ABC has set premiere dates for its midseason lineup, which notably includes the returns of “High Potential,” “The Bachelor” and more as well as a new series called “Surviving a Scandal.” Things kick off on Tuesday Jan. 5, opening with the “Will Trent” Season 5 premiere at 8 p.m. followed by “High Potential” Season 3 at 9 p.m. The series explores the long-term effects of relentless public scrutiny and what happens when your identity becomes synonymous with scandal. Whether thrust into the spotlight for their own scandals, or simply just proximity to foul play, the world watched as one event changed the trajectory of these people’s lives.” Glass Entertainment produces the series for ABC News Studios, with executive producers including Jon Hirsch and Nancy Glass for Glass Entertainment; David Sloan; and Muriel Pearson for ABC News Studios.
Also of note for “High Potential” fans is a special episode airing directly after Super Bowl LXI, which was previously announced to be set on Valentine’s Day. On Wednesday Jan. 6, “Shifting Gears” has its two-episode Season 3 premiere at 8 p.m. Next is ABC’s longest-running current series, “The Rookie,” with its Season 9 premiere at 9 p.m. followed by the debut of the Jay Ellis-led spinoff “The Rookie: North” at 10 p.m.
On Friday, Jan. 29, “Celebrity Jeopardy” returns for its fifth season at 8 p.m. On Monday, Feb. 1, ABC will air an anniversary special about “American Idol” at 8 p.m. ahead of the Feb. 8 premiere of the singing competition series’ 25th season. ABC’s reality dating franchise has been wracked by scandal as of late, with Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of “The Bachelorette” falling apart due to allegations of domestic violence between her and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen.
Though “Bachelor” series typically run year-round, Season 30 will be the first entry into the franchise since “Bachelor in Paradise” in the summer of 2025. See the full midseason schedule, including previously announced dates for the Grammys and Oscars, below. 8:00 p.m. PT “The Grammy Awards” 8:00 p.m.
PT “Super Bowl LXI” 7:00 p.m.
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