Here we are, the most exciting time of year. Summer is coming to a close, school is back in session, new shows premiere and your favorites return to the magical box in your living room. The 2012 fall TV season technically doesn’t start until later this month, but some of the networks are premiering new shows sooner rather than later. Whip out your calendar; it’s prime time to mark it up.
NBC has the most staggered rollout of the big four networks. In August, the Peacock previewed the Matthew Perry starrer Go On and the wacky Animal Practice to take advantage of its Olympics coverage. They also premiered the controversial reality show Stars Earn Stripes and the second season of Grimm last month. NBC will continue to let shows premiere before the official start of the fall season with The Voice starting Monday, September 10. Also premiering next week is Go On (a re-airing of the pilot on 9/10 plus episode 2 on 9/11), The New Normal (the pilot on 9/10 plus episode 2 on 9/11), Parenthood, and Guys with Kids. The week of September 17 sees the premiere of Revolution, Up All Night, The Office, and Parks and Recreation. Interestingly, the network is only premiering one show during the official start week (that is 9/24 -9/30), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Fans of 30 Rock, Whitney, and Community will have to wait until October. Also premiering that month is the Dick Wolf drama Chicago Fire.
Buzzy NBC dramas to look out for include J.J. Abrams’ Revolution (I saw it, the pilot is good not great, much potential is there) and Hannibal from Bryan Fuller. The latter show is premiering in midseason along with Do No Harm, Infamous, and comedies Next Caller, Save Me, and 1600 Penn.
Ryan Murphy’s The New Normal is certainly the network’s most buzzy new comedy. Having watched the previews of both shows during the summer Olympics, I heartily recommend Go On over Animal Practice, especially if you’ve been following Perry over the years.
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2012 Fall TV Schedule: NBC (shows in bold are NEW)
Wednesday, Aug. 8
Go On (sneak peek following Olympic Games coverage)
Sunday, Aug. 12
Animal Practice (sneak peek following Olympic Games Closing Ceremonies)
Monday, Aug. 13
8-10 p.m. Stars Earns Stripes (two-hour premiere of a new competition show)
10-11 p.m. Grimm
Wednesday, Sept. 5
7:30-8:30 p.m. NFL Kickoff Special 2012 (regular season)
8:30-11 p.m. Sunday Night Football (regular season)
Sunday, Sept. 9
7-8:15 p.m. Football Night in America (regular day and time)
8:15-11 p.m. Sunday Night Football (regular day and time)
Monday, Sept. 10
8-10 p.m. The Voice
Tuesday, Sept. 11
9-9:30 p.m. Go On (time period premiere)
9:30-10 p.m. The New Normal
10-11 p.m. Parenthood
Wednesday, Sept. 12
10-10:30 p.m. Guys with Kids (sneak peek after penultimate America’s Got Talent)
Friday, Sept 14
9-10 p.m. Grimm (time period premiere)
Monday, Sept. 17
10-11 p.m. Revolution
Thursday, Sept. 20
8:30-9 p.m. Up All Night
9-9:30 p.m. The Office
9:30-10 p.m. Parks and Recreation
Wednesday, Sept. 26
8-8:30 p.m. Animal Practice (time period premiere)
8:30-9 p.m. Guys with Kids (time period premiere)
9-11 p.m. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (two-hour premiere)
Thursday, Oct. 4
8-8:30 p.m. 30 Rock
Wednesday, Oct. 10
10-11 p.m. Chicago Fire
Friday, Oct. 19
8-8:30 p.m. Whitney
8:30-9 p.m. Community