List of programs broadcast by ABC (American TV network)
The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is a commercial broadcasting television network owned by Disney Entertainment, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Headquartered on Columbus Avenue and West 66th Street in Manhattan, ABC is the fifth-oldest major broadcasting network in the world. The network began its TV operations in 1948.
Current programming
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Ellen Pompeo – star of the drama series Grey's Anatomy
Nathan Fillion – star of the drama series The Rookie
Ramón Rodríguez – star of the drama series Will Trent
Angela Bassett – star of the drama series 9-1-1
Quinta Brunson – creator and star of the comedy series Abbott Elementary
Alfonso Ribeiro – host of the reality series America's Funniest Home Videos and Dancing with the Stars
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Whoopi Goldberg – moderator of the talk show The View
Jimmy Kimmel – host of the talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Joe Buck – announcer for Monday Night Football
Kirk Herbstreit – commentator for Saturday Night Football
Drama
[edit]| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey's Anatomy | Medical drama | March 27, 2005 | 21 seasons, 447 episodes | 43–53 min | Season 21 ongoing Renewed[1] |
| The Rookie | Police procedural | October 16, 2018 | 7 seasons, 126 episodes | 42–45 min | Renewed[1] |
| Will Trent | Police procedural | January 3, 2023 | 3 seasons, 41 episodes | 43–44 min | Renewed[1] |
| 9-1-1 | Procedural drama | March 14, 2024 | 8 seasons, 123 episodes[a] | 42–45 min | Season 8 ongoing Renewed[1] |
| High Potential | Crime drama | September 17, 2024 | 1 season, 13 episodes | 43–44 min | Renewed[2] |
| Doctor Odyssey | Medical drama | September 26, 2024 | 1 season, 17 episodes | 41–43 min | Season 1 ongoing |
Comedy
[edit]| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Elementary | Mockumentary sitcom | December 7, 2021 | 4 seasons, 71 episodes | 22 min | Renewed[3] |
| Shifting Gears | Sitcom | January 8, 2025 | 1 season, 10 episodes | 22 min | Renewed[1] |
Unscripted
[edit]Docuseries
[edit]| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Romance: A Special Edition of 20/20 | True crime | January 22, 2024 | 2 seasons, 15 episodes | 44 min | Season 2 ongoing |
| Scamanda | True crime | January 30, 2025 | 1 season, 4 episodes | 44 min | Pending |
Game shows
[edit]| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | Game show | August 16, 1999 | 26 seasons, 3,000+ episodes | 40–43 min | Season 27 due to premiere on July 23, 2025[4] |
| Celebrity Family Feud | Game show | June 21, 2015 | 10 seasons, 102 episodes | 45–48 min | Season 11 due to premiere on July 10, 2025[4] |
| The $100,000 Pyramid | Game show | June 26, 2016 | 8 seasons, 100 episodes | 44 min | Pending |
| Match Game | Game show | June 26, 2016[b] | 5 seasons, 65 episodes | 42–46 min | Season 6 due to premiere on July 23, 2025[5][4] |
| Press Your Luck | Game show | June 12, 2019 | 6 seasons, 53 episodes | 42 min | New episodes due to premiere on July 10, 2025[4] |
| Celebrity Wheel of Fortune | Game show | January 7, 2021 | 5 seasons, 49 episodes | 42 min | Season 5 ongoing Renewed[6] |
| Celebrity Jeopardy! | Game show | September 25, 2022 | 3 seasons, 39 episodes | 42 min | Renewed[6] |
| Jeopardy! Masters | Game show | May 8, 2023 | 3 seasons, 22 episodes | 42 min | Season 3 ongoing |
Reality
[edit]| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| America's Funniest Home Videos | Clip show | November 26, 1989 | 35 seasons, 791 episodes | 44 min | Season 35 ongoing Renewed[6] |
| The Bachelor | Reality competition | March 25, 2002 | 29 seasons, 306 episodes | 40–125 min | Pending |
| The Bachelorette | Reality competition | January 8, 2003 | 21 seasons, 234 episodes | 40–125 min | On haitus[7] |
| Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Reality television | February 15, 2004[c] | 11 seasons, 219 episodes[d] | 43 min | Pending |
| Dancing with the Stars | Reality competition | June 1, 2005 | 33 seasons, 503 episodes[e] | 40–86 min | Renewed[8] |
| Shark Tank | Reality television | August 9, 2009 | 16 seasons, 358 episodes | 42 min | Season 16 ongoing Renewed[6] |
| The Great Christmas Light Fight | Reality competition | December 9, 2013 | 12 seasons, 74 episodes | 42–44 min | Renewed[9] |
| Bachelor in Paradise | Reality competition | August 4, 2014 | 9 seasons, 100 episodes | 120 min | Season 10 due to premiere on July 7, 2025[4] |
| American Idol | Reality competition | March 11, 2018 | 23 seasons, 717 episodes[f] | 44–90 min | Season 23 ongoing Renewed[10] |
| Judge Steve Harvey | Court show | January 4, 2022 | 2 seasons, 34 episodes | 42 min | Pending |
| Claim to Fame | Reality competition | July 11, 2022 | 3 seasons, 28 episodes | 42 min | Pending |
| The Golden Bachelor | Reality competition | September 28, 2023 | 1 season, 10 episodes | 44 min | Renewed[11] |
