NBC is set to launch an exhilarating new season this fall, kicking off on Monday, September 23, 2024, with a lineup featuring returning favorites and promising new series. Highlights include the introduction of fresh talent on The Voice, new dramas and comedies, and the highly anticipated return of #OneChicago.
Premiere Week Kickoff
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The fall season begins with a bang as The Voice returns on Monday, September 23, featuring new coaches Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé, alongside returning favorites Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani. Following the premiere of The Voice, viewers can dive into the new medical drama Brilliant Minds, starring Zachary Quinto. This series, inspired by the life and work of neurologist Oliver Sacks, promises to explore the complexities of the human mind through the eyes of a revolutionary neurologist and his team.
Midweek Highlights
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Tuesday, September 24, marks the season finale of America’s Got Talent, the summer’s most-watched show. On Wednesday, September 25, the popular #OneChicago series returns with new episodes of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D., starting at 8 p.m. and running through the night.
Special Events and Premieres
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The second annual People’s Choice Country Awards will air live from Nashville on Thursday, September 26, celebrating the best in country music. The event will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock, providing fans with live performances and exclusive content.
New Drama Series: The Irrational and More
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Kicking off October, The Irrational starring Jesse L. Martin will premiere on October 1. Following The Voice, this new drama series will delve into the complexities of human behavior and the mysteries of the mind.
Additionally, Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU return for their 24th and 26th seasons, respectively, on Thursday, October 3, followed by Found, a series featuring Shanola Hampton as a missing persons advocate.
New Comedy Series: Happy’s Place and St. Denis Medical
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On Friday, October 18, Happy’s Place, starring Reba McEntire, will premiere at 8 p.m., followed by the third season of Lopez vs. Lopez. This heartwarming comedy revolves around Bobbie, who inherits her father’s restaurant and discovers she has a new business partner in her half-sister. St. Denis Medical, a mockumentary about an underfunded Oregon hospital, will debut on Tuesday, November 12, with back-to-back episodes. The series stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, and Allison Tolman, and promises to deliver laughs and heartwarming moments.
Sports Programming
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NBC’s robust sports lineup continues with Big Ten Saturday Night, returning on August 31, and NBC Sunday Night Football, the top primetime show for 13 consecutive years, beginning on September 5. Fans can look forward to 20 regular-season NFL games broadcast throughout the fall.
Complete Fall Lineup Schedule
- Saturday, Aug. 31:
- Big Ten Countdown (Season Premiere) – 7:00 p.m.
- Big Ten Football (Season Premiere) – 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 5:
- NFL Kickoff 2024 – 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday Night Football (Season Premiere) – 8:15 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 8:
- Football Night in America (Season Premiere) – 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday Night Football (Time Period Premiere) – 8:15 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 23:
- The Voice (Season Premiere) – 8:00 p.m.
- Brilliant Minds (Series Premiere) – 10:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 24:
- America’s Got Talent (Season Finale) – 9:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 25:
- Chicago Med (Season Premiere) – 8:00 p.m.
- Chicago Fire (Season Premiere) – 9:00 p.m.
- Chicago P.D. (Season Premiere) – 10:00 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 26:
- People’s Choice Country Awards – 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 27:
- Dateline NBC (Season Premiere) – 9:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 1:
- The Voice (Tuesday Premiere) – 8:00 p.m.
- The Irrational (Season Premiere) – 10:00 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 3:
- Law & Order (Season Premiere) – 8:00 p.m.
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Season Premiere) – 9:00 p.m.
- Found (Season Premiere) – 10:00 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 18:
- Happy’s Place (Series Premiere) – 8:00 p.m.
- Lopez vs. Lopez (Season Premiere) – 8:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 12:
- St. Denis Medical (Series Premiere, back-to-back episodes) – 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 19:
- Night Court (Season Premiere) – 8:30 p.m.
With a mix of new series and returning favorites, NBC’s fall lineup promises to deliver entertainment for everyone. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to mark your calendars for these exciting premieres.
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