ABC has released its full autumn 2026 schedule, confirming return dates for flagship shows including "Dancing With the Stars," "Shark Tank," "Abbott Elementary" and the "9-1-1" franchise. The announcement gives viewers a clear roadmap for the network's key franchises after the season kicks off with college and NFL football coverage in late August and September.

"Dancing With the Stars" leads the charge with a two-episode premiere on 15 September, featuring celebrity contestants including Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins and Jackson Olson. "America's Funniest Home Videos" follows with a two-part premiere on 27 September, while "Scrubs" and "Shark Tank" both begin new seasons on 30 September, the latter featuring regular panellists such as Barbara Corcoran, Kevin O'Leary and Daymond John alongside guest sharks including MrBeast and Mindy Kaling. "Abbott Elementary" returns on 7 October, with "9-1-1," "9-1-1: Nashville" and "Grey's Anatomy" all premiering together on 15 October.