ABC announces full-season orders for new fall series 'mixed-ish' & 'Stumptown,' spring season pickup for sophomore drama 'The Rookie'

ABC’s hit fall series “mixed-ish” and “Stumptown” have been given full-season orders, while “The Rookie” received a spring season pickup, Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment, announced earlier this week.

“This fall, ‘Stumptown’ has delivered a rich, inventive and fun thrill ride each week with a stellar cast that features one of the most fearless female characters at the center; ‘mixed-ish’ has established itself as one of the sharpest, funniest and most original new comedies of the season; and ‘The Rookie’ has continued to bring compelling storytelling and powerful performances to its passionate and loyal fan base,” Burke said. “Thanks to the brilliant creative teams behind these series, along with the phenomenal casts and crews, for delivering three incredibly entertaining and distinctive shows. We’re so proud of this great crop of shows that are all off to strong starts this fall, and we can’t wait to bring more fantastic episodes to our schedule this season.”

ABC’s “mixed-ish” is the No. 1 new comedy of the season in adults 18-49. The new ABC comedy grows to a 1.80 rating with adults 18-49 across all platforms in L+7.

“Stumptown” is the No. 1 playback gainer for a new series this season in total viewers, soaring by nearly 4.0 million viewers after seven days to double its live + same day average (up 99%). “Stumptown” builds on its lead-in by double digits in total viewers and adults 18-49 to stand as ABC’s most-watched program on Wednesday night this season. Through its first three episodes, the new ABC drama is averaging 9.7 million total viewers and a 2.18 rating with adults 18-49 across all platforms in L+7.

Season to date, “The Rookie” is improving its new Sunday time slot for ABC by triple digits in total viewers (by 214%) and adults 18-49 (175%), marking ABC’s most-watched series in the time slot in four years. Building on its lead-in by double digits, the show ranks as the No. 1 scripted series in the Sunday 10 p.m. hour and stands as ABC’s most-watched and highest-rated program on the night this season in both total viewers and adults 18-49. A big gainer in delayed viewing, “The Rookie” more than doubles its live + same day total viewer average (by 103%) and adult 18-49 rating (117%) after seven days of TV playback.

“mixed-ish” stars Tika Sumpter as Alicia Johnson, Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Paul Johnson, Christina Anthony as Denise, Arica Himmel as Bow Johnson, Ethan William Childress as Johan Johnson, Mykal-Michelle Harris as Santamonica Johnson and Gary Cole as Harrison.

“Stumptown” stars Cobie Smulders as Dex Parios, Jake Johnson as Grey McConnell, Tantoo Cardinal as Sue Lynn Blackbird, Cole Sibus as Ansel Parios, Adrian Martinez as Tookie, with Camryn Manheim as Lt. Cosgrove and Michael Ealy as Det. Miles Hoffman.

“The Rookie” stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sgt. Wade Grey, Titus Makin Jr. as Jackson West, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen and Eric Winter as Tim Bradford.