NBC is all set to launch its 2025-26 season the week of September 22, featuring a dynamic lineup that includes returning hits, new series, and thrilling sports events. Here�s a preview of what�s to come:
Sept. 22: The Voice kicks off with an all-star coaching panel featuring Michael Bubl�, Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, and Snoop Dogg. At 10 p.m., the Zachary Quinto drama Brilliant Minds makes its debut.
Sept. 24: America�s Got Talent wraps up its season with a thrilling finale, crowning a new champion at 9 p.m.
Sept. 25: The legendary Law & Order franchise returns for another season, with a full evening lineup of Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, and Law & Order: Organized Crime from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Oct. 1: OneChicago returns with all-new episodes of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. starting at 8 p.m. Additionally, the highly anticipated unscripted series On Brand with Jimmy Fallon debuts, airing twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Oct. 4: Saturday Night Live begins its latest season after a historic 50th anniversary run, premiering at 11:30 p.m.
Nov. 3: St. Denis Medical and Happy�s Place, both hit comedies, return for their sophomore seasons, airing back-to-back on Mondays and Fridays, respectively.
Key Events to Mark Your Calendar
Sept. 4: Sunday Night Football kicks off the season with the Dallas Cowboys facing the Philadelphia Eagles at 8:20 p.m.
Sept. 7: The Baltimore Ravens will take on the Buffalo Bills in the first Sunday night telecast of the season.
Oct. 21: The NBA returns to NBC, starting with an hour-long pregame show at 6:30 p.m., followed by the NBA doubleheader at 7:30 and 10 p.m.
Nov. 6: NBC starts the holiday season with a two-hour Wicked special at 8 p.m., featuring performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and more, celebrating the upcoming Wicked: For Good film release.
New Series Spotlight: On Brand with Jimmy Fallon
The new unscripted series On Brand with Jimmy Fallon will take viewers inside the world of marketing and creativity. Fallon, leveraging his extensive experience in global brand partnerships, creates a marketing agency with a team of competitive creatives.
Throughout the show, the agency works with major brands such as Captain Morgan, Dunkin�, KitchenAid, Marshalls, Pillsbury, SONIC, Southwest Airlines, and Therabody to develop high-impact campaigns. The agency�s headquarters will be powered by Samsung, with Canva serving as the design partner.
Bozoma Saint John, a marketing legend, will act as Chief Marketing Officer, guiding the creatives and helping shape their projects. Each episode features the team�s work with a brand, pitching their big ideas and vying to be selected for national campaigns. The winning idea each week is brought to life, with one ultimate winner receiving a cash prize and the opportunity to influence the cultural landscape.
The series is produced by B17 Entertainment and Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Electric Hot Dog. Executive producers include Jimmy Fallon, Brien Meagher, Rhett Bachner, Pip Wells, and Kelly Powers.
Premiere Dates:
Sept. 4:
Football Night in America (7-8:20 p.m.)
NFL Kickoff Game (8:20-11:30 p.m., Dallas vs. Philadelphia)
Sept. 7:
Football Night in America (7-8:20 p.m.)
Sunday Night Football (8:20-11:30 p.m., Baltimore vs. Buffalo)
Sept. 22:
The Voice (8-10 p.m.)
Brilliant Minds (10-11 p.m.)
Sept. 23:
The Voice (8-9 p.m.)
America�s Got Talent (9-11 p.m.)
Sept. 24:
America�s Got Talent Special (8-9 p.m.)
America�s Got Talent Finale (9-11 p.m.)
Sept. 25:
Law & Order (8-9 p.m.)
Law & Order: SVU (9-10 p.m.)
Law & Order: Organized Crime (10-11 p.m.)
Sept. 26:
Dateline NBC (9-11 p.m.)
Sept. 30:
On Brand with Jimmy Fallon (10-11 p.m., Tuesday premiere)
Oct. 1:
Chicago Med (8-9 p.m.)
Chicago Fire (9-10 p.m.)
Chicago P.D. (10-11 p.m.)
Oct. 3:
On Brand with Jimmy Fallon (8-9 p.m., Friday premiere)
Oct. 4:
Saturday Night Live (11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.)
Oct. 21:
NBA Pre-Game Show (6:30-7:30 p.m.)
NBA on NBC (7:30-11 p.m.)
Nov. 3:
St. Denis Medical (8-8:30 p.m.)
St. Denis Medical (8:30-9 p.m.)
Nov. 7:
Happy�s Place (8-8:30 p.m.)
Happy�s Place (8:30-9 p.m.)
This season is packed with thrilling premieres and exciting new shows. Don�t miss the launch of NBC�s 2025-26 season!
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