Like CBS, which released a lineup of its fall programs earlier this week, NBC will open the majority of its fall lineup in the last week of September. It begins with “The Voice” season 13, featuring Miley Cyrus, Adam Levine, Jennifer Hudson and Adam Levin, on Monday, September 25, followed by the premieres of “This is Us” and “The Brave” on September 26. The new season of “Will & Grace” is returning to the network on Thursday, September 28, and it consists of eight episodes.
‘This is Us’ season 2 premiere date
Back in January, “This is Us” was officially renewed for its second season. NBC’s chief editor Jennifer Salke has told THR that they are thrilled to renew “This is Us” for two seasons and it might have a long life on the network.
“At least 36 new episodes will go on air in 2017 and 2018,” Jennifer said in a statement to THR. If you are unfamiliar, “This is Us” is a heartwarming series that received positive reviews since its premiere. Created by Dan Fogelman, the show features Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling Brown, Justin Hartley and Chrissy Metz.
‘Will & Grace’ revival sets official fall premiere date
NBC’s revival of its famous show “Will & Grace” is set to premiere this September. The long-running series is the latest in the line of television shows that have gained another life on NBC, thanks to the waves of nostalgia.
The sitcom, starring Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Meghan Mullally and Sean Hayes, ran for eight seasons from 1998 to 2006, garnering an average of 12 million viewers per episode. Besides being an overwhelming rating boom, “Will & Grace” has received a couple of awards.
‘The Voice’ is coming this fall
Yahoo reports that “The Voice” will happen with a three-night season premiere (Monday to Wednesday), pushing the new season of “The Blacklist” in its Wednesday 8 p.m.
slot by a week, to October 4.
Based on the original “The Voice of Holland,” the concept of “The Voice” is to find new singing talent. The winner is announced by television viewers voting through social media, iTunes Store purchases, telephone, and SMS text. He receives $100,000 for winning the competition and a record deal with Universal Music Group. Javier Colon, Cassadee Pope, Tessanne Chin, Craig Wayne Boyd, Jordan Smith, Chris Blue and Sundance Head are the winners of previous seasons.
Other shows in the lineup
NBC has scheduled “Superstore,” “The Good Place,” “Great News” and “Chicago Fire” for September 28, while “Blindspot” will premiere on Friday, October 27.