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ABC Renews All Scripted Series for 2026/27 Season!
12 May
Summary
- ABC confirmed its 2026/2027 schedule on May 12 with zero cancellations.
- R.J. Decker receives a boost, airing after Dancing With The Stars.
- High Potential is unexpectedly moved to midseason for the upcoming schedule.
ABC has confirmed its 2026/2027 television season schedule, a decision that brings good news for enthusiasts of scripted dramas and comedies. On May 12, the network announced that it will not be canceling any of its current series for the upcoming season, a rarity in network television. This renewal includes R.J. Decker, the final show awaiting a decision.
The network's scheduling strategy for the 2026/2027 season includes some notable shifts. High Potential, which achieved strong ratings, has been scheduled for a midseason debut. Conversely, R.J. Decker is being strategically positioned behind the popular competition series Dancing With The Stars on Tuesday nights. This placement aims to leverage the established audience of Dancing With The Stars to boost R.J. Decker's viewership.
Ari Goldman, SVP of Content Strategy & Scheduling for ABC Entertainment, expressed the network's commitment to R.J. Decker, aiming to inject energy and ensure an early start to its season. This confirmed schedule indicates ABC's confidence in its current programming lineup and its strategy to maintain viewer engagement throughout the year.
