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PRIMETIME PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS - ABC 2016-2017 SEASON***Descriptions courtesy of ABC***

AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE (Comedy) (Tuesday, 8:30-9PM)Katie Otto, a confident, unapologetic wife and mother of three, raises her flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, filled with “perfect” mommies and their “perfect” offspring.

Cast: Katy Mixon, Diedrich Bader, Johnny Sequoyah, Daniel DiMaggio, Julia Butters, Carly Hughes, Ali Wong Executive Producers: Aaron Kaplan, Rick Weiner, Kenny Schwartz, Ruben FleischerKapital Entertainment and ABC Studios

CONVICTION (Drama) (Monday, 10-11PM) (Sunday, 10-11PM)Lawyer and former First Daughter Hayes Morrison is about to accept a job offered from her sexy nemesis, NY District Attorney Wayne Wallis, to avoid jail time for cocaine possession and avoid hurting her mother’s Senate campaign. Working with his team at the new Conviction Integrity Unit will let her use her brilliant mind to turn over cases, where there is credible suspicion of wrongful conviction, and give her a chance to turn things around with her high-powered political family.

Cast: Hayley Atwell, Eddie Cahill, Shawn Ashmore, Merrin Dungey, Emily Kinney, Manny Montana, Daniel di Tomasso Executive Producers: Liz Friedman, Liz Friedlander, Mark Gordon, Nick Peppe Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studios

DESIGNATED SURVIVOR (Drama) (Wednesday, 10-11PM)In this conspiracy thriller, Tom Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member unexpectedly becomes president after a devastating attack on Washington. He will struggle to prevent the country and his own family from falling into chaos, as he is thrust into one of the most difficult presidencies in history.

Cast: Kiefer Sutherland, Natascha McElhone, Maggie Q, Kal Penn, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, LaMonica Garrett, Tanner Buchanan Executive Producers: David Guggenheim, Simon Kinberg, Kiefer Sutherland, Mark Gordon, Nick Pepper, Suzan Bymel, Aditya SoodMark Gordon Company and ABC Studios

NOTORIOUS (Drama) (Thursday, 9-10PM)It is about control, ego, and power -- how a charismatic attorney and a powerhouse TV producer attempt to control the media, the justice system, and ultimately each other. Living at the intersection of law and media, the series explores the boundaries of professional integrity and how far our national tastemakers will go for ratings, notoriety, and the last word. Inspired by the true-life stories of famed criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos and cable news producer Wendy Walker.

Cast: Piper Perabo, Daniel Sunjata, Sepideh Moafi, Kate Jennings Grant, Ryan Guzman, Kevin Zegers, J. August Richards, Aimee Teegarden Executive Producers: Mark Geragos, Wendy Walker, Michael Engler, Kenny Meiselas, Jeff Kwatinetz, Josh BarrySony Pictures Television and ABC Studios

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SPEECHLESS (Comedy) (Wednesday, 8:30-9PM)Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”

Cast: Minnie Driver, John Ross Bowie, Mason Cook, Micah Fowler, Kyla Kenedy, Cedric YarbroughExecutive Producers: Scott Silveri, Jake Kasdan, Melvin MarTwentieth Century Fox Television and ABC Studios

MID-SEASON SERIES

IMAGINARY MARY (Comedy) (Tuesday, 9:30-10PM)Alice is a fiercely independent career woman whose life is turned upside-down when she meets the love of her life – a divorced father with three kids. This triggers even more upheaval when the slightly unhinged imaginary friend she created as a child suddenly reappears to help her navigate the transition from single girl to a woman ready for a family.

Cast: Jenna Elfman, Stephen Schneider, Rachel Dratch (VO), Nicholas Coombe, Matreya Scarrwener, Erica Tremblay Executive Producers: Adam F. Goldberg, David Guarascio, Doug Robinson, Patrick Osborne, Shawn LevySony Pictures Television, Happy Madison and ABC Studios

TIME AFTER TIME (Drama) (Sunday, 9-10PM)Based on the novel by Karl Alexander and movie “Time After Time,” this drama delivers a fantastical cat and mouse adventure through time when famed science fiction writer H.G. Wells is transported to modern day Manhattan in pursuit of Jack the Ripper. Once H.G. arrives in New York City, he finds a world he never thought possible and a young woman who captivates him.

