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http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2018/05/abc-upfront-2018-19-fall-2018-schedule.html

Fall 2018

Mondays
8:00PM Dancing with the Stars
10:00PM The Good Doctor

Tuesdays
8:00PM Roseanne
8:30PM The Kids Are Alright (NEW!)
9:00PM black-ish
9:30PM Splitting Up Together
10:00PM The Rookie (NEW!)

Wednesdays
8:00PM The Goldbergs
8:30PM American Housewife (new time)
9:00PM Modern Family
9:30PM Single Parents (NEW!)
10:00PM A Million Little Things (NEW!)

Thursdays
8:00PM Grey's Anatomy
9:00PM Station 19
10:00PM How to Get Away with Murder

Fridays
8:00PM Fresh Off the Boat (new day and time)
8:30PM Speechless (new day and time)
9:00PM Child Support (new time)
10:00PM 20/20

Saturdays
8:00PM Saturday Night Football

Sundays
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos
8:00PM Dancing with the Stars: Juniors (NEW!)
9:00PM Shark Tank
10:00PM The Alec Baldwin Show (new title)

ABC UNVEILS 2018-19 PRIME-TIME SCHEDULE

New Series ‘A Million Little Things,’ ‘The Fix,’ ‘Grand Hotel,’ ‘The Kids Are Alright,’ ‘Single Parents’ and ‘Whiskey Cavalier’ Join Previously Announced
‘The Rookie’ and ‘Schooled’ for New Season

‘American Housewife,’ ‘black-ish,’ ‘For The People,’ ‘Fresh Off the Boat,’
‘How to Get Away with Murder,’ ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,’ ‘Speechless,’
‘Splitting Up Together’ and ‘Station 19’ Set to Return

Series Join Already Revealed ‘The Alec Baldwin Show,’ ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos,’ ‘American Idol,’ ‘The Bachelor,’ ‘The Bachelorette,’ ‘Child Support,’ ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ ‘Dancing with the Stars: Juniors,’ ‘The Goldbergs,’ ‘The Good Doctor,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Modern Family,’ ‘Roseanne’ and ‘Shark Tank’

Coming on the heels of a tremendously successful 2017-18 season that boasts the No. 1 show on television (“Roseanne”), the No. 1 new drama (“The Good Doctor”) and the No. 1 reality show launch (“American Idol”), ABC is set to announce a stellar slate of programming for the 2018-19 season. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network’s new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall in New York City.

“We enter the new season bolstered by success and the stability that it affords us,” Dungey said. “The new shows we unveil today strengthen an already-vibrant schedule of some of the best television has to offer. These shows, with their compelling characters and aspirational storytelling, will keep our momentum going.”

A total of eight new series have been announced for ABC’s 2018-19 season, including the one-hour dramas “A Million Little Things,” “The Fix,” “Grand Hotel,” “The Rookie” and “Whiskey Cavalier,” and the half-hour comedies “The Kids Are Alright,” “Schooled” and “Single Parents.”

Additionally, “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors,” previously announced last year, will be on the fall schedule. A fresh take on an established favorite, the show will pair celebrity kids with professional junior ballroom dancers to perform choreographed routines, which will be judged by a panel that will include renowned ballroom experts. “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors” is produced by BBC Studios.

“The Alec Baldwin Show” (new title), which first debuted as a sneak preview in March, will also air this fall. Starring the three-time Emmy® winner, the one-hour show will showcase Baldwin’s in-depth conversations with compelling personalities. The show is executive produced by Jason Schrift, along with Baldwin and Mallory Schwartz via his El Dorado Pictures.

Fan favorites “American Housewife,” “black-ish,” “For The People,” “Fresh Off the Boat,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Speechless,” “Splitting Up Together,” and “Station 19” will also return, joining previously announced series “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “American Idol,” “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette,” “Child Support,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Goldbergs,” “The Good Doctor,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Modern Family,” “Roseanne” and “Shark Tank.”

On average since the conclusion of the Olympics in February, ABC is the No. 1 TV network among Adults 18-49. For the entire 2017-18 season, ABC ranks a strong No. 2 in entertainment programming, pacing within 100k Adults 18-49 of tying NBC for No. 1. The Network claims 3 of the Top 5 broadcast entertainment shows this season (“Roseanne,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Good Doctor”), a network-leading 5 of the Top 10 comedies (“Roseanne,” “Modern Family,” “Splitting Up Together,” “The Middle” and “The Goldbergs”), the No. 1 freshman series (“The Good Doctor”) and the No. 1 TV show (“Roseanne”).

NEW FALL AND MIDSEASON SERIES:

DRAMAS

“A MILLION LITTLE THINGS”
They say friendship isn’t one big thing, it’s a million little things; and that’s true for a group of friends from Boston who bonded under unexpected circumstances. Some have achieved success, others are struggling in their careers and relationships, but all of them feel stuck in life. After one of them dies unexpectedly, it’s just the wake-up call the others need to finally start living. Along the way, they discover that friends may be the one thing to save them from themselves.
“A Million Little Things” stars David Giuntoli as Eddie, Ron Livingston as Jon, Romany Malco as Rome, Allison Miller as Maggie, Christina Moses as Regina, Christina Ochoa as Ashley, James Roday as Gary, Stephanie Szostak as Delilah and Lizzy Greene as Sophie.*
DJ Nash is writer and executive producer; Aaron Kaplan and Dana Honor are executive producers; and James Griffiths is the director on the pilot and an executive producer, from ABC Studios/Kapital Entertainment.
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Twitter:*@1MLittleThings
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“THE FIX”
Attorney and author Marcia Clark co-writes and executive produces a new legal drama about Maya Travis, an L.A. district attorney who suffers a devastating defeat when prosecuting an A-list actor for double murder. With her high-profile career derailed, she flees for a quieter life in Washington. Eight years later when this same celebrity is under suspicion for another murder, Maya Travis is lured back to the DA’s office for another chance at justice. This legal thriller is*executive produced/co-written by Clark, Liz Craft and Sarah Fain, and is from Mandeville TV and ABC Studios.
“The Fix” stars Robin Tunney as Maya Travis, Adam Rayner as Matthew Collier, Merrin Dungey as*CJ, Breckin Meyer as Alan Wiest, Marc Blucas as Riv, Mouzam Makkar as Loni Kampoor, Alex Saxon as Gabriel Johnson, with Scott Cohen as Ezra Wolf and Adewale Akinnouye-Agbaje as Sevvy Johnson.
Elizabeth Craft & Sarah Fain*and Marcia Clark are writers and executive producers. David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman and Laurie Zaks are executive producers (Mandeville).*Larysa Kondracki directed the pilot.
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Twitter:*@TheFixABC
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“GRAND HOTEL”
Eva Longoria executive produces this bold, provocative drama set at the last family-owned hotel in multicultural Miami Beach.*Charismatic*Santiago Mendoza*owns the hotel, while his glamorous second wife, Gigi, and their adult children enjoy the spoils of success.*The hotel’s loyal staff round out a contemporary, fresh take on an upstairs/downstairs story. Wealthy and beautiful guests bask in luxury, but scandals, escalating debt and explosive secrets hide beneath the picture-perfect exterior.*The show is based on the Spanish series.
The series stars Demian Bichir as*Santiago Mendoza, Roselyn Sanchez as Gigi*Mendoza, Denyse Tontz as Alicia Mendoza, Bryan Craig as Javi Mendoza, Wendy Raquel Robinson as Mrs. P, Lincoln Younes as Danny, Shalim Ortiz as Mateo, Anne Winters as Ingrid, Chris Warren as Jason, Feliz Ramirez as Carolina and Justina Adorno as Yoli.*
Brian Tanen is the writer and executive producer; Eva Longoria and Ben Spector (UnbeliEVAble), Ramon Campos and Teresa Fernandez-Valdes (Beta) are executive producers of the series. Ken Olin directed the pilot. The series is produced by ABC Studios.
Like and follow “Grand Hotel”:
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Twitter:*@GrandHotelABC
Instagram: @grandhotelabc
Hashtag:*#GrandHotel

“THE ROOKIE”
Starting over isn’t easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force’s oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis. If he can’t keep up with the young cops and the criminals, he’ll be risking lives including his own. But if he can use his life experience, determination and sense of humor to give him an edge, he may just become a success in this new chapter of his life.
The series stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Titus Makin as Jackson West, Mercedes Mason as Captain Zoe Andersen, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Afton Williamson as Talia Bishop and Eric Winter as Tim Bradford.
Alexi Hawley is writer and executive producer; Mark Gordon, Nathan Fillion, Michelle Chapman and Jon Steinberg are executive producers on the series.*Liz Friedlander directed and executive produced the first episode. Entertainment One (eOne) is the lead studio on*“The Rookie,” a co-production with*ABC Studios.
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Twitter:*@TheRookie
Instagram: @therookieabc
Hashtag:*#TheRookie

“WHISKEY CAVALIER”
“Whiskey Cavalier” is a high-octane, hour-long action dramedy that follows the adventures of tough but tender FBI super-agent Will Chase (codename: “Whiskey Cavalier”), played by Scott Foley. Following an emotional breakup, Chase is assigned to work with badass CIA operative Francesca “Frankie” Trowbridge (codename: “Fiery Tribune”), played by Lauren Cohan. Together, they lead an inter-agency team of flawed, funny and heroic spies who periodically save the world (and each other) while navigating the rocky roads of friendship, romance and office politics. The series is from writer/executive producer Dave Hemingson and executive producer Bill Lawrence with Warner Bros. Television.*************************************************
The series stars Scott Foley as Will Chase, Lauren Cohan as Francesca “Frankie” Trowbridge, Ana Ortiz as Susan Sampson, Tyler James Williams as Edgar Standish and Vir Das as Jai Datta.
Dave Hemingson is writer and executive producer;*Bill Lawrence and Jeff Ingold (Doozer Productions) are executive producers; Peter Atencio is director and executive producer*(pilot), and*Scott Foley is producer of the series from Warner Bros. Television.
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COMEDIES
“THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT”
Set in the 1970s, this ensemble comedy follows a traditional Irish-Catholic family, the Clearys, as they navigate big and small changes during one of America’s most turbulent decades. In a working-class neighborhood outside Los Angeles, Mike and Peggy raise eight boisterous boys who live out their days with little supervision. The household is turned upside down when oldest son Lawrence returns home and announces he’s quitting the seminary to go off and “save the world.” Times are changing and this family will never be the same. There are 10 people, three bedrooms, one bathroom and everyone in it for themselves.
The series stars Michael Cudlitz as Mike Cleary, Mary McCormack as Peggy Cleary, Sam Straley as Lawrence, Caleb Martin Foote as Eddie, Sawyer Barth as Frank, Christopher Paul Richards as Joey, Jack Gore as Timmy, Andy Walken as William and Santino Barnard as Pat.
The series is inspired by the childhood of writer/executive producer Tim Doyle.**Randall Einhorn directed and was an executive producer on the pilot. The series is from ABC Studios.
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Twitter:*@TheKidsABC
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Hashtag:*#TheKidsAreAlright

