ABC Sets Midseason Schedule With High Potential Return And Bachelor Launch
ABC announced its midseason lineup on Tuesday with premieres starting Jan 5 and The Bachelor returning in March.
Tuesday Drama Lineup Returns
Will Trent Season 5 opens the night on Tuesday Jan 5 at 8 p.m. High Potential Season 3 follows at 9 p.m. This drama was the top-rated show among adults age 18-49 during the 2025-2026 season.
Wednesday Comedy And Spinoffs
The Rookie and its spinoff North move to Wednesday Jan 6 for a two-hour block. Shifting Gears Season 3 joins them that night with two episodes premiering on Jan 6. Abbott Elementary returns the following week in this new schedule.
New Series And Franchise Returns
Surviving a Scandal fills the 10 p.m. hour on Tuesday nights as a new unscripted series. The Bachelor franchise launches its Season 30 run on March 21 after an absence since November 2025.
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