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Monday, November 7, 2022

NBC DELIVERS THE GOODS FOR MIDSEASON WITH RETURNING FAVORITES, A NEW JUDGE ON THE COMEDY CASE AND DRAMAS THAT INSPIRE AND CHARM

 

 
NBC Press Release
breaking news | November 7, 2022


Highly Competitive “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” Arrives Right After the Holidays

Updated “Night Court” Brings Judge Melissa Rauch Behind the Bench to Spar with John Larroquette

Network Says Aloha to “Magnum, P.I.” on Same Night It Launches New Shanola Hampton Drama “Found”

All Series Stream Next Day on Peacock

MONDAYS – “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” Shines the Spotlight on the World’s Best Acts; New Season of “The Voice” Starts Up Again March 6 with First-Time Coaches Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan Joining Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton

TUESDAYS – All-New Comedy “Night Court” Bangs the Gavel on Jan. 17 While “New Amsterdam” Closes Its Doors with Two-Hour Series Finale; “American Auto” Pumps the Gas Jan. 24 with Season 2 Premiere; “That’s My Jam” Turns the Beat Around on March 7 in Season 2 Return

WEDNESDAYS – The Windy City Continues to Own Wednesdays with the Unrivaled Triple-Header of “Chicago Med,” Followed by “Chicago Fire” and Concluding with “Chicago P.D.” 

THURSDAYS: “Law & Order,” “Law & Order” SVU” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime” Deliver Night’s Top Dramas

SUNDAYS:  Aloha From Hawaii as “Magnum P.I.” Makes Network Debut on Feb. 19; Series Premiere of Shanola Hampton-Starrer “Found” Launches That Same Night; Red Reddington and “The Blacklist” Return Feb. 26



UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Nov. 7, 2022 — Following another Premiere Week win and a top-rated fall, NBC heads into 2023 with the launch of an all-new “Night Court,” the debuts of dramas “Found” and “Magnum P.I.” and an offshoot of one of the biggest unscripted brands in the world with “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars.”

NBC heads into midseason as the #1 network in both total viewers and 18-49 demo in overall programming as well as being #1 in the demo in entertainment-only programming.  

“Saturday Night Live” continues its reign as the #1 entertainment program in the demo (live + 3). In live +7 viewing in the demo, NBC has the top three shows – “Chicago P.D.,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Chicago Fire.” “Quantum Leap,” which was recently given a full-series order, ranks #3 in new shows this season in the demo L+7.

In total viewers, the current season of “The Voice” – with coaches Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Camila Cabello – ranks #1 for unscripted programming.

"Following another winning fall, we’re looking forward to a great January and beyond with a strong schedule that delivers on the return of many favorites coupled with fantastic new premieres,” said Frances Berwick, Chairman, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “We continue to program with an eye toward a year-round schedule, constantly providing our audiences with new reasons to tune in and engage either live on NBC or stream next day on Peacock.”  

“We can’t wait to share these terrific new series with our audience,” said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “‘Found,’ from Greg Berlanti and Nkechi Okoro Carroll, is a stellar addition to our drama lineup while ‘Magnum, P.I.’ comes to us with a passionate fanbase already in place that we intend to nourish. On the comedy side, having John Larroquette and Melissa Rauch co-star in an updated ‘Night Court’ is a dream come true, and our critically acclaimed comedy ‘American Auto’ is back with its hilarious and ironic look at corporate America. Add “AGT: All-Stars” to that mix and it’s a great start to the new year.”

Launching right out of the holiday season, “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” premieres Monday, Jan. 2. This new series serves as an extension of the powerhouse hit franchise, featuring winners, fan favorites and viral sensations from previous seasons of “America’s Got Talent” and “Got Talent” franchises around the world.