Cast: Freddie Stroma, Josh Bowman, Genesis Rodriguez, Regina TaylorExecutive Producers: Kevin Williamson, Marcos SiegaOuterbanks entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television

WHEN WE RISE (Drama/Limited Event Series) (7 ep) (Monday-Thursday, 9-11PM)“When We Rise” chronicles the real-life personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today.

Cast: Guy Pearce, Mary-Louise Parker, Rachel Griffiths, Austin McKenzie, Emily Skeggs, Jonathan Majors, Fiona DourifExecutive Producers: Dustin Lance Black, Laurence Mark, Bruce Cohen, Gus Van SantABC Studios

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SPRING SERIES

PEOPLE ICONS (Alternative-Limited) (Tuesday, 10-11PM) (4 episodes)The series is inspired by iconic People magazine stories that have made a lasting impact. Includes titles such as: Celebrity Love Stories, Heroes & Survivors, Gone Too Soon and Sexiest Man Alive.

Host: Lara SpencerExecutive Producers: Michael Rourke, Chris Grant, Drew Buckley, Richard Dickson, Catherine Balsam-Schwaber, Julia Pistor, Susan House, Hamilton South Mattel, Hudsun Media and Electus

THE TOY BOX (Alternative) (Friday, 8-9PM) (8 episodes)In each episode, inventors present their toy concepts to a group of mentors that include Dylan’s Candy Bar owner Dylan Lauren, toy guru Jim Silver and Pixar Creative Director of Consumer Products Jen Tan. If the toy maker gets past the mentors, they will move on to The Toy Box where a panel of young, no-holds-barred judges that include Sophia Grace Brownlee (“The Ellen Degeneres Show”), Aalyrah Caldwell (“Uncle Buck”), Toby Grey (“The Unexpected John Cena Prank”) and Noah Ritter (“The Ellen Degeneres Show”) decide which toy moves on to the finals and eventually crowned the winner. The winning toy will be made by Mattel and sold exclusively at Toys “R” Us after the series finale.

Host: Eric StonestreetExecutive Producers: Michael Rourke, Chris Grant, Drew Buckley, Richard Dickson, Catherine Balsam-Schwaber, Julia Pistor, Susan House, Hamilton South Mattel, Hudsun Media and Electus

SUMMER SERIES

BATTLE OF THE NETWORK STARS (Alternative) (Thursday, 9-10PM)The ‘70s and ‘80s television pop-culture classic, “Battle of the Network Stars,” is revived when it returns to television this summer. “Battle of the Network Stars” is a nostalgic throwback to the original series where TV celebrities blended athleticism with hilarious antics. The 10-episode summer event will pit teams of current and classic TV stars from multiple eras and different genres against one another in a variety of athletic games. Viewers can look forward to seeing a fresh take at some of the classic show’s sporting “events” like Tug o’ War, the Obstacle Course and the Dunk Tank. In the original “Battle of the Network Stars,” TV stars representing the three major networks at that time – ABC, CBS and NBC – teamed up to compete in physical challenges that were originally broadcast on ABC starting in 1976 and continuing for 13 years. Legendary sports broadcaster Howard Cosell hosted all but one of those 19 episodes, commenting on the action with a semi-serious version of the style for which he was famous. The show will film at the same venue as the original series, at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.Hosts: Mike Greenberg, Joe Tessitore Sideline Reporters: Cari Champion, Cassidy HubbarthExecutive Producers: Andrew Glassman, Will Staeger, Michael AntinoroGlassman Media and IMG

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BOY BAND (Alternative) (10 episodes) (Thursday, 8-9PM)Boy Band,” is a new series where talented singers battle it out to become a member of the next great music sensation. And for the first time ever, viewers at home will vote for their favorite five band members, live, creating a group America can truly call its own. The series will capture the audition process and behind-the-scenes excitement where young vocal talents compete for a chance to show the world that they have what it takes to win a coveted spot in the band and receive a recording contract with Hollywood Records.

Host: Rita OraExecutive Producers: Todd Lubin, Jay Peterson, Jane Mun, Joel Relampagos Matador Content

DOWNWARD DOG (Comedy) (Tuesday, 8-8:30PM)Based on the web series, “Downward Dog” is about a struggling millennial, Nan, from the point of view of her lonely and philosophical dog, Martin. One session at obedience school already makes them realize that even at their worst they may be the best thing for each other.

