Now that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over, all our favorite TV series are finally set to return. Expect shortened seasons of 10-13 episodes, which could lead to more focused storytelling and less filler. To help you properly plan your upcoming TV schedule, check out our 2024 broadcast TV return calendar.
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Jan. 9: Found – 10 p.m. – NBC
The missing persons drama starring Shanola Hampton returns with its final two episodes on Jan. 9.
Jan. 17: #OneChicago – NBC
NBC’s extremely popular drama franchise is back with Chicago Med kicking off Wednesdays at 8 p.m., followed by Chicago Fire at 9 p.m. and Chicago P.D. at 10 p.m.
Jan. 18: Law & Order Trilogy – NBC
Everyone’s favorite long-running police procedural franchise delivers a new batch of “ripped from the headlines” stories, starting with Law & Order at 8 p.m., Law & Order: SVU at 9 p.m. and Law & Order: Organized Crime at 10 p.m.
Jan. 29: The Irrational – 10 p.m. – NBC
Jesse L. Martin wraps up the first season of the new drama with Alec looking for closure in the church bombing.
Feb. 7: Abbott Elementary – 9 p.m. – ABC
We’ve never been happier to have school back in session. The teachers and staff at Abbott Elementary make their long-awaited return to the classroom with a one-hour premiere.
Feb. 12: The Neighborhood – 8 p.m. – CBS
Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold’s Calvin and Tina are embarking on the next chapter of their lives in Season 6 of the popular comedy.
Feb. 12 : Bob Hearts Abishola – 8:30 p.m. – CBS
Things will look a lot different for Season 5 of the comedy, as the bulk of the cast has been moved from series regulars to recurring. However, we expect it will still revolve around Bob and Abishola’s unlikely romance.
Feb. 15: Ghosts – 8:30 p.m. – CBS
After a long wait, the supernatural comedy will hopefully open Season 3 by immediately telling us if the ghost who got “sucked off” was one of our favorite spirits or one of the supporting ghosts.
Feb. 18: The Equalizer – 8 p.m. – CBS
After an explosive cliffhanger, Queen Latifah’s The Equalizer will finally reveal how Robyn’s friends escaped from that room because we’re just gonna assume they all make it.
Feb. 26: The Voice – 8 p.m. – NBC
Chance the Rapper returns to his big red chair to coach aspiring singers alongside John Legend, country duo Dan + Shay and country legend Reba McEntire.
Feb. 29: Elsbeth – 10 p.m. – CBS
Carrie Preston brings her The Good Wife, The Good Fight character Elsbeth Tascioni to New York, where she uses her unique brilliance and outlook to help them solve crime. Wendell Pierce co-stars as Captain C.W. Wagner and Carra Patterson is Officer Kaya Blanke.
March 14: 9-1-1 – 8 p.m. – ABC
The first responder drama moves to ABC for Season 7. Though we don’t anticipate any drastic changes, we really just need to see Angela Bassett continue to take down bad guys in her uniquely regal way. She’s always our queen no matter who she’s playing.
March 14: Grey’s Anatomy – 9 p.m. – ABC
We have no idea what’s in store for Grey’s Anatomy Season 20, but let’s assume it involves unbelievable yet heartbreaking cases and lots of romantic drama. It’s followed by the premiere of Station 19 at 10 p.m.
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