Ring in 2026 with the return of “The Rookie,” “Law & Order,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”

What’s back on network TV this week? A viewing guide for High Potential, Chicago One* *series, and more

Ring in 2026 with the return of "The Rookie," "Law & Order," and "Grey's Anatomy."

By Randall Colburn

Randall Colburn

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'The Rookie'; 'Abbott Elementary'; 'Chicago Fire'. Credit:

Disney/Mike Taing; Disney/Gilles Mingasson; Peter Gordon/NBC

- Several ABC, NBC, and Fox series are returning this week.

- Midseason premieres include *9-1-1, High Potential, Law & Order*, and all three Chicago One shows.

- *The Rookie, Will Trent*, and *The Hunting Party *are kicking off new seasons.

As you stare down a new year (and its litany of opportunities and anxieties), find comfort in the fact that your favorite network dramas, comedies, and procedurals are also emerging from hibernation.

After a procession of midseason cliffhangers, shows like ABC's *High Potential,* NBC's *Chicago Fire*, and Fox's *Doc* are back this week to tie up loose ends. We'll also see season premieres from the likes of *The Rookie, Brilliant Minds*, *Will Trent*, and more.**** Keep scrolling to see what's returning, when you can watch it, and what to expect from the new episodes.**

St. Denis Medical (NBC)

David Alan Grier as Dr. Ron, Allison Tolman as Alex, and Wendi Mclendon Covey as Joyce on 'St. Denis Medical'.

Chris Haston/NBC

**When does it return?: **Monday, Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"You're in His Bubble Space" (season 2, episode 9)

**Synopsis: **Ron and Matt try to convince a child to get his shot; Alex helps Joyce with wedding planning; Bruce and Serena butt heads over Matt.

**Where can I stream it?: **Peacock (available next day)

Brilliant Minds (NBC)

Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf on 'Brilliant Minds'.

Pief Weyman/NBC

**When does it return?: **Monday, Jan. 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"10 Minutes" (season 2, episode 11)

**Synopsis: **Dr. Wolf and the team come together as one of their own fights for their life.

**Where can I stream it?: **Peacock (available next day)**

Will Trent (ABC)

Ramon Rodriguez on 'Will Trent'.

Disney/Daniel Delgado Jr.

**When does it return?: **Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **“…Speaking of Sharks” (season 4, episode 1)

**Synopsis: **Five months after the attack on the GBI, a figure from Will’s past escapes prison, forcing him to defy orders and launch a search that rips open old wounds and threatens to destroy everything he’s fought to rebuild.

**Where can I stream it?: **Hulu (available next day)

'Will Trent' resolves season-long mystery about Will's past with Rafael

'Brilliant Minds' guest star Eric Dane got '10-minute standing ovation' for powerful role as firefighter battling ALS

High Potential (ABC)

David Gautreaux and Kaitlin Olson on 'High Potential'.

Disney/Jessica Perez

**When does it return?: **Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"The One That Got Away: Part Two" (season 2, episode 10)**

**Synopsis: **Morgan’s suspicions of Rhys grow deeper as the case of the missing Rembrandt artwork continues. Elsewhere, Roman’s missing backpack causes problems for all involved.

**Where can I stream it?: **Hulu (available next day)

Felicity Huffman on 'Doc'.

John Medland/FOX

**When does it return?: **Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"Chief" (season 2, episode 10)

**Synopsis: **With the search underway to find out the truth about Amy’s hacked accounts, she and Sonya butt heads while treating a homeless patient with a crush injury who was dumped in front of Westside Hospital. Jake and TJ help a distraught mother figure out why her daughter is in a coma. Hannah cares for a charming high school athlete while working with Charlie to cover their tracks by infiltrating the hospital computer system. Unfortunately, those efforts result in major collateral damage.

**Where can I stream it?: **Hulu (available next day)

The Rookie (ABC)

Nathan Fillion and Jenna Dewan on 'The Rookie'.

Disney/Mike Taing

**When does it return?: **Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"Czech Mate” (season 8, episode 1)

**Synopsis: **The LAPD, FBI and Interpol work with Monica Stevens in Prague to target high-value terrorists operating within and outside the United States.

**Where can I stream it?: **Hulu (available next day)**

Shifting Gears (ABC)

Tim Allen and Kat Dennings on 'Shifting Gears'.

Disney/Raymond Liu

**When does it return?: **Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"Dog" (season 2, episode 9)

**Synopsis: **When Matt refuses to let Carter bring a dog into “his” house, Riley starts to wonder if it’s time for her and the kids to find their own place. Meanwhile, Gabe seeks Riley’s advice amid second thoughts about moving in with Amelie.

**Where can I stream it?: **Hulu (available next day)

Chicago Med (NBC)

Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer and Jessy Schram as Dr. Hannah Asher on 'Chicago Med'.

George Burns Jr/NBC

**When does it return?: **Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"Triple Threat" (season 11, episode 8)

**Synopsis: **The doctors deal with the professional and personal fallout from the choices made during a city-wide power outage.

