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ABC’s The Rookie will crossover with Dropout’s Game Changer in a March episode titled 'Fun and Games,' featuring Dropout's Sam Reich and collaborators; the episode, filmed partly at Dropout’s L.A. studios, airs March 2 at 10 p.m. and will stream on Hulu the next day.
The revived Muppet Show special, which premiered Feb. 4 on Disney+ and ABC, has grown to 7.58 million cross‑platform viewers after eight days of delayed viewing—more than doubling its ABC debut of 3.07 million—and sits on par with ABC comedies’ seven‑day totals. The update underscores strong multi‑platform demand for the updated variety show, which also features Sabrina Carpenter and serves as a potential pilot for future episodes; critics gave it positive notices.
Deadline reports that The Muppet Show special premiered Feb. 4 on ABC and Disney+ and has drawn nearly 8 million total viewers across platforms in eight days, a 147% lift from the 3.07 million who watched the ABC debut; the backdoor-pilot-style celebration features Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and the gang, with Sabrina Carpenter and Maya Rudolph as guest stars, and is executive-produced by Seth Rogen among others as Disney tests whether to launch a full Muppet Show series.
Disney+'s Muppet Show revival has drawn 7.58 million multiplatform viewers in its first eight days across Disney+ and ABC since its Feb. 4 debut, with a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score and potential as a backdoor pilot for a full season. The special reunites the Muppets at the Muppet Theater with guest stars Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen; it was directed by Alex Timbers and produced by 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio and Point Grey Pictures.
ABC and Disney+ debut a 30-minute The Muppet Show special to mark the franchise’s milestone, reuniting classic chaos with a Sabrina Carpenter guest turn, familiar skits, and polished production. Miss Piggy shines with two numbers, the backstage chaos adds fun, and while some jokes miss the mark and a few cameos feel off, the nostalgia and energy largely land, hinting at the potential for more to come.
ABC's Grey's Anatomy will pause production on Friday, Jan. 30, amid a nationwide anti-ICE shutdown called by University of Minnesota student groups; filming is set to resume Saturday after crew turnout concerns, with no current information about other Hollywood productions impacted.
ABC’s American Idol will trial live social voting for Season 9, alongside existing text/phone voting, in a push to engage younger audiences. The season brings major changes: auditions move to Nashville, Hollywood Week shifts to Music City, and a three-episode Ohana Round in Hawai‘i will pit industry tastemakers and finalists against each other to pick three platinum-ticket winners, trimming the field to 20. The show premieres January 26 on a Monday with Ryan Seacrest hosting and judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood.
Daniel Stern has exited ABC’s single-camera comedy pilot Do You Want Kids? after being charged with a misdemeanor for engaging or soliciting prostitution; his series-regular role Freddy will be recast. Stern had joined the project in December, and his arraignment has been moved to February 6. The pilot, from Rachel Bloom and Dan Gregor and produced by 20th Television and Levitan/Stokdyk, stars Bloom and Rory Scovel and will proceed with a new actor in the Freddy role ahead of production.
Daniel Stern has been removed from ABC’s single-camera comedy pilot Do You Want Kids? after being charged with a misdemeanor for soliciting prostitution. The network and 20th Television will recast the role of Freddy. Stern’s arraignment was continued to February 6; if convicted, he could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. The show stars Rachel Bloom and Rory Scovel, who continue with the project.
ABC reshuffles its schedule: The Rookie shifts from Tuesday to Mondays at 10 PM starting Jan. 26, following Idol, while Scott Speedman’s new drama RJ Decker will premiere March 3 in The Rookie’s former Tuesday slot. The move aims to leverage Idol’s strong lead-in and streaming momentum, with The Rookie posting a robust Season 8 premiere (7.88M in MP+3 and top streaming/social metrics) and RJ Decker set as a South Florida-based private-investigator series produced by 20th TV. The changes are designed to sustain originals through midseason and Olympic coverage.
ABC's 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' achieved a four-year high with an average of 18.8 million viewers, making it the most-watched program on New Year's Eve 2025, and drawing a total of around 34 million viewers across the night, outperforming other networks' specials.
George Clooney criticizes CBS and ABC for settling lawsuits with Donald Trump, accusing them of bending to political pressure, and expresses concern over the decline of journalism integrity and the influence of right-wing shifts in mainstream media.
George Clooney criticized CBS and ABC for settling lawsuits with Donald Trump instead of challenging them, expressing concern about the state of American media and its ability to hold power to account, especially under the influence of recent hires and political pressures.
Disney+ and ABC will premiere a special revival of 'The Muppet Show' on February 4, 2026, coinciding with the show's 50th anniversary, featuring original characters and guest star Sabrina Carpenter.
The Oscars will move from ABC to YouTube for streaming starting in 2029, marking a historic shift as the first major award show to fully transition to a streaming platform, aiming to reach a global audience and expand access to the event.