MONDAY:
8:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars”
10:00 p.m. “Castle”

TUESDAY:
8:00 p.m. “THE MUPPETS”
8:30 p.m. “Fresh Off the Boat”
9:00 p.m. “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
10:00 p.m. “QUANTICO”

WEDNESDAY:
8:00 p.m. “The Middle”
8:30 p.m. “The Goldbergs”
9:00 p.m. “Modern Family”
9:30 p.m. “black-ish”
10:00 p.m. “Nashville”

THURSDAY:
8:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy”
9:00 p.m. “Scandal”
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”

SUNDAY:
7:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
8:00 p.m. “Once Upon a Time”
9:00 p.m. “OIL”
10:00 p.m. “OF KINGS AND PROPHETS”

ABC continues its commitment to great storytelling with the announcement of its 2015-16 slate of programming, including the addition of 10 new series. Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will unveil the network’s new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall.

“Our new slate of shows continues the momentum from last year. ABC was the most buzzed about network, and the only major network to hold on to its audience and to grow in the target demo. Our 2015-16 schedule, with new shows and returning favorites that reflect our commitment to world-class storytelling, will solidify ABC’s place as the network that raises the bar for what viewers expect from broadcast television,” said Lee.

ABC is the only major network to increase its Adult 18-49 audience during the 2014-15 season. ABC delivered 7 of the Top 20 entertainment series on broadcast TV this season in Adults 18-49, placing 4 of the Top 10 and claiming 3 of the Top 5 dramas: “Modern Family” and “Scandal” tie at No. 4, “How to Get Away with Murder” – No. 9, “Grey’s Anatomy” – No. 10, “Once Upon a Time” – No. 12, while “black-ish” and “The Bachelor” tie at No. 18.

New series “The Catch,” “Dr. Ken,” “The Family,” “The Muppets,” “Of Kings and Prophets,” “OIL,” “Quantico,” “The Real O’Neals,” “Uncle Buck” and “Wicked City” will join the lineup.

Returning this season are “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “American Crime,” “The Bachelor,” “Beyond The Tank,” “black-ish,” “Castle,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Fresh Off the Boat,” “Galavant,” “The Goldbergs,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “How to Get Away With Murder,” “Last Man Standing,” “Marvel’s Agent Carter,” “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “The Middle,” “Modern Family,” “Nashville,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Scandal,” “Secrets and Lies,” “Shark Tank” and “20/20.”

Fall premiere dates will be announced at a later time. Please note that shows picked up but not listed on the schedule below will debut later in the 2015-16 season.

NEW FALL AND MIDSEASON SERIES:

DRAMA

“THE CATCH”
From Shondaland’s Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, “The Catch” is a new thriller centered on the strong, successful Alice Martin (Mireille Enos). She’s a fraud investigator who’s about to be the victim of fraud herself by her fiancé. Between her cases, she is determined to find him before it ruins her career.

“The Catch” stars Mireille Enos as Alice, Alimi Ballard as Evan, Damon Dayoub as Kieran, Jay Hayden as James, Jacky Ido as Emil, Bethany Joy Lenz as Zoe, Rose Rollins as Andie and Elvy Yost as Maria.

“The Catch” was written by Jennifer Schuur. Executive producers are Jennifer Schuur, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers and Julie Anne Robinson. “The Catch” is produced by ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/the-catch
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheCatchABC
Twitter: @ABC_TheCatch, www.twitter.com/ABC_TheCatch
Hashtag: #TheCatch

“THE FAMILY”
This thriller follows the return of a politician’s young son who was presumed dead after disappearing over a decade earlier. As the mysterious young man is welcomed back into his family, suspicions emerge — is he really who he says he is?

“The Family” stars Joan Allen as Claire, Alison Pill as Willa, Margot Bingham as Sergeant Nina Meyer, Zach Gilford as Danny, Liam James as Adam, Floriana Lima as Bridey, Madeleine Arthur as Young Willa, Rarmian Newton as Young Danny, Rupert Graves as John and Andrew McCarthy as Hank.

“The Family” was written by Jenna Bans. Executive producers are Jenna Bans and Mandeville Television’s Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman and Laurie Zaks. “The Family” is produced by ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/the-family
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheFamilyABC
Twitter: @TheFamily, www.twitter.com/TheFamily
Hashtag: #TheFamily

“OF KINGS AND PROPHETS”
An epic Biblical saga of faith, ambition and betrayal as told through the eyes of a battle-weary king, a powerful and resentful prophet and a resourceful young shepherd on a collision course with destiny.

“Of Kings and Prophets” stars Ray Winstone as King Saul, Haaz Sleiman as Jonathan, Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Michal, Oliver Rix as David, Simone Kessell as Ahinoam, James Floyd as Ish-Boseth, Mohammad Bakri as Samuel and Tomer Kapon as Joab.

“Of Kings and Prophets” was written by Adam Cooper & Bill Collage. Executive producers are Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Jason Reed, Reza Aslan and Mahyad Tousi. “Of Kings and Prophets” is produced by ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/of-kings-and-prophets
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ofkingsandprophetsabc
Twitter: @KingsProphets, www.twitter.com/KingsProphets
Hashtag: #OfKingsAndProphets

“OIL”
Billy and Cody Lefever dream of a new life beyond their working class roots and move to “The Bakken” in North Dakota, booming after the biggest oil discovery in American history. They’re soon pitted against a ruthless tycoon who forces them to bet big and put everything on the line, including their marriage.

“OIL” stars Don Johnson as Hap, Chace Crawford as Billy, Rebecca Rittenhouse as Cody, Delroy Lindo as Tip, Amber Valletta as Carla, Scott Michael Foster as Wick, India de Beaufort as Jules, Yani Gellman as AJ and Caitlin Carver as Lacey.

“OIL” was written by Josh Pate and Rodes Fishburne. Executive producers are Tony Krantz, Josh Pate, Rodes Fishburne, Drew Comins and Don Johnson. “OIL” is produced by ABC Signature.

www.abc.go.com/shows/oil
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OILABC
Twitter: @oilabc, www.twitter.com/oilabc
Hashtag: #OILabc

“QUANTICO”
A diverse group of recruits has arrived at the FBI Quantico Base for training. They are the best, the brightest and the most vetted, so it seems impossible that one of them is suspected of masterminding the biggest attack on New York City since 9/11.

“Quantico” stars Priyanka Chopra as Alex, Dougray Scott as Liam, Jake McLaughlin as Ryan, Aunjanue Ellis as Miranda, Yasmine Al Massri as Nimah, Johanna Braddy as Shelby, Tate Ellington as Simon and Graham Rogers as Caleb.

“Quantico” was written by Josh Safran. Executive producers are Josh Safran, Mark Gordon and Nick Pepper. “Quantico” is produced by ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/quantico
Facebook: www.facebook.com/QuanticoABC
Twitter: @QuanticoTV, www.twitter.com/QuanticoTV
Hashtag: #Quantico

“WICKED CITY”
“Wicked City” follows a unique case set in a noteworthy era of L.A. history, starting with a murder case from 1982 centered on the rock ’n’ roll, cocaine-infused revelry of the Sunset Strip. Alliances are formed between detectives, reporters, drug dealers and club-goers to solve a serial murder case.

“Wicked City” stars Ed Westwick as Kent, Erika Christensen as Betty, Adam Rothenberg as Jack, Taissa Farmiga as Karen, Gabriel Luna as Paco, Karolina Wydra as Dianne, Holley Fain as Trish, Darrell Britt-Gibson as Diver and Anne Winters as Vicki.

“Wicked City” was written by Steven Baigelman. Executive producers are Steven Baigelman and Mandeville Television’s Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman and Laurie Zaks. “Wicked City” is produced by ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/wicked-city
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WickedCityABC
Twitter: @WickedCityABC, www.twitter.com/WickedCityABC
Hashtag: #WickedCity

COMEDY

“DR. KEN”
Doctor-turned-actor/comedian Ken Jeong (“Community,” “The Hangover”), plays Dr. Ken, a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor as well as a good husband and dad to his two kids. However, these good intentions have a way of driving everyone crazy at work and at home. Luckily, his therapist wife, Allison, is just the right partner to keep things sane.