**Where can I stream it?: **Peacock (available next day)

Abbott Elementary (ABC)

Tyler James Williams and Quinta Brunson on 'Abbott Elementary'.

Disney/Gilles Mingasson

**When does it return?: **Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"Mall" (season 5, episode 9)

**Synopsis: ***Abbott Elementary* returns from winter break at their new temporary school: an abandoned mall. The teachers deal with unique challenges that come with teaching in the new location.

**Where can I stream it?: **Hulu (available next day)

Chicago Fire (NBC)

Kenneth Choi on '9-1-1'.

Disney/Christopher Willard

**When does it return?: **Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"A Man Possessed" (season 14, episode 8)

**Synopsis: **When an act of arson harms someone close to the Firehouse 51 family, Severide must track down the perpetrator. Impending budget cuts push Mouch and Pascal to get creative.

**Where can I stream it?: **Peacock (available next day)

Chicago P.D. (NBC)

Marina Squerciati as Officer Kim Burgess and Jason Beghe as Hank Voight on 'Chicago P.D.'.

Elizabeth Sisson/NBC

**When does it return?: **Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"Born Screaming" (season 13, episode 8)

**Synopsis: **Voight and the team work together to uncover the truth of the Bell case before more lives are lost.

**Where can I stream it?: **Peacock (available next day)

Shark Tank (ABC)

Disney/Christopher Willard

**When does it return?: **Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"Urine for a Surprise: Would NFL Legend Michael Strahan Use This Personal Product in Public?" (season 17, episode 9)

**Synopsis: **Entrepreneurs pitch their one-of-a-kind ideas to the Sharks, including a portable relief bottle, precision golf tees, a trusted nosebleed solution, and digital windows that improve your health. Michael Strahan returns as Guest Shark.

**Where can I stream it?: **Hulu (available next day)

Kenneth Choi on '9-1-1'.

Disney/Christopher Willard

**When does it return?: **Thursday, Jan. 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"Secrets" (season 9, episode 7)

**Synopsis: **Hen’s attempts at keeping her mysterious health issues private are starting to impact more than just her physical well-being. Meanwhile, Buck and Ravi decide Eddie needs a night out on the town.

**Where can I stream it?: **Hulu (available next day)

Law & Order (NBC)

Kevin Kane as Det. Terry Bruno and Kelli Giddish as Sgt. Amanda Rollins on 'Law & Order'.

Virginia Sherwood/NBC

**When does it return?: **Thursday, Jan. 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"Snowflakes" (season 25, episode 9)

**Synopsis: **An injured woman's sudden disappearance from the hospital leads to a murder investigation; as an eyewitness to the crime, Brady partners with Benson's SVU to unravel a complex motive; an explosive discovery puts both squads in danger.

**Where can I stream it?: **Peacock (available next day)

9-1-1: Nashville (ABC)

Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Chris O'Donnell on '9-1-1: Nashville'.

Disney/Jake Giles Netter

**When does it return?: **Thursday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"You've Been Boarded" (season 1, episode 7)

**Synopsis: **Nashville is under siege, with each missed ransom escalating the stakes. As the city descends into chaos, Don grows desperate after losing contact with Blythe and races to find her before it’s too late.

**Where can I stream it?: **Hulu (available next day)

Law & Order: SVU (NBC)

Hugh Dancy as A.D.A. Nolan Price, Maura Tierney as Lieutenant Jessica Brady, Tony Goldwyn as District Attorney Nicholas Baxter, Mariska Hargitay as Capt. Olivia Benson, and Peter Scanavino as A.D.A Dominick "Sonny" Carisi Jr. on 'Law & Order: SVU'.

Ralph Bavaro/NBC

**When does it return?: **Thursday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"Purity" (season 27, episode 9)

**Synopsis: **The hunt for a murder suspect uncovers a crime with shocking legal and ethical implications; Bruno must protect his squad during a raid on a suspect's home; Carisi and Price team up in court when Brady's interrogation tactics undermine the case.

**Where can I stream it?: **Peacock (available next day)

Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)

Camilla Luddington in Grey's Anatomy.

Anne Marie Fox/Disney

**When does it return?: **Thursday, Jan. 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"Skyfall" (season 22, episode 7)

**Where can I stream it?: **Hulu (available next day)**

The Hunting Party (NBC)

Melissa Roxburgh as Rebecca Henderson and Patrick Sabongui as Jacob Hassani in 'The Hunting Party'.

Ralph Bavaro/NBC

**When does it return?: **Thursday, Jan. 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

**Title: **"Ron Simms" (season 2, episode 1)

**Synopsis: **Bex must fight to have the Hunting Party team reinstated so that they can catch the infamous "Boogeyman" killer, Ron Simms, who is currently at large and targeting women who are searching for love. Meanwhile, Oliver’s life hangs in the balance.

**Where can I stream it?: **Peacock (available next day)

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