ABC Announces Fall 2024 Premiere Dates for Key Shows

ABC has announced its fall 2024 premiere dates, setting the stage for the return of several popular unscripted and scripted series. Following initial NFL kickoff games, the network's flagship dance competition, "Dancing With the Stars," is slated for a two-episode premiere on Sunday, September 15. The upcoming season of "Dancing With the Stars" is expected to feature a roster of celebrity contestants, with Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, and Jackson Olson already confirmed. The network has indicated that additional celebrity cast members will be announced at a later date, promising a diverse group of participants for the 36th season of the long-running show.

Further bolstering its weekend programming, "America's Funniest Home Videos" will also debut its new season with a two-episode premiere on Friday, September 27. This marks a continuation of the family-friendly entertainment that has been a staple for ABC. The highly anticipated return of the critically acclaimed comedy "Abbott Elementary" is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, kicking off its fourth season. The show, which has garnered significant critical praise and numerous awards, will continue to follow the lives of teachers at an underfunded public school in Philadelphia.

Other notable premieres include the business reality series "Shark Tank," which will return for its sixteenth season on Friday, September 27, airing alongside "America's Funniest Home Videos." This programming block aims to leverage the audience for both shows. Additionally, the drama series "The Rookie" and its spin-off "The Rookie: Feds" are set to premiere their new seasons on Sunday, September 29. "The Rookie" will begin its seventh season, while "The Rookie: Feds" will launch its third season, continuing the procedural narratives that have resonated with viewers.

The network's fall lineup also includes the premieres of "Celebrity Jeopardy!" and "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" on Wednesdays, September 25, offering more star-studded competition. The drama series "High Potential" will make its debut on Tuesday, September 24, followed by the premiere of "9-1-1" on Thursday, September 26, for its eighth season. This comprehensive schedule demonstrates ABC's strategy to anchor its fall schedule with a mix of established hits and promising new additions, aiming to maintain and grow its viewership across multiple nights of the week.