ABC releases primetime schedule for fall 2016
ABC has released its primetime schedule for next year's television season. The schedule includes nine new series and 22 returning series.
“Our new shows reflect the inclusive and empowering storytelling that defines the ABC brand. We will continue to raise the bar for our audience, investing in great storytellers and reflecting the authentic faces and voices of the world around us,” said Dungey.
Fall premiere dates will be announced at a later time.
ABC’s fall primetime schedule is as follows (all times listed are Eastern/Pacific).
| SUNDAY | |
| 7:00 p.m. | America's Funniest Home Videos |
| 8:00 p.m. | Once Upon a Time |
| 9:00 p.m. | Secrets and Lies |
| 10:00 p.m. | Quantico |
| MONDAY | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Dancing with the Stars |
| 10:00 p.m. | Conviction (new) |
| TUESDAY | |
| 8:00 p.m. | The Middle |
| 8:30 p.m. | American Housewife (new) |
| 9:00 p.m. | Fresh Off the Boat |
| 9:30 p.m. | The Real O'Neals |
| 10:00 p.m. | Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D |
| WEDNESDAY | |
| 8:00 p.m. | The Goldbergs |
| 8:30 p.m. | Speechless (new) |
| 9:00 p.m. | Modern Family |
| 9:30 p.m. | blackish |
| 10:00 p.m. | Designated Survivor (new) |
| THURSDAY | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Grey's Anatomy |
| 9:00 p.m. | Notorious (new) |
| 10:00 p.m. | How to Get Away with Murder |
| FRIDAY | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Last Man Standing |
| 8:30 p.m. | Dr. Ken |
| 9:00 p.m. | Shark Tank |
| 10:00 p.m. | 20/20 |
| SATURDAY | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Saturday Night Football |
NEW FALL AND MIDSEASON SERIES:
DRAMAS
“CONVICTION”
Lawyer and former First Daughter Hayes Morrison (Hayley Atwell, “Marvel’s Agent Carter”) is about to accept a job offered from her sexy nemesis, NY District Attorney Wayne Wallis, to avoid jail time for cocaine possession and avoid hurting her mother’s Senate campaign. Working with his team at the new Conviction Integrity Unit will let her use her brilliant mind to turn over cases, where there is credible suspicion of wrongful conviction, and give her a chance to turn things around with her high-powered political family.
In addition to Atwell, “Conviction” stars Eddie Cahill as Wayne Wallis, Shawn Ashmore as Sam Sullivan, Merrin Dungey as Maxine Barton, Emily Kinney as Tess Thompson, Manny Montana as Franklin “Frankie” Rios and Daniel di Tomasso as Jackson Morrison.
Hashtag: #Conviction
Twitter: @ABCConviction
Facebook: facebook.com/ConvictionABC
“DESIGNATED SURVIVOR”
Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland (“24”) returns to primetime in a conspiracy thriller as Tom Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member who unexpectedly becomes president after a devastating attack on Washington. He will struggle to prevent the country and his own family from falling into chaos, as he is thrust into one of the most difficult presidencies in history.
“Designated Survivor” stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Maggie Q as Hannah Watts, Kal Penn as Seth Wheeler, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as James Ritter, and Tanner Buchanan as Leo Kirkman.
Hashtag: #DesignatedSurvivor
Twitter: @ABCDesignated
Facebook: facebook.com/DesignatedSurvivor
“NOTORIOUS”
“Notorious” is inspired by the true-life stories of famed criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos and cable news producer Wendy Walker, who serve as executive producers. The series is a provocative look at the unique, sexy and dangerous interplay of criminal law and the media. Josh Berman (“Blacklist,” “Bones,” “CSI”) is writer and executive producer, and Allie Hagan (“Suri’s Burn Book”) is writer and co-executive producer.
“Notorious” stars Piper Perabo (“Covert Affairs”) as Julia George, Daniel Sunjata (“Graceland”) as Jake Gregorian, Sepideh Moafi as Megan Byrd, Kate Jennings Grant as Louise Herrick, Ryan Guzman as Ryan, Kevin Zegers as Oscar Keaton, J. August Richards as Bradley Gregorian and Aimee Teegarden as Ella Benjamin.
