NBC's crime drama 'The Hunting Party' returned for season 2 with a shocking offscreen death of main character Oliver Odell, which was a creative decision to focus on other storylines and character development, surprising viewers and adding a dramatic twist to the season premiere.
Major League Baseball will return to NBC and Peacock in 2026 with a full schedule of games including Sunday Night Baseball, special events like 'Star-Spangled Sunday,' and playoff coverage, starting with an Opening Day doubleheader on March 26.
Saturday Night Live will return with new episodes on January 17, 2026, after a rerun of the November 1 episode this week. The show will feature Finn Wolfhard hosting with musical guest A$AP Rocky, and can be watched live on NBC, streaming services, or on Peacock, where all seasons are available. Bowen Yang's departure marked the end of 2025 for SNL.
Savannah Guthrie announced she will take a break from the Today show in 2026 to undergo vocal cord surgery and will need extended vocal rest, leading to a temporary absence from the program.
Tracy Morgan's new NBC sitcom, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, features several nods to 30 Rock, including a reference to Donaghy Estates champagne, creating a shared universe with the earlier show. The series, created by Robert Carlock and Tina Fey, follows a disgraced NFL player trying to redeem himself, and is set to premiere in February 2026.
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The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade set a record with 34.3 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, marking an 8% increase from the previous year and making it the most-watched entertainment telecast in nearly seven years, with significant growth among younger viewers.
NBC announced its midseason lineup with premieres including Tracy Morgan's new comedy 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' debuting on Feb. 23, along with the return of 'The Voice', 'OneChicago', 'The Hunting Party', and other shows, as well as major sports events like the Winter Olympics and Super Bowl LX in February.
'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' was a televised celebration on NBC, filmed like an awards show at the Dolby Theatre, highlighting the Wicked franchise's cultural impact and upcoming film, and serving as a major promotional event ahead of the 'Wicked: For Good' premiere.
NBC's new cheerleading mockumentary 'Stumble' is a surprisingly charming and funny sitcom that revitalizes the mockumentary format with offbeat characters, clever humor, and heartfelt storytelling, making it the best new network sitcom in recent memory.
NBC will air a two-hour 'Wicked' TV special, 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night,' on November 6, featuring cast performances, sneak peeks of the upcoming sequel, and behind-the-scenes content, with the potential to deepen fans' connection to the story and characters.
NBC has canceled Snoop Dogg's planned New Year's Eve special to focus on the Olympics, with plans to celebrate together in 2026, leaving the future of the special uncertain and likely replaced by other programming.
‘Roundball Rock,’ the iconic NBA theme song composed by John Tesh, is making a comeback on NBC as the network regains NBA broadcast rights, rekindling nostalgic memories of 1990s basketball coverage and its cultural significance.
Michael Jordan announced a new series titled 'MJ: Insights To Excellence' on NBC and Peacock, sharing insights into his post-retirement life and recounting a memorable moment where he felt pressure shooting a free throw for the first time in years, which he successfully did to impress some kids.
Jennifer Aniston revealed that after 'Friends' success, she humorously requested a washer and dryer from NBC's former head, Warren Littlefield, as her 'actor treats,' and she did receive the appliances, highlighting her practical side amidst her fame and wealth.