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  • NBC Renews All 3 Dick Wolf ‘Chicago’ Series

    NBC Renews All 3 Dick Wolf ‘Chicago’ Series

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    Good news: NBC just renewed all three of its Chicago-based dramas from Dick Wolf: “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.,” and “Chicago Med.”

    The Windy City trio is delivering their best numbers ever, according to Nielsen data.

    “We remain in awe of the job Dick Wolf, our producers, casts and crews do in creating some of the most compelling television today,” Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta, Co-Presidents of Scripted Programming at NBC Entertainment, said about the renewals: “The ‘Chicago’ franchise is a linchpin of our schedule and we’re thrilled that audiences have embraced our Wednesdays with such incredible passion for these shows and characters.”

    The shows air back to back on Wednesday nights, starting with “Med” at 8 p.m., “Fire” at 9, and “P.D.” at 10.

    “Chicago Fire” will be back for Season 8, “Chicago P.D.” for Season 7, and “Chicago Med” for Season 5.

    [Via Deadline]

  • Carson Daly Quits NBC’s Late Night ‘Last Call’ After 17 Years

    Carson Daly Quits NBC’s Late Night ‘Last Call’ After 17 Years

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    It’s truly the “Last Call” for Carson Daly.

    Daly is stepping away as the host of the NBC (very) late night talk show after 17 years.

    NBC says Daly will continue to host “The Voice” and deliver the social media reports in the Orange Room on “Today.” The exit also gives him more time to spend with his family.

    The network noted that Daly has been working in three television dayparts (morning, primetime, and late night). “Last Call” airs at 1:35 a.m. NBC will announce a new show to fill the empty slot soon; a finale date for “Last Call” hasn’t been set.

    “If you had told me in 2002 I would be a part of the historic NBC late-night family for 17 years, I would have said you were crazy,” Daly said in a statement. “Hard to believe it’s been so long – 2,000 episodes. It’s time to move on to something new and let someone else have access to this incredible platform.”

    When “Last Call” ends, it will have aired  2,000 episodes. Daly holds the record for the longest active run of hosting the same late-night show.

    “My 20’s was about finding a good job,” Daly said. “My 30’s was about taking on as many of them as I could. Now, in my 40’s, I’m focused on quality over quantity … I’m forever grateful and proud to all who have worked with us at ‘Last Call’ over the years. So many have gone on to achieve incredible success. I’m very excited to fulfill other areas I’m passionate about within our company. The Golf Channel has always been a favorite of mine and we have a few exciting things in the works. I look forward to building on that. I could have all the jobs in the world, but none of them are more important to me than that of Dad. My family will always remain my top priority and greatest gig.”

  • Allison Tolman Set to Lead NBC Mystery Drama Pilot ‘Emergence’

    Allison Tolman Set to Lead NBC Mystery Drama Pilot ‘Emergence’

    Allison Tolman in Fargo
    FX Networks

    NBC’s mystery drama pilot “Emergence” has found its star.

    “Fargo” alum Allison Tolman has nabbed the lead role, Deadline reports. The pilot comes from ABC Studios and is written by creators and executive producers Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters. Paul McGuigan will direct.

    The potential series centers on a police chief, giving Tolman the chance to again play a law enforcement officer, as she did in “Fargo.” This time, her character, Jo, is newly divorced and living with her teenage daughter and retired father. Her life changes when she begins investigating a mysterious accident and finds and takes in a young child who has gaps in her memory and is somehow connected to a conspiracy.

    “Fargo” marks one of many TV roles Tolman has landed. She had a lead role in 2017’s short-lived comedy “Downward Dog” and has appeared in episodes of “Castle Rock,” “Good Girls,” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” among many others. Tolman has also appeared in films such as “The Sisters Brothers,” “Killing Gunther,” and “The House.”

    Robert Atwood will produce the “Emergence” pilot, while Fazekas, Butters, and McGuigan will all serve as executive producers.

    [via: Deadline]

  • ‘The Enemy Within’ Trailer Pits a Traitor Against a Criminal

    ‘The Enemy Within’ Trailer Pits a Traitor Against a Criminal

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    NBC via The Enemy Within/YouTube

    Midseason premieres are coming, and NBC is teasing a new show.

    The official trailer for the upcoming series “The Enemy Within” has dropped, and it is intense and emotional. It introduces Erica Shepherd (Jennifer Carpenter), a former CIA operative who gave up the names of four others in order to save her daughter. Now serving time for treason, she gets a chance to redeem herself when her help is needed to track down a dangerous criminal.

    The trailer highlights the complicated dynamic between Erica and FBI Agent Will Keaton (Morris Chestnut). Her betrayal led to his fiancée’s death, so he has his doubts about her. Although he doesn’t appear to know quite what to make of her, she seems determined to get back at the person who ruined her life.

    “The Enemy Within” premieres Monday, Feb. 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

  • NBC Reveals 2019 Midseason Premiere Dates

    NBC Reveals 2019 Midseason Premiere Dates

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    NBC has revealed its premiere schedule for the upcoming 2019 midseason, featuring the return of a critically acclaimed drama and the debut of a newly-minted EGOT inductee.

    First up is “Good Girls,” the buzzy drama starring Christina Hendricks (“Mad Men”), Retta (“Parks and Recreation”), and Mae Whitman (“Parenthood,” “Arrested Development”) as three suburban moms who decide to take back financial control of their lives by robbing a grocery store — and wind up sinking deeper and deeper into criminal activity. Season two of the series will move from Mondays to Sundays, and return to NBC on March 3 at 10 p.m.