Hashtag: #Notorious
Twitter: @ABCNotorious
Facebook: facebook.com/NotoriousABC
“STILL STAR-CROSSED”
“Still Star-Crossed,” a period drama from Shondaland, picks up where the famous story of Romeo and Juliet ends, charting the treachery, palace intrigue and ill-fated romances of the Montagues and Capulets in the wake of the young lovers’ tragic fate. The series is based on the book by Melinda Taub.
“Still Star-Crossed” stars Wade Briggs (“Home and Away”) as Benvolio Montague, Anthony Head as Lord Silvestro Capulet, Zuleikha Robinson as Lady Guiliana Capulet, Lashana Lynch as Rosaline, Ebonee Noel as Livia, Sterling Sulieman as Prince Escalus, Medalion Rahimi as Princess Isabella, Grant Bowler as Damiano Montague, Susan Wooldridge as Nurse, Torrance Coombs as Paris and Dan Hildebrand as Friar Lawrence.
Hashtag: #StillStarCrossed
Twitter: @StarCrossedABC
Facebook: facebook.com/StillStarCrossed
“TIME AFTER TIME”
Based on the novel and movie “Time After Time,” executive producer/writer Kevin Williamson (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Scream” franchise, “Dawson’s Creek”) delivers a fantastical cat and mouse adventure through time when famed science fiction writer H.G. Wells is transported to modern day Manhattan in pursuit of Jack the Ripper. Once H.G. arrives in New York City, he finds a world he never thought possible and a young woman who captivates him.
The series stars Freddie Stroma (“Harry Potter” films) as H.G. Wells, Josh Bowman (“Revenge”) as John Stevenson/Jack the Ripper, Genesis Rodriguez (“Big Hero 6”) as Jane and Regina Taylor (“Dig”) as Vanessa Anders.
Hashtag: #TimeAfterTime
Twitter: @TimeAfterABC
Facebook: facebook.com/TimeAfterTimeABC
COMEDIES
“AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE”
Katie Otto (Katy Mixon, “Mike and Molly”), a confident, unapologetic wife and mother of three, raises her flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, filled with “perfect” mommies and their “perfect” offspring.
The series stars Katy Mixon as Katie Otto, Diedrich Bader as Jeff Otto, Johnny Sequoyah as Taylor, Daniel DiMaggio as Harrison, Julia Butters as Anna-Kat, Carly Hughes as Angela and Ali Wong as Doris.
Hashtag: #AmericanHousewife
Twitter: @AmericanWifeABC
Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanHousewife
“DOWNWARD DOG”
Based on the web series, “Downward Dog” is about a struggling millennial, Nan (Emmy-nominated Allison Tolman, “Fargo”), from the point of view of her lonely and philosophical dog, Martin. One session at obedience school already makes them realize that even at their worst they may be the best thing for each other.
The series stars Allison Tolman as Nan, Lucas Neff as Jason, Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Jenn, Barry Rothbart as Kevin and Mo Collins as Kim. Samm Hodges is the voice of Martin.
Hashtag: #DownwardDog
Twitter: @DownwardDog_ABC
Facebook: facebook.com/DownwardDogABC
“IMAGINARY MARY”
Alice (Jenna Elfman, “Dharma & Greg,” “Friends With Benefits,” “EDtv”) is a fiercely independent career woman whose life is turned upside-down when she meets the love of her life – a divorced father with three kids. This triggers even more upheaval when the slightly unhinged imaginary friend she created as a child suddenly reappears to help her navigate the transition from single girl to a woman ready for a family.
The series stars Jenna Elfman as Alice, Stephen Schneider as Ben, Rachel Dratch as Mary (VO), Nicholas Coombe as Andy, Matreya Scarrwener as Dora and Erica Tremblay as Bunny.
