Once again, NBC’s fall lineup will be pretty Dick heavy.
The network’s longstanding relationship with producer Dick Wolf remains fully intact with Law & Order: Special Victims Unit renewed for a groundbreaking 21st season. This year, the Mariska Hargitay-led series will make history when it surpasses Bonanza and predecessor Law & Order to become the longest-running, live-action drama on TV. Meanwhile, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. will continue to bring the heat in the Windy City after securing new seasons. One Chicago will see a bit of a shakeup, however, with P.D.’s Jon Seda and Med‘s Colin Donnell and Norma Kuhling exiting as series regulars ahead of the shows’ fall premieres.
NBC also renewed Manifest for Season 2, which isn’t surprising considering the enigmatic drama consistently killed it in the ratings. Other shows coming back for new seasons include the Will & Grace revival, the James Spader-fronted crime drama The Blacklist, and Mike Schur’s forking great comedy The Good Place. Plus, after saving fellow Schur hit Brooklyn Nine-Nine from cancellation last year, the network has given the go-ahead for a seventh season. Blindspot will also return for a fifth and final season. And for you reality buffs, America’s Got Talent: The Champions and World of Dance will both be back.
But not every show earned a renewal. Trial & Error and Midnight, Texas were both canceled after their second seasons, and I Feel Bad didn’t get a second season. Helping to fill in the gaps these cancellations left are Council of Dads, a cancer drama that will likely pair well with This Is Us; Bluff City Law, Saturday Night Live stalwart Kenan Thompson‘s The Kenan Show, and Sunnyside.
Below you’ll find all of the news related to NBCs 2019-2020 schedule. For more information, check out everything you need to know about ABC, CBS, Fox, and The CW‘s fall lineups here.
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Dramas
Bluff City Law
Logline: A character-driven legal drama that follows the lawyers of an elite Memphis law firm that specializes in the most controversial landmark civil rights cases. Led by legendary lawyer Elijah Strait (Jimmy Smits) and his brilliant daughter, Sydney Keller (Caitlin McGee), they take on the toughest David-and-Goliath cases while navigating their complicated relationship.
Starring: Jimmy Smits, Caitlin McGee, Barry Sloane, Michael Luwoye, Maame Yaa Boafo, Jayne Atkinson
Council of Dads
Logline: Based on Bruce Feiler’s memoir of the same name, the drama revolves around a father whose life is thrown into upheaval when he is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Facing his mortality, he and his wife assemble a group of friends to support his family and guide them through life’s challenges.
Starring: Sarah Wayne Callies (The Walking Dead), Michele Weaver (Love Is), J. August Richards (Agents of SHIELD), Clive Standen (Taken), Tom Everett Scott, Michael O’Neill, Steven Silver, Emjay Anthony, Thalia Tran
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
Logline: In this joyous and celebratory drama, Zoey Clarke is a whip-smart computer coder forging her way in San Francisco. After an unusual event she starts to hear the innermost wants and desires of the people around her through songs. At first, she questions her own sanity but soon realizes this unwanted curse may just be an incredibly wonderful gift.
Starring: Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Peter Gallagher, Alex Newell, John Clarence Stewart, Carmen Cusack and Mary Steenburgen
Comedies
The Kenan Show
Logline: In this family comedy, Kenan Thompson strives to be a super dad to his two adorable girls while simultaneously balancing his job and a father-in-law who “helps” in the most inappropriate ways.
Starring: Kenan Thompson, Punam Patel, Dani Lockett, Dannah Lockett and Andy Garcia.
Sunnyside
Logline: Revolves around Garrett Shah (Kal Penn), a former New York city councilman, who finds his calling when faced with immigrants in need of his help and in search of the American Dream.
Starring: Kal Penn, Kiran Deol, Moses Storm, Diana Maria Riva, Samba Schutte, Poppy Liu, Joel Kim Booster, Tudor Petrut
NEWS
Blindspot Will End After Season 5
SNL‘s Kenan Thompson Is Officially Getting His Own Show on NBC
See a Very Un-Vikings Clive Standen in NBC’s Council of Dads First Photos
Law & Order: SVU Just Shattered an Impressive TV Record
Have No Fear, Manifest Is Officially Coming Back for Season 2
NBC Renewed All the One Chicago Shows Because We Clearly Live for Drama
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Scores Early Season 7 Renewal at NBC
Blue Bloods Is Coming Back for Season 10 and So Is Tom Selleck’s Sweet ‘Stache
NBC Renews The Blacklist for Season 7
Good Girls Is Coming Back for Season 3 Because NBC Knows What’s Up
The Good Place Renewed for Season Fork
Source : TVGuide
