NBC has officially announced its fall premiere dates, setting the stage for an exciting lineup of returning favorites and new series. The network’s fall schedule kicks off with Premiere Week on Monday, September 23, featuring the highly anticipated return of “The Voice.” This season, the show introduces first-time coaches Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé, who will join returning coaches Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani. The two-hour Season 25 premiere of “The Voice” will be followed by the series debut of “Brilliant Minds,” a new drama led by Zachary Quinto.
The One Chicago franchise returns on Wednesday, September 25, with “Chicago Med” at 8 p.m., “Chicago Fire” at 9 p.m., and “Chicago P.D.” at 10 p.m. The following week, on Tuesday, October 1, “The Voice” will air its Tuesday premiere, leading into the Season 2 premiere of the drama series “The Irrational,” starring Jesse L. Martin, at 10 p.m.
On Thursday, October 3, NBC’s iconic “Law & Order” series return with “Law & Order” at 8 p.m. and “Law & Order: SVU” at 9 p.m. Following these premieres, Shanola Hampton stars in the second season of “Found,” airing at 10 p.m.
NBC shifts to comedy on Friday, October 18, with the premiere of “Happy’s Place,” a new sitcom led by Reba McEntire, at 8 p.m. This will be followed by the Season 3 launch of “Lopez vs. Lopez” at 8:30 p.m. The network’s other new comedy, “St. Denis Medical,” a hospital sitcom starring Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, and Allison Tolman, will premiere with back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, November 12. The series will continue in its regular 8 p.m. time slot the following week, followed by the Season 3 premiere of “Night Court” at 8:30 p.m.
On the sports front, NBC Sunday Night Football, the No. 1 primetime TV show for a record 13 consecutive years, will begin its schedule of 20 regular-season games on September 5. Additionally, college football will air on Saturday nights starting August 31.
NBC has also announced several midseason and summer shows, including “The Hunting Party,” “Deal or No Deal Island,” “The Americas,” and “Destination X.”
Here are NBC’s fall premiere dates:
Saturday, August 31
7-7:30 p.m. – Big Ten Countdown (Season premiere)
7:30-11 p.m. – Big Ten Football (Season premiere)
Thursday, September 5
7-8:15 p.m. – NFL Kickoff 2024
8:15-11:30 p.m. – Sunday Night Football (Season 38 premiere)
Sunday, September 8
7-8:15 p.m. – Football Night in America (Season 19 premiere)
8:15-11:30 p.m. – Sunday Night Football (Season 38, time period premiere)
Monday, September 23
8-10 p.m. – The Voice (Season 26 premiere)
10-11 p.m. – Brilliant Minds (Series premiere)
Wednesday, September 25
8-9 p.m. – Chicago Med (Season 10 premiere)
9-10 p.m. – Chicago Fire (Season 13 premiere)
10-11 p.m. – Chicago P.D. (Season 12 premiere)
Thursday, September 26
8-10 p.m. – People’s Choice Country Awards
Friday, September 27
9-11 p.m. – Dateline NBC (Season 33 premiere)
Tuesday, October 1
8-10 p.m. – The Voice (Tuesday premiere)
10-11 p.m. – The Irrational (Season 2 premiere)
Thursday, October 3
8-9 p.m. – Law & Order (Season 26 premiere)
9-10 p.m. – Law & Order: SVU (Season 24 premiere)
10-11 p.m. – Found (Season premiere)
Friday, October 18
8-8:30 p.m. – Happy’s Place (Series premiere)
8:30-9 p.m. – Lopez vs. Lopez (Season 3 premiere)
Tuesday, November 12
8-9 p.m. – St. Denis Medical (Series premiere, back-to-back episodes)
Tuesday, November 19
8:30-9 p.m. – Night Court (Season 3 premiere)
NBC is stretching its fall premieres from late September through mid-November, starting with the two-hour return of “The Voice” and the premiere of “Brilliant Minds” on Monday, September 23. The “One Chicago” hits “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire,” and “Chicago P.D.” will follow on Wednesday, September 25.
The new season of “The Irrational” launches on Tuesday, October 1, and the Thursday night lineup of “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” and “Found” returns on October 3. NBC’s comedy series will debut later in the fall, with “Happy’s Place” premiering on Friday, October 18, paired with the return of “Lopez vs. Lopez.” The new comedy “St. Denis Medical” will launch with back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, November 12, followed by the new season of “Night Court” on Tuesday, November 19.
Football fans can look forward to the return of “Big Ten Saturday Night” on August 31 and “NBC Sunday Night Football” starting on September 5. Midseason and summer shows previously announced include “The Hunting Party,” “Deal or No Deal Island,” “The Americas,” and “Destination X.”
NBC’s fall season promises a mix of familiar favorites and exciting new series, ensuring there’s something for everyone. From the return of beloved shows like “The Voice” and “Law & Order: SVU” to the debut of intriguing new dramas like “Brilliant Minds” and “St. Denis Medical,” viewers have plenty to look forward to this fall.
Source: NBC, Variety
