure!
Info on 9-1-1: Nashville
9-1-1: Nashville promises to be a gripping addition to the franchise. This high-octane procedural focuses on brave first responders and their families, set against the backdrop of one of America’s most vibrant cities. With a star-studded cast including Chris O’Donnell, Jessica Capshaw, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Hailey Kilgore, Michael Provost, Juani Feliz, and Hunter McVey, viewers are in for a treat!
As ABC gears up for an electrifying season, the anticipation and excitement from fans are palpable. What will your watchlist look like this fall?