The live action/CGI hybrid comes from “The Goldbergs” team Adam F. Goldberg (writer/executive producer), David Guarascio (writer/executive producer) and Doug Robinson (executive producer). Mary CG animation is designed by Patrick Osborne (creator of Academy Award- winning animated short, “The Feast”), who is also executive producer. The pilot was directed by Shawn Levy (“Night at the Museum,” “Cheaper by the Dozen”), who is also executive producer. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television, Happy Madison and ABC Studios.
Hashtag: #ImaginaryMary
Twitter: @ImaginaryMaryTV
Facebook: facebook.com/ImaginaryMary
“SPEECHLESS”
Maya DiMeo (Minnie Driver, “About a Boy,” “The Riches,” “Good Will Hunting”) is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”
“Speechless” stars Minnie Driver as Maya DiMeo, John Ross Bowie (“The Big Bang Theory”) as Jimmy DiMeo, Mason Cook as Ray DiMeo, Micah Fowler as JJ DiMeo, Kyla Kenedy as Dylan DiMeo and Cedric Yarbrough as Kenneth.
Hashtag: #Speechless
Twitter: @Speechless_ABC
Facebook: facebook.com/SpeechlessABC
RETURNING SERIES
“THE CATCH” (Season 2)
In Shondaland’s “The Catch,” Alice Vaughan (Mireille Enos) is LA’s top private investigator – and the one woman you don’t want to mess with. But when her fiancé, Benjamin Jones (Peter Krause), conned her out of millions, Alice went on a private mission for payback. As Alice and Ben continue their game of cat and mouse, they realize the love between them is real, even if their worlds are destined to keep them apart.
Hashtag: #TheCatch
Twitter: @ABC_TheCatch
Facebook: facebook.com/TheCatchABC
“DR. KEN” (Season 2)
Ken is a cranky but loveable HMO doctor juggling medicine and parenting who realizes that even when he’s right, his unorthodox approach is often wrong. Allison, his wife and therapist, helps keep him in check while juggling responsibilities with their two kids – Dave, their youngest, is always making things interesting with his quirky attitude, plus their teenage daughter, Molly, keeping them on their toes. Meanwhile at the clinic, Dr. Ken’s loyal, but oh-so-irritating staff, includes Damona, the sharp-tongued receptionist; Clark, a faithful nurse who is a confidante and partner-in-crime; Julie, a sweet, naïve resident who’s relentless optimism and quest for romance are a constant source of curiosity and irritation; and Pat, the hospital administrator, who never misses a chance to put the screws to Dr. Ken and his staff.
“Dr. Ken” stars Ken Jeong as Dr. Ken, Suzy Nakamura as Allison, Tisha Campbell-Martin as Damona, Dave Foley as Pat, Jonathan Slavin as Clark, Kate Simses as Julie, Albert Tsai as Dave and Krista Marie Yu as Molly.
Hashtag: #DrKen
Twitter: @DrKenABC
Facebook: facebook.com/Dr.KenABC
“LAST MAN STANDING” (Season 6)
Tim Allen returns for a sixth season as Mike Baxter in “Last Man Standing.” New challenges greet Mike as he continues to be surrounded by forces seeking to test his ideas on just about everything he strongly believes in.
“Last Man Standing” stars Tim Allen as Mike Baxter, Nancy Travis as Vanessa Baxter, Molly Ephraim as Mandy Baxter, Kaitlyn Dever as Eve Baxter, Amanda Fuller as Kristin Baxter, Jordan Masterson as Ryan Vogelson, Christophe Sanders as Kyle Anderson, Flynn Morrison as Boyd Baxter, Jonathan Adams as Chuck Larabee and Hector Elizondo as Ed Alzate.
Hashtag: #LastManStanding
Twitter: @LastManABC
Facebook: facebook.com/LastManStandingABC
“THE REAL O’NEALS” (Season 2)
The half-hour comedy returns for a second season, as the O’Neal family continues its journey of self-discovery and growth, resulting from Kenny coming out. Kenny’s parents, Eileen and Pat, continue to deal with their pending divorce while still living under the same roof. The O’Neals will continue to explore new relationships, friendships and acceptance of one another in the next, messier chapter of their lives.
