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January 17, 2025

ABC Tuesday Dramas ‘Will Trent,’ High Potential’ and ‘The Rookie’ Return With Stellar, Record-Setting Results

Series photos are available here. ABC kicked off its Tuesday drama night with record-setting results for all three shows including freshman hit “High Potential,” along with the highly anticipated “Will Trent” season three return and “The Rookie” season seven return. Both “Will Trent” and “The Rookie” achieved all-time streaming highs for their premiere episodes over seven days. On linear, ABC earned its most-watched night (7.56 million) of original scripted lineup in over four years – since 11/19/20. In addition, ABC won the night in Total Viewers (7.56 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.65 rating). In fact, ABC aired the top three telecasts of the night in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 with “High Potential,” Will Trent” and “The Rookie,” respectively, with each program winning their respective hours. “High Potential” (9 p.m. ET/PT) After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, the winter return of ABC’s hit fall drama “High Potential” skyrocketed to the

Press Release - Ratings

January 13, 2025

The Rookie: Darkness Falling (1/28)

TUESDAY, JAN. 28 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – The Rookie: “Darkness Falling” (704) Logline: Following his stint at the LAPD, Wesley returns to the district attorney’s office where his past connects him to the team’s investigation. Meanwhile, Bailey and John have conflicting feelings over safety, while Lucy grows suspicious of Seth. (TV-14, LV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

January 7, 2025

The Rookie: Out of Pocket (1/21)

TUESDAY, JAN. 21 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – The Rookie: “Out of Pocket” (703) Logline: Ahead of Bailey’s return home, John looks for clues to locate Jason Wyler. Then, Tim and Lucy swap rookies; a friendly face resurfaces at the station, and Wesley feels unsettled over Angela. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

December 31, 2024

The Rookie: The Watcher (1/14)

TUESDAY, JAN. 14 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – The Rookie: “The Watcher” (702) Logline: The team is tasked with community policing while hunting for a local vigilante. Meanwhile, Celina’s instincts are tested, and Tim and Lucy discover secrets about the two new rookies. (TV-14, LV) Watch episodes on next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

December 23, 2024

The Rookie: The Shot (1/7) (Season Premiere)

TUESDAY, JAN. 7 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – The Rookie: “The Shot” (701) (Season Premiere) Logline: Now recovering from a gunshot wound and feeling the effects of his age, John and the team welcome two new rookies and continue the hunt for two dangerous inmates with very personal vendettas following their prison escape. (TV-14, LV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

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