ABC is all ready for the new year. Today, the network announced the 2019 return dates for several TV shows, including American Idol, Match Game, and For the People.
The new year will see the season two premiere of ABC’s American Idol reboot on March 3rd at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the return of Shark Tank on January 6th at 10 p.m. ET/PT, and the season two debut of For the People on March 7th at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
See ABC‘s full 2019 midseason premiere schedule below:
ABC ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATES FOR NEW SERIES ‘THE FIX,’ ‘GRAND HOTEL,’ ‘WHISKEY CAVALIER’ AND RETURNING SHOWS ‘AMERICAN IDOL,’ ‘MATCH GAME’ AND ‘FOR THE PEOPLE’
‘A Million Little Things’ Moves to Thursdays at 9 p.m. EST Starting Jan. 17
‘America’s Funniest Home Videos,’ ‘Shark Tank’ Double Up on Sundays
Midseason Return Dates Confirmed for Dramas ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘How to Get Away with Murder,’ ‘The Rookie,’ ‘Station 19’ and Comedies ‘black-ish,’ ‘The Conners,’ ‘Fresh Off the Boat,’ ‘The Goldbergs,’ ‘The Kids Are Alright,’ ‘Modern Family,’ ‘Single Parents,’ ‘Speechless’ and ‘Splitting Up Together’
Schedule Includes Previously Announced ‘Schooled’ Premiere Jan. 9 and ‘American Housewife’ Move to Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EST Starting Feb. 5
The ABC Television Network will premiere the new dramas “Whiskey Cavalier” on WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST); “The Fix” on MONDAY, MARCH 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT); and “Grand Hotel” on MONDAY, JUNE 17 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT). Returning drama “For The People” will debut Season 2 on THURSDAY, MARCH 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST).
Following its highly anticipated winter finale airing tonight (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), “A Million Little Things” returns on a new night, THURSDAY, JAN. 17 (9:01-10:00 p.m. EST).
In alternative and reality programming, “America’s Funniest Home Videos” expands to two hours starting SUNDAY, JAN. 6, followed by a two-hour block of “Shark Tank.” “AFV” starts the evening with a fan-favorite, previously aired installment (7:00-8:00 p.m. EST), followed by a new episode (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST). The family fun continues with “Shark Tank,” featuring one original episode (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST) and one previously aired edition (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST).
ABC will launch its second season of the iconic “American Idol” on SUNDAY, MARCH 3 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST). When “American Idol” premieres, “AFV” original episodes will return to 7:00-8:00 p.m. EST, and new editions of “Shark Tank” will air 10:01-11:00 p.m. EST.
A new season of “Match Game” premieres WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST).
As previously announced, the spin-off comedy “Schooled” also debuts on Jan. 9 (8:30-9:00 p.m. EST), immediately following “The Goldbergs” (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST); and “American Housewife” returns on its new night, TUESDAY, FEB. 5 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST).
Eight weeks of two-hour “20/20” programming kicks off on FRIDAY, JAN. 4 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EST), and features brand-new interviews with key players in the biggest newsmaker stories in recent American history. Each documentary takes a look at these cases through a modern lens, challenges original perceptions, and sheds new light on each story.
Below are premiere dates for new and returning shows (all times listed are ET):
FRIDAY, JAN. 4
8:00-8:30 p.m. “Fresh Off the Boat”
8:30-9:00 p.m. “Speechless”
9:00-11:00 p.m. “20/20” (NEW TIME/TWO HOURS)SUNDAY, JAN. 6
7:00-9:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (TWO HOURS)
9:00-11:00 p.m. “Shark Tank” (NEW TIME/TWO HOURS)TUESDAY, JAN. 8
8:00-8:30 p.m. “The Conners”
8:30-9:00 p.m. “The Kids Are Alright”
9:00-9:30 p.m. “black-ish”
9:30-10:00 p.m. “Splitting Up Together”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “The Rookie”WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9
8:00-8:30 p.m. “The Goldbergs”
8:30-9:00 p.m. “Schooled” (SERIES PREMIERE)
9:00-9:30 p.m. “Modern Family”
9:30-10:00 p.m. “Single Parents”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Match Game” (SEASON PREMIERE)THURSDAY, JAN. 17
8:00-9:01 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy”
9:01-10:00 p.m. “A Million Little Things” (NEW DAY AND TIME)
10:00-11:00 p.m. “How to Get Away with Murder”TUESDAY, FEB. 5
8:00-8:30 p.m. “American Housewife” (NEW DAY AND TIME)WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Whiskey Cavalier” (SERIES PREMIERE)SUNDAY, MARCH 3
7:00-8:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (ONE HOUR)
8:00-10:01 p.m. “American Idol” (SEASON PREMIERE)
10:01-11:00 p.m. “Shark Tank” (NEW TIME/ONE HOUR)THURSDAY, MARCH 7
9:01-10:00 p.m. “Station 19”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “For The People” (SEASON PREMIERE)MONDAY, MARCH 18
10:00-11:00 p.m. “The Fix” (SERIES PREMIERE)MONDAY, JUNE 17
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Grand Hotel” (SERIES PREMIERE)”
What do you think? Do you watch ABC? Which TV shows will you watch in 2019?
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