“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, Albert Tsai as Dave and Krista Marie Yu as Molly.

“Dr. Ken was written by Jared Stern, Ken Jeong, and Mike O’Connell. Executive producers are Jared Stern, Ken Jeong, John Davis, John Fox and Mike Sikowitz, with Mike O’Connell as co-executive producer. “Dr. Ken” is produced by Sony Pictures Television and ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/dr-ken
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Dr.KenABC
Twitter: @DrKenABC, www.twitter.com/DrKenABC
Hashtag: #DrKen

“THE MUPPETS”
The Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets’ personal lives and relationships, both at home and at work, as well as romances, breakups, achievements, disappointments, wants and desires. This is a more adult Muppet show, for “kids” of all ages.

Bill Prady (“The Big Bang Theory”) and Bob Kushell (“Anger Management”) are co-writers and executive producers. Randall Einhorn (“Wilfred”), Bill Barretta, Debbie McClellan and Kyle Laughlin are also executive producers. “The Muppets” is produced by ABC Studios and The Muppets Studio.

www.abc.go.com/shows/the-muppets
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMuppetsABC
Twitter: @TheMuppetsABC, www.twitter.com/TheMuppetsABC
Hashtag: #TheMuppets

“THE REAL O’NEALS”
A fresh take on a seemingly perfect Catholic family whose lives take an unexpected turn when surprising truths are revealed. Instead of ruining their family, the honesty triggers a new, messier chapter where everyone stops pretending to be perfect and actually starts being real.

“The Real O’Neals” stars Martha Plimpton as Eileen, Jay R. Ferguson as Pat, Noah Galvin as Kenny, Matthew Shively as Jimmy, Bebe Wood as Shannon and Mary Hollis Inboden as Jodi.

“The Real O’Neals” was written by David Windsor and Casey Johnson. Executive producers are David Windsor, Casey Johnson, Brian Pines, Dan McDermott, Stacy Traub and Dan Savage. “The Real O’Neals” is produced by ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/the-real-oneals
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheRealONeals
Twitter: @TheRealONeals, www.twitter.com/TheRealONeals
Hashtag: #TheRealONeals

“UNCLE BUCK”
Based on the hit movie of the same name, Uncle Buck (Mike Epps) is a fun-loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. By happy coincidence, his nieces’ and nephew’s nanny has just quit and his brother and sister-in-law need his help. His unconventional personality may just make him the right fit for the family and they may be the answer to his problems, too.

“Uncle Buck” stars Mike Epps as Buck, Nia Long as Alexis, James Lesure as Will, Iman Benson as Tia, Sayeed Shahidi as Miles and Aalyrah Caldwell as Maizy.

“Uncle Buck” was written by Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley. Executive producers are Steven Cragg, Brian Bradley and Will Packer. Co-executive producers are Korin Huggins and Phil Traill. “Uncle Buck” is produced by Universal Television and ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/uncle-buck
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UncleBuckABC
Twitter: @ABCUncleBuck, www.twitter.com/ABCUncleBuck
Hashtag: #UncleBuck

RETURNING SERIES:

DRAMA

“AMERICAN CRIME” (Season 2, Limited Series)
Critically acclaimed limited series “American Crime” returns for its second season and will feature a new crime committed in a different setting, as told through the eyes of those affected.

The series was created and executive produced by Oscar® winner John Ridley (“12 Years a Slave”). Michael J. McDonald also serves as executive producer. “American Crime” is produced by ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/american-crime
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmericanCrimeABC
Twitter: @AmericanCrimeTV, www.twitter.comAmericanCrimeTV
Hashtag: #AmericanCrime

“CASTLE” (Season 8)
When viewers first met Richard Castle, a famous mystery novelist, he was creatively blocked. But when the NYPD questioned him in connection with a series of murders staged to imitate crime scenes from his books, Castle found inspiration in NYPD Detective Kate Beckett. Once that initial case was solved, Castle and Beckett continued to investigate strange homicides in New York, combining Castle’s writer intuition and Beckett’s creative detective work. In the Season 7 finale, Castle revealed some of his backstory for becoming a mystery writer, while Beckett was faced with a choice about her future — will she choose to pursue a new challenge or stay where she is?

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle with Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers.

Executive producers are Terence Paul Winter, Alexi Hawley, Rob Bowman, Rob Hanning and Armyan Bernstein. “Castle” is produced by ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/castle
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Castle
Twitter: @Castle_ABC, www.twitter.com/Castle_ABC
Hashtag: #Castle

“GREY’S ANATOMY” (Season 12)
Recipient of the 2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Television Series and nominated for multiple Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series, “Grey’s Anatomy” is considered one of the great television shows of our time. The high-intensity medical drama, now in its 12th season, follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt, Jessica Capshaw as Arizona Robbins, Jesse Williams as Jackson Avery, Sarah Drew as April Kepner, Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd, Camilla Luddington as Josephine “Jo” Wilson, Jerrika Hinton as Stephanie Edwards and Kelly McCreary as Margaret “Maggie” Pierce.

“Grey’s Anatomy” was created and is executive-produced by Shonda Rhimes (“Scandal,” “How to Get Away with Murder”). Betsy Beers (“Scandal,” “How to Get Away with Murder”), Mark Gordon (“Saving Private Ryan”), Rob Corn (“Chicago Hope”), William Harper, Stacy McKee, Zoanne Clack and Debbie Allen are executive producers. “Grey’s Anatomy” is produced by ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GreysAnatomy
Twitter: @GreysABC, www.twitter.com/GreysABC
Hashtag: #GreysAnatomy

“HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER” (Season 2)
They say the first year of law school is the hardest. After taking Professor Annalise Keating’s (Viola Davis) class at Middleton University in “How to Get Away with Murder,” the Keating 5 were pushed to their limits as their values, convictions, dreams and even truths about themselves were revealed to be as dark as the law and justice system they’re trying to learn. Following the aftermath of the murder mystery cover up that Wes Gibbins, Connor Walsh, Michaela Pratt and Laurel Castillo were involved in, they each fear the worst when Rebecca Sutter escapes from under their watch. Unbeknownst to them, she is found dead by Annalise and her trusted associate Frank Delfino, creating an entirely new murder and undoubtedly, a new web of lies and suspects.

“How to Get Away with Murder” stars Oscar® nominee Viola Davis as Professor Annalise Keating, Billy Brown as Detective Nate Lahey, Alfred Enoch as Wes Gibbins, Jack Falahee as Connor Walsh, Aja Naomi King as Michaela Pratt, Matt McGorry as Asher Millstone, Karla Souza as Laurel Castillo, Charlie Weber as Frank Delfino and Liza Weil as Bonnie Winterbottom.

The series was created and executive-produced by Peter Nowalk (“Scandal,” “Grey’s Anatomy”). Shonda Rhimes (“Scandal,” “Grey’s Anatomy”), Betsy Beers (“Scandal,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) and Bill D’Elia (“The Crazy Ones,” “Boston Legal”) also serve as executive producers. “How to Get Away with Murder” is produced by ABC Studios.

www/abc.go.com/shows/how-to-get-away-with-murder
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HowToGetAwayWithMurder
Twitter: @HowToGetAwayABC, www.twitter.com/HowToGetAwayABC
Hashtag: #HTGAWM

“MARVEL’S AGENT CARTER” (Season 2)
“Marvel’s Agent Carter” returns for a second season of adventure and intrigue, starring Hayley Atwell in the titular role of the unstoppable secret agent for the SSR (Strategic Scientific Reserve). Dedicated to the fight against new atomic age threats in the wake of World War II, Peggy must now journey from New York City to Los Angeles for her most dangerous assignment yet. But even as she discovers new friends, a new home — and perhaps even a new love — she’s about to find out that the bright lights of the post-war Hollywood mask a more sinister threat to everyone she is sworn to protect.

