NBC is the latest of the ‘Big 4’ Broadcast Networks to set out its stall for fall 2026/27.
The Network has 2 new dramas and 2 new comedies in the pipeline for later this year. The previously revealed The Rockford Files, starring David Boreanaz, Michaela McManus, Felix Solis and Jacki Weaver, has officially been picked up to series, along with law enforcement drama Line of Fire, starring The series stars Peter Krause, Hope Davis, Kat Cunning, Tommy O’Brien, Taylor Bloom and Charlie Barnett.
On the comedy front, NBC teases that the upcoming series Sunset PI, starring Jake Johnson, Jane Levy, Langston Kerman, Mary Shalaby and Keith David.continues the proud tradition of Los Angeles private eyes that began with Philip Marlowe and will end with this show!
Meanwhile, Newlyweds is a later-in-life love story about a free-spirited woman and a buttoned-up professor who marry impetuously after a whirlwind courtship. The series stars Téa Leoni and Tim Daly with Jamie Lee Curtis as a recurring guest star.
Returning favorites include the One Chicago franchise, along with Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU, along with comedies St. Denis Medical, The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins, and Happy’s Place.
We are told No decision has yet been made for The Hunting Party. Meanwhile both Stumble and Brilliant Minds have been canceled.
Catch the new look schedule below:
NBC FALL 2026-27 SCHEDULE
(New programs in UPPER CASE; all times ET/PT)
MONDAY (Sept./Oct.)
8-10 p.m. – The Voice
10-11 p.m. – LINE OF FIRE
MONDAY (November)
8-8:30 p.m. – St. Denis Medical
8:30-9 p.m. – The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins
9-10 p.m. – The Voice
10-11 p.m. – LINE OF FIRE
TUESDAY
8-11 p.m. NBA
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. – THE TRAITORS
9-10 p.m. – Law & Order: SVU
10-11 p.m. – Law & Order
FRIDAY
8-8:30- p.m. – Happy’s Place
8:30-9 p.m. – NEWLYWEDS
9-11 p.m. – Dateline NBC
SATURDAY
7-7:30 P.M. ET— Big Ten Pregame / Notre Dame Pregame (also live on Peacock)
7:30-11 P.M. ET— Big Ten Saturday Night / Notre Dame Football (also live on Peacock)
SUNDAY
7-8:20 P.M. ET— Football Night in America (also live on Peacock)
8:20-11 P.M. ET— NBC Sunday Night Football (also live on Peacock)
NEW DRAMA SERIES
LINE OF FIRE
A family of law enforcement agents bridges personal differences and crosses professional boundaries as they tackle cases for the FBI, US Marshals, Secret Service and Department of Justice. After a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy, they must use the expertise from a lifetime of protecting civilians and politicians to protect one another and bring the killer to justice … even if it means betraying their sworn code.
The series stars Peter Krause, Hope Davis, Kat Cunning, Tommy O’Brien, Taylor Bloom and Charlie Barnett.
Writer Josh Safran executive produces with Jenna Bush Hager and Ben Spector. Director Rebecca Thomas also executive produces (pilot only).
Line of Fire is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
It premieres this fall.
THE ROCKFORD FILES
A contemporary update on the classic series of the same name. Newly paroled after doing time for a crime he didn’t commit, James Rockford returns to his life as a private investigator using his charm and wit to solve cases around Los Angeles. It doesn’t take long for his quest for legitimacy to land him squarely in the crosshairs of both local police and organized crime.
The series stars David Boreanaz, Michaela McManus, Felix Solis and Jacki Weaver.
Writer Mike Daniels executive produces with Carl Beverly, Sarah Timberman. Chris Leanza is co-executive producer. Director Greg Mottola also executive produces (pilot only).
The Rockford Files is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. It premieres in January 2027.
NEW COMEDY SERIES
SUNSET P.I.
Continues the proud tradition of Los Angeles private eyes that began with Philip Marlowe and will end with this show.
The series stars Jake Johnson, Jane Levy, Langston Kerman, Mary Shalaby and Keith David.
Writers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici will executive produce. Director Akiva Schaffer also executive produces (pilot only).
Sunset P.I. is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
It premieres in February 2027.
NEWLYWEDS
A later-in-life love story about a free-spirited woman and a buttoned-up professor who marry impetuously after a whirlwind courtship.
The series stars Téa Leoni and Tim Daly with Jamie Lee Curtis as a recurring guest star.
Writer Gail Lerner executive produces with executive producers Eric and Kim Tannenbaum for The Tannenbaum Company, Jamie Lee Curtis, Scott Schwartz, and Lionsgate Television. Director Pam Fryman also executive produces (pilot only).
Newlyweds is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
It premieres this fall.