“SCHOOLED”
This spinoff of the hit series “The Goldbergs” will be set in 1990-something and follow the hilarious teachers of William Penn Academy – led by Tim Meadows (Principal Glascott), Bryan Callen (Coach Mellor) and AJ Michalka (Lainey Lewis) – who, despite their eccentricities and crazy personal lives, are heroes to their students.
Story by Marc Firek and Adam F. Goldberg. Teleplay by Marc Firek. The series is from Sony Pictures Television and ABC Studios. Adam F. Goldberg, Doug Robinson and Marc Firek are executive producers.
Like and follow “Schooled”:
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Twitter: @schooledabc
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“SINGLE PARENTS”*
This ensemble comedy follows a group of single parents as they lean on each other to help raise their 7-year-old kids and maintain some kind of personal lives outside of parenthood.*The series begins when the group meets Will, a 30-something guy who’s been so focused on raising his daughter that he’s lost sight of who he is as a man. When the other single parents see just how far down the rabbit hole of PTA, parenting and princesses Will has gone, they band together to get him out in the dating world and make him realize that being a great parent doesn’t mean sacrificing everything about your own identity.*
The series stars Taran Killam as Will, Leighton Meester as Angie, Kimrie Lewis as Poppy, Jake Choi as Miggy, Marlow Barkley as Sophie, Tyler Wladis as Graham, Devin Trey Campbell as Rory, Grace Hazelett as Emma, Sadie Hazelett as Amy and Brad Garrett as Douglas.
The series is from 20th* Century Fox Television and ABC Studios. JJ Philbin and Liz Meriwether are creators and executive producers, and Katharine Pope is executive producer.*The pilot was directed by Jason Winer, who is also an executive producer.
Like and follow “Single Parents”:
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Twitter:*@SingleParentsTV
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Hashtag:*#SingleParents

Bad schedule! Instead of Dancing with the Stars getting cut to one cycle a year, it goes back to two nights a week for the first time since the results show was cut. And yes, the junior edition is technically separate but it is the same overplayed franchise that is well past its prime. Fresh Off the Boat and Speechless are not being done any favors on Friday. Many had thought they would go there but that was before Last Man Standing was revived at FOX and they didn't upgrade its night. They would have been a lot better off on Sundays at 8:00, or even Fridays at 9:00 with no former ABC Friday comedy competition. On Wednesdays American Housewife should have stayed at 9:30 with the new comedy at 8:30. Past its prime Modern Family will continue declining next year, and The Goldbergs would be a stronger launching pad now. The new comedy airing at 8:30 would also have avoided two rookie shows back-to-back on Wednesday. Another waste: keeping Station 19 where it is and not using Grey's Anatomy to launch a new drama while it is still around. One good move was keeping The Good Doctor where it was, moving it to Tuesday like many thought would have been a disaster.

American Housewife kept going down in ratings season 2 while Speechless was more steady. AH should have been the show sent to Friday, despite ABC shoving constant ads for it down our throats Speechless had become the stronger show. Maybe that made ABC angry and they are trying to kill Speechless now, already had barely advertised it in season 2 and cut its order. The show that survived despite ABC not caring about it. Moving to Friday would have been one thing if The Goldbergs had been used to launch a new comedy, but instead past its prime Modern Family will be doing that.

Bad schedule! Instead of Dancing with the Stars getting cut to one cycle a year, it goes back to two nights a week for the first time since the results show was cut. And yes, the junior edition is technically separate but it is the same overplayed franchise that is well past its prime. Fresh Off the Boat and Speechless are not being done any favors on Friday. Many had thought they would go there but that was before Last Man Standing was revived at FOX and they didn't upgrade its night. They would have been a lot better off on Sundays at 8:00, or even Fridays at 9:00 with no former ABC Friday comedy competition. On Wednesdays American Housewife should have stayed at 9:30 with the new comedy at 8:30. Past its prime Modern Family will continue declining next year, and The Goldbergs would be a stronger launching pad now. The new comedy airing at 8:30 would also have avoided two rookie shows back-to-back on Wednesday. Another waste: keeping Station 19 where it is and not using Grey's Anatomy to launch a new drama while it is still around. One good move was keeping The Good Doctor where it was, moving it to Tuesday like many thought would have been a disaster.



I agree it was a bad schedule! Hell, if I ran ABC, I'd do an I love the 90s night on Tuesdays with Schooled, FOTB, and Roseanne! (in its original time slot!)

Boneheaded schedule here

It's just so hard to believe that this upcoming Fall schedule for ABC will be the first year without the Middle after all this time. But this will take getting used to no more Middle on ABC.

I never knew that one bad tweet would end up bringing down the most popular scripted series on U.S. broadcast television. After Roseanne Barr tweeted an incredibly racist comment directed towards a former advisor of Barack Obama's, ABC Network has decided to cancel the second special-attraction season of Roseanne, which was to have started airing this fall.

http://deadline.com/2018/05/roseanne-canceled-barr-abc-racist-tweets-1202399123/

I think this opens the door for American Housewife to move to an anchor slot, a "Plan B" of some sort. AH aired after The Middle in season 1 and Modern Family in season 2. Now with The Middle being gone from new episodes, ABC Network should take the opportunity to build the next top comedy and put American Housewife on the Tuesdays-at-8:00-PM timeslot next season.

The Kids Are Alright is excellent, the next Wonder Years. The family was cast well, and it is already a better period comedy than The Goldbergs ever was. And it is a lot better than ABC's other totally new comedy Single Parents, which was awful. The Kids Are Alright will remain my live viewing on Tuesdays over NCIS.

The Kids Are Alright is okay so far I guess. I'm gonna give it a 5 episode go before I decide if I want to keep watching it or not. I found it way too similar to Malcolm in the Middle and Everybody Hates Chris. My other gripe was some of the characters felt predictable. War veteran dad, older sibling who doesn't want to follow in the footsteps of his family and doesn't get along with his dad, middle child protagonist whose misunderstood/doesn't get things his way. I honestly wouldn't go as far as saying it's better than The Goldbergs, but it has some potential. Just needs to find its own identity.

The Alec Baldwin Show is being demoted to Saturdays at 10 pm after ABC Network is finished with its college football coverage for the season. Reruns of Shark Tank will air in the Sundays-at-10-pm timeslot starting November 19.

Plus, The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Holiday Special will air on December 2 at 10 pm, and ABC's annual telecast of The Sound of Music will air on December 16 (at 7 pm).

https://deadline.com/2018/11/alec-baldwin-abc-talk-show-move-saturdays-1202497153/

FRIDAY, NOV. 23

SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN – In the perennial favorite created in 1970 by Rankin-Bass Productions (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman”), Fred Astaire narrates this timeless tale of Kris Kringle (Mickey Rooney), a young boy with an immense desire to do good things for others. The vocal cast features Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle; Keenan Wynn as Winter; Paul Frees as Burgermeister Meisterburger, Grimsby, the soldiers and the townsmen; Joan Gardner as Tanta Kringle; Robie Lester as Jessica and Andrea Sacino; Dina Lynn, Gary White and Greg Thomas as the children. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)



MONDAY, NOV. 26

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – Season Premiere – “602” – The most wonderful time of the year has officially begun! Showcasing their incredible holiday displays are the Richardson family and their extensive collection of 300 inflatables that come to life in Southern style in Madison, Mississippi; the Vaughan family and their whimsical wire frame forest, complete with flying birds, leaping deer, jumping fish and shooting stars in Alexandria, Virginia; the Salveson-Sangalli family and their holiday display, including 72 themed Christmas trees filling the inside of their home from floor to ceiling in Port St. Lucie, Florida; and the Hanley family with their larger-than-life ranch display, including Big Red – a 26-foot tall reindeer in Cleveland, Texas. Who will be awarded $50,000 and the coveted Light Fight trophy? Tune in as judge Taniya Nayak makes the decision on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” (8:00-9:00 p.m.)

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “601” – The festivities continue through the second episode of the night, featuring the Heide family and their Long Island lawn, filled with an unimaginable amount of blow molds and a home interior jam-packed with collectibles and nutcrackers in Merrick, New York; the Strycharz family and their rockin’ light show with thousands of synchronized lights, CO2 bursts and fire cannons in Wethersfield, Connecticut; the Watchorn family and their intricate maze of décor made from used tires, old wire spools and torn inflatables, including 3,000 figurines inside of their display in Ponca, Nebraska; and the Menashe family with their traditional holiday display featuring 65-foot lit trees and antique figurines in Seattle, Washington. Watch as judge Carter Oosterhouse decides who will walk away with $50,000 and the coveted Light Fight trophy on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

THURSDAY, NOV. 29

OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE – In “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) teams up with Sven on a merry mission. It’s the first holiday season since the gates reopened and Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) and Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) host a celebration for all of Arendelle. When the townspeople unexpectedly leave early to enjoy their individual holiday customs, the sisters realize they have no family traditions of their own. So, Olaf sets out to comb the kingdom to bring home the best traditions, and save Anna and Elsa’s “first Christmas in forever.” “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” features the original cast of Arendelle characters, including Olaf, voiced by Josh Gad (“Marshall,” “Book of Mormon”); Anna, voiced by Kristen Bell (“Frozen,” “Bad Moms”); Elsa, voiced by Idina Menzel (Broadway’s “Wicked,” “Rent” and “If/Then”; Fox’s “Glee”); and Kristoff, voiced by Jonathan Groff (Broadway’s “Hamilton,” Netflix’s “Mindhunter”). (8:00-8:30 p.m.)



TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT – Pixar Animation Studios’ special for television, “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” features your favorite characters from the “Toy Story” films. During a post-Christmas play date, the “Toy Story” gang finds themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie the triceratops if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie’s room in this “Toy Story That Time Forgot.” The cast includes Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Kristen Schaal as Trixie, Kevin McKidd (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as Reptillus Maximus, Wallace Shawn as Rex, Timothy Dalton as Mr. Pricklepants, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head and Joan Cusack as Jessie. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)



THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – Join singer, songwriter and “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors” host Jordan Fisher and “Modern Family”’s Sarah Hyland as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Joined by Disneyland host Jesse Palmer, Disney Parks and ABC will kick off the holiday season with a star-studded prime-time celebration showcasing incredible musical performances, special appearances and Disney magical moments, including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world – traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (9:00-11:00 p.m.)



SUNDAY, DEC. 2

THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW HOLIDAY SPECIAL – Victoria’s Secret’s legendary Angels take to the runway for “The 2018 Victoria’s Secret Holiday Special,” showcasing an all-star lineup of musical guests, including Bebe Rexha, The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Kelsea Ballerini, Rita Ora, Shawn Mendes and The Struts. “The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Holiday Special” merges fashion, fantasy and entertainment. (10:00–11:00 p.m.).



MONDAY, DEC. 3

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “603”/”604” – “The Great Christmas Light Fight” showcases the most spectacular and over-the-top Christmas displays in America. (8:00-10:00 p.m.)



THE GOOD DOCTOR – Winter Finale – “Quarantine” – Dr. Shaun Murphy and Dr. Alex Park treat two patients who collapse at the local airport and whose symptoms point to an infection that may become airborne. The staff races to contain the infection before it spreads to the rest of the people in the ER, resulting in a hospital quarantine during the holidays. (Part one of a two-part episode) (10:00-11:00 p.m.)



TUESDAY, DEC. 4

THE CONNERS – “Hold the Salt” – Dan questions Peter’s motives when he learns about the pricey Christmas gift Jackie purchased for her new, unemployed beau. Elsewhere, Mark and Mary write up their Christmas wish lists, while Darlene receives advice from an unlikely source. Matthew Broderick, Jay R. Ferguson and Juliette Lewis guest star. (8:00-8:31 p.m.)



THURSDAY, DEC. 6

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS – Celebrate the joy of the holidays with the classic animated Christmas-themed PEANUTS special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” created by the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. In the digitally remastered 1965 special, Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees everywhere during the Christmas season. Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant and Charlie Brown accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, Charlie Brown needs Linus’ help to learn what the real meaning of Christmas is. In addition, another PEANUTS special based on the works of Charles Schulz, “Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales,” will also air with the Emmy®-winning classic. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)



THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – Season Premiere – “Cake and Pastry Week” – On your marks, get set, bake! It’s a double dose of spice this holiday season when the most festive and friendliest competition on television returns with new host Emma Bunton (Spice Girls), Anthony “Spice” Adams, veteran judge Paul Hollywood (“The Great British Baking Show”) and new judge, three-time James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Sherry Yard. The heat is on in the kitchen when 10 bakers enter the tent in the two-hour Season 4 premiere of “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition.” Based on the hit U.K. series “The Great British Baking Show,” “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition” features bakers from across the country battling through 18 total challenges with six challenges throughout each two-hour themed episode, all in the hopes of being crowned “America’s Best Amateur Baker.” (9:00-11:00 p.m.)



FRIDAY, DEC. 7

THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW HOLIDAY SPECIAL – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/2/18) (9:00–10:01 p.m.)



SATURDAY, DEC. 8

THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – “Cake and Pastry Week” – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/6/18) (8:00-10:00 p.m.)



SUNDAY, DEC. 9

DANCING WITH THE STARS: JUNIORS – Season Finale – “The Finale (Holiday Special)” – The remaining celebrity kid couples advance to the finals on the holiday-themed season finale of “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors.” The night kicks off with all 12 Juniors kid couples, their mentors, judges Mandy Moore, Val Chmerkovskiy and Adam Rippon, and hosts Jordan Fischer and Frankie Muniz dancing to Whitney Myer’s “Dancing in the Stars.” For their first dance, the finalist couples will each reprise a favorite dance they performed during the season, which will also feature their mentor. For their second dance, each couple will perform a no-holds-barred freestyle to a special holiday-themed song. At the end of the night, based on the studio audience vote combined with the judges’ scores, one couple will be crowned the champion, culminating an incredible season, and take home the all-new Juniors Mirrorball trophy. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)



MONDAY, DEC. 10

CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS – The ninth annual “CMA Country Christmas” features iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, who returns as host for the second year and will also perform during the holiday music special. Joining Reba are legendary acts and country favorites including Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Amy Grant, Diana Krall, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, The Isaacs and Brett Young, taking the stage for a night filled with Christmas classics and festive one-of-a-kind collaborations. (8:00-10:00 p.m.)



THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “607 – All Stars” – This special episode of “The Great Christmas Light Fight Clip Show” showcases the most spectacular and over-the-top Christmas displays in America. (10:00-11:00 p.m.)



TUESDAY, DEC. 11

THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT – “Christmas 1972” – When Peggy’s successful brother, Tom (guest star Nat Faxon), drops in for Christmas, Mike immediately oozes with jealousy. Thus begins Mike’s one-sided competition with Tom, using his kids as pawns to help. After Tom gives the Clearys an extravagant Christmas gift, pride prevents Mike from taking it – putting him at odds with the rest of the family. Meanwhile, Timmy mistakenly receives $100 from his great-aunt for Christmas and contemplates whether he should do “the right thing” or keep it. Elsewhere, Eddie forgets to get Wendi a Christmas present and panic sets in. (8:31-9:00 p.m.)



BLACK-ISH – “Christmas in Theater Eight” – The Johnsons have a tradition of going to the movies on Christmas and they can never agree on what to see. Dre wants to see an important film about Rosa Parks, but they all want to see the latest action-packed superhero blockbuster. Junior becomes embarrassed about taking a gap year after he runs into his ex-girlfriend Megan at the theater. (9:00–9:30 p.m.)



WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12

THE GOLDBERGS – “Yippee Ki Yay Melon Farmer” – Much to Beverly’s chagrin, Barry is thrilled that he gets to celebrate Christmas now that he is engaged to Lainey. Meanwhile, Murray’s brother Marvin (guest star Dan Fogler returns) makes a promise to Adam with a surprising outcome. (8:00-8:30 p.m.)



AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE – “Saving Christmas” – Katie strives to keep her long-separated parents apart when her father, Marty (Patrick Duffy), arrives in time to surprise the Otto family for Christmas. Anna-Kat does her best to help Trip win Taylor back but has a hard time getting past a very persistent Pierce (Milo Manheim). Meanwhile, Oliver thinks no one will remember him as the mask-wearing villain in the school’s production of “The Nutcracker” but quickly takes center stage when a series of mishaps damages his costume. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)



MODERN FAMILY – “Stuck in a Moment” – Hayley wants to give the family a Christmas gift they will never forget if she can just figure out the perfect time. Meanwhile, Claire is mad that Phil has once again borrowed the family Christmas tree for a house-showing; and Jay, Gloria and Joe have to deal with some unwelcome visitors over the holidays. (9:00-9:31 p.m.)



SINGLE PARENTS – “The Magic Box” – When Owen shows up unexpectedly on Christmas Eve with a gift for Angie, she desperately seeks out help from Will to find a present for Owen last minute. While doing so, Angie learns how bad Will is at giving Sophie good Christmas presents, or so it seems. While Graham begins to doubt the existence of Santa Claus altogether, the group worries Miggy may still believe in him. Meanwhile, Douglas invites Poppy, who is dealing with her first Christmas without Rory, to compete in a series of cutthroat Christmas-themed competitions. (9:31-10:00 p.m.)



A MILLION LITTLE THINGS – Winter Finale – “christmas wishlist” – With the holidays quickly approaching, Delilah struggles with telling Sophie and Danny about her pregnancy; and although Jon’s absence makes this time of year especially difficult, the gang comes together to help the Dixons embrace the Christmas spirit. (10:00-11:00 p.m.)



THURSDAY, DEC. 13

DISNEY PREP & LANDING – Walt Disney Animation Studios brings you a half-hour holiday special tale of an elite unit of elves known as Prep & Landing. After working tirelessly on Prep & Landing for 227 years, an elf named Wayne is upset when he doesn’t receive an expected promotion to be the Director of Naughty List Intelligence. Instead, Magee, the North Pole Christmas Eve Command Center Coordinator (NPCECCC for short), partners Wayne with Lanny, an idealistic rookie who has an undying enthusiasm for Christmas. During their Christmas Eve mission, Wayne and Lanny encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits. Will the elves be able to guide Dasher, Dancer and the rest of the reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh through a raging snowstorm to ensure a merry Christmas for all? (8:00-8:30 p.m.)



PREP & LANDING 2: NAUGHTY VS. NICE – The yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue. With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology that has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid! Desperate to prevent Christmas from descending into chaos, Wayne seeks out the foremost Naughty Kid expert to aid in the mission, a bombastic member of the Coal Elf Brigade who also happens to be his estranged brother, Noel. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)



THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – “Cookie and Bread Week” – It’s sugar, spice and everything nice this holiday season when the bakers return to the tent for cookie and pastry weeks on “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition” (9:00-11:00 p.m.)



FRIDAY, DEC. 14

FRESH OFF THE BOAT – “Cousin Eddie” – The battle begins between mother and son when Eddie informs Jessica that he wants to spend Christmas with friend Nicole in New York. But Jessica insists that tradition prevails and he needs to spend the holiday with the family, so he does everything within his power to try and get her to crack and allow him to go. Meanwhile, Louis and Evan do their best to try and help an overwhelmed Emery decide on which one of his numerous friends to invite to the family’s Christmas Eve dinner. (8:00-8:30 p.m.)



SPEECHLESS – “J-I--JINGLE T-H--THON" – A Christmas tree fire leads Maya to tell a small lie with big consequences. Meanwhile, Ray struggles to live in Pepper’s shadow as Dylan twists the knife, and JJ encourages Kenneth to stand up to his sisters (guest stars Niecy Nash and Lisa Leslie), on the holiday episode of “Speechless.” (8:30–9:00 p.m.)



SATURDAY, DEC. 15

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “603/604” – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/3/18) (8:00-10:00 p.m.)



SUNDAY, DEC. 16

THE SOUND OF MUSIC – The ABC Television Network will air the Rodgers & Hammerstein cinematic treasure “The Sound of Music.” Celebrate the Oscar®-winning classic with popular favorites “Edelweiss,” ”My Favorite Things,” “Climb Every Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd” and “The Sound of Music.” (7:00-11:00 p.m.)



