Ahead of its upfront presentation Monday morning, NBC has given us a peek at their upcoming fall schedule, midseason plans and more. All of the shows will stream next-day on Peacock.
Monday includes The Voice, with new judge Camila Cabello joining the panel with Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton and John Legend. Quantum Leap starring Raymond Lee will air after.
The Voice is also on Tuesday nights, followed by season 2 of La Brea and the final season of New Amsterdam. Wednesday is Chicago night with Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. Thursday night is Law & Order night with Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order: Organized Crime.
Friday will have the Capital One College Bowl followed by Dateline NBC. New comedy Lopez vs. Lopez will take over the former’s slot. in November, along with returning comedy Young Rock, which moves to a new night.
“While leaning into our strong, stable schedule in the fall, we’re also rethinking legacy launch timing to give our shows the best chance for success,” said Frances Berwick, Chairman, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, in a statement received by S&A. “With the huge reach that our affiliate partner stations provide, coupled with exclusive next-day availability on Peacock, our NBC shows will truly be accessible to audiences in any way that they want to watch.”
“We’re continuing to invest in content for NBC that not only has the huge broad appeal that defines the platform, but also the ability to continue to find fans across our platforms following its broadcast debut; a strategy we’ve already seen a lot of success with this season,” said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “We’re very excited by the new additions to our lineup, which we believe will super-serve our linear audience. In addition, we will continue to develop and order pilots, all of which will help strengthen a robust year-round season.”
Other schedule notes:
There will be an original film for the holiday season, with Dolly Parton headlining the film Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas. For the holidays, “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party returns with Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The National Dog Show Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
At midseason:
The Blacklist comes back for its 10th season, as well as the second seasons of American Auto and Grand Crew. Also the Night Crew sequel series starring John Larroquette and Melissa Rauch will launch.
For unscripted at summer and midseason:
The Wheel, hosted by comedian Michael McIntyre and based on the UK format is coming, as well as Million Dollar Island, “which will feature 100 contestants who attempt to forge friendships and build alliances as they plot to stay on a remote desert island for up to 50 days and compete to win their share of the ultimate $1 million prize.” Returning are That’s My Jam hosted by Jimmy Fallon, The Wall and Dick Wolf-produced docuseries LA Fire and Rescue.
Summer has the return of America’s Got Talent, America Ninja Warrior, Who Do You Think You Are and new series Dancing with Myself and Password (hosted by Keke Palmer).
Outstanding pilots
The network has yet to make a decision on Blank Slate, Found, Irrational, Unbroken and an untitled drama from Mike Daniels.
Check out the full schedule below (new series in caps)
MONDAY
8-10 P.M. — The Voice
10-11 P.M. — QUANTUM LEAP
TUESDAY
8-9 P.M. — The Voice
9-10 P.M. — La Brea
10-11 P.M. — New Amsterdam
WEDNESDAY
8-9 P.M. — Chicago Med
9-10 P.M. — Chicago Fire
10-11 P.M. — Chicago P.D.
THURSDAY
8-9 P.M. — Law & Order
9-10 P.M. — Law & Order: SVU
10-11 P.M. — Law & Order: Organized Crime
FRIDAY
8-9 P.M. – Capital One College Bowl
8-8:30 P.M. – LOPEZ VS. LOPEZ (November)
8:30-9 P.M. – Young Rock (November)
9-11 P.M — Dateline NBC
SATURDAY
8-9 P.M. — Drama Encores
9-10 P.M. — Dateline Weekend Mystery
10-11 P.M. – SNL Vintage
SUNDAY
7-8:20 P.M. — Football Night in America (also live on Peacock)
8:20-11 P.M. — NBC Sunday Night Football (also live on Peacock)