"Anticipating the Return of 'Abbott Elementary' for Season 3: Release Date and Updates"
The five broadcast networks, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, and The CW, are preparing to bring back live-action scripted originals to their schedules following the end of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. Writers rooms have started reopening, and scripted comedies and dramas could begin rolling out as early as January, depending on the resolution of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Each network has different plans for the return of their shows, with ABC eyeing a February return, CBS considering an early 2024 return, Fox aiming for an early March return, NBC planning for January, and The CW looking at April. The networks are prioritizing returning hits and may have fewer slots available for new shows, potentially pushing them to the 2024-25 season.