NBC SETS MIDSEASON/SPRING 2022 PREMIERE DATES
Riding the momentum of a record-breaking premiere week and top-rated fall, NBC rings in the new year with a prestigious lineup of new series and returning favorites, all amplified by the spectacle of the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics.
In a season that finds NBC #1 in total viewers and #1 in 18-49 for entertainment programming, the upcoming schedule features a pair of freshman comedies, a trio of gripping new dramas and a duet of big new unscripted series, along with the final chapter of the award-winning series โThis Is Us.โ
โOur goal in the fall was to engage and grow the NBC audience with hallmark dramas, building momentum through the holidays and into the Olympics, all of which will work in concert to provide the best possible launch pads for our new and returning midseason shows,โ said Frances Berwick, Chairman, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. โAfter a premiere week win and tremendous success this season to-date, weโre well-primed to deliver on that promise and continue this winning trend through the remainder of the season.โ
โFollowing a fall that launched a pair of dramas and saw huge success from so many returning series, weโre excited to really pull back the curtain in January with big swings across genres that provide something for everyone,โ said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. โOver the past year, our programming team has been vigorously chasing down the best content out there, and itโs really exciting to start to see some early fruits of our labor join the longtime fan favorites on the NBC schedule.โ
Launching right out of the holiday season, two new series join NBCโs storied comedy brand on Tuesday nights. January 4 marks the arrival of the workplace comedy โAmerican Autoโ from Justin Spitzer (โSuperstoreโ) and โGrand Crew,โ a show about a group of Black friends navigating life and love in Los Angeles, from Phil Augusta Jackson and Dan Goor (โBrooklyn Nine-Nineโ).
Jan. 4 will also see the return of the award-winning โThis Is Us,โ which heads into its sixth and final season as the #1 broadcast drama in the 18-49 demographic.
A trifecta of returning comedies will also debut in 2022 with โKenanโ doing double duty on Monday nights starting Jan. 3, and pair of hits in โYoung Rockโ and Mr. Mayorโ coming back for their own second seasons following the Olympics on March 15.
The conclusion of the Olympics will also usher in bold new dramas, including the gripping heist series โThe Endgameโ on Feb 21 and the flagship โLaw & Orderโ on Feb. 24, which will return to the air after a decade for its 21st season with its now iconic classic format. On Tuesday, March 8 โThe Thing About Pamโ joins the schedule. A six-episode limited series inspired by some of the most popular episodes of โDateline NBC,โ the true-crime inspired drama is produced by Blumhouse Television, NBC News Studios and Big Picture Co. and stars Renรฉe Zellweger. On April 19, following the six-episode run of โThe Thing About Pam,โ โNew Amsterdamโ will return to the Tuesday 10 p.m. timeslot through the end of its season.
A duet of unscripted series will also hit the stage midseason, beginning Jan. 3 when Jimmy Fallon expands his network footprint onto the primetime schedule as the executive producer and host of music and comedy variety game show โThatโs My Jam.โ Then on Feb. 21, the all-live event series โAmerican Song Contestโ debuts, featuring original musical performances representing all 50 states, five U.S. territories and our nationโs capital, with artists competing to win the country’s vote for the Best Original Song in a grand spectacle.
Amidst an ever-increasing competitive TV landscape, NBC has maintained a winning fall, as home to eight of the top 20 programs in the key 18-49 demo, the most of any network. โSaturday Night Liveโ is the #1 comedy in the demo and โLa Breaโ is the #1 new program. Perennial powerhouse โThe Voiceโ is the most-watched unscripted series.
In addition to their curated linear timeslots, all new shows will be available to stream on Peacock.
Previously announced shows that have been ordered to series but not yet dated include โThe Wheelโ โL.A. Fire and Rescue,โ โAGT Extremeโ and โNight Court.โ
NEW COMEDY SERIES
AMERICAN AUTO
From the creator ofโฏโSuperstoreโโฏcomes a new workplace comedy that takes the wheels off the automobile industry. Set in Detroit, the corporate executives of Payne Motors are at a crossroads: adapt to the changing times or be sent to the junkyard. Shaking things up is the new CEO, whose leadership, experience and savvy is only slightly offset by her complete lack of knowledge about cars. Luckily, her team has some of the best minds in the business โโฏwhen they arenโt fighting or trying to outwit each other. From the corporate office to the factory floor, the crew of Payne Motors is driving home the laughs.
