ABC Unveils Its 2016-17 Primetime Schedule and More At Upfronts

 

ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2016-17 slate of programming, including the addition of nine new series. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, unveiled the network’s new lineup to the advertising and media communities at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, in New York City.

Our new shows reflect the inclusive and empowering storytelling that defines the ABC brand. We will continue to raise the bar for our audience, investing in great storytellers and reflecting the authentic faces and voices of the world around us.

-Dungey.

ABC’s fall prime time schedule is as follows (all times listed are Eastern/Pacific). New shows are in bold (trailers are below):

MONDAY:

8:00 p.m.         “Dancing with the Stars”

10:00 p.m.       “Conviction”

 

TUESDAY:

8:00 p.m.         “The Middle” (new day/time)

8:30 p.m.         “American Housewife”

9:00 p.m.         “Fresh Off the Boat” (new time)

9:30 p.m.         “The Real O’Neals” (new time)

10:00 p.m.       “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (new time)

 

WEDNESDAY:   

8:00 p.m.         “The Goldbergs” (new time)

8:30 p.m.         “Speechless”

9:00 p.m.         “Modern Family”

9:30 p.m.         “black-ish”

10:00 p.m.       “Designated Survivor”

 

THURSDAY:

8:00 p.m.         “Grey’s Anatomy”

9:00 p.m.         “Notorious”

10:00 p.m.       “How to Get Away with Murder”

 

FRIDAY:

8:00 p.m.         “Last Man Standing”

8:30 p.m.         “Dr. Ken”

9:00 p.m.         “Shark Tank”

10:00 p.m.       “20/20”

 

SATURDAY: 

8:00 p.m.         “Saturday Night Football”

 

SUNDAY:

7:00 p.m.         “America’s Funniest Home Videos”

8:00 p.m.         “Once Upon a Time”

9:00 p.m.         “Secrets and Lies”

10:00 p.m.       “Quantico”

 

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.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJqg6J4JeLg]

 

DESIGNATED SURVIVOR

Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland (“24”) returns to primetime in a conspiracy thriller as Tom Kirkman, a lower-level 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.

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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.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZBP6wb3xmI]

 

STILL STAR-CROSSED

“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 as Rosaline, Ebonee Noel as Livia, Sterling Sulieman as Prince Escalus, Medalion Rahimi as Princess Isabella, Grant Bowler as Damiano Montague, Susan Wooldridge as Nurse, Torrance Coombs as Paris and Dan Hildebrand as Friar Lawrence.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LllK0jMn_hs]

 

TIME AFTER TIME

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.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN4C4Ar5BLo]

 

AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE

Katie Otto (Katy Mixon, “Mike and Molly”), a confident, unapologetic wife and mother of three, raises her flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, filled with “perfect” mommies and their “perfect” offspring.

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.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9JRoZsnINw]

 

DOWNWARD DOG

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.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3_bDWTTLWc]

 

IMAGINARY MARY

Alice (Jenna Elfman, “Dharma & Greg,” “Friends With Benefits,” “EDtv”) is a fiercely independent career woman whose life is turned upside-down when she meets the love of her life – a divorced father with three kids. This triggers even more upheaval when the slightly unhinged imaginary friend she created as a child suddenly reappears to help her navigate the transition from single girl to a woman ready for a family.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15vywGIjvPk]

 

SPEECHLESS

Maya DiMeo (Minnie Driver, “About a Boy,” “The Riches,” “Good Will Hunting”) is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u55WK6AbaM]

 

DIRTY DANCING

“Dirty Dancing,” the global pop-cultural phenomenon, becomes a three-hour filmed musical event this season on the ABC Television Network. An adaptation of the beloved 1987 romantic drama and instant music classic, “Dirty Dancing” will be produced by Lionsgate Television in association with Allison Shearmur Productions, executive produced by Allison Shearmur (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “The Hunger Games” franchise; “Cinderella”); Eleanor Bergstein, who wrote the screenplay for the original movie; and Grammy Award-nominee Adam Anders (“Glee,” “Rock of Ages”), who also serves as executive music producer. Wayne Blair (“The Sapphires,” “Septembers of Shiraz”) is the director, and Andy Blankenbuehler (“Hamilton,” “Bring It On,” “In the Heights”) is the choreographer.

Trailer yet to be released.