Overview of NBC’s 2025 Schedule
NBC’s 2025 lineup combines long-running hits, refreshed dramas, and new comedies aimed at broad and niche audiences. This guide focuses on regularly scheduled network series available on linear NBC and NBC.com, with notes about streaming via Peacock. For the most accurate, up-to-date list, treat this as a practical reference and check network announcements near air dates.
How NBC Plans Its Programming
Season Planning and Renewals
NBC typically announces renewal decisions in late spring or early summer. Midseason shifts can occur, so confirm pickup dates for scripted dramas and continuations for competition series. Scheduling is influenced by sports, awards windows, and talent availability.
Distribution Across Platforms
Most NBC primetime shows air in the Eastern and Central Time Zones with same-day streaming on Peacock Premium. Delayed viewing and day-behind streaming vary by market and program, so confirm local listings for your region and time zone.
Scripted Series Confirmed for 2025
Listed below are narrative dramas and comedies with confirmed 2025 seasons at the time of this overview. Treat this as a guide, not a guarantee; midseason changes can occur without notice.
| Show | Genre | Season/Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire | Drama | Season 13 | Long-running action procedural |
| Chicago Med | Drama | Season 11 | Medical drama, steady core audience |
| Chicago P.D. | Drama | Season 13 | Police procedural, midseason shifts possible |
| Law & Order | Crime procedural | Season 24 | Flagship legal drama with rotating casts |
| Law & Order: Organized Crime | Crime drama | Season 4 | Spin-off focusing on organized crime |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Crime drama | Season 26 | Institution; renewal subject to cast and production timelines |
| FBI | Crime drama | Season 6 | Partners with FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International |
| FBI: Most Wanted | Crime drama | Season 5 | Focuses on fugitive operations |
| FBI: International | Crime drama | Season 5 | International cases and alliances |
| So Help Me Todd | Comedy | Season 3 | Legal comedy-drama, renewed through 2025–26 |
| Extended Family | Comedy | Season 3 | Family-centric comedy; renewal status near term |
| Night Court | Comedy | Season 3 | Revival of the 1980s series |
Unscripted and Competition Programming
NBC’s unscripted slate includes established competition formats and lifestyle programming, often with fall launches aligned with schools and holidays. Talent and creator availability can affect exact seasons.
- The Voice — Long-running singing competition; coaches and production align with music cycles.
- American Ninja Warrior — Physical competition series; city qualifications typically in spring and summer.
- Making It — Craft and design competition; pattern of renewal reflects audience engagement.
- Weakest Link — Revival of the quiz format, emphasizing strategy and trivia.
- Deal or No Deal — Game of chance and decision-making; updates occur with prize ranges and digital extensions.
Sports, News, and Special Events
NBC’s reputation rests in part on live event coverage, including Premier League soccer, Sunday Night Football playoffs, and primetime Olympics in applicable years. News programming anchors the brand with Meet the Press and dedicated breaking-news windows during significant developments.
How to Find What’s On in Your Area
Because affiliates and streaming windows differ, use these steps to confirm what shows are on in your market in 2025:
- Enter your ZIP code on NBC.com to see local start times.
- Check channel lineups on your cable or satellite provider.
- Open the NBC app or Peacock and toggle the Live TV tab for streaming availability.
- Review the TV app on your smart TV or streaming device for up-to-date guides.
What to Watch for Through 2025
Midseason often brings limited series and event programming tied to awards seasons or sports. Watch for new dramas announced in late winter and summer pilots ordered in early 2025 that may debut later in the year. Scheduling for sports and live events can shift primetime lineups by hour, so check local listings on days of premiere or big matchups.