ABC president Paul Lee announced at the Television Critics Association summer press tour that the network developed split-season plans for its fall lineup.

GREY'S ANATOMY
Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 26, with 12 episodes in a row
Returns from winter hiatus: Feb. 27, with 12 episodes in a row

Last viewers saw of the doctors at Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital, they were struck with a superstorm and a whole load of drama. Meredith Grey had a baby she named Bailey, Callie Torres discovered that her wife cheated on her with another doctor, and Cristina Yang and Owen Hunt broke up once again, among other events that took place in the season 9 finale. The storm returns in the season 10 premiere, according to a promotional video for the upcoming season. Viewers will also find out the fate of Richard Webber - if he died of electrocution or will be revived after he was found unconscious in the hospital's basement.

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SCANDAL
Premieres: Thursday, Oct. 3 with 10 episodes in a row
Returns from winter hiatus: Feb. 27, with 12 in a row

Season 2 ended in May with the revelation that Rowan is Olivia Pope's dad; Olivia learns that Fitz killed Verna; Quinn drills directly into Billy's leg when Huck is unable to torture him and Gov. Reston returns. It is also revealed to the press that Olivia is the president's mistress, and she ends her romance with Fitz once again. The episode ends right as the press finds out that Olivia was Fitz's mistress and she is escorted into a limo where the head of secret spy ring B613, Rowan, was waiting for her.

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ONCE UPON A TIME
Premieres: Sunday, Sept. 29, with 11 in a row
Returns from winter hiatus: March 9, with 11 in a row

Emma, Mary Margaret, Regina, David, Mr. Gold and Hook will discover that Neverland is a very dark and dangerous place as they try to rescue Henry in the new season. Peter Pan will be a major villain as the group learns what he wants with Henry. At the same time, those in the Enchanted Forest try to save Neal Cassidy, who is on the verge of dying.

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NASHVILLE
Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 25, with limited repeats and preemption
Returns from winter hiatus: Feb. 26, with limited repeats and preemption

A promotional video for the show's second season revealed that Rayna James is in a coma after the accident, as Juliette Barnes said in the promo, "So now I have to compete with a saint in a coma!"  The clip also stated that viewers can expect to see the characters return with a all their "drama-filled, fan-fueled, take your breath away glory." Peggy is looking to give birth to Teddy's child and not get an abortion, according to TV Line, and Rayna will not immediately find out about Peggy's pregnancy, considering that she is still recovering from the car accident. 

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REVENGE
Premieres: Sunday, Sept. 29, with limited repeats and preemption
Returns from winter hiatus: March 9.

Season 2 ended with Declan and Takeda's deaths, Nolan Ross' arrest, Conrad's admittance that there is no such thing as the Initiative and Emily's reveal to Jack that she is the real Amanda Clarke. Charlotte will continue her pregnancy in season 3 and Victoria will bond with her son Patrick Harper, after he showed her at her doorstep last season. A promotional video for season 3 shows Emily getting shot in the chest twice on her wedding day. When season 2 ended she was still engaged to Daniel, though she continues to have feelings for both Aiden and Jack. 

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