On Tuesday, Jan. 17, court is back in session when “Night Court” debuts. Melissa Rauch plays the late Harry Stone’s daughter and takes the gavel, sparring with new public defender and “Night Court” legend John Larroquette. A week after “Night Court” airs back-to-back episodes, the critically acclaimed Ana Gasteyer-starrer “American Auto” returns to create an hourlong Tuesday comedy block beginning Jan. 24.

Sunday, Feb. 19 will mark the premiere date for the broadcast return of “Magnum, P.I.” and series premiere of “Found,” starring Shanola Hampton and from executive producer Greg Berlanti. “Magnum P.I.,” starring Jay Hernandez as the suave title character, will be beginning its fifth season. A week later on Feb. 26 will be the Season 10 premiere of “The Blacklist,” the ultra-compelling drama starring Emmy Award winner James Spader as Red Reddington.

The Voice” returns March 6 with new coaches Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan alongside Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton. A day later, first-year hit “That’s My Jam,” with host Jimmy Fallon, returns for more games, performances and musical impressions, expanding to 10 episodes in season two.

In addition to their curated linear timeslots, all shows will be available to stream on Peacock.  

Previously announced shows that have been ordered to series but not yet dated include “Grand Crew,” “The Wheel” and “L.A. Fire and Rescue.”


NBC MIDSEASON 2022-23 SCHEDULE 
(New programs in UPPER CASE; all times ET/PT)  

MONDAY, JAN. 2
8 p.m. — “AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: ALL-STARS” (Series premiere)
10 p.m. – “Quantum Leap” (Return from hiatus)

TUESDAY, JAN. 3
8 p.m. – “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” (Encore)
10 p.m. – “New Amsterdam” (Return from hiatus)

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4
8 p.m. — “Chicago Med” (Return from hiatus)
9 p.m. — “Chicago Fire” (Return from hiatus)
10 p.m. — “Chicago P.D.” (Return from hiatus)

THURSDAY, JAN. 5
8 p.m.  — “Law & Order” (Return from hiatus)
9 p.m.  — “Law & Order: SVU” (Return from hiatus)
10 p.m. — “Law & Order: Organized Crime” (Return from hiatus)

FRIDAY, JAN. 6
8 p.m. — “Lopez vs. Lopez” (Return from hiatus)
8:30 p.m. – “Young Rock” (Return from hiatus)
9 p.m. – “Dateline NBC” (Return from hiatus)

TUESDAY, JAN. 17
8 and 8:30 p.m. – “NIGHT COURT” (Series premiere; back-to-back episodes one night only)
9 p.m. – “New Amsterdam” (Two-hour series finale)

TUESDAY, JAN. 24
8:30 p.m. – “American Auto” (Season premiere)

TUESDAY, JAN. 31
9 and 10 p.m. – “La Brea” (Return from hiatus; back-to-back episodes one night only)

SUNDAY, FEB. 19
9 p.m. – “MAGNUM P.I.” (Season premiere)
10 p.m. – “FOUND” (Series premiere)

SUNDAY, FEB. 26
8 p.m. – “The Blacklist” (Season premiere)

MONDAY, MARCH 6
8 p.m. – “The Voice (Season premiere)

TUESDAY, MARCH 7
9 p.m. – “The Voice”
10 p.m. – “That’s My Jam” (Season premiere)


NEW COMEDY SERIES

NIGHT COURT

Unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone, the daughter of the late Harry Stone, follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding.

The cast includes Melissa Rauch, John Larroquette, India de Beaufort, Kapil Talwalkar and Lacretta.

Dan Rubin, Melissa Rauch and Winston Rauch executive produce. John Larroquette produces.

Warner Bros. Television produces in association with After January Productions and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.


NEW DRAMA SERIES

MAGNUM P.I.

