QUEENS - ÒPilotÓ Ð Estranged and out of touch, four women in their 40s reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had as the Nasty BitchesÑtheir Ô90s group that made them legends in the hip-hop world. (ABC/Kimberly Simms) BRANDY, EVE, NATURI NAUGHTON, NADINE VELAZQUEZ

Craig Erwich, president, Hulu Originals & ABC Entertainment, today unveiled the ABC primetime schedule for the 2021-2022 season, featuring tentpole returning shows and bold, fresh new series.

(ABC/Kimberly Simms)

Debuting this fall is the highly anticipated comedy “The Wonder Years” from Saladin K. Patterson (“Dave,” “The Big Bang Theory”), Lee Daniels (“Empire,” “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”) and original series star Fred Savage; and from Zahir McGhee (“Scandal”), the buzzed-about hip-hop drama series “Queens,” starring Eve, Naturi Naughton, Nadine Velazquez and Brandy, which will feature original music performed by cast members.

Previously announced fan-favorites “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “The Bachelorette,” “Big Sky,” “The Conners,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Goldbergs,” “The Good Doctor,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “A Million Little Things,” “The Rookie,” “Shark Tank” and “Station 19” are also set to return this fall.

Additionally, ABC’s newest critically acclaimed comedy, “Home Economics,” returns at its new time – Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT; and “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” returns on a new night  – Sundays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by “Supermarket Sweep” at its new time, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

ABC FALL PRIMETIME SCHEDULE (all times listed are Eastern/Pacific). New shows are in bold.

 

DAY TIME SERIES
MONDAY 8:00 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

“Dancing with the Stars”

“The Good Doctor”

TUESDAY 8:00 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

“The Bachelorette”

“Queens”

WEDNESDAY 8:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

“The Goldbergs”

“The Wonder Years”

“The Conners”

“Home Economics” (new time)

“A Million Little Things”

THURSDAY 8:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

“Station 19”

“Grey’s Anatomy”

“Big Sky” (new day)

FRIDAY 8:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

“Shark Tank”

“20/20” (two hours)

SATURDAY 8:00 p.m. “Saturday Night Football”
SUNDAY 7:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

“America’s Funniest Home Videos”

“Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” (new day)

“Supermarket Sweep” (new time)

“The Rookie”

 

Show descriptions for new ABC series are below.

 

NEW FALL SERIES

QUEENS (Tuesdays, 10:00 p.m. ET)

Estranged and out-of-touch, four women in their 40s reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had as the Nasty Bitches – their ’90s group that made them legends in the hip-hop world.

QUEENS – (ABC/Kimberly Simms) BRANDY, EVE, NATURI NAUGHTON, NADINE VELAZQUEZ

“Queens” stars Eve as Brianna aka Professor Sex, Naturi Naughton as Jill aka Da Thrill, Nadine Velazquez as Valeria aka Butter Pecan, Taylor Selé as Eric Jones, Pepi Sonuga as Lil Muffin and Brandy as Naomi aka Xplicit Lyrics.

Zahir McGhee, Sabrina Wind and Tim Story are executive producers. The series is produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios. The pilot episode is written by Zahir McGhee and directed by Tim Story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZWaYHcPwjM&list=PLDe0CguuqcMCe6KUA8lzy3CDavRI64vX9&index=2

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THE WONDER YEARS (Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. ET)

Inspired by the beloved award-winning series of the same name, “The Wonder Years” is a coming-of-age story set in the late 1960s that takes a nostalgic look at a Black middle-class family in Montgomery, Alabama, through the point of view of imaginative 12-year-old Dean. With the wisdom of his adult years, Dean’s hopeful and humorous recollections show how his family found their “wonder years” in a turbulent time.

