ABC’s High Potential Replacement Returns To Near-Record-High Viewership After Almost Being Cancelled

Published Sep 30, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT Jeff Dodge (he/him), a published author and graduate of Western Washington University, has been a TV news editor for many years and has had the chance to interview multiple reality show stars, including Randy Jackson, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Mel B and John Cena. Fun Fact: he’s been to every single Idol Live! Tour. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.ABC's crime drama R.J. Decker was almost canceled after its first season, but it just returned to the air with almost record-high viewership. Deadline reports that 9.61 million viewers tuned in to the R.J. Decker season 2 premiere, which aired in mid-September. More to come... This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Network TV R.J. Decker