“Magnum P.I.” is a modern take on the classic series centering on Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum lives in a guest cottage on Robin’s Nest, the luxurious estate where he works as a security consultant to supplement his P.I. business. The “majordomo” of the property is Juliet Higgins, a beautiful and commanding disavowed MI:6 agent whose second job is to keep Magnum in line, with the help of her two Dobermans. When Magnum needs back up on a job, he turns to his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors Theodore ‘TC’ Calvin, a former Marine chopper pilot who runs Island Hoppers, a helicopter tour business, and Orville “Rick” Wright, a former Marine door-gunner-turned-impresario of Oahu’s coolest nightclub and the most connected man on the island. With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge, Thomas Magnum is back on the case!

The cast includes Jay Hernandez, Perdita Weeks, Zachary Knighton, Stephen Hill, Amy Hill, and Tim Kang.

Eric Guggenheim Barbie Kligman, John Davis, Justin Lin, John Fox, David Wolkove and Gene Hong executive produce.

CBS Studios produces in association with Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.


FOUND

In any given year, more than 600,000 people are reported missing in the U.S. More than half that number are people of color that the country seems to forget about. Public relations specialist Gabi Mosely (series star and producer Shanola Hampton) — who was once herself one of those forgotten ones — and her crisis management team now make sure there is always someone looking out for the forgotten missing people. But unbeknownst to anyone, this everyday hero is hiding a chilling secret of her own.

The cast includes Shanola Hampton, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Kelli Williams, Brett Dalton, Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta and Karan Oberoi.

Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Sonay Hoffman, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman and Lindsay Dunn executive produce.

Berlanti Productions and Rock My Soul Productions produces in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.


NEW UNSCRIPTED SERIES

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: ALL-STARS

“America’s Got Talent: All-Stars,” a new extension of the powerhouse hit series featuring winners, finalists, fan favorites and viral sensations from previous seasons of “America’s Got Talent” and “Got Talent” franchises around the world. The contestants will take the stage once again, but this time to compete for the ultimate All-Star title.

“Got Talent” creator and executive producer Simon Cowell will judge alongside global fashion icon Heidi Klum and renowned comedian Howie Mandel. “America’s Got Talent” host Terry Crews will serve as host.

With more than 70 local versions of “Got Talent” produced across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, “AGT: All-Stars” brings together the most beloved and memorable contestants from across the globe for one of the toughest competitions yet. The best of the best will return to the stage to showcase their talent in hopes of being crowned the first-ever winner of “AGT: All-Stars.”

The “Got Talent” format has had more than a billion global viewers since it began airing in 2006 in America and has aired in 194 territories worldwide. “Got Talent” holds the Guinness World Records title as the Most Successful Reality Television Format.

Simon Cowell, Sam Donnelly and Jason Raff are the executive producers.

Fremantle and Syco Entertainment produce.



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Monday, May 16, 2022

NBC BUILDS ON STRONG FALL SCHEDULE WITH THE ADDITION OF NEW SERIES ‘QUANTUM LEAP’ AND ‘LOPEZ VS LOPEZ’ TO ITS WINNING LINEUP




NBC Press Release
breaking news | May 16, 2022


NBC Wins September-to-May Season in Key 18-49 Demo 

#1 Unscripted Show “The Voice” Returns as Superstars Camila Cabello and Gwen Stefani Join John Legend and Blake Shelton as Coaches Alongside Host Carson Daly for Cycle 22 


Legendary Dolly Parton Returns to the Network with All-New Original Holiday Movie “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” 
 “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” Returns to Ring in 2023 
All NBC Fall Shows to Stream Next-Day Exclusively on Peacock 


NEW YORK — May 16, 2022 — On the heels of another season as #1 in the key 18-49 demo, the network announces a fall schedule featuring dominant fan-favorites, new original series and tentpole event programming. All network shows will stream next-day, exclusively on Peacock. 

MONDAY: The most-watched television show of the decade, “The Voice” returns to anchor the night for its 22nd cycle, welcoming multi-platinum global recording artist Camila Cabello and the return of global superstar Gwen Stefani, alongside John Legend, Blake Shelton and host Carson Daly at 8 p.m. All new reimagined sci-fi drama “Quantum Leap,” starring Raymond Lee, launches at 10 p.m. 