MONDAY, DEC. 17

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – Season Finale – “605/606” – “The Great Christmas Light Fight” showcases the most spectacular and over-the-top Christmas displays in America. (8:00-10:00 p.m.)

IN MEMORIAM – ABC NEWS – Hosted by “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts and conceived by ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, “The Year in Memoriam 2018” celebrates the legendary stars and icons the world lost this year and the legacies they left behind. Roberts and Kimmel join forces once again for a unique tribute to learn more about these beloved stars, through stories shared by those closest to them, including Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson and Kelly Clarkson reflecting on the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin; Cindy McCain, Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham honoring politician and war hero John McCain; Loni Anderson, Marilu Henner, Lee Corso and John Schneider celebrating the iconic Burt Reynolds; Benedict Cumberbatch, Hank Azaria and Neil deGrasse Tyson memorializing physicist and pop-culture icon Stephen Hawking, as well as Jeb Bush, Reba McEntire and Condoleezza Rice remembering the former first lady Barbara Bush.​ (10:00-11:00 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19

OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/29/18) (8:00-8:30 p.m.)



SHREK THE HALLS – DreamWorks Animation’s “Shrek the Halls,” a half-hour of entertainment starring America’s favorite ogre and his friends, features the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas. Just when Shrek thought he could finally sit back, relax and enjoy his happily ever after with his new family, the most joyous of all holidays arrives. It’s Christmas Eve and everyone is filled with holiday cheer – except for Shrek. He isn’t exactly the picture of yuletide joy, but for the sake of Fiona and the kids, he tries to get into the spirit of things as only an ogre can. Unfortunately, everyone seems to have their own ideas about what Christmas is all about, so when Donkey, Puss In Boots, Gingerbread Man and the whole gang try to join in on the fun, Shrek’s plans for a cozy family celebration end up spiraling into one truly unforgettable Christmas. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)



THURSDAY, DEC. 20

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/6/18) (8:00-9:00 p.m.)



THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – Season Finale – “Semi-Final and Final” – Six bakers remain for another week of decadent and delicious challenges, but in the end, only one will be named “America’s Best Amateur Baker” on “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition.” (9:00-11:00 p.m.)



FRIDAY, DEC. 21

I WANT A DOG FOR CHRISTMAS, CHARLIE BROWN! – “I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!” centers on ReRun, the lovable but ever-skeptical younger brother of Linus and Lucy. It’s Christmas vacation and, as usual, ReRun’s big sister is stressing him out, so he decides to turn to his best friend, Snoopy, for amusement and holiday cheer. However, his faithful but unpredictable beagle companion has plans of his own, giving ReRun reason to ask Snoopy to invite his canine brother, Spike, for a visit. The cast of “I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!” includes Jimmy Bennett as ReRun, Adam Taylor Gordon as Charlie Brown, Ashley Rose Orr as Lucy Van Pelt, Corey Padnos as Linus Van Pelt, Hannah Leigh Dworkin as Sally, Nick Price as Schroeder, Jake Miner as Pig Pen/Franklin, Kaitlyn Maggio as the little girl and Bill Melendez as Snoopy. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)



THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “607 – All Stars” – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/10/18) (9:00-10:00 p.m.)



SATURDAY, DEC. 22

CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/10/18) (8:00-10:00 p.m.)



SUNDAY, DEC. 23

DISNEY PREP & LANDING – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/13/18) (8:00-8:30 p.m.)



PREP & LANDING 2: NAUGHTY VS. NICE – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/13/18) (8:30-9:00 p.m.)



THE YEAR: 2018 – ABC NEWS – “The Year: 2018” is an entertaining two-hour look at the most iconic and memorable moments of 2018. Hosted by Robin Roberts and the award-winning team of ABC News anchors including George Stephanopoulos, Michael Strahan, Amy Robach and David Muir, “The Year: 2018” brings audiences a news-filled, star-studded look at the most unforgettable and unbelievable moments of the year. The eighth annual network special will deliver an eye-opening, uplifting and often hilarious look at the year’s biggest names, hottest trends and lowest moments. (9:00-11:00 p.m.)

MONDAY, DEC. 24

BEAUTY & THE BEAST – The 1991 classic animated film features an epic adventure with Belle, Beast and all the characters you love and the music you’ll never forget. (8:00-10:00 p.m.)



TUESDAY, DEC. 25

DISNEY PARKS MAGICAL CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE – This Christmas, Disney Parks celebrates the joy of the season as hosts Jordan Fisher and Sarah Hyland share this magical holiday tradition with families around the globe. Co-hosted by Jesse Palmer, the Christmas Day celebration will be merrier than ever before, bringing together the adored Christmas Day parade, special musical performances, surprise celebrity guests and heartwarming family stories to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Joining the festivities as parade correspondents are Freeform’s “grown-ish” actor Trevor Jackson and star of Freeform’s upcoming series “Good Trouble,” Cierra Ramirez. (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST, 9:00-11:00 a.m. CST/MST/PST; airtimes vary, check listings)



THURSDAY, DEC. 27

HAPPY NEW YEAR, CHARLIE BROWN – The ABC Television Network and the PEANUTS gang will ring in the new year with the animated PEANUTS special “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown,” created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, along with “She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown.” In “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown,” the PEANUTS gang is ringing in 1986, and Marcie and Peppermint Patty are throwing a big New Year’s Eve bash. Charlie Brown plans to celebrate the holiday by curling up with a big book that weighs nearly as much as he does, Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.” The book’s weight doesn’t stop him from lugging it to Lucy’s pre-party dance class, where he cuts a mean rug with a rollicking Patty. With just 1131 pages to go, Charlie Brown takes another break, this time for the party, and summons the courage to invite his true love, the little red-haired girl. She doesn’t respond, but hapless Chuck shows up anyway – with Tolstoy in tow. Then, he settles down with the book – on a porch swing in a snowstorm – and in so doing, misses the evening’s big surprise. In “She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown,” disaster strikes as Peppermint Patty heads to her first major ice-skating competition with coach Snoopy and faithful companion, Marcie, by her side. As always, the unassuming Woodstock flies in to save the day. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)



RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR – It’s Rudolph to the rescue when Happy, the Baby New Year, goes missing, in “Rudolph’s Shiny New Year,” the classic Rankin/Bass stop-motion animated holiday special. Father Time asks the most famous reindeer of all, Rudolph, to find the next Baby New Year before midnight on New Year’s Eve. Red Skelton narrates and voices Father Time, while Frank Gorshin and Morey Amsterdam also provide voices for characters. (9:00-10:00 p.m.)



MONDAY, DEC. 31

DICK CLARK’S PRIMETIME NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST – Ranked as the No. 1 music special of 2017, “Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” returns this year, marking the 47th anniversary of America’s largest celebration of the year and the most watched annual New Year’s tradition. The special will include 5½ hours of special performances and reports on New Year’s celebrations from around the globe. Ryan Seacrest will serve as host and executive producer of the prime-time festivities and lead the traditional countdown to midnight from Times Square in New York City, as he has for the last 13 years, with live onsite reporting from actress and comedian Jenny McCarthy. Performers will be announced soon. (Beginning at 8 p.m.)

FRIDAY, NOV. 23

SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN – In the perennial favorite created in 1970 by Rankin-Bass Productions (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman”), Fred Astaire narrates this timeless tale of Kris Kringle (Mickey Rooney), a young boy with an immense desire to do good things for others. The vocal cast features Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle; Keenan Wynn as Winter; Paul Frees as Burgermeister Meisterburger, Grimsby, the soldiers and the townsmen; Joan Gardner as Tanta Kringle; Robie Lester as Jessica and Andrea Sacino; Dina Lynn, Gary White and Greg Thomas as the children. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)



MONDAY, NOV. 26

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – Season Premiere – “602” – The most wonderful time of the year has officially begun! Showcasing their incredible holiday displays are the Richardson family and their extensive collection of 300 inflatables that come to life in Southern style in Madison, Mississippi; the Vaughan family and their whimsical wire frame forest, complete with flying birds, leaping deer, jumping fish and shooting stars in Alexandria, Virginia; the Salveson-Sangalli family and their holiday display, including 72 themed Christmas trees filling the inside of their home from floor to ceiling in Port St. Lucie, Florida; and the Hanley family with their larger-than-life ranch display, including Big Red – a 26-foot tall reindeer in Cleveland, Texas. Who will be awarded $50,000 and the coveted Light Fight trophy? Tune in as judge Taniya Nayak makes the decision on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” (8:00-9:00 p.m.)

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “601” – The festivities continue through the second episode of the night, featuring the Heide family and their Long Island lawn, filled with an unimaginable amount of blow molds and a home interior jam-packed with collectibles and nutcrackers in Merrick, New York; the Strycharz family and their rockin’ light show with thousands of synchronized lights, CO2 bursts and fire cannons in Wethersfield, Connecticut; the Watchorn family and their intricate maze of décor made from used tires, old wire spools and torn inflatables, including 3,000 figurines inside of their display in Ponca, Nebraska; and the Menashe family with their traditional holiday display featuring 65-foot lit trees and antique figurines in Seattle, Washington. Watch as judge Carter Oosterhouse decides who will walk away with $50,000 and the coveted Light Fight trophy on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

THURSDAY, NOV. 29

OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE – In “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) teams up with Sven on a merry mission. It’s the first holiday season since the gates reopened and Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) and Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) host a celebration for all of Arendelle. When the townspeople unexpectedly leave early to enjoy their individual holiday customs, the sisters realize they have no family traditions of their own. So, Olaf sets out to comb the kingdom to bring home the best traditions, and save Anna and Elsa’s “first Christmas in forever.” “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” features the original cast of Arendelle characters, including Olaf, voiced by Josh Gad (“Marshall,” “Book of Mormon”); Anna, voiced by Kristen Bell (“Frozen,” “Bad Moms”); Elsa, voiced by Idina Menzel (Broadway’s “Wicked,” “Rent” and “If/Then”; Fox’s “Glee”); and Kristoff, voiced by Jonathan Groff (Broadway’s “Hamilton,” Netflix’s “Mindhunter”). (8:00-8:30 p.m.)



TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT – Pixar Animation Studios’ special for television, “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” features your favorite characters from the “Toy Story” films. During a post-Christmas play date, the “Toy Story” gang finds themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie the triceratops if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie’s room in this “Toy Story That Time Forgot.” The cast includes Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Kristen Schaal as Trixie, Kevin McKidd (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as Reptillus Maximus, Wallace Shawn as Rex, Timothy Dalton as Mr. Pricklepants, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head and Joan Cusack as Jessie. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)



THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – Join singer, songwriter and “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors” host Jordan Fisher and “Modern Family”’s Sarah Hyland as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Joined by Disneyland host Jesse Palmer, Disney Parks and ABC will kick off the holiday season with a star-studded prime-time celebration showcasing incredible musical performances, special appearances and Disney magical moments, including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world – traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (9:00-11:00 p.m.)



SUNDAY, DEC. 2

THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW HOLIDAY SPECIAL – Victoria’s Secret’s legendary Angels take to the runway for “The 2018 Victoria’s Secret Holiday Special,” showcasing an all-star lineup of musical guests, including Bebe Rexha, The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Kelsea Ballerini, Rita Ora, Shawn Mendes and The Struts. “The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Holiday Special” merges fashion, fantasy and entertainment. (10:00–11:00 p.m.).



MONDAY, DEC. 3

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “603”/”604” – “The Great Christmas Light Fight” showcases the most spectacular and over-the-top Christmas displays in America. (8:00-10:00 p.m.)



THE GOOD DOCTOR – Winter Finale – “Quarantine” – Dr. Shaun Murphy and Dr. Alex Park treat two patients who collapse at the local airport and whose symptoms point to an infection that may become airborne. The staff races to contain the infection before it spreads to the rest of the people in the ER, resulting in a hospital quarantine during the holidays. (Part one of a two-part episode) (10:00-11:00 p.m.)



TUESDAY, DEC. 4

THE CONNERS – “Hold the Salt” – Dan questions Peter’s motives when he learns about the pricey Christmas gift Jackie purchased for her new, unemployed beau. Elsewhere, Mark and Mary write up their Christmas wish lists, while Darlene receives advice from an unlikely source. Matthew Broderick, Jay R. Ferguson and Juliette Lewis guest star. (8:00-8:31 p.m.)



THURSDAY, DEC. 6

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS – Celebrate the joy of the holidays with the classic animated Christmas-themed PEANUTS special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” created by the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. In the digitally remastered 1965 special, Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees everywhere during the Christmas season. Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant and Charlie Brown accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, Charlie Brown needs Linus’ help to learn what the real meaning of Christmas is. In addition, another PEANUTS special based on the works of Charles Schulz, “Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales,” will also air with the Emmy®-winning classic. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)



THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – Season Premiere – “Cake and Pastry Week” – On your marks, get set, bake! It’s a double dose of spice this holiday season when the most festive and friendliest competition on television returns with new host Emma Bunton (Spice Girls), Anthony “Spice” Adams, veteran judge Paul Hollywood (“The Great British Baking Show”) and new judge, three-time James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Sherry Yard. The heat is on in the kitchen when 10 bakers enter the tent in the two-hour Season 4 premiere of “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition.” Based on the hit U.K. series “The Great British Baking Show,” “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition” features bakers from across the country battling through 18 total challenges with six challenges throughout each two-hour themed episode, all in the hopes of being crowned “America’s Best Amateur Baker.” (9:00-11:00 p.m.)



FRIDAY, DEC. 7

THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW HOLIDAY SPECIAL – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/2/18) (9:00–10:01 p.m.)



SATURDAY, DEC. 8

THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – “Cake and Pastry Week” – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/6/18) (8:00-10:00 p.m.)



SUNDAY, DEC. 9

DANCING WITH THE STARS: JUNIORS – Season Finale – “The Finale (Holiday Special)” – The remaining celebrity kid couples advance to the finals on the holiday-themed season finale of “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors.” The night kicks off with all 12 Juniors kid couples, their mentors, judges Mandy Moore, Val Chmerkovskiy and Adam Rippon, and hosts Jordan Fischer and Frankie Muniz dancing to Whitney Myer’s “Dancing in the Stars.” For their first dance, the finalist couples will each reprise a favorite dance they performed during the season, which will also feature their mentor. For their second dance, each couple will perform a no-holds-barred freestyle to a special holiday-themed song. At the end of the night, based on the studio audience vote combined with the judges’ scores, one couple will be crowned the champion, culminating an incredible season, and take home the all-new Juniors Mirrorball trophy. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)



MONDAY, DEC. 10

CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS – The ninth annual “CMA Country Christmas” features iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, who returns as host for the second year and will also perform during the holiday music special. Joining Reba are legendary acts and country favorites including Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Amy Grant, Diana Krall, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, The Isaacs and Brett Young, taking the stage for a night filled with Christmas classics and festive one-of-a-kind collaborations. (8:00-10:00 p.m.)



THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “607 – All Stars” – This special episode of “The Great Christmas Light Fight Clip Show” showcases the most spectacular and over-the-top Christmas displays in America. (10:00-11:00 p.m.)



TUESDAY, DEC. 11

THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT – “Christmas 1972” – When Peggy’s successful brother, Tom (guest star Nat Faxon), drops in for Christmas, Mike immediately oozes with jealousy. Thus begins Mike’s one-sided competition with Tom, using his kids as pawns to help. After Tom gives the Clearys an extravagant Christmas gift, pride prevents Mike from taking it – putting him at odds with the rest of the family. Meanwhile, Timmy mistakenly receives $100 from his great-aunt for Christmas and contemplates whether he should do “the right thing” or keep it. Elsewhere, Eddie forgets to get Wendi a Christmas present and panic sets in. (8:31-9:00 p.m.)



BLACK-ISH – “Christmas in Theater Eight” – The Johnsons have a tradition of going to the movies on Christmas and they can never agree on what to see. Dre wants to see an important film about Rosa Parks, but they all want to see the latest action-packed superhero blockbuster. Junior becomes embarrassed about taking a gap year after he runs into his ex-girlfriend Megan at the theater. (9:00–9:30 p.m.)



WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12

THE GOLDBERGS – “Yippee Ki Yay Melon Farmer” – Much to Beverly’s chagrin, Barry is thrilled that he gets to celebrate Christmas now that he is engaged to Lainey. Meanwhile, Murray’s brother Marvin (guest star Dan Fogler returns) makes a promise to Adam with a surprising outcome. (8:00-8:30 p.m.)



AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE – “Saving Christmas” – Katie strives to keep her long-separated parents apart when her father, Marty (Patrick Duffy), arrives in time to surprise the Otto family for Christmas. Anna-Kat does her best to help Trip win Taylor back but has a hard time getting past a very persistent Pierce (Milo Manheim). Meanwhile, Oliver thinks no one will remember him as the mask-wearing villain in the school’s production of “The Nutcracker” but quickly takes center stage when a series of mishaps damages his costume. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)



MODERN FAMILY – “Stuck in a Moment” – Hayley wants to give the family a Christmas gift they will never forget if she can just figure out the perfect time. Meanwhile, Claire is mad that Phil has once again borrowed the family Christmas tree for a house-showing; and Jay, Gloria and Joe have to deal with some unwelcome visitors over the holidays. (9:00-9:31 p.m.)



SINGLE PARENTS – “The Magic Box” – When Owen shows up unexpectedly on Christmas Eve with a gift for Angie, she desperately seeks out help from Will to find a present for Owen last minute. While doing so, Angie learns how bad Will is at giving Sophie good Christmas presents, or so it seems. While Graham begins to doubt the existence of Santa Claus altogether, the group worries Miggy may still believe in him. Meanwhile, Douglas invites Poppy, who is dealing with her first Christmas without Rory, to compete in a series of cutthroat Christmas-themed competitions. (9:31-10:00 p.m.)



A MILLION LITTLE THINGS – Winter Finale – “christmas wishlist” – With the holidays quickly approaching, Delilah struggles with telling Sophie and Danny about her pregnancy; and although Jon’s absence makes this time of year especially difficult, the gang comes together to help the Dixons embrace the Christmas spirit. (10:00-11:00 p.m.)



THURSDAY, DEC. 13

DISNEY PREP & LANDING – Walt Disney Animation Studios brings you a half-hour holiday special tale of an elite unit of elves known as Prep & Landing. After working tirelessly on Prep & Landing for 227 years, an elf named Wayne is upset when he doesn’t receive an expected promotion to be the Director of Naughty List Intelligence. Instead, Magee, the North Pole Christmas Eve Command Center Coordinator (NPCECCC for short), partners Wayne with Lanny, an idealistic rookie who has an undying enthusiasm for Christmas. During their Christmas Eve mission, Wayne and Lanny encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits. Will the elves be able to guide Dasher, Dancer and the rest of the reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh through a raging snowstorm to ensure a merry Christmas for all? (8:00-8:30 p.m.)



PREP & LANDING 2: NAUGHTY VS. NICE – The yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue. With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology that has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid! Desperate to prevent Christmas from descending into chaos, Wayne seeks out the foremost Naughty Kid expert to aid in the mission, a bombastic member of the Coal Elf Brigade who also happens to be his estranged brother, Noel. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)



THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – “Cookie and Bread Week” – It’s sugar, spice and everything nice this holiday season when the bakers return to the tent for cookie and pastry weeks on “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition” (9:00-11:00 p.m.)



FRIDAY, DEC. 14

FRESH OFF THE BOAT – “Cousin Eddie” – The battle begins between mother and son when Eddie informs Jessica that he wants to spend Christmas with friend Nicole in New York. But Jessica insists that tradition prevails and he needs to spend the holiday with the family, so he does everything within his power to try and get her to crack and allow him to go. Meanwhile, Louis and Evan do their best to try and help an overwhelmed Emery decide on which one of his numerous friends to invite to the family’s Christmas Eve dinner. (8:00-8:30 p.m.)



SPEECHLESS – “J-I--JINGLE T-H--THON" – A Christmas tree fire leads Maya to tell a small lie with big consequences. Meanwhile, Ray struggles to live in Pepper’s shadow as Dylan twists the knife, and JJ encourages Kenneth to stand up to his sisters (guest stars Niecy Nash and Lisa Leslie), on the holiday episode of “Speechless.” (8:30–9:00 p.m.)



SATURDAY, DEC. 15

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “603/604” – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/3/18) (8:00-10:00 p.m.)



SUNDAY, DEC. 16

THE SOUND OF MUSIC – The ABC Television Network will air the Rodgers & Hammerstein cinematic treasure “The Sound of Music.” Celebrate the Oscar®-winning classic with popular favorites “Edelweiss,” ”My Favorite Things,” “Climb Every Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd” and “The Sound of Music.” (7:00-11:00 p.m.)