“The Real O’Neals” stars Martha Plimpton as Eileen, Jay R. Ferguson as Pat, Noah Galvin as Kenny, Matt Shively as Jimmy, Bebe Wood as Shannon and Mary Hollis Inboden as Jodi.
Hashtag: #TheRealONeals
Twitter: @TheRealONeals
Facebook: facebook.com/TheRealONeals
ABC NEWS
“20/20”
The ABC News primetime newsmagazine “20/20” has distinguished itself as one of the most esteemed programs in broadcast journalism. Celebrating its 38th anniversary this season, “20/20” continues to combine hard-hitting investigative reports, newsmaker interviews, and compelling human interest and feature stories. The program is anchored by award-winning journalists Elizabeth Vargas and David Muir. For more than three decades, “20/20” has offered viewers reports and stories that have changed lives.
www.abcnews.go.com/2020
Hashtag: #ABC2020
Twitter: @ABC2020
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABC2020
LIMITED SERIES, SPECIAL EVENTS
“AMERICAN CRIME” (Limited Series – Season 3)
Critically acclaimed limited series “American Crime,” nominated for 10 Emmys and winner of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for Regina King, returns for its third season and will feature a new crime committed in a different setting, as told through the eyes of those affected.
Hashtag: #AmericanCrime
Twitter: @AmericanCrimeTV
Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanCrimeABC
“WHEN WE RISE” (Limited Series Event)
“When We Rise” chronicles the real-life personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today.
Written and created by Oscar®-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (“Milk,” ”Big Love,” “J. Edgar”), the limited series event stars Guy Pearce as LGBT activist Cleve Jones, Mary-Louise Parker as women’s rights leader Roma Guy and Rachel Griffiths as her wife, social justice activist Diane. Also starring are Austin McKenzie as Younger Cleve Jones, Emily Skeggs as Younger Roma Guy, Jonathan Majors as Younger Ken Jones, and Fiona Dourif as Younger Diane.
Hashtag: #WhenWeRise
“DIRTY DANCING”
“Dirty Dancing,” the global pop-cultural phenomenon, becomes a three-hour filmed musical event this season on the ABC Television Network. An adaptation of the beloved 1987 romantic drama and instant music classic, “Dirty Dancing” will be produced by Lionsgate Television in association with Allison Shearmur Productions, executive produced by Allison Shearmur (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “The Hunger Games” franchise; “Cinderella”); Eleanor Bergstein, who wrote the screenplay for the original movie; and Grammy Award-nominee Adam Anders (“Glee,” “Rock of Ages”), who also serves as executive music producer. Wayne Blair (“The Sapphires,” “Septembers of Shiraz”) is the director, and Andy Blankenbuehler (“Hamilton,” “Bring It On,” “In the Heights”) is the choreographer.
“Dirty Dancing” stars Abigail Breslin as Baby, Debra Messing as Marjorie Houseman, Bruce Greenwood as Dr. Jake Houseman, Nicole Scherzinger as Penny, Colt Prattes as Johnny, Sarah Hyland as Lisa Houseman, Tony Roberts as Max Kellerman, Trevor Einhorn as Neil, Shane Harper as Robbie Gould, J. Quinton Johnson as Marco, Beau “Casper” Smart as Billy, Katey Sagal as Vivian Pressman and Billy Dee Williams as Tito.
Hashtag: #DirtyDancing
“UNTITLED DAVID BLAINE”
David Blaine returns to ABC for his final primetime special to follow-up his critically acclaimed ratings smash “David Blaine: Real or Magic,” with a groundbreaking new primetime event. The special reunites Blaine with Emmy Award-winning director Matthew Akers, who helmed “David Blaine: Real or Magic,” and is executive produced by David Blaine, along with Justin Wilkes and Dave O’Connor for Radical Media.
“ALI: THE CHAMPION” (working title)
An athlete, a humanitarian, and a civil rights activist, Muhammad Ali will be honored for his goodwill efforts that have impacted individuals from different walks of life around the world. In a new, two-hour special featuring live musical performances, his closest friends and contemporaries, admirers come together to celebrate the man who’s known the world over as simply The Greatest.