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The Scoop On When Your Favorite Broadcast TV Series Are Finally Returning

Abbott Elementary, 9-1-1, The Equalizer and The Neighborhood are all set to return with new episodes in early 2024.

Photo: ABC

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cccG9NNXCew

The missing persons drama starring Shanola Hampton returns with its final two episodes on Jan. 9.

Jan. 17: #OneChicago - NBC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4apcEbcBKxc

NBCโ€™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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTVY2FjGrFo

Everyoneโ€™s favorite long-running police procedural franchise delivers a new batch of โ€œripped from the headlinesโ€ 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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7pPMm0S4zM

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

Photo: ABC/Gilles Mingasson Photo: ABC/Gilles Mingasson

Weโ€™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

Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS

Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnoldโ€™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

Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS Photo: Michael Yarish/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 Abisholaโ€™s unlikely romance.

Feb. 15: Ghosts - 8:30 p.m. - CBS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FN6_EKEres

After a long wait, the supernatural comedy will hopefully open Season 3 by immediately telling us if the ghost who got โ€œsucked offโ€ was one of our favorite spirits or one of the supporting ghosts.

Feb. 18: The Equalizer - 8 p.m. - CBS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8NC1uO2VUU

After an explosive cliffhanger, Queen Latifahโ€™s The Equalizer will finally reveal how Robynโ€™s friends escaped from that room because weโ€™re just gonna assume they all make it.

Feb. 26: The Voice - 8 p.m. - NBC

Screenshot: NBC Screenshot: 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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-9va3k0rgo

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_1Fsr0sQmI

The first responder drama moves to ABC for Season 7. Though we donโ€™t anticipate any drastic changes, we really just need to see Angela Bassett continue to take down bad guys in her uniquely regal way. Sheโ€™s always our queen no matter who sheโ€™s playing.

March 14: Greyโ€™s Anatomy - 9 p.m. - ABC

Photo: ABC/Raymond Liu Photo: ABC/Raymond Liu

We have no idea whatโ€™s in store for Greyโ€™s Anatomy Season 20, but letโ€™s assume it involves unbelievable yet heartbreaking cases and lots of romantic drama. Itโ€™s followed by the premiere of Station 19 at 10 p.m.

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