| The Golden Bachelorette | Reality competition | September 18, 2024 | 1 season, 9 episodes | 44 min | Pending |
Variety
[edit]| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The View | Daytime talk show | August 11, 1997 | 28 seasons, 6,000+ episodes | 60 min | Season 28 ongoing |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Late-night talk show | January 26, 2003 | 23 seasons, 3,588 episodes | 40 min | Season 23 ongoing |
Soap operas
[edit]| Title | Genre | Premiere | Runtime | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Hospital | Soap opera | April 1, 1963 | 60 min | Ongoing |
Awards shows
[edit]- Academy Awards (1976)
- Country Music Association Awards (2006)
- ESPY Awards (2015)
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2023)
Film presentations
[edit]- The Ten Commandments (1973; 2000)
- The Sound of Music (2002)
- ABC Saturday Movie of the Week (2004)
News programming
[edit]- ABC World News Tonight (1953)
- Good Morning America (1975)
- 20/20 (1978)
- Nightline (1980)
- This Week (1981)
- Good Morning America First Look (1982)
- World News Now (1992)
- GMA3: What You Need to Know (2018)
- What Would You Do? (2008–2020; 2024)
Saturday mornings
[edit]- Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner (2014–17, 2020)
- The Great Dr. Scott (2018–19, 2023)
- Hearts of Heroes (2019)
- Oh Baby! with Janai Norman (2019)
- Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin (2021)
- Jack Hanna’s Passport (2024)
Specials
[edit]- Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)
- Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve (1974)
- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade (1983)
- Rose Parade (1989)
- CMA Fest (2004)
- Prep & Landing (2009)
- CMA Country Christmas (2010)
- Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice (2011)
- Toy Story of Terror! (2013)
- Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014)
- The Wonderful World of Disney Holiday Spectacular (2016)
- Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)
- Mickey Saves Christmas (2022)
- Endless Summer Vacation: Continued (Backyard Sessions) (2023)
- Jingle Ball (2023)
ESPN programming
[edit]Professional football:
- National Football League (NFL)
- Monday Night Football (shared with ESPN)
- Wild Card Playoffs (simulcast on ESPN)
- Divisional Playoffs (simulcast on ESPN)
- Pro Bowl Games (simulcast on ESPN)
- Super Bowl (in rotation with NBC, CBS, and Fox - simulcast on ESPN)
- National Football League Draft
- United Football League (2024) (in rotation with Fox/FS1 - simulcast on ESPN)
Professional basketball:
- National Basketball Association (NBA) coverage, including:
- NBA Countdown
- NBA Christmas Special (select games simulcast on ESPN)
- NBA Saturday Primetime
- NBA Sunday Showcase
- Select playoff games
- The NBA Finals
- Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) coverage
Professional baseball
- Major League Baseball (MLB)
- Select Sunday Night Baseball games
- Select Wild Card Series games
Professional ice hockey:
- National Hockey League (NHL)
- Select Saturday afternoon and night games (primarily doubleheaders)
- NHL All-Star Game
- NHL Stadium Series
- Select Stanley Cup Playoffs games
- Stanley Cup Finals (even years, in rotation with TNT/TBS/truTV)
College football:
- ESPN College Football on ABC, which includes:
- Saturday Night Football
- Saturday afternoon games featuring teams from the AAC, ACC, Big 12, and SEC
- Select bowl games alternated with ESPN
- College Football Playoff first round games (simulcast on ESPN)
Tennis:
- The Championships, Wimbledon
- Ladies' and Gentlemen's Singles Finals (same-day replay, live coverage on ESPN)
- Indian Wells Masters
Auto racing:
Esports:
Misc:
- The X Games (Summer and Winter)
- The Little League World Series
Acquired programming
[edit]- Only Murders in the Building (2024)
- The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (2025)
Upcoming programming
[edit]Drama
[edit]| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Runtime | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-1-1: Nashville[12] | Procedural drama | Fall 2025[13] | TBA | TBA | Series order |
ESPN programming
[edit]Professional basketball:
- Inside the NBA (2025–26 season; sublicensing agreement with TNT Sports)[14]
College football:
- College Football Playoff National Championship (2026–27 season)[15]
Pilots
[edit]Drama
[edit]In development
[edit]Drama
[edit]- Devil's Ranch[18]
- The Front Line[19]
- Untitled Alexi Hawley project[20]
- Untitled Ally McBeal sequel[21]
- Untitled The Rookie spin-off[22]
- Vital Signs[23]
Comedy
[edit]- Boss[24]
- Do You Want Kids?[25]
- Friends & Family[16]
- Lately[26]
- Moore & More[27]
- Outer Calistoga[28]
- Overtime[29]
- The Sandwich[16]
- Sisters-in-Law[30][16]
- Untitled Muslim-American comedy[31]
- Untitled Scrubs reboot[32]
- Worst House on the Block[33]
Former programming
[edit]See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Season 7 onward. The first six seasons originally aired on Fox.
