UNIVERSAL CITY, CA –– NBC has revealed its robust programming lineup for the 2025-26 season, set to begin the week of September 22. The schedule features the latest season of “The Voice,” the return of “Brilliant Minds,” the “Law & Order” franchise, and the finale of “America’s Got Talent.”
“The Voice” season premiere on September 22 will showcase its all-star coaching panel: Michael Bublé, Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, and Snoop Dogg.
A new champion will be crowned on “America’s Got Talent” on Wednesday, September 24, while the “Law & Order” lineup returns the following day, Thursday, September 25.
October brings the return of “One Chicago” on Wednesday, October 1, with new stories from the Windy City’s first responders. The same week marks the debut of the new unscripted series “On Brand with Jimmy Fallon,” airing Tuesdays and Fridays.
“Saturday Night Live” kicks off its newest season on October 4, following its historic 50th season.
Hit comedies “St. Denis Hospital” and “Happy’s Place” will launch their sophomore seasons the week of November 3. “St. Denis Medical” will air back-to-back episodes on Mondays, and “Happy’s Place” will air back-to-back episodes on Fridays.
NBC will begin its fall sports programming on Thursday, September 4, with “Sunday Night Football,” featuring the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. The first Sunday night telecast will air on September 7, with the Baltimore Ravens visiting the Buffalo Bills.
The NBA returns to NBC on Tuesday, October 21, with a pregame show at 6:30 p.m. The teams playing in the 7:30 and 10 p.m. premiere Tip Off doubleheader will be announced soon.
A “Wicked” special, featuring musical performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and other surprise guests, will air on November 6. The special will celebrate the film “Wicked: For Good,” opening in theaters on November 21.
The returning drama “The Hunting Party” and new comedy series “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” and “Stumble” will be added to the schedule later.
THE FALL PREMIERE DATES/TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS (All times ET)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
7-8:20 p.m. – Football Night in America
8:20-11:30 p.m. – NFL Kickoff Game (Dallas at Philadelphia)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
7-8:20 p.m. – Football Night in America
8:20-11:30 p.m. – Sunday Night Football (Baltimore at Buffalo)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
8-10 p.m. – The Voice (Monday)
10-11 p.m. – Brilliant Minds
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
8-9 p.m. – The Voice
9-11 p.m. – America’s Got Talent
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
8-9 p.m. – America’s Got Talent special
9-11 p.m. – America’s Got Talent season finale
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
8-9 p.m. – Law & Order
9-10 p.m. – Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
10-11 p.m. – Law & Order: Organized Crime
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
9-11 p.m. – Dateline NBC
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
10-11 p.m. – On Brand with Jimmy Fallon (Tuesday premiere)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
8-9 p.m. – Chicago Med
9-10 p.m. – Chicago Fire
10-11 p.m. – Chicago P.D.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
8-9 p.m. – On Brand with Jimmy Fallon (Friday premiere)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
11:30 p.m.-1 a.m. (8:30-10 p.m. PT) – Saturday Night Live
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
6:30-7:30 p.m. – NBA Pregame Show
7:30-11 p.m. – NBA on NBC (Teams to be determined)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
8-8:30 p.m. – St. Denis Medical
8:30-9 p.m. – St. Denis Medical
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
8-8:30 p.m. – Happy’s Place
8:30-9 p.m. – Happy’s Place
“On Brand with Jimmy Fallon” – New Unscripted Series
“On Brand with Jimmy Fallon” is an innovative series that follows Jimmy Fallon as he starts a marketing agency with creative “go-getters.” The series will feature Fallon, with marketing executive Bozoma Saint John as the agency’s Chief Marketing Officer.
Each episode will see the On Brand Agency creatives working with major brands in need of a big idea for a campaign – from commercials and activations to merchandise. The creatives pitch their vision to brand representatives, Saint John, and Fallon.
In a final assignment, one visionary will be named the best in the business, given a cash prize, and experience the transformation of the cultural landscape.
“On Brand with Jimmy Fallon” is produced by B17 Entertainment and Universal Television Alternative Studio, in association with Electric Hot Dog. Executive Producers are Jimmy Fallon, Brian Meagher, Rhett Bachner, Pip Wells, and Kelly Powers.