TUESDAY: The melody continues as “The Voice” cues up the return of the season’s #1 new drama “La Brea” at 9 p.m. followed by the highly anticipated final season of fan-favorite “New Amsterdam” at 10 p.m. 

WEDNESDAY: Television’s highest-rated night of drama returns with the One Chicago lineup kicking off at 8 p.m. with “Chicago Med,” continuing with “Chicago Fire” and concluding with timeslot winner “Chicago P.D.” at 10 p.m. 

THURSDAY: Dick Wolf’s iconic brand owns the night with the flagship “Law & Order” kicking off Season 22 at 8 p.m. followed by the record-extending 24th season of “Law & Order: SVU.” The night concludes with the third season of “Law & Order: Organized Crime” at 10 p.m. 

FRIDAY: Peyton Manning quarterbacks Friday nights with the return of 8 p.m. game show “Capital One College Bowl,” timed perfectly to football season, and leading into Friday’s #1 newsmagazine, “Dateline NBC.” In November, the laughs begin with George Lopez’s family comedy “Lopez vs. Lopez” at 8 p.m., teeing up the third season of Dwayne Johnson bio-series “Young Rock” at 8:30 p.m. 

SUNDAY: #1 primetime television show for a record 11 consecutive years, “NBC Sunday Night Football” will broadcast 20 regular-season games throughout the NFL season. 

“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. “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.” 

In 2021, NBC’s holiday programming reached more than 94 million viewers on the strength of an unrivaled lineup featuring dynamic live event specials and returning classics. The festivities continue this season as country music icon Dolly Parton headlines the film “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas.” NBC’s New Year’s Eve celebration is also back as Miley Cyrus continues the newest holiday tradition with the return of “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party,” joining annual favorites “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” “The National Dog Show” and “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” which stood as the #1 entertainment program of 2021 in the key 18-49 demo.  

The drama continues midseason as James Spader and “The Blacklist” return for the 10th season of the beloved stalwart series, along with second seasons for a pair of comedy hits, “American Auto” and “Grand Crew,” which reached more than 24 million and 17 million viewers, respectively, across U.S. viewing platforms this year. Also joining the lineup is the debut of “Night Court,” a sequel to the beloved legal sitcom with John Larroquette reprising his role as D.A. Dan Fielding and starring Melissa Rauch as Judge Abby Stone. 

The world of unscripted competition is red hot for midseason and summer with a pair of competition imports: new game show “The Wheel,” hosted by comedian Michael McIntyre and based on a smash hit UK format, features contestants aiming to win big with the help of celebrity guests playing on a giant spinning wheel, and Dutch format "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 competition favorites are also on the menu as Jimmy Fallon hosts celebrities for more musical fun and games in the second season of “That’s My Jam,” and viewer favorite “The Wall” returns to the party. Dick Wolf also enters the unscripted space with the docuseries “LA Fire and Rescue,” which follows the real-life heroes of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  

The fall schedule is preceded by an action-packed summer on NBC, where the network has ranked #1 in the key demo for nine consecutive years and #1 in total viewers for six years running. Season 17 of “America’s Got Talent” kicks things off in May along with new social media-inspired dance challenge “Dancing with Myself,” featuring Shakira, Nick Jonas and Liza Koshy. “American Ninja Warrior” is back to thrill fans in June for season 14 and in July an all-new season of “Who Do You Think You Are?” debuts with Allison Janney, Zachary Levi, Nick Offerman, Billy Porter, Zachary Quinto and Bradley Whitford. August sees the arrival of iconic game show “Password,” from Jimmy Fallon and hosted by Emmy Award-winning actress Keke Palmer, who will be joined by Fallon and a celebrity cast. 

