I wanted to go over NBC's schedule for next year and add a few of my thoughts.
NBC FALL 2011-12 SCHEDULE
*New programs in UPPER CASE; all times ET)
MONDAY
8-10 p.m. – “The Sing-Off”
10-11 p.m. – “THE PLAYBOY CLUB”
NBC is finally changing up its Monday schedule after toiling at the bottom for the past few years. First off is The Sing-Off, the singing competition. It got good ratings last season, so it should do well full time. Coming after a family-friendly show like The Sing-Off, the tawdry-sounding The Playboy Club should spice up the night. We'll see if this works.
TUESDAY
8-10 p.m. – “The Biggest Loser”
10-11 p.m. – “Parenthood”
NBC's stablest night remains the same
WEDNESDAY
8-8:30 p.m. – “UP ALL NIGHT”
8:30-9 p.m. – “FREE AGENTS”
9-10 p.m. — “Harry’s Law”
10-11 p.m. — “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”
THURSDAY
8-8:30 p.m. – “Community”
8:30-9 p.m. — “Parks and Recreation”
9-9:30 p.m. – “The Office”
9:30-10 p.m. – “WHITNEY”
10-11 p.m. – “PRIME SUSPECT”
The comedy block remains intact, with 30 Rock held for the midseason due to Tina Fey's pregnancy, replaced by Whitney. NBC's remake of the British show Prime Suspects comes after, so NBC is putting a lot of hope into the night.
FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. – “Chuck”
9-10 p.m. – “GRIMM”
10-11 p.m. – “Dateline NBC”
Chuck's final season will be spent on Friday nights, where it probably belonged the past few seasons. The placement of Grimm after Chuck and against Fringe means that NBC wants to sink Fringe for good and/or is fine letting Grimm out to dry.
SATURDAY
Encore programming
SUNDAY
7- 8:15 p.m. — “Football Night in America”
8:15-11:30 p.m. — “NBC Sunday Night Football”
NBC 2012 MID-SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
*New programs in UPPER CASE; all times ET)
SUNDAY
7-8 p.m. – “Dateline NBC”
8-10 p.m. – “The Celebrity Apprentice”
10-11 p.m. – “THE FIRM”
The Firm seems like an odd show, a sequel to a film made almost 2 decades ago, but I can see it working after Celebrity Apprentice
MONDAY
8-10 p.m. – “The Voice”
10-11 p.m. – “SMASH”
NBC's only breakout hit, The Voice, will help Smash, a musical drama, greatly.
