When ABC announced that Dancing with the Stars would be moving back to the network from streaming only on Disney+, executives didn’t explain why they reversed a decision they seemed very bullish about when they announced it back in 2022.
Now, looking at ABC’s fall schedule, it’s obvious that the network is using the veteran dance competition as part of a “strike-proof” fall schedule in case the Writers Guild Strike keeps scripted shows off the air. The entire schedule is un-scripted with a smattering of sports and re-runs.
While DWTS is airing live on the network, it will also stream live on Disney+ simultaneously at 8 pm ET. Don’t be surprised if the network moves the show back to streaming only next year.
Timing for previously announced renewals and pickups, including 9-1-1, Abbott Elementary, American Idol, The Bachelor, The Conners, The Good Doctor, Grey’s Anatomy, High Potential, Not Dead Yet, The Rookie, Station 19, and Will Trent will be announced at a later date.
See the ABC 2023 Fall schedule below
MONDAY
8:00 pm – Dancing with the Stars
10:00 pm – The Golden Bachelor
TUESDAY
8:00 pm – Celebrity Jeopardy
9:00 pm – Bachelor in Paradise (2 hours)
WEDNESDAY
8:00 pm – Judge Steve Harvey
9:00 pm – Abbott Elementary (Encore)
9:30 pm – Abbott Elementary (Encore)
10:00 pm – What Would You Do?
THURSDAY
8:00 pm Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
9:00 pm – Press Your Luck
10:00 pm – The $100,000 Pyramid
FRIDAY
8:00 pm – Shark Tank
9:01 pm 20/20 (Two hours)
SATURDAY
7:30 pm – College Football
SUNDAY
7:00 pm – America’s Funniest Home Videos
8:00 pm – The Wonderful World of Disney (3 hours)
