The world of network television continues to change and adapt in the world of streaming and increased competition. Only nine scripted series aired on the Alphabet Network last season. A third of them were new and seven are returning for ABC’s 2025-26 season. Will we see more comedies and dramas this season? Stay tuned!
ABC shows (so far): 20/20, 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville, Abbott Elementary, America’s Funniest Home Videos, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, Dancing with the Stars, Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV, The Great Christmas Light Fight, The Golden Bachelor, Grey’s Anatomy, High Potential, The Rookie, Shark Tank, Shifting Gears, and Will Trent.
There’s lots of data that network execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series but ratings are a major ingredient. These 2025-26 season charts are updated as new ratings data becomes available.
