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November 11, 2024

ABC ANNOUNCES 2025 MIDSEASON PREMIERE DATES

ABC, the No. 1 entertainment network among Adults 18-49 for five consecutive years, announced today its 2025 midseason premiere dates, featuring a slate of laugh-out-loud comedies, high-octane dramas and fan-favorite unscripted series. The network delivered a fall schedule full of ratings hits, including this season’s, “High Potential,” which was ABC’s most-watched series premiere in nearly four years, in recent MP35 data. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” makes its long-awaited return to ABC with all the feels beginning Thursday, Jan. 2. The new iteration, hosted by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin±—co-founders of the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit, will be followed by the exclusive broadcast premiere of season two of the Emmy® Award-nominated Hulu Original comedy “Only Murders in the Building.” “Will Trent” premieres Tuesday, Jan. 7, followed by the midseason return of “High Potential” and a new season of “The Rookie.” Tim Allen and Kat Dennings star in new comedy series “Shiftin

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted, Primetime – Unscripted

November 7, 2024

Shark Tank: 1604 (11/22)

FRIDAY, NOV. 22 8:00-9:01 p.m. EST – Shark Tank: “1604” (1604) Logline: Entrepreneurs pitch creative products to the Sharks, including a portable ping-pong game, an at-home bar experience, a t-shirt brand that aims to preserve family memories, and a lightweight foam cooler fit for any occasion. Todd Graves returns. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

November 1, 2024

’Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer On ABC

Ring in the holiday season and tune in to ABC during the most wonderful time of the year. Programming highlights include a one-hour holiday event of the Emmy® Award-winning series “Abbott Elementary” at a special time; The Wonderful World of Disney presents “The Sound of Music,” “Home Alone” and “The Santa Clause”; holiday-themed episodes of fan-favorite shows including “Press Your Luck,” “Celebrity Family Feud” and “Shark Tank”; and a new season of “The Great Christmas Light Fight” returns, along with news of a season 13 pickup for 2025. ABC News celebrates the 60th anniversary of the beloved classic “Mary Poppins” with “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20,” and the following evening The Wonderful World of Disney presents “Mary Poppins” will air. Dazzling specials, including “CMA Country Christmas” from Nashville, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular,” “The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” the “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024” special,

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted, Primetime – Unscripted, Specials, Holiday Programming

October 28, 2024

Shark Tank: 1611 (11/15)

FRIDAY, NOV. 15 8:00-9:01 p.m. EST – Shark Tank: “1611” (1611) Logline: Entrepreneurs pitch innovative products to the Sharks, featuring a kid-friendly cardboard cutter, a way to strengthen your athletic grip, a creative content camp for kids, and a refreshing twist on sweet tea. Rashaun Williams returns as Guest Shark. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

October 21, 2024

Shark Tank: 1606 (11/08)

FRIDAY, NOV. 8 8:00-9:01 p.m. EST – Shark Tank: “1606” (1606) Logline: Entrepreneurs take a chance and pitch one-of-a-kind products to the Sharks, including a new plant-based seafood, an intelligent chamber that grows mushrooms, unconventional mens swimwear, and convertible clothing designed to fit your lifestyle. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

October 14, 2024

Shark Tank: 1605 (11/1)

FRIDAY, NOV. 1 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT – Shark Tank: “1605” (1605) Logline: Entrepreneurs present Sharks with innovative products aimed at living an improved life, including customizable ski poles, all-natural lip balms, at-home sugaring hair removal kits and a line of oat-based donuts. Kendra Scott returns as Guest Shark. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

October 11, 2024

Shark Tank: 1603 (10/25)

FRIDAY, OCT. 25 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT – Shark Tank: “1603” (1603) Logline: Entrepreneurs pitch unique products, including at-home seafood steam pots, fried chicken-shaped ice cream, a magnetic solution to safely secure skis and snowboards, and a portable backyard golf game. Todd Graves makes his Guest Shark debut. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

September 30, 2024

Shark Tank: SEASON PREMIERE - 1601 (10/18)

FRIDAY, OCT. 18 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT – Shark Tank: “1601” (1601) (Season Premiere) Logline: The season 16 premiere features entrepreneurs hoping to score an investment deal with the Sharks. Innovative products include mushroom-based mocktails, custom-fit mouthguards, an Asian American-led sneaker brand and an app to boost your cardio game. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

September 18, 2024

Daniel Lubetzky Promoted to Full-Time Shark on Five-Time Emmy Award-Winning Series ‘Shark Tank,’ Returning Friday, Oct. 18, on ABC and Next Day on Hulu

Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND Snacks, Camino Partners and Builders Movement, is joining the panel of Sharks on the upcoming 16th season of “Shark Tank,” premiering FRIDAY, OCT. 18 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC and next day on Hulu. “As a guest Shark for the past five seasons, Daniel has earned his spot with the Sharks,” says executive producer Clay Newbill. “He is a self-made founder of a multibillion-dollar company, has all the qualities we look for in a Shark, and possesses an authentic desire to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Daniel is a welcome addition to our panel, and we look forward to working with him for many seasons to come.” Lubetzky joins fellow Sharks Mark Cuban, co-founder of Cost Plus Drug Company, and co-owner of the 2024 NBA Western Conference champion and 2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks; real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran; prolific CPG investor, inventor and author Lori Greiner; cyber security technology innovator Robert Herjavec; fashion and brandin

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

September 4, 2024

Shark Tank: 1507 (9/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/3/23)

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – Shark Tank: “1507” (1507) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/3/23) Logline: Entrepreneurs enter the Tank to present a handy accessory for using the bathroom outdoors, a collection of tiny building materials for hobbyists, a stickable guitar pick and a line of customizable children’s clothing. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. Extended Logline: First into the Tank are a pair of entrepreneurs from Jacksonville, Texas, who present their convenient solution for an inconvenient problem in the great outdoors. An entrepreneur from Portland, Oregon, pitches his unique collection of tiny building materials for hobbyists and dollhouse lovers; while a musical duo from Nashville, Tennessee, looks to impress the Sharks with their stickable guitar picks. Last into the Tank is an entrepreneur from Brooklyn, New York, who hopes to pique the Sharks’ interest with the first interactive, custom kids clothing brand. In a “Shark Tank” update, married couple Whitney and Chaz Ga

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

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ABC ANNOUNCES 2025 MIDSEASON PREMIERE DATES

Shark Tank: 1604 (11/22)

’Tis the Season for Holiday Cheer On ABC

Shark Tank: 1611 (11/15)

Shark Tank: 1606 (11/08)

Shark Tank: 1605 (11/1)

Shark Tank: 1603 (10/25)

Shark Tank: SEASON PREMIERE - 1601 (10/18)

Daniel Lubetzky Promoted to Full-Time Shark on Five-Time Emmy Award-Winning Series ‘Shark Tank,’ Returning Friday, Oct. 18, on ABC and Next Day on Hulu

Shark Tank: 1507 (9/11) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/3/23)

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