By Kayla DeKraker
ABC just announced its fall premiere lineup with the exciting return of everything from sports and reality TV to dramas and sitcoms.
The season kicks off on Aug. 23 with college football as the North Carolina Central Eagles face off against the Southern University Jaguars at 7:30 pm PT/ET. The NFL season begins on Sept. 8 with MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL when the Minnesota Vikings play the Chicago Bears.
Primetime premieres begin Tuesday, Sept. 16 with DANCING WITH THE STARS at 8 p.m. PT/ET, followed by HIGH POTENTIAL at 10 p.m. PT/ET. On Wednesday, Sept. 24, the two-hour premiere of THE GOLDEN BACHELOR airs at 8 p.m., followed by SHARK TANK at 10 p.m.
The weekend lineup starts with CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE on Friday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. PT/ET, followed by 20/20 at 9 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 28, America’s Funniest Home Videos begins at 7 p.m., followed by THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 1 sees Tim Allen’s SHIFTING GEARS sitcom return for Season 2 at 8 p.m. PT/ET, followed by Abbott Elementary at 8:30 p.m. PT/ET and THE GOLDEN BACHELOR in its regular 9 p.m. slot.
To close out the fall premieres, 9-1-1 will debut on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m. PT/ET, followed by the new series 9-1-1: NASHVILLE at 9 p.m. The classic medical drama GREY’S ANATOMY airs at 10 p.m.
Fans are especially thrilled for SHIFTING GEARS’ second season.
“Yeah can’t wait 👏👏👏👏” one person commented after ABC announced the show’s air date on Instagram.
“So excited for the 2nd season!!! Is there a chance to have Jonathan Taylor Thomas come to direct an episode or 2?” another fan said referring to Allen’s TV son on HOME IMPROVEMENT.
The pilot episode for SHIFTING GEARS earned a -1 content rating from Movieguide®. The review reads:
The pilot episode of SHIFTING GEARS teaches strong positive values. It stresses the importance of family, love, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Also, father uses an overt winsome reference to Jesus when discussing life with his teenage grandson. Despite their differences, the grandfather and his daughter still love each other and want the best for one another. They also bond over the loss of their wife/mom and remember her as a remarkable woman who kept the family together. However, the pilot episode of SHIFTING GEARS has some relatively light foul language and other issues. So, MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for older children.
Of HIGH POTENTIAL, Movieguide® noted that the series “has some adult thematic elements, which include a dysfunctional family. However, the two dedicated parents get along and prioritize the proper care of their children.” The review also adds that “The protagonist dresses a bit provocatively as part of her unruly character type. However, she redeems these qualities with her kindness, commitment, and care toward others, especially her children.”
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