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
NBCโs 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
Everyoneโs favorite long-running police procedural franchise delivers a new batch of โripped 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
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

Weโve 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 Arnoldโs 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 Abisholaโs 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 โsucked offโ 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 Latifahโs The Equalizer will finally reveal how Robynโs friends escaped from that room because weโre 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 donโt anticipate any drastic changes, we really just need to see Angela Bassett continue to take down bad guys in her uniquely regal way. Sheโs always our queen no matter who sheโs playing.
March 14: Greyโs Anatomy - 9 p.m. - ABC

We have no idea whatโs in store for Greyโs Anatomy Season 20, but letโs assume it involves unbelievable yet heartbreaking cases and lots of romantic drama. Itโs followed by the premiere of Station 19 at 10 p.m.
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