R.J. Decker Season Two Premiered on ABC
The investigative drama returned to television screens following a successful first season run.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Television
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The television series R.J. Decker premiered its second season on ABC on September 16, 2026. The show currently holds top chart positions on both Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S.
Why it matters
The show continues to draw a significant audience across broadcast and streaming platforms. Its performance underscores the ongoing trend of linear series finding renewed momentum through multiplatform distribution.
The series premiere garnered 3.69 million Live+Same Day viewers, later reaching 11.64 million multiplatform viewers within six days. Season 1 maintains an 80% critic approval rating and a 73% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The players
ABC
This American commercial broadcast television network is responsible for the production and distribution of the series.
Hulu
This subscription streaming service provides next-day access to episodes aired on ABC.
Disney+
This global streaming platform hosts the series and reports viewership rankings for the U.S. market.
The details
The series centers on a former photographer and ex-convict who transitions into a career as a private investigator. New episodes are broadcast Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC and become available to stream on Hulu the following day.
Timeline
March 3, 2026: The series premiere of R.J. Decker.
May 2026: ABC renewed the show for a second season.
September 16, 2026: The second season officially premiered.
September 18, 2026: The series ranked in the top 10 on Disney+ and top 5 on Hulu.
Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET: The designated air time for new episodes.
Industry Dynamics
The show's trajectory follows the 2026 ABC series renewal cycle pattern observed in other successful network dramas. This multiplatform strategy reflects the broader shift in Hollywood toward leveraging streaming performance to sustain traditional television franchises.
Viewers can watch new episodes live on ABC every Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET. For those who miss the broadcast, episodes are available to stream on Hulu starting the following day.
The takeaway
Strong initial viewer numbers suggest the series remains a key component of ABC's current programming lineup. Fans of the investigative drama genre can continue to track the show's ranking across major streaming services throughout the season.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
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