'High Potential' Moves to Midseason, 'Scrubs' in Fall

Key Points:

• ABC's fall 2026 schedule remains largely unchanged from last year, with the major exception that hit drama "High Potential" will be held for a midseason premiere instead of airing in the fall, aiming for an uninterrupted run of episodes.
• The Tuesday 10 p.m. slot previously held by "High Potential" will now feature "R.J. Decker," a renewed show that narrowly avoided cancellation, benefiting from the lead-in of "Dancing with the Stars."
• ABC is renewing every scripted series for the first time since 1948, emphasizing stability with a full lineup including returning hits like "Scrubs," "Abbott Elementary," "9-1-1," and "Grey's Anatomy," while also introducing a new spinoff, "The Rookie: North."
• The network will air the Super Bowl for the first time in 21 years and plans a major ABC Entertainment series as the post-game lead-out, though the specific show has not yet been announced.
• Reality shows "The Bachelor" and "Bachelor in Paradise" are scheduled for midseason in 2027, while "The Bachelorette" remains on hold due to ongoing legal issues surrounding its star, with no current scheduling decisions made.