ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey announces the network’s 2016 – 2017 schedule, including nine new shows! See what’s been renewed and canceled, as well as a first look at the coming ABC debuts.
These last two weeks have been pretty busy for TV lovers. While most of our fave shows are airing their season finales and going on summer hiatus, it’s also time for Upfronts 2016! These are the presentations where the major TV networks announce their lineup from the upcoming season.
Earlier today, ABC held their showcase and announced their 2016 – 2017 scheduled. TGiT will be back; however, while Grey’s Antomy and How to Get Away with Murder will premiere in the Fall, Scandal has been pushed back to the Midseason. Once Upon a Time will be back for Season 6 and freshman shows The Catch and Quantico have also been renewed. Unfortunately, we’ll be saying goodbye to Blood & Oil, Marvel’s Agent Carter, and Nashville, which have canceled.
With that said, ABC is adding NINE new shows this upcoming season, including Conviction (starring Peggy Hayley Atwell) and Shondaland’s highly anticipated historical romance Still Star-Crossed, which follows the Montagues and Capulets after Romeo and Juliet’s deaths.
Take a look at the list of shows that have been renewed and canceled, followed by the trailers, synopses, and character images from the coming ABC debuts.
Make sure to share your thoughts in comments too!
RENEWED
American Crime
America’s Funniest Home Videos
The Bachelor
black-ish
The Catch
Dancing With the Stars
Dr. Ken
Fresh Off the Boat
The Goldbergs
Grey’s Anatomy
How to Get Away With Murder
Last Man Standing
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The Middle
Mistresses
Modern Family
Once Upon a Time
Quantico
The Real O’Neals
Scandal
Secrets and Lie
Shark Tank
CANCELED
The Astronaut Wives Club
Blood & Oil
Castle
The Family
Galavant
Marvel’s Agent Carter
The Muppets
Nashville
Of Kings and Prophets
Rookie Blue
The Whispers
Wicked City
NEW SHOWS
American Housewife
Katie Otto (Katy Mixon, “Mike and Molly”), a confident, unapologetic, plump wife and mother of three, raises her flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, filled with “perfect” mommies and their “perfect” offspring. She lets us in on her deepest, most unfiltered thoughts through voiceover as the she lives her life as the second fattest housewife in Westport. The series stars Katy Mixon as Katie Otto, Diedrich Bader as Jeff Otto, Johnny Sequoyah as Taylor, Daniel DiMaggio as Harrison, Julia Butters as Anna-Kat, Carly Hughes as Angela and Ali Wong as Doris. American Housewife is written by Sarah Dunn (“Spin City,” “Bunheads”) and produced by Kapital Entertainment and ABC Studios. Aaron Kaplan, Rick Weiner and Kenny Schwartz are executive producers and directed by Ruben Fleischer, also an EP.
Conviction
Lawyer and former First Daughter Hayes Morrison (Hayley Atwell, “Marvel’s Agent Carter”) is about to accept a job offered from her sexy nemesis, NY District Attorney Wayne Wallis, to avoid jail time for cocaine possession and avoid hurting her mother’s Senate campaign. Working with his team at the new Conviction Integrity Unit will let her use her brilliant mind to turn over cases where there is credible suspicion of wrongful conviction, and give her a chance to turn things around with her high-powered political family.
In addition to Atwell, “Conviction” stars Eddie Cahill as Wayne Wallis, Shawn Ashmore as Sam Sullivan, Merrin Dungey as Maxine, Emily Kinney as Tess Thompson, Manny Montana as Franklin “Frankie” Rios and Daniel DiTomasso as Jackson Morrison. Co-created by writer Liz Friedman (“Elementary,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones”), and director Liz Friedlander (“The Following”), “Conviction” will be executive produced by Mark Gordon (“Criminal Minds,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Saving Private Ryan”). “Conviction” is from The Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studios.
Designated Survivor
Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor Kiefer Sutherland (“24”) returns to primetime in a conspiracy thriller as Tom Kirkman, a lower cabinet member who unexpectedly becomes president after a devastating attack on Washington. He will struggle to prevent the country and his own family from falling into chaos, as he is thrust into one of the most difficult presidencies in history. “Designated Survivor” stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Maggie Q as Hannah Watts, Kal Penn as Seth Wheeler, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as James Ritter, and Tanner Buchanan as Leo Kirkman. “Designated Survivor” is from The Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studios. David Guggenheim is creator and executive producer. In addition to Guggenheim, the series is executive produced by Simon Kinberg, Kiefer Sutherland, Mark Gordon, Nick Pepper, Suzan Bymel, and Aditya Sood. Paul McGuigan directed the first episode.
Downward Dog (MIDSEASON)
Based on the web series, “Downward Dog” is about a struggling millennial, Nan (Emmy nominated Allison Tolman, “Fargo”), from the point of view of her lonely and philosophical dog, Martin. One session at obedience school already makes them realize that even at their worst, they may be the best thing for each other.
