ABC Summer Premiere Dates: Your Guide to the Hottest Unscripted Shows and Specials
ABC has announced its summer premiere dates for a lineup of popular unscripted shows. The network is bringing back favorites like "Celebrity Family Feud" with Steve Harvey, "Press Your Luck" hosted by Elizabeth Banks, and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" with Jimmy Kimmel. These shows will return in July, joining other renewed series like "The Bachelor," "Bachelor in Paradise," and "Dancing with the Stars." Premiere dates for the latter shows will be revealed later.
"Celebrity Family Feud" kicks off the summer lineup on July 9, followed by a new episode of "Press Your Luck." On July 13, ABC will introduce the spinoff series "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro" hosted by Robert Irwin. "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" returns on July 22. Additionally, ABC has lined up specials for the summer, including the three-hour concert special "CMA Fest presented by SoFi" on June 25 and the 2026 ESPYs on July 15.
ABC will also feature Sunday night movies this summer, including classics like "The Sandlot," "Sister Act," "Independence Day," and more. The network will also air Wonderful World of Disney movies such as "Moana," "Toy Story 4," and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." The full schedule is listed below.
Don't miss out on the exciting lineup of summer programming on ABC, with a mix of returning favorites and new specials to keep you entertained all season long.