Ana Gasteyer, Harriet Dyer, Jon Barinholtz, Humphrey Ker, Michael B. Washington, Tye White and X Mayoโฏstar.
โAmerican Autoโ is executive produced by Justin Spitzer, Aaron Kaplan, Dana Honor and Jeff Blitz. The series is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group,โฏin association withโฏSpitzer Holding Company and Kapital Entertainment.
GRAND CREW
From Phil Augusta Jackson (Writer/Producer/Director, โBrooklyn Nine-Nineโ) and Dan Goor (Creator, โBrooklyn Nine-Nineโ) comes a new comedy that proves life is better with your crew. This group of young professionals are all trying to navigate the ups and downs of life and love in Los Angeles โ and they always find time to gather at their favorite bar to โwine downโ and unpack it all. Thereโs Noah, a hopeless romantic eager to settle down; Nicky, a go-getter in real estate whoโs adventurous in romance; Sherm, a low-key genius who plays the dating odds; Anthony, whose true love is his career; Wyatt, whoโs relieved to be married and out of the dating scene; and Fay, whoโs recently divorced and looking to start fresh in LA. And just like wine, their friendship gets better with time.
Nicole Byer, Justin Cunningham, Aaron Jennings,โฏEcho Kellum, Grasie MercedesโฏandโฏCarl Tartโฏstar.
โGrand Crewโ is executive produced by Phil Augusta Jackson, Dan Goor and Mo Marable. The series is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
NEW DRAMAS
THE ENDGAME
A pulse-pounding high-stakes two-hander about Elena Federova, a recently captured international arms dealer and brilliant criminal mastermind who orchestrates a number of coordinated bank heists throughout New York City for a mysterious purpose. Her antagonist is Val Turner, the principled, relentless and socially outcast FBI agent who will stop at nothing to foil her ambitious plan.โฏThe gripping heist dramaโฏrevealsโฏhow far some people will go for love, justice and the most valuable commodity in the world: the truth.
Morena Baccarin, Ryan Michelle Bathรฉ, Costa Ronin, Jordan Johnson-Hinds, Kamal Bolden, Noah Bean, and Mark Damon Espinoza star.
Nicholas Wootton writes and executive produces. Jake Coburn, Julie Plec, Emily Cummins, Andrew Schneider and Justin Lin, who directed the pilot, will also executive produce.
โThe Endgameโ is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, with Nicholas Wootton Productions, Jake Coburn Productions, My So-Called Company and Perfect Storm Entertainment.
LAW & ORDER
NBC is bringing back one of its most treasured and honored dramas with the 21st season of โLaw & Order.โ The series, which will continue the classic bifurcated format that was created for its original run, will once again examine โthe police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders.โ
โLaw & Orderโ is executive produced by Dick Wolf, Rick Eid, Arthur Forney and Peter Jankowski. The series will be produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment.
LIMITED SERIES
THE THING ABOUT PAM
NBCโs โThe Thing About Pamโ is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russโs conviction, although he insisted he didnโt kill her. His conviction was later overturned. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp. A thorough examination of the scheme was featured on several episodes of โDateline NBC,โ becoming one of the most popular topics to ever air on the hit NBC franchise. It also became the subject of a popular 2019 podcast, โThe Thing About Pam,โ which remains one of the most downloaded podcasts on iTunes.
The series stars Renรฉe Zellweger, Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer, Katy Mixon, Glenn Fleshler, Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers, Suanne Spoke, Mac Brandt
โThe Thing About Pamโ will be executive produced by Renรฉe Zellweger, Carmella Casinelli, Jenny Klein (showrunner), Mary-Margaret Kunze, Scott Winant, Jessika Borsiczky, Liz Cole, Noah Oppenheim, Scott Winant, Jason Blum, Chris McCumber and Jeremy Gold.