“Marvel’s Agent Carter” stars Hayley Atwell as Agent Carter.

Tara Butters, Michele Fazekas, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, Chris Dingess, Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Alan Fine, Joe Quesada, Stan Lee and Jeph Loeb are executive producers. “Marvel’s Agent Carter” is produced by ABC Studios and Marvel Television.

www.abc.go.com/shows/marvels-agent-carter
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AgentCarterTV
Twitter: @AgentCarterTV, www.twitter.comAgentCarterTV
Hashtag: #AgentCarter

“MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.” (Season 3)
“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” returns for a dynamic, action-packed third season, as Director Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) embarks on a deadly new secret mission to protect the world from new threats in the wake of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s wars with Hydra and a rogue faction of Inhumans.

“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” stars Clark Gregg as Director Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Brett Dalton as Grant Ward, Chloe Bennet as Agent Skye, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons, Nick Blood as Agent Lance Hunter and Adrianne Palicki as Agent Bobbi Morse.

“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” was co-created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen, who also serve as executive producers along with Jeph Loeb and Jeffrey Bell. “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” is produced by ABC Studios and Marvel Television.

www.abc.go.com/shows/marvels-agents-of-shield
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AgentsofSHIELD
Twitter: @AgentsofSHIELD, www.twitter.com/AgentsofSHIELD
Hashtag: #AgentsofSHIELD

“NASHVILLE” (Season 4)
“Nashville” is a family drama set against the backdrop of the Nashville music scene that follows one star at her peak and another on the rise.

“Nashville” stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Eric Close as Teddy Conrad, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O’Connor, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Chris Carmack as Will Lexington, Lennon Stella as Maddie Conrad, Maisy Stella as Daphne Conrad, Will Chase as Luke Wheeler and Oliver Hudson as Jeff Fordham.

Executive producers are Dee Johnson, Callie Khouri and Steve Buchanan. “Nashville” is produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios and Opry Entertainment.

www.abc.go.com/shows/nashville
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NashvilleABC
Twitter: @Nashville_ABC, www.twitter.com/Nashville_ABC
Hashtag: #Nashville

“ONCE UPON A TIME” (Season 5)
Master storytellers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz (“Lost,” “Tron: Legacy”) invite everyone to join Emma Swan, Snow White, Prince Charming, the Evil Queen, Hook, Rumplestiltskin and all the other resident fairy tale characters as they cope with Emma’s new role as the dark one and they begin the search for Merlin.

“Once Upon a Time” stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Lana Parrilla as the Evil Queen/Regina, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David, Emilie de Ravin as Belle, Colin O’Donoghue as Hook, Jared S. Gilmore as Henry Mills, Michael Socha as Will Scarlet and Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold.

Executive producers are Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Steve Pearlman and David H. Goodman. “Once Upon a Time” is produced by ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/once-upon-a-time
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OnceABC
Twitter: @OnceABC, www.twitter.com/OnceABC
Hashtag: #OnceUponATime

“SCANDAL” (Season 5)
Everyone has secrets and Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the nation’s elite by keeping those secrets under wraps. Pope’s team is at the top of its game when it comes to getting the job done for its clients, but it becomes apparent that these “gladiators in suits” who specialize in fixing the lives of others, have trouble fixing the lives of those closest at hand — their own.

“Scandal” stars Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, Guillermo Diaz as Huck, Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan, Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins, Tony Goldwyn as President Fitzgerald Grant, Jeff Perry as Cyrus Beene, Bellamy Young as Mellie Grant, Joshua Malina as David Rosen and Scott Foley as Jacob “Jake” Ballard.

“Scandal” was created by Shonda Rhimes (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “How to Get Away with Murder”). Executive producers are Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “How to Get Away with Murder”), Mark Wilding and Tom Verica. Judy Smith is co-executive producer. “Scandal” is produced by ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/scandal
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScandalABC
Twitter: @ScandalABC, www.twitter.com/ScandalABC
Hashtag: #Scandal

“SECRETS AND LIES” (Season 2)
The explosive power of people’s secrets and lies will once again take center stage in season two of ABC’s hit drama, “Secrets and Lies.” No matter who you are, everyone has secrets and everybody tells lies. What will people do to keep their most intimate, devastating indiscretions from ruining their lives?

The unflappable and formidable Detective Andrea Cornell (Juliette Lewis) is back. She is the smartest person in the room — always. But that isn’t to say that she isn’t hiding something behind that slight hint of sadness in her eyes and a deceptive look of disconcerting calm. Once she has a suspect in her crosshairs, she doesn’t let go.

“Secrets and Lies” stars Juliette Lewis.

Barbie Kligman (“Private Practice”) developed the mystery thriller, which is based on the original Australian series “Secrets & Lies,” created by Stephen Irwin. Executive producers are Kligman for Avenue K Productions, Aaron Kaplan (“Chasing Life,” “The Neighbors,” “Mysteries of Laura”) for Kapital Entertainment, Tracey Robertson and Nathan Mayfield for Hoodlum Entertainment and Timothy Busfield. “Secrets and Lies” is produced by ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/secrets-and-lies
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCSecretsAndLies
Twitter: @SecretsLiesABC, www.twitter.com/SecretsLiesABC
Hashtag: #SecretsAndLies


COMEDY


“black-ish” (Season 2)
The award-winning new series “black-ish” takes a fun yet bold look at one man’s determination to establish a sense of cultural identity for his family. Like any parents, Andre “Dre” (Anthony Anderson) and Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross) Johnson want to give their children the best. But their offspring’s childhood is turning out to be much different than theirs. They now realize at least two things: There is a price to pay for giving their children more than they ever had, and these loving parents are totally unprepared for the fallout. Dre is sincere about honoring his family’s past, while also embracing its future. As he defines what the American dream means to his family in a multi-cultural world, one idea keeps surfacing. It appears that in this melting pot called America, we are all a little black-ish.

“black-ish” stars Anthony Anderson as Andre “Dre” Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson, Yara Shahidi as Zoey, Marcus Scribner as Andre, Jr., Miles Brown as Jack, Marsai Martin as Diane and special guest star, Laurence Fishburne as Pops.

“black-ish” was created by Kenya Barris. Executive producers are Kenya Barris, Jonathan Groff, Anthony Anderson, Laurence Fishburne, Helen Sugland and E. Brian Dobbins. “black-ish” is produced by ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/blackish
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackishABC
Twitter: @black_ishABC, https://twitter.com/black_ishABC
Hashtag: #blackishABC

“FRESH OFF THE BOAT” (Season 2)
Hip-hop loving Eddie Huang has moved with his family from Chinatown in Washington, D.C. to suburban Orlando, where they learn very quickly that things are very different there. Orlando doesn’t even have a Chinatown — unless you count the Huang house.

Despite the culture shock, the Huangs are slowly making Orlando their own — to the point that they’ve even been asked to join the country club. Dad Louis Huang’s restaurant Cattleman’s Ranch Steakhouse is starting to flourish after a wobbly start. Mom Jessica is determined to become the best real estate agent in all of Orlando, and has even made a friend in trophy wife Honey. Brother Emery is the most popular guy at his elementary school who all of the ladies love, while little brother Evan just wants to win at poker against Grandma Huang. Eddie and his posse of misfit friends are a thorn in the side of the teaching staff at Abraham Lincoln Middle School. Like his idol, The Notorious B.I.G., Eddie’s a guy with mad dreams — whether it’s to run for school president or finally get the hottest girl on the block to acknowledge his existence. “Fresh Off the Boat” is the classic immigrant story, seen through the eyes of a first-generation Asian American kid.

Inspired by chef Eddie Huang’s memoir, “Fresh Off the Boat” stars Randall Park as Louis, Constance Wu as Jessica, Hudson Yang as Eddie, Forrest Wheeler as Emery and Ian Chen as Evan.