MONDAY, DEC. 17

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – Season Finale – “605/606” – “The Great Christmas Light Fight” showcases the most spectacular and over-the-top Christmas displays in America. (8:00-10:00 p.m.)

IN MEMORIAM – ABC NEWS – Hosted by “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts and conceived by ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, “The Year in Memoriam 2018” celebrates the legendary stars and icons the world lost this year and the legacies they left behind. Roberts and Kimmel join forces once again for a unique tribute to learn more about these beloved stars, through stories shared by those closest to them, including Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson and Kelly Clarkson reflecting on the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin; Cindy McCain, Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham honoring politician and war hero John McCain; Loni Anderson, Marilu Henner, Lee Corso and John Schneider celebrating the iconic Burt Reynolds; Benedict Cumberbatch, Hank Azaria and Neil deGrasse Tyson memorializing physicist and pop-culture icon Stephen Hawking, as well as Jeb Bush, Reba McEntire and Condoleezza Rice remembering the former first lady Barbara Bush.​ (10:00-11:00 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19

OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/29/18) (8:00-8:30 p.m.)



SHREK THE HALLS – DreamWorks Animation’s “Shrek the Halls,” a half-hour of entertainment starring America’s favorite ogre and his friends, features the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas. Just when Shrek thought he could finally sit back, relax and enjoy his happily ever after with his new family, the most joyous of all holidays arrives. It’s Christmas Eve and everyone is filled with holiday cheer – except for Shrek. He isn’t exactly the picture of yuletide joy, but for the sake of Fiona and the kids, he tries to get into the spirit of things as only an ogre can. Unfortunately, everyone seems to have their own ideas about what Christmas is all about, so when Donkey, Puss In Boots, Gingerbread Man and the whole gang try to join in on the fun, Shrek’s plans for a cozy family celebration end up spiraling into one truly unforgettable Christmas. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)



THURSDAY, DEC. 20

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/6/18) (8:00-9:00 p.m.)



THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – Season Finale – “Semi-Final and Final” – Six bakers remain for another week of decadent and delicious challenges, but in the end, only one will be named “America’s Best Amateur Baker” on “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition.” (9:00-11:00 p.m.)



FRIDAY, DEC. 21

I WANT A DOG FOR CHRISTMAS, CHARLIE BROWN! – “I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!” centers on ReRun, the lovable but ever-skeptical younger brother of Linus and Lucy. It’s Christmas vacation and, as usual, ReRun’s big sister is stressing him out, so he decides to turn to his best friend, Snoopy, for amusement and holiday cheer. However, his faithful but unpredictable beagle companion has plans of his own, giving ReRun reason to ask Snoopy to invite his canine brother, Spike, for a visit. The cast of “I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!” includes Jimmy Bennett as ReRun, Adam Taylor Gordon as Charlie Brown, Ashley Rose Orr as Lucy Van Pelt, Corey Padnos as Linus Van Pelt, Hannah Leigh Dworkin as Sally, Nick Price as Schroeder, Jake Miner as Pig Pen/Franklin, Kaitlyn Maggio as the little girl and Bill Melendez as Snoopy. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)



THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “607 – All Stars” – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/10/18) (9:00-10:00 p.m.)



SATURDAY, DEC. 22

CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/10/18) (8:00-10:00 p.m.)



SUNDAY, DEC. 23

DISNEY PREP & LANDING – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/13/18) (8:00-8:30 p.m.)



PREP & LANDING 2: NAUGHTY VS. NICE – (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/13/18) (8:30-9:00 p.m.)



THE YEAR: 2018 – ABC NEWS – “The Year: 2018” is an entertaining two-hour look at the most iconic and memorable moments of 2018. Hosted by Robin Roberts and the award-winning team of ABC News anchors including George Stephanopoulos, Michael Strahan, Amy Robach and David Muir, “The Year: 2018” brings audiences a news-filled, star-studded look at the most unforgettable and unbelievable moments of the year. The eighth annual network special will deliver an eye-opening, uplifting and often hilarious look at the year’s biggest names, hottest trends and lowest moments. (9:00-11:00 p.m.)

MONDAY, DEC. 24

BEAUTY & THE BEAST – The 1991 classic animated film features an epic adventure with Belle, Beast and all the characters you love and the music you’ll never forget. (8:00-10:00 p.m.)



TUESDAY, DEC. 25

DISNEY PARKS MAGICAL CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE – This Christmas, Disney Parks celebrates the joy of the season as hosts Jordan Fisher and Sarah Hyland share this magical holiday tradition with families around the globe. Co-hosted by Jesse Palmer, the Christmas Day celebration will be merrier than ever before, bringing together the adored Christmas Day parade, special musical performances, surprise celebrity guests and heartwarming family stories to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Joining the festivities as parade correspondents are Freeform’s “grown-ish” actor Trevor Jackson and star of Freeform’s upcoming series “Good Trouble,” Cierra Ramirez. (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST, 9:00-11:00 a.m. CST/MST/PST; airtimes vary, check listings)



THURSDAY, DEC. 27

HAPPY NEW YEAR, CHARLIE BROWN – The ABC Television Network and the PEANUTS gang will ring in the new year with the animated PEANUTS special “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown,” created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, along with “She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown.” In “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown,” the PEANUTS gang is ringing in 1986, and Marcie and Peppermint Patty are throwing a big New Year’s Eve bash. Charlie Brown plans to celebrate the holiday by curling up with a big book that weighs nearly as much as he does, Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.” The book’s weight doesn’t stop him from lugging it to Lucy’s pre-party dance class, where he cuts a mean rug with a rollicking Patty. With just 1131 pages to go, Charlie Brown takes another break, this time for the party, and summons the courage to invite his true love, the little red-haired girl. She doesn’t respond, but hapless Chuck shows up anyway – with Tolstoy in tow. Then, he settles down with the book – on a porch swing in a snowstorm – and in so doing, misses the evening’s big surprise. In “She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown,” disaster strikes as Peppermint Patty heads to her first major ice-skating competition with coach Snoopy and faithful companion, Marcie, by her side. As always, the unassuming Woodstock flies in to save the day. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)



RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR – It’s Rudolph to the rescue when Happy, the Baby New Year, goes missing, in “Rudolph’s Shiny New Year,” the classic Rankin/Bass stop-motion animated holiday special. Father Time asks the most famous reindeer of all, Rudolph, to find the next Baby New Year before midnight on New Year’s Eve. Red Skelton narrates and voices Father Time, while Frank Gorshin and Morey Amsterdam also provide voices for characters. (9:00-10:00 p.m.)



MONDAY, DEC. 31

DICK CLARK’S PRIMETIME NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST – Ranked as the No. 1 music special of 2017, “Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” returns this year, marking the 47th anniversary of America’s largest celebration of the year and the most watched annual New Year’s tradition. The special will include 5½ hours of special performances and reports on New Year’s celebrations from around the globe. Ryan Seacrest will serve as host and executive producer of the prime-time festivities and lead the traditional countdown to midnight from Times Square in New York City, as he has for the last 13 years, with live onsite reporting from actress and comedian Jenny McCarthy. Performers will be announced soon. (Beginning at 8 p.m.)

For those of you who were hoping that Sue Sue in the City would succeed The Conners in the Tuesday-at-8-PM timeslot once The Conners finished its 11-episode order, I've got some bad news for you. The The Middle spinoff is not going forward at ABC Network.

https://deadline.com/2018/11/the-middle-sue-heck-spinoff-dead-abc-pass-1202506243/

I guess this means the network will be considering that move of American Housewife to the Tuesday lead-off slot?

The Kids Are Alright should get moved up to the leadoff slot when The Conners finishes, and Schooled can air at 8:30. American Housewife does not need to be an anchor, it is a mediocre show that is just getting dragged to syndication now. AH should have been banished to Fridays instead of the much superior Speechless. Kids Are Alright is a fantastic show that ABC should advertise more and make a long time priority for their network. Next year Kids can stay in the leadoff slot and The Conners move to 9:00 where the original Roseanne aired a lot, with Black-Ish moving to 9:30 (or 8:30 with a new show airing after The Conners), and Splitting Up Together cancelled.

The Kids Are Alright should get moved up to the leadoff slot when The Conners finishes, and Schooled can air at 8:30. American Housewife does not need to be an anchor, it is a mediocre show that is just getting dragged to syndication now.

The ABC Network has confirmed today that American Housewife will indeed be moving to Tuesdays at 8 PM after The Connors finishes, starting February 5. Schooled, the new spin-off of The Goldbergs to premiere on January 9, is being slotted on Wednesdays at 8:30.

https://deadline.com/2018/11/schooled-premiere-date-time-slot-the-goldbergs-spinoff-american-housewife-moves-tuesday-1202510456/

Oh, well, there's always the possibility of The Kids Are Alright being placed on Wednesdays at 9 after Modern Family ends.

* A Million Little Things will move to Thursdays at 9 PM and will air following Grey's Anatomy for the rest of its first season. Station 19 will return to the post-GA timeslot on March 7, and is to be joined by the second season of For the People at 10 PM.

* New action drama Whiskey Cavalier will air on the Wednesday at 10 PM hour starting February 27.

* Dancing with the Stars is not on the ABC midseason scheudle, but will still return next fall. Instead, The Bachelor will be running through March 11 in DwtS's Monday slot. American Idol will premiere its second season on Sunday, March 3, and will add a Monday installment on March 18. AI's Monday episodes will lead into new legal drama The Fix, which will succeed The Good Doctor in the Monday at 10 timeslot after that medical drama wraps its second season.

* America's Funniest Home Videos and Shark Tank will air two-hour installments during January and February 2019.

* New soapy drama Grand Hotel will air in the summer (launching June 17), following summer staple The Bachelorette on Monday.

* Veteran newsmagazine 20/20 will expand to two hours on Friday, and, starting March 3, Shark Tank will move to the Sunday at 10 PM hour, following AI, and AFHV returns to one hour.

These disappointing TV shows may not see another fall season (https://nypost.com/2019/02/11/these-disappointing-tv-shows-may-not-see-another-fall-season/)

The networks have given early renewals to freshman series including “God Friended Me,” “Magnum P.I.,” “The Neighborhood” and “FBI” (CBS) and “New Amsterdam” and “A Million Little Things” on NBC and ABC, respectively.