The series stars Allison Tolman as Nan, Lucas Neff as Jason, Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Jenn, Barry Rothbart as Kevin and Mo Collins as Kim.
“Downward Dog” creators/writers Samm Hodges and Michael Killen will executive produce with Mosaic Media Group’s Jimmy Miller and Sam Hansen, and Animal’s Kathy Dziubek. Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky were executive producers of the pilot. The series is from Legendary Television and ABC Studios.
Imaginary Mary (MIDSEASON)
Alice (Jenna Elfman) has her life turned upside-down when she ‘stupidly’ falls for the love of her life Ben (Stephen Schneider)— an adorable, quick-witted divorced father with three kids. But when she ignores her fears of commitment and her ability to mother, Imaginary Mary, her childhood invention (voiced by Rachel Dratch), comes back to life to express Alice’s deepest fears and add more chaos to the situation. Imaginary Mary is coming to ABC!
Notorious
“Notorious” is inspired by the true-life stories of famed criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos and cable news producer Wendy Walker, who serve as executive producers. The series is a provocative look at the unique, sexy and dangerous interplay of criminal law and the media. Josh Berman (“Blacklist,” “Bones,” “CSI”) is writer and executive producer, and Allie Hagan (“Suri’s Burn Book”) is writer and co-executive producer.
Speechless
Maya DiMeo (Minnie Driver) is a mother who is willing to do anything for her family. Her son, JJ (Michah Fowler) has cerebral palsy and she will fight for justice in order to give him what he deserves. From the creators of “Fresh Off The Boat”, comes “Speechless” on ABC.
Still Star-Crossed (MIDSEASON)
“Still Star-Crossed,” a period drama from Shondaland, picks up where the famous story of Romeo and Juliet ends, charting the treachery, palace intrigue and ill-fated romances of the Montagues and Capulets in the wake of the young lovers’ tragic fate. The series is based on the book by Melinda Taub.
“Still Star Crossed” stars Wade Briggs (“Home and Away”) as Benvolio Montague, Anthony Head as Lord Silvestro Capulet, Zuleikha Robinson as Lady Guiliana Capulet, Lashana Lynch (“The 7.39”) as Rosaline, Ebonee Noel as Livia, Sterling Sulieman as Prince Escalus, Medalion Rahimi as Princess Isabella, Grant Bowler as Damiano Montague, Susan Wooldrigde as Nurse, Torrance Coombs as Paris and Dan Hildebrand as Friar Lawrence. Heather Mitchell (“Scandal,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) is writer and executive producer, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Michael Goldstein are executive producers. Michael Offer is executive producer and director of the pilot, from ABC Studios.
Time After Time (MIDSEASON)
Based on the novel and movie “Time After Time,” executive producer/writer Kevin Williamson (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Scream” franchise, “Dawson’s Creek”) delivers a fantastical cat and mouse adventure through time when famed science fiction writer H.G. Wells is transported to modern day Manhattan in pursuit of Jack the Ripper. Once H.G. arrives in New York City, he finds a world he never thought possible and a young woman who captivates him. The series stars Freddie Stroma (“Harry Potter” films) as H.G. Wells, Josh Bowman (“Revenge”) as John Stevenson/Jack the Ripper, Genesis Rodriguez (“Big Hero 6”) as Jane and Regina Taylor (“Dig”) as Vanessa Anders. “Time After Time” is from Outerbanks Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television Williamson and Marcos Siega (“Blindspot,” “The Following”) are executive producers. Siega directed the pilot. Williamson wrote the teleplay. “Time After Time” is based on the novel written by Karl Alexander.
ABC FALL 2016 SCHEDULE
(All Times ET|PT)
MONDAY
8:00pm—DANCING WITH THE STARS
10:00PM—CONVICTION (new)
TUESDAY
8:00PM—THE MIDDLE (new day/time)
8:30PM—AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE (new)
9:00pm—FRESH OF THE BOAT (new time)
9:30pm—THE REAL O’NEALS (new time)
10:00PM—MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. (new time)
WEDNESDAY
8:00PM—THE GOLDBERGS (new time)
8:30PM—SPEECHLESS (new)
9:00pm—MODERN FAMILY
9:30pm—black-ish
10:00pm—DESIGNATED SURVIVOR (new)
THURSDAY
8:00pm—GREY’S ANATOMY
9:00pm—NOTORIOUS (new)
10:00pm—HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER
FRIDAY
8:00pm—LAST MAN STANDING
8:30pm—DR. KEN
9:00pm—SHARK TANK
10:00pm—20/20
SATURDAY
8:00pm—SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
SUNDAY
7:00pm—AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS
8:00pm—ONCE UPON A TIME
9:00pm—SECRETS AND LIES
10:00pm—QUANTICO
