The “Grey’s Anatomy” franchise expands as ABC orders a spinoff set in Texas. Shonda Rhimes is co-creator and executive producer, along with EPs Meg Marinis and Ellen Pompeo.
“Mean Girls” star Jonathan Bennett is returning to daytime next month in the newly created role of Joe Fitzpatrick on “General Hospital.” He previously portrayed JR Chandler on “All My Children.”
Following the announced exits of Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver, ABC has renewed “Grey’s Anatomy” for a 23rd season. The show remains television’s longest-running primetime medical drama.
“Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Rookie,” and “9-1-1” are among the ABC shows expected to return during the 2026-2027 season, albeit with potentially reduced budgets.
The annual baseball preemptions that have greatly impacted “General Hospital” in recent years have now concluded with ESPN/ABC and MLB opting out early from their seven-year deal.
The Wednesday, September 10 episode of “General Hospital” was preempted in several major markets, including New York and Chicago. It will air overnight on impacted ABC stations.
Hearst Television-owned WMUR in New Hampshire and WPBF in West Palm Beach, Florida have joined Boston’s WCVB in moving “General Hospital” back to its former time slot.
Season 63 of “General Hospital” is set to premiere Monday, September 8 on ABC. The series remains both the longest-running scripted drama and American soap opera currently in production.
Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro are all set to return for Season 29 of “The View,” which premieres Monday, September 8 on ABC.
ABC has released sneak peek clips of cast members from “General Hospital” and “The Young and the Restless” appearing on “Celebrity Family Feud,” airing Thursday, July 31. See how they played.