    Next is “The Voice,” which will add John Legend to the judging panel for its 16th season. Legend completed his EGOT cycle (a.k.a. winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) back in September, when he snagged a statuette at the Emmys for producing NBC’s live version of “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

    The singer-actor’s relationship with NBC was apparently so positive that he decided to spend even more time on the network. His debut as a full-time coach (he has previously been a mentor) will air on back to back nights: Monday, February 25 and Tuesday, February 26, both at 8 p.m. “The Voice” will then move to Mondays only for several weeks while “Ellen’s Game of Games” takes its Tuesday slot; the singing competition will bring back Tuesday shows on April 23.

    In other NBC midseason scheduling, Jennifer Lopez-led reality series “World of Dance” will premiere its third season on Tuesday, February 6 at 8 p.m. It will then move to its regular slot on Sundays at 8 p.m. on March 3.

    And finally, sophomore sitcom “A.P. Bio,” starring Glenn Howerton and Patton Oswalt, will return to class on Thursday, March 7 at 8:30 p.m.

    We’re already looking forward to lots of TV watching in the new year.

    [via: TVLine]

  • ‘The Good Place’ Lands Early Season 4 Renewal at NBC

    ‘The Good Place’ Lands Early Season 4 Renewal at NBC

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    NBC wants to stay in “The Good Place” a little longer: The network has renewed the hilarious afterlife sitcom for a fourth season.

    Though an exact episode count for season four has “yet to be determined,” the network had nothing but praise for the series. In announcing the renewal, execs touted the show’s unparalleled creativity and amazingly talented ensemble, led by Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, Manny Jacinto, and D’Arcy Carden.

    “Congratulations to [creator] Mike Schur and an exceptional cast and crew, all of whom collaborate to create a thoughtful, mind-bending and hysterical series unlike anything else on television,” said Tracey Pakosta and Lisa Katz, co-presidents of scripted programming at NBC Entertainment, in a statement. “We can’t wait to see what unexpected stories the new season will bring.”

    We can’t wait, either, especially considering how many different twists the show has cycled through (and absolutely nailed, we might add) already. This season has focused on Eleanor (Bell), Chidi (Harper), Tahani (Jamil), and Jason (Jacinto) getting a re-do of their lives on Earth, with some light — then pretty direct — nudging from Michael (Danson) and Janet (Carden).

    The season three midseason finale is slated to air this coming Thursday, November 6 on NBC. “The Good Place” will return sometime in January.

    [via: TVLine]

  • Every ‘Friends’ Thanksgiving Episode, Ranked

    Every ‘Friends’ Thanksgiving Episode, Ranked

  • ‘SNL’ Promo Explores Whether ‘Serious Actor’ Steve Carell Is Ready to Do Comedy Again

    ‘SNL’ Promo Explores Whether ‘Serious Actor’ Steve Carell Is Ready to Do Comedy Again

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    NBC via Saturday Night Live/YouTube

    “Saturday Night Live” is bringing back Steve Carell to host for the first time in a decade, and the question is: Is he ready?

    NBC has revealed the promo for Carell’s upcoming “SNL” episode, and it jokingly explores whether he’s still got it. In the video, Carell himself has doubts, and he has to get his “instrument” ready. That takes a lot of balled-up sheets of paper, awkward impressions, and time in front of the mirror.

    Watch below.

    We’re not sure about their final concept for him (read: They’ve got better ideas, right?), but we’re looking forward to Carell returning as host. This will be his third time doing the job; he previously did it in once in 2005 and then again in 2008.

    Carell’s episode will be broadcast live on Nov. 17, with British singer-songwriter Ella Mai serving as the musical guest. “SNL” airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET on both coasts on NBC.

  • ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Gets Official Season 6 Premiere Date on NBC

    ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Gets Official Season 6 Premiere Date on NBC

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    NBC’s Thursday night lineup is getting even more awesome in 2019: The network has officially confirmed the season 6 premiere date for “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” and it’s set to debut during that night’s comedy block.

    The Nine-Nine — which is moving from former home Fox, which canceled the beloved comedy earlier this year — will make its network premiere on Thursday, January 10 at 9 p.m. EST. The current occupant of that timeslot, “Will and Grace,” will shift to 9:30 p.m. when it returns from hiatus on January 31.

    “Brooklyn” will be in “Good” company on Thursday, with “The Good Place” moving to 9:30 p.m. on the same date as the “B99” premiere. The Kristen Bell comedy will wrap its season three run on January 24. “Superstore,” meanwhile, will remain on hiatus through March.

    “Brooklyn” star Terry Crews inadvertently spilled the beans about the show’s premiere last month, when he announced on social media that the series would debut on NBC sometime in January. Fans had been eagerly awaiting a premiere date announcement, after NBC swooped in to rescue the Andy Samberg series back in May. Apparently the network was also pretty excited about season six, because it ordered additional episodes of the comedy shortly after the pickup.

    We’re already eagerly counting down the days. Is it January yet?

    [via: TVLine]

  • 13 Times We Were All Ross Geller From ‘Friends’

    Even when we re-watch “Friends” for the billionth time, we always wonder: “Which friend am I?”

    Even though we all want to be a Rachel or a Joey, or claim to be a Phoebe or a Chandler, we all know — deep down inside — that we’re the Ross of our friend group.

    Here are the 13 times we all had a little bit of Ross in us.