ABC Unveils Midseason Schedule: The Rookie, Will Trent, Tim Allen Comedy, and Extended Break for Thursday Dramas

ABC has revealed its midseason programming schedule, featuring the return of fan favorites like The Rookie and Will Trent, as well as exciting new premieres, including the Tim Allen/Kat Dennings sitcom Shifting Gears.

Viewers can expect a packed January lineup, with several major shows returning after a lengthy break, including The Rookie and Will Trent, both of which have been off-air since May 21. When these series return, they'll feature 18 uninterrupted episodes, with only a possible presidential address as a potential interruption.

Both The Rookie and Will Trent have become central to ABC's schedule, with Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, noting the strategic timing of their January premieres. "Launching in January, when we have such a large promotional platform with New Year's Rockin' Eve, college sports, and Christmas programming, felt like the best way to ensure success for these shows," Erwich explained.

Alongside these major returns, ABC is also bringing back several other popular series, including The Conners, which will begin its mini-farewell run in March, as well as Press Your Luck and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, which will return in the new year.

Here’s a closer look at ABC’s Midseason Premiere Schedule:

THURSDAY, JAN. 2, 2025

• 8 pm: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (Reboot Premiere)

• 9 pm: Only Murders in the Building Season 2 (Broadcast Premiere, Two Hours)

SUNDAY, JAN. 5

• 7 pm: America’s Funniest Home Videos (Midseason Premiere)

• 8 pm: The Wonderful World of Disney

TUESDAY, JAN. 7

• 8 pm: Will Trent Season 3

• 9 pm: High Potential (Midseason Premiere)

• 10 pm: The Rookie Season 7

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8

• 8 pm: Shifting Gears (Series Premiere)

• 8:30 pm: Abbott Elementary (Midseason Premiere)

• 9 pm: Celebrity Jeopardy! Season 3

• 10 pm: What Would You Do? (Midseason Premiere)

FRIDAY, JAN. 18

• 8 pm: Shark Tank (Midseason Premiere)

SATURDAY, JAN. 25

• 8 pm: NBA Countdown

• 8:30 pm: Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors

MONDAY, JAN. 27

• 8 pm: The Bachelor Season 29 (featuring Grant Ellis)

• 10 pm: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Broadcast Premiere)

THURSDAY, JAN. 30

• 9 pm: Scamanda (Series Premiere)

• 10 pm: Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini (Broadcast Premiere)

The schedule also brings an exciting variety of content, including the highly anticipated Scamanda series and true crime drama Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini. Shifting Gears will be the latest addition to ABC’s comedy lineup, with the series premiere set to air in January.

With so much on the horizon, ABC is gearing up for a thrilling midseason, and fans can look forward to new episodes, reboots, and premieres in the weeks to come.