9 TV Shows We're Excited to See Back on TV in Spring 2024

Megan Behnke

11/30/2023 06:28 pm EST

It's been a long time coming, but original scripted TV shows will finally be coming back very, very soon. Although some shows were lucky enough to be airing new episodes this fall, most series had to be pushed back to midseason due to the strikes. Once SAG-AFTRA's strike came to an end, networks were quick to push out production schedules and, soon, their own schedules.

There will be plenty of fan-favorite shows returning in the New Year, and a few new ones as well. Justin Hartley's Tracker is kicking off CBS' highly-anticipated premiere week, while 9-1-1 will be making its debut on ABC. There will also be a number of shows coming to an end next year, but they will no doubt be going out with a bang. While there are way too many shows to include, check out some of the shows we're most excited to see in early 2024.

'Law & Order: SVU'

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Law & Order: SVU is coming back for its 25th season, and there is no stopping. The long-running procedural always seems to crank out intense storylines and cases with twists viewers never see coming. The season premiere will see the return of Kelli Giddish's Amanda Rollins, meaning that fans will definitely want to tune in. Of course, there will be much more to look forward to with the show heading into such a milestone season.

Law & Order: SVU Season 25 premieres on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.

'Abbott Elementary'

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The staff at Abbott Elementary will finally be coming back very soon. While the series has been airing repeats on ABC on the fall 2023 schedule, it just hasn't been the same. Following Janine and Greg's confession to each other, Abbott Elementary Season 3 is going to be one to look forward to. The series will also be getting 14 episodes, which is more than what most shows will be getting.

Abbott Elementary Season 3 will premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 9 p.m. ET with a one-hour episode on ABC.

'Tracker'

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Although most new shows are being held off for the 2024-25 broadcast season, Tracker is one of the few that will be airing. Justin Hartley's brand new series will be getting the coveted post-Super Bowl slot. Based on the bestselling novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver, Tracker will see Hartley's lone-wolf survivalist, Colter Shaw, roaming the country as a "reward seeker." He uses his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family.

Tracker premieres on Sunday, Feb. 11, following Super Bowl LVIII.

'NCIS'

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NCIS is still going strong following Mark Harmon's exit in Season 19. The long-running procedural is gearing up for Season 21, and it's going to be both intense and emotional. While not much has been revealed about the upcoming season, it can be safe to assume that the series will pay tribute to David McCallum, who passed away in September. How they will go about doing the tribute is unknown, but it's possible there could be some familiar faces returning. Fans will just have to tune in and see.

NCIS Season 21 premieres on Monday, Feb. 12 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.

'Young Sheldon'

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The Big Bang Theory prequel was recently announced to be ending after the upcoming seventh season. Although it's going to be sad to see the series end, there is still so much that it could tell to tie into its predecessor. While that doesn't mean it will feature some BBT plotlines, there's always the possibility. The show has foreshadowed George Sr.'s inevitable death, so that is a potential. Meanwhile, with Mandy and Georgie possibly getting hitched, it's going to be an interesting final season. Not to mention the fact that it will be getting at least 14 episodes.

Young Sheldon's seventh and final season will premiere on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. The one-hour series finale will air on Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET.

'S.W.A.T.'

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After a sudden and short cancellation, S.W.A.T. will be premiering its seventh and final season very soon. Season 7 has been a long time coming after CBS canceled the series then reversed its decision only a few days later following an outcry from fans. While not too much has been revealed about the upcoming season, it can be assumed that fans will be seeing Hondo and Nichelle get married after they got engaged in the Season 6 finale. It's also possible that someone on S.W.A.T. could be dying since it is the final season. Though nothing is set in stone.

S.W.A.T. Season 7 premieres on Friday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.

'Blue Bloods'

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The Reagan family dinners will soon be stopping, but Blue Bloods will definitely be going out with a bang. The long-running procedural will be coming to an end after its upcoming 14th season. It will be split into two parts, consisting of 18 episodes total. Part one will be airing during midseason with 10 episodes, while part two will air next fall with the remaining eight. There is no telling how the series will wrap up the Reagan family, but it will surely be something to look forward to.

Blue Bloods Season 14 premieres on Friday, Feb. 16 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.

'9-1-1'

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After spending six seasons on Fox, 9-1-1 will be making its ABC debut early next year. When it was announced that the first responder drama, which was Fox's top-rated series, will be moving networks, it was definitely a surprise. However, it could be a good thing, depending on what storylines 9-1-1 can now include that it wasn't able to on Fox. The series is also cleverly paired with Grey's Anatomy and Station 19 on Thursday nights, making it a full night of action and emotions.

9-1-1 Season 7 premieres on Thursday, Mar. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

'Grey's Anatomy'

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It's the show that just won't stop. Even after Ellen Pompeo's departure, Grey's Anatomy is proving to be as strong as ever. While Season 20 will only have 10 episodes, it's still going to be one to watch, especially after that Season 19 cliffhanger. The episode ended with Teddy collapsing in the OR and Yasuda trying to revive her. However, it was revealed prior to the episode's premiere that Kim Raver signed on for Season 20. There is always the potential that something could go wrong later on; for now, Raver will be returning. It is Grey's Anatomy, so you never know what could happen.

Grey's Anatomy Season 20 will premiere on Thursday, Mar. 14 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

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