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ABC Moves Drama Premieres Up a Week for Ratings Boost

7/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

ABC is shaking things up by moving the premiere of its beloved dramas “9-1-1,” “9-1-1: Nashville,” and “Grey’s Anatomy” to Thursday, Oct. 9, a week ahead of schedule. Fans can catch the thrilling ninth season of “9-1-1” at 8 p.m., followed by the gripping “9-1-1: Nashville” at 9 p.m., and the emotional rollercoaster of “Grey’s Anatomy” at 10 p.m. This strategic shift aims to capture viewers amidst lighter competition.

History

Historical Context

"Lost" premiered on ABC on September 22, 2004, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon with 18.6 million viewers for its pilot. This success marked a turning point for ABC, which had struggled to find hits since the early 2000s. The network's strategic scheduling of dramas like "Grey's Anatomy" reflects ongoing efforts to adapt to viewer preferences in a competitive television landscape.

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Story summary

ABC is shaking things up by moving the premiere of its beloved dramas “9-1-1,” “9-1-1: Nashville,” and “Grey’s Anatomy” to Thursday, Oct. 9, a week ahead of schedule. Fans can catch the thrilling ninth season of “9-1-1” at 8 p.m., followed by the gripping “9-1-1: Nashville” at 9 p.m., and the emotional rollercoaster of “Grey’s Anatomy” at 10 p.m. This strategic shift aims to capture viewers amidst lighter competition.

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