Blumhouse Television, NBC News Studios and Big Picture Co. will produce.โฏ
UNSCRIPTED SERIES
AMERICAN SONG CONTEST
Americaโs biggest live entertainment event has arrived! Based on the worldwide phenomenonโฏโEurovisionโฏSongโฏContest,โโฏorganized for 65 years by the European Broadcasting Union and watched by 200 million viewers annually, this amazing musical spectacular combines the competitive spirit of rooting for your favorite sports team with the joy of watching a beloved singing performance. โAmericanโฏSongโฏContestโ will feature live original musical performances โ representing all 50 states, five U.S. territories and our nationโs capital โ competing to win the countryโs vote for the Best OriginalโฏSong. An incredible solo artist, duo or a band will represent each location and perform a new originalโฏsong, celebrating the different styles and genres across America. The live competition consists of three rounds as the acts compete in a series of Qualifying Rounds, followed by the Semi Finals and the ultimate Grand Final where one state or territory will emerge victorious.โฏโฏ
โAmerican Song Contestโ is executive produced by Audrey Morrissey, Anders Lenhoff, Christer Bjรถrkman, Peter Settman, Ola Melzig, and Gregory Lipstone alongside Propagateโs Ben Silverman and Howard T. Owens.โฏThe series is produced by Propagate in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group.โฏ
THATโS MY JAM
Hosted by Jimmy Fallon,โฏโThatโs My Jamโ is anโฏhourlong music and comedy variety game show that draws inspirationโฏfrom the most popularโฏโTonight Showโโฏgames. Each episode features two teamsโฏofโฏtwo celebrities competing for aโฏcharity of their choiceโฏin a series of music, dance, and trivia-based games and musical performances. Signature games to be played include โLaunch the Mic,โ โAir Guitar,โ โDonโt Drop the Beat,โ โPerfect Mash-Up,โ โWheel of Impossible Karaoke,โ โSlay It, Donโt Spray Itโ and many more.
โThatโs My Jamโ is executive produced by Jimmy Fallon, Jim Juvonen and Mike Yurchuk. The series will be produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Electric Hot Dog.
NBC MIDSEASON 2021-22 SCHEDULE
(New programs in UPPER CASE; all times ET/PT)
JANUARY PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
Sunday, January 2
7-8:20 p.m. โ Football Night in America
8:20-11 p.m. โ NBC Sunday Night Football
Monday, January 3
8-8:30 p.m. โ Kenan (Season 2 premiere)
8:30-9 p.m. โ Kenan
9-10 p.m. โ Thatโs My Jam (Time period premiere)
10-11 p.m. โ Ordinary Joe (Season 1B premiere)
Tuesday, January 4
8-8:30 p.m. โ AMERICAN AUTO (Time period premiere)
8:30-9 P.M โ GRAND CREW (Time period premiere)
9-10 p.m. โ This Is Us (Season 6 premiere)
10-11 p.m. โ New Amsterdam (Season 4B)
Wednesday, January 5
8-9 p.m. โ Chicago Med (Season 7B premiere)
9-10 p.m. โ Chicago Fire (Season 10B premiere)
10-11 p.m. โ Chicago P.D. (Season 9B premiere)
Thursday, January 6
8-9 p.m. โ The Blacklist (Season 9B premiere)
9-10 p.m. โ Law & Order: SVU (Season 23B premiere)
10-11 p.m. โ Law & Order: Organized Crime (Season 2B premiere)
Friday, January 7
9-11 p.m. โ Dateline NBC (Season 30B premiere)
Saturday, January 8
9-10 p.m. โ Dateline Weekend Mystery
10-11 p.m. โ SNL Vintage
POST-OLYMPICS PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
Monday, February 21
8-10 p.m. โ AMERICAN SONG CONTEST (Series premiere)
10-11 p.m. โ THE ENDGAME (Series premiere)
Tuesday, February 22
8-8:30 p.m. โ AMERICAN AUTO
8:30-9 p.m. โ GRAND CREW
9-10 p.m. โ This Is Us
10-11 p.m. โ New Amsterdam
Wednesday, February 23
8-9 p.m. โ Chicago Med
9-10 p.m. โ Chicago Fire
10-11 p.m. โ Chicago P.D.
