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ABC has set premiere dates for its midseason lineup, which notably includes the returns of “High Potential,” “The Bachelor” and more as well as a new series called “Surviving a Scandal.”
Things kick off on Tuesday Jan.
5, opening with the “Will Trent” Season 5 premiere at 8 p.m. followed by “High Potential” Season 3 at 9 p.m. “High Potential” was the top-rated drama among adults age 18-49 during the 2025-2026 season, meaning it should provide ample lead-in for the program 10 p.m. timeslot: “Surviving a Scandal.”
The official description for the newly announced series reads, “From Milli Vanilli to Octomom and Joey Buttafuoco, ‘Surviving a Scandal’ delves into the trials and tribulations of the infamous people whose private lives became tabloid fodder. The series explores the long-term effects of relentless public scrutiny and what happens when your identity becomes synonymous with scandal. Whether thrust into the spotlight for their own scandals, or simply just proximity to foul play, the world watched as one event changed the trajectory of these people’s lives.” Glass Entertainment produces the series for ABC News Studios, with executive producers including Jon Hirsch and Nancy Glass for Glass Entertainment; David Sloan; and Muriel Pearson for ABC News Studios.
Also of note for “High Potential” fans is a special episode airing directly after Super Bowl LXI, which was previously announced to be set on Valentine’s Day.
On Wednesday Jan. 6, “Shifting Gears” has its two-episode Season 3 premiere at 8 p.m. Next is ABC’s longest-running current series, “The Rookie,” with its Season 9 premiere at 9 p.m. followed by the debut of the Jay Ellis-led spinoff “The Rookie: North” at 10 p.m.
On Friday, Jan. 29, “Celebrity Jeopardy” returns for its fifth season at 8 p.m. On Monday, Feb. 1, ABC will air an anniversary special about “American Idol” at 8 p.m. ahead of the Feb. 8 premiere of the singing competition series’ 25th season.
“The Bachelor” will air its Season 30 premiere on March 21 at 8:01 p.m. ABC’s reality dating franchise has been wracked by scandal as of late, with Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of “The Bachelorette” falling apart due to allegations of domestic violence between her and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. Though “Bachelor” series typically run year-round, Season 30 will be the first entry into the franchise since “Bachelor in Paradise” in the summer of 2025. “What Would You Do?” Season 18 will air directly after “The Bachelor.”
ABC also set the midseason returns of series like “9-1-1,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Abbott Elementary,” which had their season premieres in the fall. See the full midseason schedule, including previously announced dates for the Grammys and Oscars, below.
TUESDAY, JAN. 5
8:00 p.m. “Will Trent” (Season 5 Premiere)
9:00 p.m. “High Potential” (Season 3 Premiere)
10:00 p.m. “Surviving a Scandal” (Series Premiere)
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6
8:00 p.m. “Shifting Gears” (Two-Episode Season 3 Premiere)
9:00 p.m. “The Rookie” (Season 9 Premiere)
10:00 p.m. “The Rookie North” (Series Premiere)
THURSDAY, JAN. 7
8:00 p.m. “9-1-1” (Season 10 Midseason Return)
9:00 p.m. “9-1-1: Nashville” (Season 2 Midseason Return)
10:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy” (Season 23 Midseason Return)
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13
8:31 p.m. “Abbott Elementary” (Season 6 Midseason Return)
FRIDAY, JAN. 29
8:00 p.m. “Celebrity Jeopardy!” (Season 5 Premiere)
MONDAY, FEB. 1
8:00 p.m. “American Idol at 25” (w/t)
SUNDAY, FEB. 7
7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT “The Grammy Awards”
MONDAY, FEB. 8
8:00 p.m. “American Idol” (Season 25 Premiere)
10:00 p.m. “Shark Tank” (New Time Period)
SUNDAY, FEB. 14
6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT “Super Bowl LXI”
10:15 p.m. “High Potential”
SUNDAY, MARCH 14
7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT “The Oscars”
SUNDAY, MARCH 21
7:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
8:01 p.m. “The Bachelor” (Season 30 Premiere)
10:01 p.m. “What Would You Do?” (Season 18 Premiere)