“Fresh Off the Boat” is written by Nahnatchka Khan. Executive producers are Nahnatchka Khan, Jake Kasdan and Melvin Mar. “Fresh Off the Boat” is produced by 20th Century Fox Television.

www.abc.go.com/shows/fresh-off-the-boat
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreshOffTheBoatABC
Twitter:@FreshOffABC, www.twitter.com/FreshOffABC
Hashtag: #FreshOffTheBoat

“GALAVANT” (Season 2)
Screenwriter/executive producer Dan Fogelman (“Crazy, Stupid, Love,” “Tangled,” “Cars”) reunites with Broadway and Hollywood award-winning musical team — composer Alan Menken (“The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast”) and lyricist Glenn Slater (“The Little Mermaid,” “Tangled”) — the return of last season’s breakout musical comedy extravaganza, “Galavant.” Having discovered the dark side of Madalena, our dashing hero’s adventures continue as he embarks on an unlikely bromance with King Richard and fights to rekindle the romance with his true love Isabella.

“Galavant” stars Joshua Sasse as Galavant, Timothy Omundson as King Richard, Vinnie Jones as Gareth, Mallory Jansen as Madalena, Karen David as Isabella and Luke Youngblood as Sid.

Dan Fogelman, Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Chris Koch, Kat Likkel and John Hoberg serve as executive producers. Abbey C Studios Ltd. Produces “Galavant” for ABC Studios.

www.abc.go.com/shows/galavant
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GalavantOnABC
Twitter: @GalavantABC, www.twitter.com/GalavantABC
Hashtag: #Galavant

“THE GOLDBERGS” (Season 3)
Before there were parenting blogs, trophies for showing up and peanut allergies, there was a simpler time called the ’80s. For geeky and movie obsessed youngest child Adam, these were his wonder years, and he faced them armed with a video camera to capture all the crazy. The Goldbergs are a loving family like any other — just with more yelling. Mom, Beverly, is a classic “smother,” an overbearing, overprotective matriarch who loves her delicious kids, but still rules this brood with 100% authority and zero sense of boundaries. Dad, Murray, is gruff and sometimes oblivious, parenting with half his attention span but all his heart. Sister, Erica, is popular and terrifying, doing her best to cover up that she's the smartest of the clan. Barry is a passionate dreamer, who maybe dreams a little too big and who always gets the short end of the stick. Adam is the youngest, a camera-wielding future director who’s navigating first love and growing up with his family. Rounding out the family is beloved grandfather, Al “Pops” Solomon, the wild man of the clan, a shameless Don Juan who’s learning as much from his family as he teaches them.

“The Goldbergs” stars Wendi McLendon-Covey as Beverly Goldberg, Patton Oswalt as adult Adam Goldberg, Sean Giambrone as Adam Goldberg, Troy Gentile as Barry Goldberg, Hayley Orrantia as Erica Goldberg, with George Segal as Pops Solomon and Jeff Garlin as Murray Goldberg.

“The Goldbergs” was written by Adam F. Goldberg (“Breaking In,” “Fanboys”). Executive producers are Adam F. Goldberg, Doug Robinson, Alex Barnow, Marc Firek and David Katzenberg. “The Goldbergs” is from Adam Sandler’s production company, Happy Madison, and is produced by Sony Pictures Television.

www.abc.go.com/shows/the-goldbergs
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheGoldbergsABC
Twitter: @TheGoldbergsABC, www.twitter.com/TheGoldbergsABC
Hashtag: #TheGoldbergs

“LAST MAN STANDING” (Season 5)
Tim Allen returns as Mike Baxter in “Last Man Standing,” a show about everything that families are dealing with today — all filtered through the blunt “man’s man” comedy of an iconic American dad. Mike continues to be surrounded by forces seeking to challenge his ideas on just about everything in which he strongly believes. He tries to escape all the female drama at home in the warm, manly embrace of his job at the Outdoor Man store, a sporting goods emporium where he is marketing director. Also, he still revels in his Outdoor Man video blog, which he delightedly uses as a pulpit for his opinions and a voice to appeal to those who agree that manliness is under assault. When he’s supposed to be selling mountain bikes or kayaks, for some reason he always ends up spouting off about the environment, Obamacare, international politics or any other topic occupying his mind.

“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, Christoph Sanders as Kyle Anderson, Flynn Morrison as Boyd Baxter, Jonathan Adams as Chuck Larabee and Hector Elizondo as Ed Alzate.

“Last Man Standing” was created by Jack Burditt. Executive producers are Matt Berry, Tim Allen, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Shawn Levy, Richard Baker and Rick Messina. “Last Man Standing” is produced by 20th Century Fox Television.

www.abc.go.com/shows/last-man-standing
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LastManStandingABC
Twitter: @LastManABC, www.twitter.com/LastManABC
Hashtag: #LastManStanding

“THE MIDDLE” (Season 7)
Two-time Emmy winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations. Middle-aged, middle class and living in the middle of the country in Orson, Indiana, Frankie Heck is a harried wife and mother of three who uses her wry wit and sense of humor to get her family through each day intact.

“The Middle” stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue and Atticus Shaffer as Brick.

“The Middle” was created and is executive produced by Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television.

www.abc.go.com/shows/the-middle
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMiddle
Twitter: @TheMiddle_ABC, www.twitter.com/TheMiddle_ABC
Hashtag: #TheMiddle

“MODERN FAMILY” (Season 7)
ABC’s groundbreaking and multiple Emmy Award-winning hit comedy series, “Modern Family,” takes a modern and often hilarious look at the complications that come with being a family today.

“Modern Family” stars Ed O’Neill as Jay Pritchett, Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy, Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy, Sofía Vergara as Gloria Pritchett, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett, Eric Stonestreet as Cameron Tucker, Sarah Hyland as Haley Dunphy, Nolan Gould as Luke Dunphy, Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy, Rico Rodriguez as Manny Delgado and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons as Lily Tucker-Pritchett.

Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd are co-creators/executive producers. Danny Zuker, Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh, Abraham Higginbotham, Jeffrey Richman and Jeff Morton also serve as executive producers. The series is produced by 20th Century Fox Television in association with Picador Productions and Steven Levitan Prods.

www.abc.go.com/shows/modern-family
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ModernFamily
Twitter: @ModernFam, www.twitter.com/ModernFam
Hashtag: #ModernFamily


ALTERNATIVE


“AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS” (Season 26)
“America’s Funniest Home Videos,” the longest running primetime entertainment show in ABC history, enters its 26th season with the same mission — giving families something genuinely funny to enjoy. The new season will welcome a new host, with an abundant supply of fresh clips to keep families laughing from coast to coast. “America's Funniest Home Videos” has given away over $13 million in prize money and evaluated more than one million videotapes from home viewers.

Vin Di Bona is executive producer, with Todd Thicke and Michele Nasraway also serving as executive producers.

www.abc.go.com/shows/americas-funniest-home-videos
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AFV
Twitter: @AFVOfficial, www.twitter.com/AFVOfficial
Hashtag: #AFV

“THE BACHELOR” (Season 20)
ABC’s “The Bachelor,” a pop culture staple, will celebrate its 20th season with more fireworks, surprises and drama than ever. For over a decade, the series has encouraged millions of viewers to find their own fairytale romances while the original hit primetime romance reality series continues to offer unpredictable, sexy, emotional, over-the-top fun. The newly relaxed format rules guarantee more OMG jaw-dropping moments. Bachelor Nation has made this romantic rollercoaster ride one of television’s top social media and water cooler shows, as one lucky man and 25 lucky women have the unique opportunity to find true love. After dating some ladies individually and others on group dates, the Bachelor will introduce a few of the women to his family. He also will visit their hometowns for a slice of their lives in an effort to determine the woman with whom he is most compatible. At the end of the journey, filled with drama and surprises, set against the backdrop of spectacular international settings, the Bachelor may quite possibly have found true love. But the big question is: After all of this, will he pop the question, and will she say yes?