The CW has picked up nearly its entire lineup (no surprise there).

With a couple of months to go before the networks shut down production, executives will start deciding which programs will go by the wayside in May, when new fall lineups are announced. We now live in an era where the exits of veteran series that have run their course such as “Criminal Minds” (CBS) and “Modern Family” (ABC) are announced a full year in advance as a way to honor both the employees of those shows and the fans who stuck by them all these years.

Other programs will not be as fortunate.

On The CW, “All American,” a noble effort to imbue a teenage soap with some gravitas by sending an African-American football star from South Central LA to a high school in Beverly Hills, has one of the lowest scores in the ratings — a dire 0.24 in the 18-to-49 demo. Time to clean out the locker, quarterback.

On ABC, two new series, the sitcom “Splitting Up Together” and the procedural “The Rookie,” are in the same sad boat, scraping the bottom with ratings below 0.8 in the demo. What’s the point? Also heading south is the Viola Davis vehicle “How To Get Away With Murder.” With executive producer Shonda Rhimes developing new programs at Netflix, don’t expect any network loyalty there.

On NBC, two aging crime procedurals, “Blindspot” and “The Blacklist,” seem destined for the TV graveyard. “Blindspot” in particular is doing really poorly with a 0.48 in the demo.

CBS has had a great year, as usual, and will bid goodbye to its most successful sitcom, “The Big Bang Theory,” after 12 years. Its weakest link seems to be the Sunday night drama “Madam Secretary,” which is faltering in the demo with a desperate 0.6. The network may decide to move the Tea Leoni show to Friday nights, where the pressure is off and expectations are low. The cancellations of disappointments such as “Murphy Brown” and “Happy Together” probably will not be announced until May.

It would be shocking if either of these shows returned in the fall.

what I would schedule ABC fall 2019

Sundays
7:00 America's Funniest Home Videos
8:00 Mike Vogel Bermuda Triangle Drama- This is the slot where Once Upon a Time started big. ABC has wasted opportunities to premiere new dramas here since Once moved to Fridays. All their new drama flops on Sundays recently have been at 9:00 and 10:00. 8:00 is also the hour Lost did the best.
9:00 How to Get Away with Murder final season
10:00 For the People or The Fix

Mondays
8:00 Shark Tank- would be a stronger leadoff show than DWTS has been lately
9:00-11:00 Dancing with the Stars

Tuesdays
8:00 The Conners full season
8:30 New Comedy
9:00 Black-Ish
9:30 American Housewife
10:00 NYPD Blue

Wednesdays
8:00 The Goldbergs
8:30 The Kids Are Alright
9:00 Modern Family final season
9:30 New Comedy
10:00 A Million Little Things

Thursdays
8:00 Grey's Anatomy
9:00 The Good Doctor
10:00 New Drama

Fridays
8:00 Fresh Off the Boat
8:30 Speechless
9:00 AFV After Dark
10:00 20/20

Cancelled
Single Parents, Schooled, Splitting Up Together, Station 19, The Rookie, DWTS Junior, The Alec Baldwin Show, Whiskey Cavalier, Child Support, Match Game

My guess for now is updated..

[COLOR="Green"]what I would schedule ABC fall 2019

Tuesdays
8:00 The Conners full season
8:30 New Comedy
9:00 Black-Ish
9:30 American Housewife
10:00 NYPD Blue

Wednesdays
8:00 The Goldbergs
8:30 The Kids Are Alright
9:00 Modern Family final season
9:30 New Comedy
10:00 A Million Little Things

Thursdays
8:00 Grey's Anatomy
9:00 The Good Doctor
10:00 New Drama

Fridays
8:00 Fresh Off the Boat
8:30 Speechless
9:00 AFV After Dark
10:00 20/20

Excuse me, why did you slate The Conners for a full season (read: 20+ episodes) if its cast and crew will only be doing 13 episodes per season because of cast availability issues. That's not going to be fair to American Housewife, which ABC is trying to push as the network's new flagship now that Modern Family announced its end next year. That, along with the fact that it beat the ratings of both Modern Family and The Goldbergs to be ABC's #1 comedy, is why I hate The Conners and avoid it as much as possible.

I think Fresh Off the Boat could be final season in 2019-20 also, because of low ratings it's been getting during its current fifth season.

American Housewife will never be strong enough to be ABC's flagship comedy, despite how much they try to push it down our throats. It is one of the weakest leadoff shows of a 4 comedy block in history (at least on ABC). Housewife should have been sent to Fridays instead of Speechless, Speechless was stronger after The Goldbergs. The ratings are precisely why I had The Conners at a full season. ABC needs that show all year, they can at least try to get the cast to do full seasons. I agree next year will probably be the final season for Fresh Off the Boat.

Years ago, ABC used to be my most-watched network but now I don’t watch anything on this channel. Sad.

Years ago, ABC used to be my most-watched network but now I don’t watch anything on this channel. Sad.

Honestly, the only shows I'm even remotely interested in on this network are The Good Doctor and maybe The Kids Are Alright. Other than that, zip. I don't watch many modern shows anyway.

American Housewife will never be strong enough to be ABC's flagship comedy, despite how much they try to push it down our throats. It is one of the weakest leadoff shows of a 4 comedy block in history (at least on ABC). Housewife should have been sent to Fridays instead of Speechless, Speechless was stronger after The Goldbergs. The ratings are precisely why I had The Conners at a full season. ABC needs that show all year, they can at least try to get the cast to do full seasons. I agree next year will probably be the final season for Fresh Off the Boat.

I wonder what ABC liked in American Housewife for it to be a potential top comedy, other than having the word "American" in its title? Clearly, the Roseanne revival and the subsequent The Conners reboot derailed those plans. If American Housewife got cancelled after one year (or was not picked up for the Fall 2016 season), then ABC would likely have put Speechless on after The Middle, Modern Family, and The Goldbergs, and pushed that to be the top comedy instead (and got screwed-over because of Roseanne/The Conners anyway). Another reason why they went with pushing AH instead of Speechless is because Speechless is produced by 20th Century Fox. Even if it means taking longer (like, eight years?) to reach syndication, I still doubt The Conners will ever do a full season, and personally, I do not want it. It might keep the cast from doing other projects, and it'll be easier for them to get burned-out that way. I just want to know, ratings aside, What Makes American Housewife Weak?

I bet ABC Network will probably go through a cycle of letting The Conners and American Housewife share the Tuesday-at-8pm timeslot. Under that scenario, The Conners airs in the Fall, and AH moved into the timeslot in the Winter/Spring once The Conners's seasons end.

If you don't want American Housewife occupying an anchor slot at all, then maybe ABC shouldn't have ordered it to series in the first place, and then it would be easier for The Conners to air 20+-episode seasons. Will American Housewife end after five or six years because of The Conners holding it back? If yes, this will just be further proof that having the word "American" in the title does not guarantee success on the American Broadcasting Company Network.

And now the recently-announced expansion of 20/20 to two hours (as part of a format change, reported by Variety) will limit space for scripted shows on Fridays to one hour.

Speechless will be fully owned once the Disney takeover of FOX is complete.

My UPDATED guess right now for Fall 2019

Tuesday’s
8pm American Housewife
8:30pm New Comedy
9pm Modern Family (New Night & Final Season)!
9:30pm black ish

Wednesday’s
8pm The Goldbergs
8:30pm The Kids Are Alright
9pm The Connors
9:30pm New Comedy

Friday’s
8pm Fresh off the Boat
8:30pm Schooled
9pm-10pm AFV After Dark
10pm-11pm Match Game

Modern Family won't move for its final season. And Match Game won't replace 20/20. I do like The Kids Are Alright after The Goldbergs.

hmmm. I don’t know about Modern Family. They moved the middle during its last season. Looking ahead won’t ABC need to be looking for a Modern Family replacement? Moving Modern Family To Tuesday’s might help black ish and the Tuesday Night Line up in general.

Friday’s in general I do agree with you. They need 4 new comedies that is more Family Friendly.

hmmm. I don’t know about Modern Family. They moved the middle during its last season. That is because The Middle was not treated good by ABC. The Middle moved a total of three times and never got a push from ABC for Emmy nominations it should have received, while Modern Family has stayed where it is from the start.

My UPDATED guess right now for Fall 2019

Tuesday’s
8pm American Housewife
8:30pm New Comedy
9pm Modern Family (New Night & Final Season)!
9:30pm black ish

Wednesday’s
8pm The Goldbergs
8:30pm The Kids Are Alright
9pm The Connors
9:30pm New Comedy

Friday’s
8pm Fresh off the Boat
8:30pm Schooled
9pm-10pm AFV After Dark
10pm-11pm Match Game

Where's Speechless?

An article (https://www.goldderby.com/article/2019/dancing-with-the-stars-results-show-fans-want-back-poll-results/) on GoldDerby.com posted earlier this month says that Tom Bergeron wants the Dancing with the Stars results show brought back, and so do its fans, however long it is. In a recent poll, 90% of the website's readers are in favor of a results show, with 72% saying it should be 30 minutes, and the other 18% saying it should be an hour. That is not going to sit well with those who prefer scripted programming, and I earlier today posted a comment saying no to a potential revival of the DwtS results show. Results shows have always been a waste of a broadcast network's schedule, and room for scripted shows will be tightened because of them.

Your thoughts on this, CatsRule, or anyone else?

DWTS is hitting all time lows and far from the dominant force it used to be. Adding the results show back would be a really dumb move.

DWTS is hitting all time lows and far from the dominant force it used to be. Adding the results show back would be a really dumb move.

I think that after the upcoming season airs, it should just be canceled.

JIMMY KIMMEL BRINGS AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT OF TELEVISION TO ABC WITH

‘LIVE IN FRONT OF A STUDIO AUDIENCE: NORMAN LEAR’S ‘ALL IN THE FAMILY’ AND ‘THE JEFFERSONS,’’ WEDNESDAY, MAY 22



ALL-STAR CAST INCLUDES ELLIE KEMPER, JAMIE FOXX, JUSTINA MACHADO,

MARISA TOMEI, WANDA SYKES, WILL FERRELL AND WOODY HARRELSON



ABC’s late-night host Jimmy Kimmel presents a live, 90-minute prime-time event in tribute to classic television sitcoms. “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’” teams Kimmel with television icon Norman Lear and executive producers Brent Miller, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Justin Theroux. This special, airing live WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 (8:00-9:31 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, will take viewers down memory lane, recreating an original episode from each of the Emmy® Award-winning series “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons.” This legendary night of television will be hosted by Lear and Kimmel, and directed by 10-time Emmy winner James Burrows.