- ^ The series originally ended on July 28, 2021, but is set to resume on July 23, 2025.
- ^ The series originally ended on January 13, 2012, but resumed on January 2, 2025.
- ^ Season 10 aired on HGTV.
- ^ Season 31 exclusively aired on Disney+.
- ^ Season 16 onward. The first fifteen seasons originally aired on Fox.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Otterson, Joe (April 3, 2025). "9-1-1, Grey's Anatomy, The Rookie, Shifting Gears, Will Trent Renewed at ABC". Variety. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 21, 2025). "High Potential Renewed For Season 2 By ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 21, 2025). "'Abbott Elementary' Renewed For Season 5 By ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Petski, Denise (April 22, 2025). "ABC Sets Summer Premiere Dates For Bachelor In Paradise, Match Game Revival With Martin Short, More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ White, Peter (April 29, 2025). "Match Game Returns To ABC With Martin Short As Host". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Rice, Lynette (May 9, 2025). "ABC Renews Four Unscripted Series Including Celebrity Jeopardy! & Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ White, Peter (February 7, 2025). "The Bachelorette Paused For Summer 2025: ABC Dating Series To Skip Cycle". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (April 22, 2025). "Dancing With The Stars Renewed For Season 34 At ABC; Robert Irwin Joins Cast As First Celebrity". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ "Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer on ABC" (Press release). ABC. November 1, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2025 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (May 9, 2025). "American Idol Renewed For Season 9 On ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ Campione, Katie (April 22, 2025). "The Golden Bachelor Gets Official Season 2 Renewal, Sets New Leading Man". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 20, 2025). "9-1-1 Spinoff Set In Nashville Gets ABC Series Order For 2025-26 Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "ABC Announces Fall 2025 Primetime Schedule" (Press release). ABC. May 13, 2025 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "Warner Bros. Discovery and the National Basketball Association Reach Agreement to Expand Long-Standing Partnership". Warner Bros. Discovery (Press release). November 18, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Brooks, Amanda (March 19, 2024). "ESPN and the College Football Playoff Extend Exclusive Media Rights Agreement Through 2031-32 Season". ESPN Press Room. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Andreeva, Nellie (March 4, 2025). "Pilot Season 2025 Forecast: Drought With A Chance Of Few Orders In Broadcast TV's New Normal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2025). "ABC Orders 'RJ Decker' Drama Pilot From 'Elementary' Creator Based On Carl Hiaasen's Novel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (December 6, 2024). "ABC Developing Military Procedural Devil's Ranch From Will Trent Scribe Rebecca Murga; Heidi Cole McAdams Set As Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 21, 2022). "The Front Line Medical Drama Executive Produced By Michael Strahan In Works At ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (December 15, 2022). "Alexi Hawley's Perfectman Pictures Appoints Rachel Abarbanell As SVP, Launches Development On New Legal Drama Series For ABC". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 19, 2022). "Ally McBeal Sequel With New Lead In Works At ABC From Karin Gist; Calista Flockhart Eyed To Return". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ Iannucci, Rebecca (December 5, 2024). "The Rookie Eyes Second Spinoff at ABC". TVLine. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 22, 2024). "ABC Developing High-Concept Medical Drama 'Vital Signs' From 'Grand Hotel' Creator Brian Tanen & Kapital". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (January 6, 2023). "Boss Workplace Comedy From Claudia Lonow In Works At ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 21, 2024). "ABC Nabs Rachel Bloom & Dan Gregor Comedy 'Do You Want Kids?' With Bloom Set To Star; Steve Levitan To EP". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 26, 2023). "Larry Wilmore To Headline Late Night-Themed Comedy Lately In Works At ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ White, Peter (November 3, 2022). "Family Comedy Moore & More In The Works At ABC From Lauren Ashley Smith & Damon Wayans Jr". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 12, 2022). "Guy Branum Sells Comedies To NBC & ABC With Hazy Mills & Aline Brosh McKenna". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 7, 2023). "David E. Talbert Sets Up Overtime Comedy At ABC, Twas' The Night Musical Anthology At Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 16, 2024). "ABC Nabs Sisters-In-Law Multi-Cam Comedy From Sherry Bilsing Graham & Ellen Kreamer, A+E Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (September 8, 2022). "Muslim-American Comedy In The Works At ABC From Dan Ahdoot & Vali Chandrasekaran". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (December 5, 2024). "Scrubs Revival Nearing ABC Green Light as Major Hurdle Is Cleared". TVLine. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 1, 2022). "Worst House On The Block Comedy From Niki Schwartz-Wright & Natalia Anderson In Works At ABC". Deadline Hollywood.