“The Bachelor” is hosted by Chris Harrison and produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Executive producers are Mike Fleiss, Martin Hilton and Alycia Rossiter.

www.abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelor
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBachelor
Twitter: @BachelorABC, www.twitter.com/BachelorABC
Hashtag: #TheBachelor

“DANCING WITH THE STARS” (Season 21)
Hosted by Tom Bergeron ("America's Funniest Home Videos") and Erin Andrews (sports host & "Dancing with the Stars" Season 10 finalist), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines, which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba and Julianne Hough.

“Dancing with the Stars” is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. Executive producers are Rob Wade, Ashley Edens-Shaffer and Joe Sungkur. Alex Rudzinski directs.

www.abc.go.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dancingwiththestars
Twitter: @DancingABC, www.twitter.com/DancingABC
Hashtag: #DWTS

“SHARK TANK” (Season 7)
“Shark Tank,” the critically acclaimed reality show that has reinvigorated entrepreneurship in America, has also become a culturally defining series. The recipient of the 2014 Emmy Award for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, the business-themed show returns for a seventh season this fall. Winning the night on nearly every original telecast this season, “Shark Tank” is the No. 1 TV series on Friday in Adults 18-49.

The Sharks — tough, self-made, multimillionaire and billionaire tycoons — continue their search to invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer. The Sharks will once again give people from all walks of life the chance to chase the American dream, and potentially secure business deals that could make them millionaires.

The Sharks are: billionaire Mark Cuban, owner and chairman of AXS TV and outspoken owner of the 2011 NBA champion Dallas Mavericks; real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran; “Queen of QVC” Lori Greiner; technology innovator Robert Herjavec; fashion and branding expert Daymond John; and venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary.

Mark Burnett, Clay Newbill and Phil Gurin are the executive producers of “Shark Tank,” which is based on the Japanese “Dragons’ Den” format created by Nippon Television Network Corporation. The series is produced by United Artists Media Group in association with Sony Pictures Television.

www.abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SharkTank
Twitter: @ABCSharkTank, www.twitter.com/ABCSharkTank
Hashtag: #SharkTank

“BEYOND THE TANK” (Season 2)
Watch as the Sharks roll up their sleeves to help their entrepreneurs make the tough decisions that hopefully lead to success, growth and profits in “Beyond the Tank,” the companion series from the producers of the Emmy-winning reality series, “Shark Tank.” The one-hour episodes of “Beyond the Tank” feature the captivating and surprising outcomes and examine the highs and lows after the Sharks strike a deal with the entrepreneurs on “Shark Tank.”

As the Sharks travel across America to mentor the entrepreneurs, assess the businesses and provide their industry expertise — to make a profit — audiences will realize the challenges and spirited negotiations are never over. What lies in the aftermath of their investment? Did a promising deal turn sour, or did it lead to millions of dollars in sales?

The Sharks are: billionaire Mark Cuban, owner and chairman of AXS TV and outspoken owner of the 2011 NBA champion Dallas Mavericks; real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran; “Queen of QVC” Lori Greiner; technology innovator Robert Herjavec; fashion and branding expert Daymond John; and venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary.

Mark Burnett, Clay Newbill and Leslie Garvin are the executive producers of “Beyond the Tank.” Mark Burnett, Clay Newbill and Phil Gurin are the executive producers of “Shark Tank,” which is based on the Japanese “Dragons’ Den” format created by Nippon Television Network Corporation. The series is produced by United Artists Media Group in association with Sony Pictures Television.

www.abc.go.com/shows/beyond-the-tank
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeyondTheTankABC
Twitter: @BeyondTheTankTV, www.twitter.com/BeyondTheTankTV
Hashtag: #BeyondTheTank


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 37th 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 over three decades, “20/20” has offered viewers reports and stories that have changed lives.

www.abcnews.go.com/2020
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABC2020
Twitter: @ABC2020, www.twitter.com/abc2020
Hashtag: #ABC2020

I'm glad The Middle stayed put paired with The Goldbergs! Oil and Of Kings and Prophets should have switched places. Quantico airing Tuesdays at 10:00 means Criminal Minds Beyond Borders shouldn't go there.

The schedule is updated with midseason replacement/bridge plans, including The Family for Kings and Prophets, Wicked City for Quantico, The Catch for How to Get Away with Murder, Uncle Buck for Dr. Ken, Secrets and Lies for Nashville, and Galavant again for Once Upon a Time.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/05/12/abc-2015-16-primetime-schedule-the-muppets-on-tuesday-dr-ken-friday-of-kings-prophets-oil-on-sunday/402964/

I am very interested in the new TV program about Muppets and plan on watching it. I wish it had a more creative title, though, since the one it has now was used for one of the last two theatrical movies about Muppets.

Returning shows I'll be watching:
Fresh Off the Boat, Scandal, & Once Upon a Time

New shows I'll give a try:
The Muppets & Oil

The World Wide Web site Vulture has an article with more details about the new TV program about Muppets (http://www.vulture.com/2015/05/the-muppets-everything-we-know-so-far.html).

I have no interest in the new shows. I'll just stick to the current shows I watch Blackish, The Goldbergs, The Middle, and Fresh Off the Boat.

Muppets are my guilty pleasure. I'm sure I'll probably watch that show.

Especially if Kermit is a character on there.

http://uproxx.com/tv/2015/05/tv-upfronts-winners-and-losers/

Winner: ABC

The best network on broadcast television at the moment had the freedom given the success of their current season to plug in their holes with a lot of new series, but chose — for the most part — to try and continue to develop their great but underperforming series, like Fresh Off the Boat, Galavant, and American Crime. In a rare move, ABC decided to let an audience find their best shows instead of scrapping them and starting all over from scratch.

Loser: John Cho and Karen Gillan

Unfortunately, it’s best freshman series of last fall, Selfie, was given an early hook and not allowed to find its audience.

Winner: Diversity

Not only did Fresh Off the Boat come off the bubble and get renewed, but ABC also picked up Dr. Ken, Ken Jeong’s semi-autobiographical medical sitcom, which brings the total number of Asian-led series on network television to two. Even better for Fresh off the Boat is that it will get a lead-in from The Muppets, which has a very good chance of being next year’s best and highest-rated freshman comedy. It also extends ABC’s dominant family-comedy brand. ABC also picked up Uncle Buck for midseason, which will feature a black-led cast. This is why ABC is winning: Great shows with that appeal to broad demographics without resorting to overly broad comedy.

Loser: Sunday nights on ABC

The network has had a lot of difficulties competing with cable dramas on Sunday nights after Once Upon a Time, and this year doesn’t look much different. Oil and Of Kings and Prophets don’t look like the kind of shows that have a shot in hell at competing with HBO and Showtime. Expect two more freshman series in those same slots next season.

Winner: Shonda Rhimes

Not only did Rhimes keep her blockbuster Thursday night drama block intact, she added a fourth show, The Catch, with Mireille Enos, and it looks like exactly the kind of show that will continue to appeal to Rhimes’ demographic.

Very glad Last Man Standing earned yet another renewal! It's really had to earn each of its 5 renewals and it earned them fairly. It's my favorite multi-cam on network TV right now and one of a very few current comedies and shows period I enjoy. Great, mostly clean comedy. I can't imagine it'll go too many more years beyond this but I'm very happy for and proud of Tim for being in a small circle of actors/actresses to have two successful sitcoms!

Super excited for the Muppets!!!! Loved the Muppet Show and Muppets Tonight!! Definite iTunes season pass there :D on paper this should do phenomenally. If I we're sitting here this time next year and it hasn't earned a renewal all I'll be able to do is sit here going :O :O :O period. That's all my post will say if it gets cancelled. Just :O. But I have a strong feeling it's going to do extremely well.