“All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons” were groundbreaking shows that changed American television. In this new, one-night-only event, Woody Harrelson will take on the role of Archie Bunker, alongside Marisa Tomei who will be playing Edith Bunker, with Jamie Foxx and Wanda Sykes playing George and Louise Jefferson. Ellie Kemper will play Gloria Stivic; Will Ferrell will appear as Tom Willis, and Justina Machado is set to play Florence Johnston. More stars will be named later.



“The fact that a group of Oscar® winners eagerly agreed to play these iconic characters is a testament to the greatness of these shows and their creator, Norman Lear. To be a part of this is a dream come true for me and for everyone involved,” said Jimmy Kimmel.



“We are so honored to partner with our brilliant friend Jimmy Kimmel and trailblazer Norman Lear to bring some of the most iconic sitcoms ever made back to television,” said Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment. “These revered shows are as culturally relevant today as they’ve ever been, and the talent they have gathered makes this the can’t-miss television event of the year … make that decade.”



“They have said over and over again that these two shows were meant for the ‘70s and would not work today. We disagree with them and are here to prove, with two great casts depicting ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons,’ the timelessness of human nature. I cannot wait to see what these glorious performers make in our time of these indelible characters, and I couldn’t be more grateful for Jimmy Kimmel, Sony and ABC for their collective willingness to conceive and pursue this never-been-done-before event,” said Norman Lear.



“We are honored and elated to be involved in retelling these groundbreaking stories, which are as relevant today as they were 40 years ago when they first aired. And to be working with such brilliant icons as Norman Lear and Jimmy Kimmel, as well as this dream cast, in this exciting new format, is nothing short of amazing!” said Sony Pictures Television Studios President Jeff Frost and Co-Presidents Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter.



From 1971 through 1979, “All in the Family” was in the homes of millions of Americans, tackling controversial subjects for the first time such as women’s rights, racism and homosexuality. The series followed Archie Bunker as the highly opinionated, working-class family man who viewed the world on his terms. When not arguing with his liberal son-in-law, Archie took refuge in his wife, Edith, who tried to understand Archie's conservative ways and outdated beliefs. The award-winning series shaped ongoing political and social conversations among American families in the post-civil rights era.



The success of “All in the Family” launched “The Jeffersons,” running from 1975 to 1985. It was the first television series to feature an interracial couple, and it would go on to be one of the longest-running African-American shows on TV. The series followed George and Louise Jefferson moving on up to the east side and showcasing what it was like to be successful in a predominantly white world. The series changed the landscape and helped shift conversations about race and class, paving the way for other African-American actors and TV shows.



“Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’” will be produced by Smoking Baby Productions, ACT III Productions, Gary Sanchez Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Norman Lear, Jimmy Kimmel, Brent Miller, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Justin Theroux will executive produce; and the live special will be directed by James Burrows.



About ABC Entertainment

ABC Entertainment airs compelling programming across all day parts, including the new dramas “A Million Little Things” and “The Rookie,” starring Nathan Fillion; and new comedies “The Conners,” “The Kids Are Alright” and “Single Parents.” The ABC Television Network is also home to the groundbreaking dramas “The Good Doctor,” “How to Get Away with Murder” and “Grey’s Anatomy”; the Emmy® Award-winning “Modern Family” and trailblazing comedy favorites “black-ish,” “American Housewife,” “Fresh Off the Boat,” “The Goldbergs,” “Speechless” and “Splitting Up Together”; hit game shows “The $100,000 Pyramid,” “Celebrity Family Feud,” “Match Game” and “To Tell the Truth”; star-making sensation “American Idol”; reality phenomenon “Shark Tank,” iconic “The Bachelor” franchise, long-running hits “Dancing with the Stars” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos”; “General Hospital,” which has aired for over 50 years on the network; and late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The network also boasts some of television’s most prestigious awards shows, including “The Oscars®,” “The CMA Awards” and “The American Music Awards.”



ABC’s multiplatform business initiative also allows viewers to watch current episodes of their favorite ABC shows anytime, anywhere on ABC.com and the ABC app for desktop, smartphone, tablet or connected TV devices.



ABOUT SONY PICTURES TELEVISION

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry’s leading content providers, producing, distributing and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to managing one of the industry’s largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, SPT is home to a thriving global content business, operating 24 wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies in 12 countries, as well as linear and digital channels around the world. Sony Pictures Television is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company.

Prediction for ABC 2019-20

Fall 2019

Mondays
8:00PM Heart of Life (NEW)
9:00PM The Good Doctor
10:00PM The Rookie

Tuesdays
8:00PM The Conners
8:30PM Nana (NEW)
9:00PM black-ish
9:30PM Pastorized (NEW)
10:00PM NYPD Blue (NEW)

Wednesdays
8:00PM The Goldbergs
8:30PM Schooled
9:00PM Modern Family
9:30PM Happy Accident (NEW)
10:00PM Stumptown (NEW)

Thursdays
8:00PM Grey's Anatomy
9:00PM Million Little Things
10:00PM Station 19

Fridays
8:00PM American Houswife
8:30PM Fresh off the Boat
9:00PM 20/20

Saturdays
8:00PM College Football

Sundays
7:00PM AFV
8:00PM Dancing with the Stars
10:00PM Shark Tank



Mid-Season 2020

Mondays (January)
8:00PM The Bachelor
10:00PM The Baker and the Beauty (NEW)

Mondays (Mar-May)
8:00PM Heart of Life
9:00PM The Good Doctor
10:00PM The Rookie

Tuesdays
8:00PM The Conners (Jan-Mar) / United We Fall (NEW!, Mar-May)
8:30PM Nana
9:00PM black-ish
9:30PM mixed-ish (NEW) Jan-Mar / Pastorized (Mar-May)
10:00PM NYPD Blue

Wednesdays
8:00PM The Goldbergs
8:30PM Schooled
9:00PM Modern Family
9:30PM Happy Accident
10:00PM How To Get Away with Murder

Thursdays
8:00PM Grey's Anatomy
9:00PM Million Little Things
10:00PM Station 19

Fridays
8:00PM American Houswife
8:30PM Fresh off the Boat
9:00PM 20/20

Saturdays
8:00PM College Football

Sundays
7:00PM AFV
8:00PM Movies (Jan-Mar) / American Idol (Mar-May)
10:00PM Shark Tank

Unscheduled: Bless this Mess, Triangle (NEW)

Bless This Mess is garbage that doesn't deserve to come back. If ABC foolishly renews it, will be another Splitting Up Together situation for season 2. The difference this year is ABC doesn't need a save face comedy renewal like that, the only other freshman comedies in SUT's season (Roseanne was not a rookie) were The Mayor and Alex, Inc. The Kids Are Alright is the best comedy that has premiered in a long time. I hope ABC is behind TKAA and patient with it like they were The Middle. Hardly advertising it compared to most of their other freshman hasn't helped :rolleyes:, but The Middle was constantly under advertised as well and ended up with a nice long run. TKAA is also closer to syndication already having a full season, Mess only has a handful of episodes so far and doesn't fit in with the rest of ABC's family comedy focus. Speechless hasn't done well since being shoved to Friday but should still be protected for one more season by the 3rd season fully owned syndication rule. And Sundays shouldn't be permanently sent to the reality wasteland either. ABC wasn't trying at all the last few falls. DWTS should be reduced to summer or Saturdays, way past its prime now. Bermuda Triangle would be a good show for Sundays at 8:00, the exact slot where Once Upon a Time dominated for several seasons. 8:00 is also where Lost was the strongest on another night, before moving to later hours. If Triangle does well enough for a full season there, American Idol could move to 9-11 when it came back, giving the affiliates a strong lead-in for their news. Shark Tank might do better leading off Mondays or moving back to Fridays at 9:00.

what I would schedule for ABC 2019-2020 season

Sundays
7:00 America's Funniest Home Videos
8:00 Bermuda Triangle- ABC the last 2 falls has been pathetic not even trying on Sundays. The night doesn't need turned into a permanent reality wasteland. This is the slot where Once Upon a Time did really well at the start. Also, it is called Triangle now but Bermuda Triangle would be a better title.
9:00 Station 19
10:00 How to Get Away with Murder final season
In March American Idol airs 9-11 giving the affiliates a strong lead-in for their local news.

Mondays
8:00 Shark Tank/The Bachelor/Shark Tank
9:00 The Good Doctor- moves back to 10:00 when The Bachelor airs in January.
10:00 New Drama

Tuesdays
8:00 The Conners
8:30 Mixed-ish
9:00 Life in Pieces if CBS cancels it
9:30 The Kids Are Alright
10:00 The Rookie

Wednesdays
8:00 The Goldbergs
8:30 Schooled
9:00 Modern Family final season
9:30 New Comedy
10:00 NYPD Blue or other new drama

Thursdays
8:00 Grey's Anatomy
9:00 New Drama- GA should launch more new shows while it is still around. Station 19 and AMLT I have moved elsewhere.
10:00 A Million Little Things

Fridays
8:00 Fresh Off the Boat
8:30 Speechless
9:00 American Housewife
9:30 Black-ish
10:00 20/20- I really hope ABC doesn't take the lazy way and make 20/20 two hours permanently.

Saturdays
8:00 For the People- a way to keep a fantastic low rated show around without it dragging down a more important night.
9:00-11:00 Repeats/Movies

Dancing with the Stars gets sent to summers only along with Match Game.

Cancelled
DWTS Junior, Child Support, Single Parents, Bless This Mess, Whiskey Cavalier, The Alec Baldwin Show, The Fix

Grrr! For the People is cancelled after 2 seasons. Nothing like watching tonight's episode and seeing this announcement during the show. The only show from Shonda Rimes I like and the one that did the worst. :mad:

The Kids Are Alright & Speechless & Splitting Up Togther officially Cancelled By ABC.

ABC sucks. TKAA barely got promoted all year, almost all their other freshman shows got more. And TKAA kept most of its audience despite going to a lot weaker lead-in. I hope ABC does really terrible next year.

I agree catsrule with everything you said!!! They could of atleast brought The Kids Are Alright To TGIF Friday’s. (It kind of had a Just The 10 Of Us meets The Wonder Years feel to it).

The Rookie & American Housewife & Bless this Mess & Fresh off the Boat & Singled Parents & The Goldbergs & Schooled Renewed.