Cast: Allison Tolman, Lucas Neff, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Barry Rothbart, Mo Collins. Samm Hodges (the voice of Martin)Executive Producers: Samm Hodges, Michael Killen, Jimmy Miller, Sam Hansen, Kathy Dziubek. Lee Eisenberg, Gene StupnitskyLegendary Television and ABC Studios

GONG SHOW, THE (Alternative) (10 episodes) (Thursday, 10-11PM)Here comes the return of television’s most irreverent talent show competition where every episode will celebrate un-traditionally talented, unique performers plucked from the Internet and put on a primetime stage. A revolving panel of judges featuring Hollywood’s hottest stars praise, critique and gong contestants in one of TV’s all-time great variety shows.

Host: Tommy MaittlandExecutive Producers: Will Arnett, Evan Prager, Jesse Ignjatovic, Peter PrincipatoCo-Execs: Jared Morell, Jordan Barrow, Marc FormanElectric Avenue Productions, Den of Thieves in association with Sony Pictures Television and Principato Young Entertainment

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SOMEWHERE BETWEEN (Drama) (10 episodes) (Monday, 10-11PM) Somewhere Between is a thriller drama series centering on Laura Price, a superstar news producer in San Francisco and fiercely loving mom. She isn’t crazy: Laura knows her 8-year-old daughter is going to be murdered. She doesn’t know who the murderer is, or why she’s killed, but she knows exactly when it will happen, where, and how. Despite this, all of her attempts to keep her daughter safe fail, and Serena’s fixed, unmovable, terrifying fate keeps her directly in the path of her killer. The cast of characters include: Tom Price, Laura’s powerful yet sensitive husband who is also the city’s district attorney; Nico Jackson, a former cop turned private investigator; and Serena Price, a big-hearted, untamable child who is always reaching out to others as a new friend.

Cast: Paula Patton, JR Bourne, Devon Sawa, Aria BirchExecutive Producers: Stephen Tolkin, Ivan Fecan, Joseph Broido, Tim Gamble, Matthew O’Connor Thunderbird Entertainment in association with ITV Studios

STEVE HARVEY’S THUNDERDOME (Alternative) (13 episodes) (Thursday, 10-11PM)This seed-funding competition reality series focuses on two budding entrepreneurs who go head-to-head to win over a live studio audience to fund their ideas, products or companies. In each of the 13 episodes, the audience will represent the

“customer” and, as the customer is always right, they will be voting to determine the winner. But, in each round, following the pitches and before Steve Harvey reveals the results of the crowd’s majority vote, the entrepreneurs will face a major dilemma: one of the entrepreneurs is allowed to cash out and walk away for a lesser amount. But if an entrepreneur cashes out, they forgo the opportunity to win the whole cash prize for that round – a good move if they lost the crowd vote, but a bad move if they would have won it.

Host: Steve HarveyExecutive Producers: Mark Burnett, Leslie Garvin, Barry Poznick MGM Television

STILL STAR-CROSSED (Drama) (7 episodes) (Monday, 10-11PM) This period drama from Shondaland, picks up where the famous story of Romeo and Juliet ends, charting the treachery, palace intrigue and ill-fated romances of the Montagues and Capulets in the wake of the young lovers’ tragic fate. The series is based on the book by Melinda Taub.

Cast: Wade Briggs, Anthony Head, Zuleikha Robinson, Lashana Lynch, Ebonee Noel, Sterling Sulieman, Medalion Rahimi, Grant Bowler, Susan Wooldridge, Torrance Coombs, Dan Hildebrand Executive Producers: Heather Mitchell, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers. Michael Goldstein, Michael Offer ABC Studios

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UPCOMING SERIES

CHILD SUPPORT (Alternative Hr) An original studio-based game show that features one adult contestant who must answer 10 questions correctly to earn the top prize. If they answer incorrectly, the contestant has a chance to be saved by a group of five kids who have been asked the same question. will feature priceless interactions between funnyman Ricky Gervais and kids who will assist grown-up contestants

Host: Fred SavageExecutive Producers: Ricky Gervais, David Goldberg, Caroline Baumgard, Jeff KraskBanijay Studios North America