NBC Shifts "The Hunting Party" to Mid-Season; Sets Fall Premiere Dates for NBA, "One Chicago" Wednesdays, and "Law & Order" Thursdays on NBC
NBC's Fall 2025 Lineup: A Look Ahead
NBC has announced its fall lineup for 2025, and it's shaping up to be an exciting season. Here are some highlights:
Sports Enthusiasts Rejoice
For sports fans, the network has some great offerings. The NBA will make its return to NBC on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, with the teams yet to be determined. The NFL season kicks off with the game between Baltimore and Buffalo airing on Sunday Night Football on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 8:20 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ET.
Returning Favourites and New Shows
Several shows are returning for new seasons. "Chicago Fire," "Chicago P.D.," and "Chicago Med" will all be back on Wednesday nights, with "Chicago Fire" airing from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET, "Chicago P.D." from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, and "Chicago Med" in between.
"Law & Order" will also be back, airing on Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET. Additionally, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" will air from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET, and "Law & Order: Organized Crime" will return to the network this fall.
"Brilliant Minds" is also returning for its second season on Monday, Sept. 22. The show "Saturday Night Live" will begin its 51st season on Oct. 4.
New Series and Premiere Dates
One of the most anticipated new series is "The Hunting Party," which was originally scheduled to air in the fall of 2025. However, due to strategic reasons, the premiere date has been delayed to midseason 2026. The exact date has not been announced yet, but it is expected to air sometime between January and March, possibly in February around major sports events.
Another new show, "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon," will launch on Tuesday, Sept. 30. An "America's Got Talent" special airs on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET, followed by the regular season from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 23.
A two-hour "Wicked" special will air on NBC on Thursday, Nov. 6. "The Hunting Party" is being relocated from Canada to shoot in New York for its second season.
"Dateline NBC" and "Football Night in America"
"Dateline NBC" will air on Friday, Sept. 26, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, while "Football Night in America" airs on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 8:20 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. ET.
"The Voice" and "Happy's Place"
"The Voice" will air on Monday, Sept. 22, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET, and "Happy's Place" will air on Friday, Nov. 7, from 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET.
In summary, NBC's fall 2025 lineup promises a mix of returning favourites and new shows. While the premiere date for "The Hunting Party" Season 2 has been delayed, fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of sports and entertainment in the coming months.
Movie and TV enthusiasts will find a diverse selection, as NBC's fall 2025 lineup includes the return of "The Voice" and the premiere of "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon", while "Saturday Night Live" kicks off its 51st season. Entertainment-wise, the season will also offer the special "Wicked" and "Happy's Place". Meanwhile, sports fans can anticipate the NBA's return on NBC, alongside the NFL season opening game, providing a thrilling blend of movies-and-tv and sports.
