ABC Family has just announced the premiere dates of their full winter lineup. Their winter season includes the premieres of two new original series (Recovery Road and Shadowhunters) as well as seasoned series Pretty Little Liars, The Fosters, Young & Hungry, and Baby Daddy. It will be the first new crop of shows to premiere under ABC Family’s new channel name, Freeform.
Here’s the official announcement:
The critically acclaimed family drama “The Fosters” returns with new episodes on Monday, January 18th at 8:00pm ET/PT. As the third season of “The Fosters” continues, the family settles into a new dynamic now that Callie is permanently adopted. Callie and Brandon share a significant secret but focus on their interests to help them move on with their lives. A serious medical issue for Stef results in a clash of opinion between her wife Lena and her mother, Sharon. Jude must deal with his boyfriend’s decision to move away while Jesus and Mariana are surprised when an old friend returns. Loyalties are questioned while new relationships develop, and family ties bring love and support amid the chaos of life. The series stars Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Hayden Byerly, Noah Centineo, David Lambert, Maia Mitchell, Danny Nucci, and Cierra Ramirez. Guest stars this season include Rosie O’Donnell, Annie Potts, Rob Morrow, and Kelli Williams.
“Recovery Road” premieres on Monday, January 18th at 9:00pm ET/PT. Based on the popular young adult novel by Blake Nelson, the series focuses on a teenage girl dealing with addiction. Maddie has a reputation as a party girl who doesn’t think she has a problem, until she’s confronted one day by her school guidance counselor and is forced to choose between expulsion and rehab. Maddie makes the difficult decision to live with other recovering addicts at a sober living facility while facing the daily pressures of her teenage life. “Recovery Road” stars Jessica Sula, Alexis Carra, Sebastian De Souza, Daniel Franzese, Sharon Leal, Kyla Pratt, and David Witts.
“Young & Hungry” season three premieres on Wednesday, February 3rd at 8:00pm ET/PT. In October’s season finale, Gabi drove off in a food truck with Josh’s younger brother, Jake, leaving a conflicted Josh to stand there and watch her leave. Clearly he still loves her, and in season three, Gabi will realize she has feelings for Josh as well. But that doesn’t mean getting together is easy, especially with Jake around, a food truck business to run, and Gabi’s continuing goal of being the next Julia Child. Meanwhile, Elliot and Alan’s new marriage bliss is tested when Elliot inherits something unexpected. The series stars Emily Osment, Jonathan Sadowski, Rex Lee, Aimee Carrero, and Kym Whitley.
The winter premiere of “Baby Daddy,” premieres on Wednesday, February 3rd at 8:30p.m. ET/PT. The premiere picks up with Riley reacting to Danny’s surprising marriage proposal. Ben tries to move on from Riley and meets a new neighbor with whom he shares a lot in common. Ben hires a new manager for the bar, which turns out to be an old high school crush. Tucker resolves to move ahead in his television career. Ben is also dealing with a headstrong Emma, who has learned the word “No.” And Bonnie and Brad try to finally redo their aborted wedding. The series stars Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Derek Theler, Tahj Mowry, Melissa Peterman, and Chelsea Kane. Guest stars this season include Mary Hart, Daniella Monet and Jonna Walsh.”
New supernatural series Shadowhunters will premiere on January 12, 2016.
Pretty Little Liars will also have its winter premiere on January 12.
What do you think? Which ABC Family (Freeform) shows will you be watching this winter season? Any new shows?
#freeform. I can’t wait for pretty little liars, the fosters and shadow hunters. Great job keeping your shows family oriented. My family and I love this channel.
None of these “shows” interest me. Why must you promote shows that are an insult to my intelligence?
More LOSER programs from ABC. When will this lame network learn that they MUST have a heavier Action/Drama stable of shows to anchor if not dominate their program selection in prime time. They have more loser “comedies” which they almost always have to cancel, than any network in history. Looks like they’d learn! Look at CBS- ACTION…..DRAMA….grown ass adult programming rather than these foolish, sophomoric, pitifully Unfunny, trashy excuses for comedy. LAME!