{"id":263288,"date":"2026-09-16T10:16:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T10:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/16\/which-scripted-network-shows-arent-coming-back-in-fall-2026-from-the-rookie-to-shifting-gears\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T10:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T10:16:11","slug":"which-scripted-network-shows-arent-coming-back-in-fall-2026-from-the-rookie-to-shifting-gears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/16\/which-scripted-network-shows-arent-coming-back-in-fall-2026-from-the-rookie-to-shifting-gears\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Scripted Network Shows Aren\u2019t Coming Back in Fall 2026? From \u2018The Rookie\u2019 to \u2018Shifting Gears\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The fall 2026 TV schedule is overflowing with new and returning shows \u2014 but some of your favorite programs are being held until the new year.<\/p>\n

CBS announced its schedule in April 2026, and viewers couldn\u2019t help but notice some substantial changes. Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney received a shakeup by having their premieres moved to 2027 for midseason. They will join the new show Einstein, which is finally premiering in 2027 as well.<\/p>\n

Matlock\u2019s time slot will be given to Elsbeth to allow Cupertino to premiere on the same night. NCIS: Sydney, meanwhile, is moving to midseason as NCIS: Origins \u2014 which received a shorter episode order \u2014 takes over to pair off with NCIS: New York.<\/p>\n

ABC is also declining to bring back every show in the fall. High Potential, The Rookie and Shifting Gears are some of the programs being held back for a later, midseason premiere. Keep scrolling to see the full list \u2014 and the reason why there is a wait:<\/p>\n

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This isn\u2019t the first time The Rookie<\/em> was held until midseason. Showrunner Alexi Hawley<\/strong> teased the show\u2019s return, sharing at a panel in July 2026, \u201cI think [the huge two-part premiere] is the best of what we do. I just wish everybody didn\u2019t have to wait until January to see it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Elsewhere on ABC, High Potential<\/em> had a surprise swap when RJ Decker<\/em> took over the post-DWTS<\/em> slot instead. Ari Goldman<\/strong>, who is senior vice president of content strategy and scheduling at ABC, told Deadline in May 2026 that the shift was in an effort to \u201cgive viewers a chance to watch these shows with as little interruption as possible across the season.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Following several onscreen character deaths. Will Trent<\/em> will be back \u2014 but not until 2027.<\/p>\n

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Tim Allen <\/strong>and Kat Dennings<\/strong>\u2018 hit sitcom is currently filming in preparation for a 2027 return.<\/p>\n

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While CBS isn\u2019t bringing Ghosts<\/em> back until midseason, there will still be Halloween and Christmas specials to hold Us<\/em> over.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tThe fall 2026 lineup is going to look a little different for CBS after some shows went through surprising changes. CBS announced its schedule on Wednesday, April 15, with viewers noticing some substantial changes. Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney received a shakeup by having their premieres moved to 2027 for midseason. They will join the [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Creator Jennie Snyder Urman<\/strong> addressed her decision to delay Matloc<\/em>k\u2019s return, telling TV Insider<\/em> ahead of the second season finale in April 2026, \u201cI asked for it [to be pushed] with the network. We had a talk. I just feel like we had so much stuff to think about because we really landed the plane on this, and we really thought that was important because we didn\u2019t want to keep dragging out the same story, and the characters have to get to someplace real emotionally.\u201d<\/p>\n

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