As streaming channels tighten their belts and cable networks look for their next big hit, broadcast TV seems to be having a moment, especially with its new offerings. At CBS, Matlock was renewed early and Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage landed a full-season order. Meanwhile, at ABC, High Potential marked the network’s best debut in years.
In fact, one broadcast TV executive recently told Variety that the 2024-25 season is drawing an audience that “we thought was pretty good 15 years ago.” Another put it more succinctly: “Broadcasting is back, baby!”
Judging by the Nielsen ratings cited by TV Series Finale, here are the new and returning series that we envision following Matlock’s lead and scoring early renewals.