I'm surprised that Secrets & Lies is not staying in its original slot and is instead moved to Wednesdays 10 pm which used to be a "death slot" pre-2011... I think ABC really didn't expect it to stick, hence why the switch with American Crime late last year.

I like Dancing with the Stars, The Middle, The Goldbergs and Last Man Standing. Fresh off the Boat isn't too bad since nothing else is on and now that reruns are on Criminal Minds that I like I watch Modern Family and Black ish. I'll try Dr. Ken after Last Man Standing to see what it's like. Fri. is not so great for me.

ABC is changing their announced schedule a bit. According to Spoiler TV, Quantico will now air Sundays at 10:00 and Of Kings and Prophets is now unscheduled. Beyond the Tank will now air Tuesdays at 10:00. I would say this is a bad move all around. Quantico will probably be the first cancelled ABC show in either slot and now they're killing the chances for Of Kings and Prophets.

fall premiere dates

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/06/10/abc-sets-fall-premiere-dates-tgit-returns-september-24-beyond-the-tank-to-air-tuesday-at-10pm-more/415561/

ABC Episode Orders 2015-16 Season
http://www.spoilertv.com/2015/06/abc-episode-orders-20152016.html

Fall 2015

Blood and Oil - Season 1 - 13 episodes
The Muppets - Season 1 - 13 episodes
Quantico - Season 1 - 13 episodes
Wicked City - Season 1 - 10 episodes
How to Get Away with Murder - Season 2 - 15 episodes
black-ish - Season 2 - 22 episodes
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - Season 3 - 22 episodes
Once Upon A Time - Season 5 - 22 episodes
Scandal - Season 5 - 21 episodes
Castle - Season 8 - 22 episodes
Grey's Anatomy - Season 12 - 25 episodes
The Middle - Season 7 - 22 episodes

Mid-Season 2016

American Crime - Season 2 - 10 episodes
Galavant - Season 2 - 10 episodes
Marvel's Agent Carter - Season 2 - 10 episodes
Secrets and Lies - Season 2 - 10 episodes
The Real O'Neals - Season 1 - 13 episodes
Uncle Buck - Season 1 - 8 episodes
The Catch - Season 1 - 13 episodes
The Family - Season 1 - 12 episodes
Of Kings and Prophets - Season 1 - 10 episodes

Missing: Dr. Ken, Last Man Standing, Nashville, Modern Family, The Goldbergs & Fresh Off the Boat

500 Questions has been renewed for a 2nd season. I had thought it was a goner but this is excellent news! :D

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/01/abc-renews-500-questions-for-season-2-series-will-return-in-2016/474830/

The writers have destroyed what was once a great show. It's time for this to be the final season of Castle.

The writers have destroyed what was once a great show. It's time for this to be the final season of Castle.
I saw part 1 of the season opener. I'm afraid to see part 2. I'm hearing a lot of negative stuff about it. I agree. It's time for Castle to end. It had a good run.

Quantico has gotten 6 more episodes picked up to 19 total with a possibility of more.

http://tvline.com/2015/10/13/quantico-full-season-order-abc/

Dr. Ken, a show many thought would be one of the first cancelled, is instead one of the first 5 to get a full season.

ABC has cancelled its struggling summer thriller The Whispers' after one season, TVLine has confirmed.
http://tvline.com/2015/10/22/the-whispers-cancelled-season-2-abc/#tvline-comments-639180

Blood & Oil has been reduced to 10 episodes.

Do we know when the dramas are going on a break? I'm assuming Once Upon A Time airs its 11th episode on 11/29 but what about Thursday shows?

Once's fall finale is on 12/6 and the Thurs dramas are a week before Thanksgiving like last year.

American Crime premieres 1/6 10 pm on Wednesdays.

http://tvline.com/2015/11/06/american-crime-season-2-premiere-date-abc/

At upfronts Secrets & Lies was supposed to bridge the gap between two parts of Nashville. Does it mean it might go back to it's original timeslot on Sundays replacing Blood & Oil?

ABC Sets Midseason Schedule and Return Dates for Early 2016:

http://tvline.com/2015/11/16/abc-midseason-schedule-2016-the-catch-tgit/

So it looks like they changed their minds about Castle once again and now it is also taking a break like the other dramas and it returns on 2/1.

The episode title for the Galavant season premiere: A new season... aka Suck It Cancellation Bear. Both Bill and Tom had Galavant at 0% chance of renewal. :D

ABC has such an impressive comedy division right now — with Modern Family, The Middle, The Goldbergs, Black-ish, Fresh Off the Boat and Last Man Standing, and soon to be joined by The Real O'Neals — that the network will have a really hard time deciding which comedies to cancel in May of 2016 to make room for any new comedies which may premiere in the Fall of 2016.

There are a couple of factors:

1. Only Black-ish and The Real O'Neals are produced in-house by ABC Studios; all the other sitcoms mention are produced by outside studios.
2. All of the shows listed above are doing either well or respectably in the ratings, with Modern Family having the best demo rating and viewership of any current ABC comedy.

Isn't Galavant owned by ABC? Though its current ratings make it one of the most pointless renewals ever!

Castle will air a new episode on a special night Valentine's Day.

http://tvline.com/2016/01/19/castle-season-8-return-date-sunday-episode/

Isn't Galavant owned by ABC? Though its current ratings make it one of the most pointless renewals ever!

I think the most obvious comedy cancellations this season (aside from those which haven't debuted yet) are Galavant, The Muppets (if its mid-season changes aren't successful), and Dr. Ken. Galavant and Muppets are owned by ABC Studios, and Dr. Ken is co-produced by ABC Studios and Sony Pictures TV. All three comedies have below-average ratings and viewership.

Any guesses on season finale date of Last Man Standing? 3/4 is a repeat so 5 episodes left for March-April, would it end on 4/8 already?

ABC is announcing renewals earlier this year with the new president. So far Once Upon a Time, The Goldbergs, Fresh Off the Boat, and Quantico are renewed, with more to come.

I had read awhile back (maybe a few weeks)that they had already renewed several shows but didn't make it official until now.

ABC is announcing renewals earlier this year with the new president. So far Once Upon a Time, The Goldbergs, Fresh Off the Boat, and Quantico are renewed, with more to come.

http://deadline.com/2016/03/quantico-once-upon-a-time-goldbergs-renewed-castle-nashville-abc-1201713926/

Also missing from today’s renewals are Friday comedies Last Man Standing and Dr. Ken.

The complete list of ABC Network's early renewals for the 2016-17 season:

Black-Ish (Season 3)
Fresh Off the Boat (Season 3)
The Goldbergs (Season 4)
Grey's Anatomy (Season 13)
How to Get Away with Murder (Season 3)
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Season 4)
The Middle (Season 8)
Modern Family (Season 8)
Once Upon a Time (Season 6)
Scandal (Season 6)
Quantico (Season 2)
America's Funniest Home Videos (Season 27)
The Bachelor (Season 21)
Dancing With the Stars (Season 23)
Shark Tank (Season 8)

Both Last Man Standing & Dr. Ken are repeats on 3/25 and 4/1 according to The Futon Critic, weird that the final 3 episodes are so stretched out.

Both Last Man Standing & Dr. Ken are repeats on 3/25 and 4/1 according to The Futon Critic, weird that the final 3 episodes are so stretched out.3/25 makes sense since it is Good Friday and a lot of people will be at church services.

^Yeah I guess so. But I would have thought they wanted to finish both shows fast so Uncle Buck take over. When was the last time ABC had an unscheduled comedy in March?

Also, what about Sundays? Once Upon A Time will run uninterrupted and finish with a 2-hour finale on 5/8? I'm assuming The Family has 10 episodes so 9 will air on Sundays, but Quantico has 11 left I believe and it has to air without Once Upon A Time?

^Yeah I guess so. But I would have thought they wanted to finish both shows fast so Uncle Buck take over. When was the last time ABC had an unscheduled comedy in March?

