NBC Orders Two Comedies and Two Dramas for 2026-2027 Season
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NBC has given series orders to two comedy pilots, 'Sunset P.I.' starring Jake Johnson and 'Newlyweds' starring Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, and two drama pilots, a 'The Rockford Files' reboot starring David Boreanaz and the law enforcement series 'Line of Fire'. The network also renewed several existing series, including 'Law & Order', 'Chicago Fire', and 'Happy’s Place', for the upcoming season.
Facts First
- Two new comedies ordered: the detective show 'Sunset P.I.' starring Jake Johnson and the rom-com 'Newlyweds' starring Téa Leoni and Tim Daly.
- Two new dramas ordered: a reboot of 'The Rockford Files' starring David Boreanaz and the series 'Line of Fire' about a family of federal agents.
- Several renewals confirmed: including 'Law & Order', 'Law & Order: SVU', the 'Chicago' franchise, 'Happy’s Place', and 'St. Denis Medical'.
- Three drama pilots not moving forward: including 'Key Witness' starring Emily Deschanel, 'What The Dead Know', and 'Puzzled'.
- All new series are produced by Universal Television, NBC's in-house studio.
What Happened
NBC has officially picked up four new series for the 2026-2027 broadcast season. The comedies are 'Sunset P.I.', a detective show starring Jake Johnson, and 'Newlyweds', a multi-camera romantic comedy starring Téa Leoni and Tim Daly. The dramas are a reboot of 'The Rockford Files' starring David Boreanaz and 'Line of Fire', which follows a family of federal law enforcement agents. All four shows are produced by Universal Television. The network also renewed several existing series, including the dramas 'Law & Order', 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU)', 'Chicago Med', 'Chicago Fire', and 'Chicago P.D.', and the comedies 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins', 'Happy’s Place', and 'St. Denis Medical'. NBC did not move forward with three other drama pilots: 'Key Witness', 'What The Dead Know', and 'Puzzled'.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy network television, your viewing options for the 2026-2027 season are expanding with new shows featuring familiar stars. You may see a mix of returning favorites and fresh concepts, which could provide more variety in your entertainment choices. The new series orders suggest NBC is investing in a blend of genres, from detective stories and romantic comedies to law enforcement dramas, which may appeal to different tastes within your household.
What's Next
Production on the newly ordered series will move forward for a planned debut in the 2026-2027 broadcast season. The creative teams, including writers and producers, will now work to expand the pilots into full seasons. The renewed series will also begin production on their new seasons. The specific premiere dates and timeslots for all these shows are likely to be announced later.