ABC handed out a whopping 15 early renewals for the 2016-2017 fall TV season. Freshmen series "Quantico" will return for a sophomore effort and "Once Upon a Time" received a vote of confidence heading into season six and celebrating its 100th episode this Sunday.
A majority of the network's comedies will continue to make audiences laugh including "Modern Family" (season 8), "The Middle" (season 8), "The Goldbergs" (season 4), "Fresh Off the Boat" (season 3) and "Black-ish" (season 3). Despite its struggle in the ratings, "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." will return for a fourth season and ABC has renewed its entire TGIT lineup - "Grey's Anatomy" (season 13), "Scandal" (season 6) and "How to Get Away with Murder" (season 3).
Fans of ABC alternative programming will get another round of "Dancing with the Stars," "The Bachelor" and "Shark Tank." The Alfonso Ribeiro-hosted "America's Funniest Home Videos" will also return for its 27th season.
The early renewals are a change of pace for the network. Former ABC entertainment president Paul Lee never renewed so far in advance during his tenure, but new president Channing Dungey made it first action in office after taking the job two weeks ago.
Cast and crew for many of the ABC shows renewed took to Twitter to celebrate their new season pick ups.
Adam Horowitz - Creator of "Once Upon a Time"
Thrilled to announce that #OnceUponATime has been picked up for season 6! Thank you ABC and thank you to the most extraordinary fans ever!
— Adam Horowitz (@AdamHorowitzLA) March 3, 2016
Joshua Safran - Creator of "Quantico"
Well *that's* a birthday present if I ever got one. — Joshua Safran (@Anthologist) March 3, 2016
Clark Gregg - Star of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
Thanks to you, o global network of badasses. #agentsofSHIELD S.4 https://t.co/x9h2gN4fX1 — Clark Gregg (@clarkgregg) March 3, 2016
Chris Harrison - Host of "The Bachelor"
Thank you #BachelorNation! #ABC picks up season 21 of #TheBachelor Let the journey begin...again @Millsy11374 — Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison) March 3, 2016
Darby Stanchfield - Star of "Scandal"
JUST IN: #SCANDAL IS RENEWED FOR SEASON 6! pic.twitter.com/GEqxJToZMQ — Darby Stanchfield (@darbysofficial) March 3, 2016
Nolan Gould - Star of "Modern Family"
Just found out (via twitter) that Modern Family has been renewed for an 8th season! So grateful I get to spend another year on this show.
— Nolan Gould (@Nolan_Gould) March 4, 2016
"Black-ish"
Your favorite family is coming back for a Season 3! #blackish pic.twitter.com/4icyuLe5Wc — black-ish (@black_ishABC) March 3, 2016
ABC shows still sitting on the bubble include "American Crime," "Castle," "Dr. Ken," "Galavant," "Last Man Standing," "Marvel's Agent Carter," "The Muppets" and "Nashville."