Thursday, February 24
8-9 p.m. โ LAW & ORDER (Series revival premiere)
9-10 p.m. โ Law & Order: SVU
10-11 p.m. โ Law & Order: Organized Crime
Friday, February 25
8-9 p.m. โ The Blacklist (New time)
9-11 P.M โ Dateline NBC
Tuesday, March 8
10-11 p.m. โ THE THING ABOUT PAM (Series premiere)*
Tuesday, March 15
8-8:30 p.m. โ Young Rock (Season 2 premiere)
8:30-9 p.m. โ Mr. Mayor (Season 2 premiere)
*Note: โThe Thing About Pamโ is a six-episode limited series, after which on April 19 โNew Amsterdamโ will return to this timeslot.
NBC RINGS IN 2022 WITH DYNAMIC TALENT, A DOUBLE DOSE OF NEW COMEDY, BOLD DRAMAS AND SUPERCHARGED UNSCRIPTED FORMATS
The Sixth and Final Chapter of โThis Is Usโ Begins Tuesday, Jan. 4
MONDAYS – โKenanโ Kicks off the New Year with Back-to-Back Episodes Mondays at 8 and 8:30 P.M., Followed by the Debut of Jimmy Fallonโs Music and Comedy Variety Game Show โThatโs My Jamโ at 9 P.M. and Fall Drama โOrdinary Joeโ at 10 P.M.; In February at 8 P.M. โAmerican Song Contestโ Brings the Eurovision Musical Phenomenon to America, Leading into High-Stakes Thriller โThe Endgameโ at 10 P.M.
TUESDAYS – A One-Two Punch of New Laughs Starts the Night as โAmerican Autoโ and โGrand Crewโ Make Their Time Period Debut Beginning at 8 P.M. and Setting the Stage for the Sixth and Final Chapter of Beloved Drama โThis Is Usโ in its Traditional Timeslot at 9 P.M., Followed by the Return of โNew Amsterdamโ at 10 P.M.; In March, Renรฉe Zellwegerโs True-Crime Inspired Sensation โThe Thing About Pamโ Bows at 10 P.M. and Later that Month, Fan-Favorites โYoung Rockโ and โMr. Mayorโ Return at 8 P.M. and 8:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAYS โ The Windy City Continues to Own Wednesdays with the Unrivaled Triple-Header of โChicago Medโ, Followed by โChicago Fireโ and Concluding with โChicago P.D.โ
THURSDAYS: A Second Night of Drama Features a Trio of Returning Hits, Led By โThe Blacklistโ at 8 P.M., Followed by โLaw & Order: SVUโ and Capped Off by โLaw & Order: Organized Crimeโ at 10 P.M.; Beginning in February, Dick Wolf Fans Will Rejoice as the Legendary โLaw & Orderโ Returns After a Decade-Long Hiatus to Kick Off the Night at 8 P.M.
FRIDAYS: Fridayโs #1 Newsmagazine โDateline NBCโ Returns in January at 9 P.M., and in February โThe Blacklistโ Returns to Its Friday Timeslot to Kick Off the Night at 8 P.M.
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About This Is Us TV Show
โThis Is Usโ and its cast have won many top awards, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, an Emmy Award, Golden Globe and SAG Awards for Sterling K. Brown for Best Actor in a Drama Series and three AFI Awards for Program of the Year.
Sometimes life will surprise you. Starring Mandy Moore (โA Walk to Rememberโ), Milo Ventimiglia (โHeroes,โ โGilmore Girlsโ) and Sterling K. Brown (โThe People V. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story),โ this refreshingly honest and provocative series follows a unique ensemble whose paths cross and their life stories intertwine in curious ways. We find several of them share the same birthday, and so much more than anyone would expect. From the writer and directors of โCrazy, Stupid, Love.โ comes a smart, modern dramedy that will challenge your everyday presumptions about the people you think you know.
The cast includes Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Justin Hartley, Chrissy Metz, Sterling K. Brown, Susan Kelechi Watson, Chris Sullivan and Ron Cephas Jones.
Dan Fogelman serves as writer and executive producer. Jess Rosenthal, Charlie Gogolak and directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra also executive produce. โThis Is Usโ is produced by 20th Century Fox Television.
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