The network wants to revive 'Must-See TV' brand on Thursday lineup as well as gives the family drama a special Christmas episode during its hiatus.
- May 15, 2017
AceShowbiz - NBC is reviving its old "Must-See TV" brand on its Thursday lineup by moving its hit drama "This Is Us" from Tuesday to Thursday at 9 P.M. slot for the second season. Revealed on Sunday, May 14, NBC's fall schedule sees Mandy Moore-starring drama landing the coveted post-Super Bowl spot. In addition, the network is planning to order a special Christmas episode of "This Is Us" during its hiatus.
"Our hope is to create the return of 'Must-See TV' on Thursday," NBC Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt said in a conference call Sunday. According to the chairman, the moves on Thursday were designed to "strategically surround ['This Is Us'] with shows we think are very strong."
"We went back and forth about [moving 'This Is Us' to Thursday]. There's a case to be made for keeping the show where it was. While it's a little risky, there's a bigger case to be made about redoing Thursday night," he continued.
Joining the Parsons family in Thursday's "Must-See TV" is comedy "Will & Grace" revival, which opens the night at 8 P.M. The sophomore season of "Great News" follows later at 8.30 P.M., while "Law & Order: True Crime: The Menendez Murders" miniseries, starring Edie Falco, will air at 10 P.M.
Monday lineup will see "The Voice" season 13 at 8 P.M. Jennifer Hudson and returning coach Miley Cyrus have been tapped to join Adam Levine and Blake Shelton as coaches in the new season, replacing current season 12 coaches Alicia Keys and Gwen Stefani. New military drama "The Brave" will follow at 10 P.M.
Tuesday lineup opens with "The Voice" season 13 at 8 P.M. The comedy block of "Superstore" and "The Good Place", which previously aired on Thursdays, will be relocated to Tuesday at 9 P.M. and 9.30 P.M. respectively for new seasons. "Chicago Fire" season 6 concludes Tuesday lineup at 10 P.M.
"The Blacklist", which recently got season 5 renewal on the network, is shifted to Wednesday at 8 P.M. Season 19 of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" follows at 9 P.M. slot. Meanwhile, district 21 of the Chicago Police Department on "Chicago P.D." will continue their journey in the upcoming season 5 on Wednesdays at 10 P.M.
Friday will see crime drama "Blindspot" season 3 at 8 P.M. "Taken", the prequel of Liam Neeson-starring feature film of the same name, will air its sophomore season at 9 P.M. "Dateline NBC" will follow at 10 P.M.
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" opens the Saturday lineup at 8 P.M., followed by hit NBC comedy sketch "Saturday Night Live" at 10 P.M. Meanwhile, Sunday will see "Football Night in America" and "NBC Sunday Night Football" at 7 and 8.20 P.M. respectively. After football season, the Sunday night lineup will consist of "Little Big Shots", "Ellen's Game of Games" and "Shades of Blue".
Left for midseason with no timing or night planned are Jason Katims' musical drama "Rise", Jenna Bans' "Good Girls" and "Reverie". Returning drama "Chicago Med" is set to move to Thursdays at 10 P.M. after "Law & Order: True Crime" wraps.
New comedies "A.P. Bio", "Champions", "The Awesome Show", Neil Patrick Harris' "Genius Junior" and Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman's "The Handmade Project" are set to premiere later.
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