NBC Unveils Fall 2026-2027 Schedule with Four New Series and Renewed Franchises
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NBC has released its schedule for the 2026-2027 broadcast season, introducing four new series and renewing its major drama franchises. The lineup includes the new drama 'Line of Fire' and comedy 'Newlyweds' this fall, with a 'Rockford Files' reboot and 'Sunset P.I.' set for midseason. The network's established 'One Chicago' and 'Law & Order' blocks will return to their familiar nights.
Facts First
- NBC has ordered four new shows for the season: dramas 'Line of Fire' and 'The Rockford Files' reboot, and comedies 'Sunset P.I.' and 'Newlyweds'.
- The network renewed its major drama franchises, including 'Law & Order', 'Law & Order: SVU', and the 'One Chicago' series ('Med', 'Fire', 'P.D.').
- A non-celebrity version of 'The Traitors' hosted by Alan Cumming will air Thursdays with a $250,000 prize.
- The 'One Chicago' block moves to Wednesday nights, while 'Law & Order' and 'SVU' anchor Thursday.
- A game show version of 'Wordle' hosted by Savannah Guthrie is among the new unscripted pickups.
What Happened
NBC unveiled its primetime schedule for the 2026-2027 broadcast season. The network ordered four new series: the dramas 'Line of Fire' and a reboot of 'The Rockford Files', and the comedies 'Sunset P.I.' and 'Newlyweds'. 'Line of Fire' and 'Newlyweds' will debut this fall, while 'The Rockford Files' and 'Sunset P.I.' are set for midseason launches. NBC renewed several key series, including 'Law & Order' for a 26th season, 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit', and the 'One Chicago' trio ('Chicago Med', 'Chicago Fire', 'Chicago P.D.'). The network also picked up a game show version of 'Wordle' hosted by Savannah Guthrie and a non-celebrity edition of 'The Traitors' hosted by Alan Cumming with a $250,000 prize.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy NBC's long-running procedural dramas, you can expect to find 'Law & Order' and 'Law & Order: SVU' back on Thursday nights and the 'One Chicago' series together on Wednesday nights. Your viewing options will expand with several new series, including a high-stakes family drama ('Line of Fire'), a later-in-life romantic comedy ('Newlyweds'), and reboots of classic properties like 'The Rockford Files'. For game show fans, the new 'Wordle' adaptation and the non-celebrity 'The Traitors' could provide fresh entertainment. Sports fans will continue to have access to 'Sunday Night Football', NBA games, and other major events on NBC and Peacock.
What's Next
'Line of Fire' is scheduled to premiere on Monday, September 14 at 10 p.m., following a two-hour season premiere of 'The Voice'. The new comedy 'Newlyweds' will debut on Friday nights at 8:30 p.m. after 'Happy’s Place'. The midseason launches for 'The Rockford Files' and 'Sunset P.I.' are planned for January and February, respectively. A decision regarding the renewal or cancellation of the drama 'The Hunting Party' is still pending. NBC will also air several major specials, including the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14 and a three-hour 100th-anniversary special on December 10.