Sinclair Broadcast Group owns or controls the largest number of ABC affiliate stations among U.S. station groups, with 39 ABC-affiliated stations across the country. Sinclair's ABC affiliates include prominent stations like WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C., KOMO-TV in Seattle, and KATV in Little Rock, among others. The company operates these affiliates often alongside other networks such as Fox, MyNetworkTV, and CW in various markets. Recently, Sinclair has made news by preempting the show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its ABC affiliates, substituting it with local news programming, and stating ongoing discussions with ABC regarding the show's return. In summary, Sinclair is a major owner and operator of ABC affiliate stations with a significant presence across numerous U.S. markets, and it plays a notable role in network programming decisions involving these affiliates.