Also, what about Sundays? Once Upon A Time will run uninterrupted and finish with a 2-hour finale on 5/8? I'm assuming The Family has 10 episodes so 9 will air on Sundays, but Quantico has 11 left I believe and it has to air without Once Upon A Time?

I was thinking the last 3 episodes for the seasons of Last Man Standing and Dr. Ken would air 4/8, 4/15 and 4/22. Then they can double air the 8 episodes of Uncle Buck for 4 weeks, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 and 5/20.

According to spoilertv.com The Family has a 12 episode season 1 so 11 weeks for Sunday. Quantico also has 11 left. I'm thinking no 2 hour season finale for Once Upon a Time this year. So probably 11 weeks for all 3 shows.

BTW here's where I go to see episode orders. http://www.spoilertv.com/2013/09/the-complete-spoilertv-20142015-tv.html

Those episode orders seem fishy to me, 13 episodes of The Catch when it's scheduled to start at the last week of March? How many times will it double since Scandal will have like 8 episodes left by that time.

Since the end of Brothers & Sisters, ABC Sunday midseason replacement shows were 8 or 10 episodes (GCB, Red Widow, Resurrection, Secrets & Lies) so The Family is also surprising to me. Is there no Hallmark movie scheduled either? I guess it's possible Once Upon A Time won't have 2-hour finale since it only happened for S3-S4.

If Castle, Nashville and Last Man Standing don't end up cancelled by ABC after 2015-16, I would be open to the idea of any of them getting shortened final seasons in 2016-17.

ABC ANNOUNCES MAY SWEEPS PROGRAMMING AND SERIES FINALE DATES



Highlights Include “The 2016 Billboard Music Awards”

Live From Las Vegas on Sunday, May 22nd and the Season Premiere of “The Bachelorette” on Monday, May 23rd



The ABC Television Network announces upcoming May sweeps programming, featuring season finale dates for “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “black-ish,” “Castle,” “The Catch,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Family,” “Fresh Off the Boat,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Goldbergs,” “The Middle,” “Modern Family,” “Nashville,” “The Real O’Neals,” “Scandal,” “Shark Tank“ and “Quantico.”



In addition, “The 2016 Billboard Music Awards” will take place live from Las Vegas on Sunday, May 22nd, and “The Bachelorette” makes its season premiere on Monday, May 23rd.



Other highlights include special two-hour finales of “The Catch,” “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Once Upon a Time” and programming highlights for “The Chew,” “General Hospital” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”



Editors please note: What follows is a chronological listing of programming highlights (all times Eastern). This is not a complete list of all programs airing during the May sweep. As airdates are subject to change, please monitor ABC’s daily press bundle or www.disneyabcpress.com.



THURSDAY, APRIL 28:

8:00-9:00 p.m. GREY’S ANATOMY – “You’re Gonna Need Someone on Your Side” – Stephanie struggles with boundaries while Callie and Arizona ask their friends for support during a difficult situation.



9:00-10:00 p.m. SCANDAL – “Buckle Up” – As Mellie, Susan and Hollis prepare to meet with Florida’s governor and vie for her influential endorsement, a spin war between Abby and Olivia threatens to keep their candidates grounded. Meanwhile, Cyrus is faced with a decision that could dramatically alter his future. Guest stars include Artemis Pebdani as Susan Ross and Gregg Henry as Hollis Doyle.



FRIDAY, APRIL 29:

9:00-10:01 p.m. SHARK TANK – “Episode 724” – It’s a battle of the billionaires when

two Sharks fight over an entrepreneur’s all-in-one solution to early

education. Silicon Valley billionaire Chris Sacca returns as a guest

Shark.



SUNDAY, MAY 1:

8:00-9:00 p.m. ONCE UPON A TIME – “Firebird” – Greg Germann guest stars as Hades.



9:00-10:00 p.m. THE FAMILY – “Fun Ways to Tell Boyfriend You’re Pregnant” - Bridey betrays Willa in an effort to get the “front page” while Hank believes he has key evidence to solve Adam’s case and, more importantly, make himself a hero; Willa makes a shocking discovery about what really happened to Adam.

10:00-11:00 p.m. QUANTICO – “Drive” – With only a few weeks until graduation, the NATS are dispatched to various field offices where Alex and Ryan find themselves working a case together. Meanwhile, in the future, Shelby and Caleb’s relationship takes a turn, and Alex doesn’t know who to trust when she discovers new information about the man she loves.

TUESDAY, MAY 3:

9:00-10:00 p.m. MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. – "Failed Experiments" – Loyalties are tested and the S.H.I.E.L.D. team must seek a decisive resolution to the looming Hive threat.



WEDNESDAY, MAY 4:

BACK-TO-BACK THEMED COMEDIES IN HONOR OF MOTHER’S DAY



8:00-8:30 p.m. THE MIDDLE – “Not Mother’s Day” – Frankie informs the family that they can take a pass on Mother’s Day.



8:30-9:00 p.m. THE GOLDBERGS — "Smother’s Day” — Beverly is upset when she receives last-minute “mom coupons” for Mother’s Day. Judd Hirsch returns as Pop Pop (Murray’s dad).

10:00-11:00 p.m. NASHVILLE – “The Trouble with the Truth” – Rayna and Deacon fight to regain the trust of a determined Maddie as she seeks independence, but their efforts are undermined by someone they thought was an ally. Scarlett and Gunnar disagree on the history of their musical partnership during a press interview. Luke tries to do the right thing for an artist he admires, but it ends up backfiring. Country-music star Kelsea Ballerini performs “Peter Pan” in a guest appearance as herself, and “Extra” hosts Mario Lopez and Charissa Thompson guest star as themselves.

THURSDAY, MAY 5:

8:00-9:00 p.m. GREY’S ANATOMY – “Mama Tried” – Alex and April help a pregnant teen through a medical crisis, and Callie and Arizona disagree about what's best for Sofia.



FRIDAY, MAY 6:

9:00-10:01 p.m. SHARK TANK – “Episode 729” – A hairstylist demonstrates her hair

products by trimming her own hair in front of the Sharks. Will the Sharks make a tasty deal with a baker’s healthy frosting creations?



SUNDAY, MAY 8:

7:00-8:00 p.m. AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS – Nine finalists compete for a $100,000 prize.



8:00-9:00 p.m. ONCE UPON A TIME – “Last Rites” – Greg Germann guest stars as Hades.



9:00-10:00 p.m. THE FAMILY – “Election Day” – Willa reveals another terrible secret to Claire just as the election results are in while the clock is ticking for Nina to finally get her man.



TUESDAY, MAY 10:

8:30-9:00 p.m. THE REAL O’NEALS – “The Real Other Woman” – When Eileen pushes Kenny to get a job, she starts to feel jealous when he starts to work as a tutor and instantly starts to bond with the student’s mom. Meanwhile, Pat wants to bond more with the kids but makes some questionable choices in trying to become the fun parent. Tim Gunn guest stars as himself.

9:00-10:00 p.m. MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. – "Emancipation" – In the aftermath of the events of Captain America: Civil War, S.H.I.E.L.D. feels pressure to reveal their involvement with Inhumans. But with the stakes higher than ever and Hive growing stronger, the team is tested in ways they could never anticipate.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11:

9:00-9:31 p.m. MODERN FAMILY – “Crazy Train” – Shelley Long (“Cheers”) and Simon Templeman (“The Neighbors”) guest star. Dede is getting remarried, and Manny convinces the family to take the train up to the wedding.

10:00-11:00 p.m. NASHVILLE – “After You’ve Gone” – Rayna makes a last-ditch effort to protect her oldest daughter from the perils that befall young artists. Juliette reunites with her “Shenandoah Girl” co-star Noah West (Derek Hough) on the Oscar campaign trail, where she meets Kesha, who guest stars as herself. Elsewhere, Scarlett grows wary of Gunnar’s budding friendship with Autumn Chase (Alicia Witt), Layla fears falling into obscurity before her career even takes off, and Will suffers a devastating loss.

