ABC Sets Midseason Schedule, But Cougar Town Is Missing!

Maybe it's time to start preparing the #SaveCougarTown hashtag?

ABC released its midseason schedule Friday, but the Courteney Cox-starring comedy was conspicuously absent. Sources tell TVGuide.com that Cougar Townwill still return in the spring, though an official premiere date has not yet been set. 

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Still, there are plenty of other series returns and premieres to look forward to.

New comedy Work Itwill kick off ABC's midseason lineup on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 8/7c, followed by Celebrity Wife Swap at 9/8c. Other new series The Riverwill bow on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 9/8c, while GCBpremieres Sunday, March 4 at 10/9c. Missing, starring Ashley Judd, will take Charlie's Angels' old slot on Thursdays at 8/7c beginning Thursday, March 15. Premiere dates for Shonda Rhimes' new drama Scandaland comedy Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 have not yet been set.

Check out ABC's full midseason premiere dates schedule:

Tuesday, Jan. 3
8:30-9 p.m. — Work It
9-10 p.m. — Celebrity Wife Swap

Thursday, Jan. 5
8-9 p.m. — Winter Wipeout

Friday, Feb. 3
8-9 p.m. — Shark Tank

Tuesday, Feb. 7
9-10 p.m. — The River

Sunday, March 4
10-11 p.m. — GCB

Thursday, March 15
8-9 p.m. — Missing

Monday, March 19
8-10 p.m. — Dancing with the Stars

Tuesday, March 27
9-10 p.m. — Dancing with the Stars the results show

What do you think of Cougar Town's absence?