ABC Announces Midseason Primetime Line-Up

ABC will introduce six new series (dramas “The Crossing,” “Deception,” “For the People” and the untitled “Grey’s Anatomy” spin-off; and comedies “Alex. Inc.” and “Splitting Up Together;” plus the revivals of “American Idol” and “Roseanne” in midseason. Drama “Quantico” will also be returning for a new season, and the changes will impact four nights of the week – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

The “Grey’s Anatomy” spin-off joins the TGIT lineup with a special two-hour premiere on Thursday, March 22 at 9 p.m. ET before assuming its regular Thursday 9 p.m. hour. The final four episodes of “Scandal” will air at 10 p.m., Thursdays, beginning March 29. The series finale is slated for April 19.

As previously announced, “Roseanne” kicks off with a one-hour premiere on Tuesday, March 27 from 8-9 p.m. Its regular timeslot will be Tuesdays at 8 p.m. beginning April 3 (followed by relocated “The Middle”).
The season finale episodes of “Fresh Off the Boat” and “Speechless” will air March 20 and March 21, respectively.

Below are ABC’s midseason premiere dates (all times listed are ET):

Sunday, March 11
8:00-10:00 p.m. “American Idol”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Deception”

Monday, March 12
8:00-10:00 p.m. “American Idol”

Tuesday, March 13
10:00-11:00 p.m. “For The People”

Thursday, March 22
9:00-11:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy” spin-off (two-hour premiere)

Tuesday, March 27
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Roseanne” (one-hour premiere)
9:30-10:00 p.m. “Splitting Up Together”

Wednesday, March 28
8:30-9:00 p.m. “Alex, Inc.”

Thursday, March 29
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy” spin-off (time-period premiere)
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Scandal” (new time)

Monday, April 2
10:00-11:00 p.m. “The Crossing”

Tuesday, April 3
8:00-8:30 p.m. “Roseanne” (time-period premiere)
8:30-9:00 p.m. “The Middle” (new time)

Thursday, April 26
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Quantico” (season 3 premiere)

Monday, April 30
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” All-Athletes Edition