THURSDAY, MAY 12:

9:00-10:00 p.m. SCANDAL – Season Finale



FRIDAY, MAY 13:

9:00-10:01 p.m. SHARK TANK – “Episode 722” – A former business analyst pitches a sleep-

away camp for adults to have s’more fun, and a 15-year-old entrepreneur creates better equipment for her favorite sport.



SUNDAY, MAY 15:

7:00-9:00 p.m. ONCE UPON A TIME – “Only You” and “An Untold Story” – Special Two-Hour Season Finale



9:00-10:00 p.m. THE FAMILY – “What Took so Long” – Season Finale – Claire finally faces some major truths which lead to drastic actions. Time is running out for Nina, Hank has another fight on his hands and one phone call changes everything.



10:00-11:00 p.m. QUANTICO – Season Finale – It’s graduation day for the NATS of Quantico, while in the future, Alex and her team find themselves head-to-head with the terrorist.



MONDAY, MAY 16:

10:00-11:00 p.m. CASTLE – Season Finale



TUESDAY, MAY 17:

8:00-8:30 p.m. FRESH OFF THE BOAT – “The Manchurian Dinner Date” – (directed by Nahnatchka Khan) – Emery enlists Louis to help him write his graduation speech, and Eddie’s girlfriend goes to extreme lengths to impress Jessica.



8:30-9:00 p.m. THE REAL O’NEALS – “The Real Rules” – After realizing Pat left his police badge at home, Jimmy convinces Kenny and Shannon that he should use Pat’s badge to pretend he’s a police officer so they can receive free perks.

9:00-11:00 p.m. MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. – Two-hour Season Finale – It’s a showdown a season in the making as S.H.I.E.L.D. takes on Hive. With Hive’s master plan finally revealed, the team must spring into action. Who will live and who will die?

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18:

8:00-8:30 p.m. THE MIDDLE – “The Show Must Go On” – Season Finale – Brick’s song is cut from his middle school graduation ceremony, and Frankie goes on a mission to have it reinstated. Meanwhile, Sue has a conflict with her summer job at Dollywood, and Axl is a country club counselor.



8:30-9:00 p.m. THE GOLDBERGS – “Have a Summer” – Season Finale – Adam and his friends are stressing out about Hell Week, where the incoming Freshmen are hazed by the Seniors. Adam gains the respect of the seniors at school when he body slams Barry. Meanwhile, Erica and her friends discuss what they are going to put in their school time capsule.



9:00-9:31 p.m. MODERN FAMILY – “Double Click” – Season Finale – Claire can’t seem to find the right time to fire one of her employees, while back at home Phil thinks he caught Luke with a girl in his bed, and no one seems to notice that Alex has moved back home for the summer. Jay refuses to accept that it might be harder to reenter the workforce than he thought, and Cameron and Mitch butt heads on how to share time with Lily now that Cameron took a summer job in Kansas City.



9:31-10:00 p.m. BLACK-ISH – “Good-ish Times” – Season Finale – Dre dreams himself into an episode of the classic series from the 1970s with his whole family filling the roles of that classic sitcom.

10:00-11:00 p.m. NASHVILLE – “It’s Sure Gonna Hurt” – After nearly two decades, Rayna and Deacon face the facts of their storied and often tempestuous relationship. Scarlett makes a startling self-discovery in between tour dates while Gunnar performs with one of his idols, rock-music legend Sir Elton John, who guest stars as himself. Luke stops by “The View” to trumpet a worthy cause—before a family emergency pulls his focus. Elsewhere, Juliette struggles to make a connection, and Layla launches her album at The Bluebird. Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Raven Symoné, and Paula Faris guest star as themselves.

THURSDAY, MAY 19:

8:00-9:00 p.m. GREY’S ANATOMY – Season Finale



9:00-11:00 p.m. THE CATCH – Two-Hour Season Finale



FRIDAY, MAY 20:

9:00-10:01 p.m. SHARK TANK – “Episode 726” – Season Finale – The most heated exchange

in the show’s history when a Shark blows up after an entrepreneur refuses an

offer – for personal reasons! Also, the Sharks might sink their teeth into a deal for a line of healthy treats made just for women; a returning entrepreneur gets a rare second chance to strike a deal; and season seven recaps and updates featuring viewers’ favorite entrepreneurs.



SUNDAY, MAY 22:

7:00-8:00 p.m. AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS – Season Finale – Special guests Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck help Alfonso announce the grand prize winner who will receive a vacation for six to the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida and the new Shanghai Disney® Resort in China opening in June. Tom Bergeron returns to play “Pick the Real Video” with Alfonso.



8:00-11:00 p.m. THE 2016 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS



MONDAY, MAY 23:

8:00-9:00 p.m. DANCING WITH THE STARS – Part 1 of the 2-Night Season Finale



9:00-11:00 p.m. THE BACHLORETTE – Season Premiere – Southern sweetheart and fan favorite Jo Jo Fletcher returns to embark on her own journey to find love, starring the 12th edition of ABC’s romance reality hit. Chris Harrison hosts.



TUESDAY, MAY 24:

8:00-8:30 p.m. FRESH OFF THE BOAT – “Bring the Pain” – Season Finale – Louis’ brother comes to visit and has big news to share with the family. Ken Jeong guest stars as Gene.



8:30-9:00 p.m. THE REAL O’NEALS – “The Real Prom” – Season Finale – As the school prom approaches, Kenny tries to think of who the best guy would be to ask as his date. With time running out, Kenny and Jimmy try to come up with the perfect “prom-posal” for the classmates they each have set their sights on.



9:00-11:00 p.m. DANCING WITH THE STARS – Season Finale – The Champion is crowned!



WEDNESDAY, MAY 25:

10:00-11:00 p.m. NASHVILLE – “Maybe You’ll Appreciate Me Someday” – Season Finale – Rayna resorts to drastic measures when she learns that Maddie has crossed

paths with a duplicitous figure from her past. Juliette must choose how to publicly reckon with the truth of Jeff Fordham’s death—a decision that directly affects Layla. Scarlett and Gunnar consider parting ways as bandmates, and Will finally decides to do what he should have done long ago—step up as the leader of a cause and a community. ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts guest stars as herself.



THE CHEW (weekdays, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT; check local listings)

In addition everything is coming up roses in May sweeps for “The Chew!” co-hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall and Daphne Oz celebrate the 1,000th Show on Thursday, May 5 with delicious surprises, tasty highlights and insights on their own favorite moments over the last five seasons. And, as America’s favorite holiday headquarters, on Friday, May 6, the co-hosts share their easy ideas to make this Mother’s Day the most memorable ever, with sumptuous recipes and a craft to delight moms everywhere. All month long, “The Chew” is a tantalizing brew of laughter, indispensable information, amazing yet simple recipes, handy hacks and delicious dish with stars, chefs and viewers alike.



GENERAL HOSPITAL (weekdays, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT; check local listings)

“General Hospital”’s annual Nurses Ball sponsored by Aveeno returns Tuesday, May 24–Thursday, May 26 on ABC. Stunning red carpet fashion, breathtaking musical performances and plenty of intrigue and drama define this exciting programming event. In addition to gorgeous gowns and elegant tuxedos, viewers can also expect to see some familiar faces from a morning news program and other entertainment news shows, all making cameo appearances on the Ball’s red carpet.



JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE (airs weeknights at 11:35|10:35c)

This May, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” welcomes an exciting lineup of A-list entertainers along with memorable late night comedy moments. Upcoming guests include Oscar-winner Russell Crowe, Emmy-winner Julie Bowen, Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston, Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose and Grammy-winning country music star Brad Paisley. “Jimmy Kimmel Live” airs weeknights at 11:35|10:35c and features a diverse lineup of guests that include celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band.

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