WONDER YEARS –  (ABC/Erika Doss) DULƒ HILL, SAYCON SENGBLOH, LAURA KARIUKI, ELISHA WILLIAMS

“The Wonder Years” stars Don Cheadle, narrating the series as adult Dean Williams, Elisha “EJ” Williams as Dean Williams, Dulé Hill as Bill Williams, Saycon Sengbloh as Lillian Williams, Laura Kariuki as Kim Williams, Julian Lerner as Brad Hitman, Amari O’Neil as Cory Long and Milan Ray as Keisa Clemmons.

Saladin Patterson serves as writer and executive producer. Lee Daniels and Marc Velez of Lee Daniels Entertainment also executive produce along with original series star Fred Savage. The series is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios. The pilot episode is written by Saladin Patterson and directed by Fred Savage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6YpXU-ro-4&list=PLDe0CguuqcMCe6KUA8lzy3CDavRI64vX9&index=3

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NEW MIDSEASON SERIES

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY 

In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible educators may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY – (ABC/Prashant Gupta) TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS, CHRIS PERFETTI, QUINTA BRUNSON, SHERYL LEE RALPH, LISA ANN WALTER

“Abbott Elementary” stars Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues, Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie, Janelle James as Ava Coleman, Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill, Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti and Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard.

Quinta Brunson serves as writer and executive producer alongside Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker of Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios. The pilot episode is written by Quinta Brunson and directed by Randall Einhorn.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RltoT1ac6zA&list=PLDe0CguuqcMCe6KUA8lzy3CDavRI64vX9&index=4

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MAGGIE 

Based on the short film by Tim Curcio, “Maggie” follows a young woman trying to cope with life as a psychic. Maggie regularly sees the future of her friends, parents, clients and random strangers on the street, but when she suddenly sees a glimpse of her own future, Maggie is forced to start living in her own present.

MAGGIE –  (ABC/Richard Cartwright) DAVID DEL RIO, REBECCA RITTENHOUSE, NICHOLE SAKURA

The series stars Rebecca Rittenhouse as Maggie, David Del Rio as Ben, Nichole Sakura as Louise, Angelique Cabral as Amy, Leonardo Nam as Dave, Ray Ford as Angel, Chloe Bridges as Jessie, Kerri Kenney as Maria and Chris Elliott as Jack.

“Maggie” is written and executive produced by Justin Adler and Maggie Mull. Evan Hayes and Jeff Morton also serve as executive producers. The series is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios. The pilot episode is written by Justin Adler and Maggie Mull, and directed by Natalia Anderson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRNZarh2I9g&list=PLDe0CguuqcMCe6KUA8lzy3CDavRI64vX9&index=5

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WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT

“Women of the Movement” tells the story of Mamie Till-Mobley, who in 1955 risks her life to find justice after her son Emmett is brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. Unwilling to let Emmett’s murder disappear from the headlines, Mamie chooses to bear her pain on the world stage, emerging as an activist for justice and igniting the Civil Rights movement as we know it today.

WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT – ABC’s “Women of the Movement” stars Cedric Joe as Emmett Till and Adrienne Warren as Mamie Till-Mobley. (ABC/Matt Sayles)

The limited series stars Adrienne Warren as Mamie Till-Mobley, Tonya Pinkins as Alma, Cedric Joe as Emmett Till, Ray Fisher as Gene Mobley, Glynn Turman as Mose Wright, Chris Coy as J.W. Milam, Carter Jenkins as Roy Bryant and Julia McDermott as Carolyn Bryant.

“Women of the Movement” is produced by Kapital Entertainment. Marissa Jo Cerar serves as executive producer and showrunner. Executive producers are Aaron Kaplan, Dana Honor and Michael Lohmann (Kapital Entertainment), Jay-Z, Jay Brown and Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith (Roc Nation), Will Smith and James Lassiter (Overbrook), Rosanna Grace (Serendipity Group Inc.), Alex Foster and John Powers Middleton (Middleton Media Group), David Clark (Mazo Partners) and Gina Prince-Bythewood. The first episode is written by Marissa Jo Cerar and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QJw19B-GqY

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