Buffalo's own David Boreanaz back with 'The Rockford Files' on NBC

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NBC unveiled its 2026-27 schedule highlighted by the addition of four new series – “Line of Fire,” an intense and compelling family drama starring award winners Peter Krause and Hope Davis; “The Rockford Files,” a modern-day retelling of the iconic IP starring David Boreanaz; “Newlyweds,” played by real-life couple Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, who find love after a whirlwind courtship; and “Sunset P.I.,” a comedy from the executive producers of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”

NBC’s primetime lineup will continue to offer viewers unparalleled fare with its fan-favorite franchise dramas, huge unscripted hits as well as a new civilian version of the hit show “The Traitors” on Thursdays this fall and a three-hour special celebrating the 100th anniversary of the network.

With its unprecedented mix of entertainment, sports, news and specials, NBC comes off the 2025-26 season as the No. 1 network in both total viewers and the 18-49 demo.

NBC’s first-of-its-kind, year-round Sunday night sports franchise continues this fall with the return of “Sunday Night Football,” primetime television’s No. 1 program for 15 consecutive TV seasons, followed by multiple nights of NBA regular-season games beginning in October, and “Sunday Night Basketball” starting mid-winter. In the spring, the NBA Playoffs tip off and “Sunday Night Baseball” begins. NBC Sports is also home to the best in college football, featuring the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Big Ten Conference, home of the past three national champions. In addition, NBC Sports presents the WNBA regular-season and playoffs and is the exclusive home of the Wild Card playoffs in the MLB postseason.

In what is certain to be one of the biggest television events of the year, NBC will celebrate its monumental 100th anniversary on Dec. 10 with a live three-hour variety special from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The network will commemorate its once-in-a-lifetime anniversary with a telecast that will honor a century of must-see television, groundbreaking moments and iconic stars.

Coming to NBC this fall on Monday nights is the drama “Line of Fire,” starring Krause and Davis. When a U.S. marshal falls in the line of duty, a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy as a family of law enforcement agents become the target of a mysterious assassin. Bridging personal differences and crossing professional boundaries, the Hollingsworth family must use the expertise from a lifetime of protecting civilians and politicians to protect one another and bring the killer to justice … even if it means betraying their sworn code.

“The Rockford Files,” a contemporary update on the classic series of the same name, arrives on NBC in January. Boreanaz (“Bones”) plays the legendary L.A.-based private investigator in a cast that includes two-time Academy Award-nominated actress Jacki Weaver.

Returning to the network is the hugely popular #OneChicago franchise, which has repeatedly dominated its Wednesday night competition. “Chicago Med” (8 p.m.), “Chicago Fire” (9 p.m.) and “Chicago P.D.” (10 p.m.) will once again feature the professional and personal lives of the city’s first responders.

Other dramas coming back include the 28th season of “Law & Order: SVU,” the longest-running live-action show on television starring the iconic Mariska Hargitay; and the original mothership, “Law & Order,” back for its 26th season.

No decision has yet been made for “The Hunting Party.”

On the comedy front is newcomer “Newlyweds,” starring Leoni and Daly, in a later-in-life love story about a free-spirited woman and a buttoned-up professor who marry impetuously after a whirlwind courtship. The series will air Friday nights beginning in the fall.

From writers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici comes “Sunset, P.I.” starring Jake Johnson (“New Girl”) and Jane Levy (“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”), which centers on a group of unorthodox private investigators in Los Angeles. The series will launch in February.

Previous comedies returning to NBC for their respective third seasons are “St. Denis Medical,” the critically acclaimed series from Eric Ledgin starring Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier and Allison Tolman; and “Happy’s Place,” starring country legend Reba McEntire and written by executive producer Kevin Abbott. “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,” which is the No. 1 new comedy of the 2025-26 season in the 18-49 demo, returns for season two. The premiere episode of “Reggie Dinkins” has been seen by more than 14 million viewers, making it the most-watched comedy telecast of the season.

On the unscripted side, NBC has greenlit a new game show series based on “Wordle,” the globally beloved word game from The New York Times Games.

An avid “Wordle” player, “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie will serve as host of the primetime gameshow executive produced by Jimmy Fallon. The new format challenges players to solve five-letter word puzzles in a supersized battle of smarts, speed and fun. It builds on the way the puzzle community engages with Wordle every day – solving together, sharing wins, debating strategies and cheering one another on. Now, that style of play comes to life as the most-obsessed and competitive players will team up in squads and go head-to-head in the “Wordle” arena, playing for an incredible cash prize.

Produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS), in partnership with Fallon’s Electric Hot Dog and The New York Times, the series brings the global phenomenon to television with a fresh, fast-paced format. Originally launched in 2021 and acquired by The New York Times in 2022, Wordle has become a cultural phenomenon, engaging millions of daily players worldwide and inspiring conversation across generations.

NBC’s four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice” returns this fall for season 30 with coaches Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Riley Green, who confirmed his participation this past weekend at his concert in Alpharetta, Georgia. A fourth coach joining the superstar panel will be announced shortly.

Other unscripted series returning to NBC this summer are “America’s Got Talent,” “American Ninja Warrior” and “Password.” As previously announced, “Destination X” will return in 2027.

To celebrate the nation’s milestone birthday, NBC is expanding on its Emmy-nominated event series with “The Americas: A Wild 250th” showcasing iconic American species whose deep connection to the land and the nation’s history have left an indelible mark on the country. From the majestic bald eagle to fearless bison and clever sea lions, each animal reflects a brave American spirit worth honoring.

NBC will also air “The Americas: Mother's Day” in 2027. In this special, the most resilient moms on Earth prove that love and a little ingenuity can conquer just about anything. Set against the nation’s sweeping landscapes, the special reveals how animal motherhood is shaped by the environments they inhabit and the legacy of the land itself. Both heartfelt and illuminating, it offers a fresh perspective on familiar stories, reminding us that raising the next generation is the greatest adventure of all.

Across the entire television landscape, NBC is the uncontested leader in delivering family favorite holiday specials and live events, and this season will be bigger than ever. The 100th edition of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to the streets of New York on Nov. 26, coming off its 2025 edition where it delivered its biggest audience ever.

To start the new television season, NBC will air the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14, from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Also back are many annual favorites, including the “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina,” “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” and animated classics such as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.”