 NBC has more shows in the top 20 than any other network in the key 18-49 demographic and finished the season #1 in the demo for the eighth time in nine seasons. The network is home to the #1 unscripted program “The Voice,” the #1 drama with “This Is Us,” and the #1 comedy with “Saturday Night Live.” “This Is Us” and “Saturday Night Live” are the #1 and #2 entertainment programs on broadcast in the demo. Additional late-night hits “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” are both #1 in their time periods in the demo.  


As part of NBC’s rolling pilot process, the following projects have been picked up to pilot with decisions yet to be made on series greenlights: “Blank Slate,” “Found,” “Irrational,” “Unbroken” and an untitled drama from Mike Daniels. With NBC’s 52-week scheduling strategy, these pilots – if picked up to series – could be possibilities for later in the 2022-23 season or could roll over to the 2023-24 season. 


NBC FALL 2022-23 SCHEDULE   
(New programs in UPPER CASE; all times ET/PT) 


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) 



NEW COMEDY SERIES 

“LOPEZ VS. LOPEZ” 

A working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection and all the pain and joy in between. 

The cast includes George Lopez, Mayan Lopez, Selenis Leyva, Brice Gonzalez and Matt Shively. 

Debby Wolfe and Bruce Helford will write and executive produce. Katie Newman, Michael Rotenberg, George Lopez and Mayan Lopez executive produce. 

Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, will produce in association with Mohawk Productions, Travieso Productions, Mi Vida Loba and 3 Arts. 


“NIGHT COURT” 

Unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone, the daughter of the late Harry Stone, follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding. 

The cast includes Melissa Rauch, John Larroquette, India de Beaufort, Kapil Talwalkar and Lacretta. 

Dan Rubin will write and executive produce. Melissa Rauch and Winston Rauch also executive produce. John Larroquette will produce. 

Warner Bros. Television will produce in association with After January Productions and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. 


NEW DRAMA SERIES 

“QUANTUM LEAP” 

It’s been 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished. Now a new team has been assembled to restart the project in the hopes of understanding the mysteries behind the machine and the man who created it. 

The cast includes Raymond Lee, Caitlin Bassett, Ernie Hudson, Mason Alexander Park, and Nanrisa Lee. 

Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt will write and executive produce. Don Bellisario, Deborah Pratt and Martin Gero executive produce.  

Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, will produce in association with I Have an Idea! Entertainment, Belisarius Productions and Quinn’s House Productions.  


NEW UNSCRIPTED SERIES 

"MILLION DOLLAR ISLAND” 

A high-stakes social experiment in which 100 contestants must 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. Upon arrival each contestant is given a bracelet worth $10,000. During their time on the island, contestants gain and lose bracelets through various challenges, but when a player leaves the island, they must choose who will receive their portion of the money. In this intense competition, the strength of your personal bonds are just as important as being the ultimate player. 

Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt and Jack Burgess and Talpa’s John de Mol will executive produce.  

Studio Lambert will produce.  


NEW HOLIDAY SPECIALS 

“DOLLY PARTON’S MOUNTAIN MAGIC CHRISTMAS” 

A modern-day movie musical about the making of a network TV special, “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” is the frenetic backstage story and delightful on-camera results of Dolly’s desire to uplift an exhausted world’s spirits by sharing the unique “mountain magic” she has always found in and around Dollywood at Christmas. Throughout the movie’s production numbers and rehearsal chaos, Dolly finds herself taking a private journey into her past, guided by the mysterious appearances of her personal Three Wise Men. When it’s time for her big special to air live, a renewed and inspired Dolly goes rogue and shows the world that the real magic of Christmas lies in the hearts of the children we all once were, the realization that Christmas is about the people we share it with, and how her faith remains the common thread between Christmases past, present, and future. 

David Rambo will write and executive produce with Sam Haskell and Dolly Parton. Billy Levin and Bobby Kelly will produce. Hudson Hickman will co-executive produce. 

Warner Bros. Television will produce in association with Magnolia Hill Productions and Sandollar Productions.  





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