NBC unveils its 2026-27 schedule highlighted by the addition of four new series – Line of Fire,”an intense and compelling family drama starring award winners Peter Krause and Hope Davis; The Rockford Files, a modern-day retelling of the iconic private investigator series starring David Boreanaz; Newlyweds, played by real-life couple Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, who find love after a whirlwind courtship; and Sunset P.I., a comedy from the executive producers of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
First up, coming to NBC this fall on Monday nights is the drama Line of Fire. When a U.S. Marshal falls in the line of duty, a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy as a family of law enforcement agents become the target of a mysterious assassin. Bridging personal differences and crossing professional boundaries, the Hollingsworth family 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 Rockford Files, a contemporary update on the classic series of the same name, arrives on NBC in January. David Boreanaz plays the legendary L.A.-based private investigator in a cast that includes Michaela McManus, Felix Solis and two-time Academy Award nominated actress Jacki Weaver.
On the comedy front is Newlyweds, starring Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, in 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 will air Friday nights beginning in the fall.
From writers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici comes Sunset, P.I. starring Jake Johnson and Jane Levy, which centers on a group of unorthodox private investigators in Los Angeles. The series will launch in February.
On the unscripted side, NBC has greenlit a new game show series based on Wordle, the globally beloved word game from The New York Times Games. An avid “Wordle” player, Today co-host Savannah Guthrie will serve as host of the primetime gameshow executive produced by Jimmy Fallon. The new format challenges players to solve five-letter word puzzles in a supersized battle of smarts, speed and fun. Produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS), in partnership with Jimmy Fallon’s Electric Hot Dog and The New York Times, the series brings the global phenomenon to television with a fresh, fast-paced format.
NBC will also offer a new civilian version of the hit show The Traitors on Thursdays this fall as well as a three-hour special event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the network.
NBC’s year-round Sunday night sports franchise continues this fall with the return of Sunday Night Football, followed by multiple nights of NBA regular-season games beginning in October, and Sunday Night Basketball starting mid-winter. In the spring, the NBA Playoffs tip off and Sunday Night Baseball begins. NBC Sports is also home to the best in college football. In addition, NBC Sports presents the WNBA regular-season and playoffs and is the exclusive home of the Wild Card playoffs in the MLB Postseason.
In what is certain to be one of the biggest television events of the year, NBC will celebrate its monumental 100th anniversary on Dec. 10 with a live three-hour variety special from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The network will commemorate its once-in-a-lifetime anniversary with a telecast that will honor a century of must-see television, groundbreaking moments and iconic stars.
Rounding out the schedule, NBC has a tremendous slate of returning dramas, comedies, and reality-based series.
Returning to the network is the hugely popular “OneChicago” franchise (Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D.), which has repeatedly dominated its Wednesday night competition. Law & Order: SVU, the longest-running live-action show on television, returns for its 28th season and the original mothership Law & Order, is back for its 26th season.
No decision has yet been made for The Hunting Party.
Previous comedies returning to NBC for their respective third seasons are St. Denis Medical, and Happy’s Place. The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins returns for season two.
NBC’s four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series The Voice returns this fall for season 30 with coaches Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Riley Green. A fourth coach joining the superstar panel will be announced shortly
Other unscripted series returning to NBC this summer are “America’s Got Talent,” “American Ninja Warrior” and “Password.” As previously announced, “Destination X” will return in 2027.
To celebrate the nation’s milestone birthday, NBC is expanding on its Emmy-nominated event series with two new additions: The Americas: A Wild 250th showcasing iconic American species whose deep connection to the land and the nation’s history have left an indelible mark on the country; and The Americas: Mother’s Day in 2027, focusing on the most resilient moms of all species on Earth who prove that love and a little ingenuity can conquer just about anything. Set against the nation’s sweeping landscapes, the special reveals how animal motherhood is shaped by the environments they inhabit and the legacy of the land itself.
To start the new television season, NBC will air the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
NBC FALL 2026-27 SCHEDULE
(New programs in BOLD 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)
All Episodes Air Next Day on Peacock.
More details on NBC’s fall programming to come.
