On Monday, NBC teased its 2013-2014 TV schedule, an anticipated mix of returning shows and new series, during a star-studded upfront presentation to advertisers and media at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. Among the shows in NBC's programming plans are the following six new comedies and dramas, for which NBC released trailers after the event. All the shows listed below will premiere this fall, with the exception of mid-season debuts (also included, below).
1. The Michael J. Fox Show
"Look who's making the news again. One of New York's most beloved news anchors, Mike Henry (Michael J. Fox), put his career on hold to spend more time with his family and focus on his health after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's. But now five years later, with the kids busy growing up and Mike growing restless, it just might be time for him to get back to work. Having never wanted Mike to leave in the first place, his old boss Harris Green jumped at the chance to get him back on TV. The trick, as it's always been, was to make Mike think it was his idea. After several — okay, many — failed attempts, Mike's family, anxious to see him out of the house, finally succeeded in getting him to "run into" Green. Now their plan is in motion. He'll be back to juggling home, family and career, just like the old days — only better. Still got it ... Michael J. Fox returns to NBC in a new comedy from writer and executive producer Sam Laybourne (Cougar Town) and executive producer Will Gluck (Easy A). Half-hour comedy (single-camera)."
2. Dracula
"Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (The Tudors) stars in this provocative new drama as one of the world's most iconic characters. It's the late 19th century, and the mysterious Dracula has arrived in London, posing as an American entrepreneur who wants to bring modern science to Victorian society. He's especially interested in the new technology of electricity, which promises to brighten the night — useful for someone who avoids the sun. But he has another reason for his travels: He hopes to take revenge on those who cursed him with immortality centuries earlier. Everything seems to be going according to plan ... until he becomes infatuated with a woman who appears to be a reincarnation of his dead wife. From the producers of the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning hit Downton Abbey comes Dracula, a twisted, sophisticated and sexy take on Bram Stoker's classic novel, proving that some stories never die. One-hour drama."
3. Sean Saves the World
"Sean's a divorced gay dad who's trying to juggle it all. From his overbearing boss and offbeat employees at work to his pushy mom and weekends with his teenage daughter at home — handling it all is no easy task. So when Ellie, his 14-year-old bundle of joy, moves in full-time, it's a whole new challenge. Never one to do anything halfway, Sean intends to be the best dad ever, so he loads up on parenting how-to books and plans Pinterest-worthy family dinners. But it seems his company's new owner has decided Sean and his team should work longer hours, throwing a kink in his perfectly constructed homemaking plans. Ellie, a normal girl who wants to hang with her friends and eat on the run, sees this development as a plus. She loves her dad, but he's clearly going overboard. From keeping his boss happy, his employees motivated and enduring his mother's tactless 'advice' to raising a smart, grounded and healthy kid, it's going to be a growing experience, to say the least. But if anyone can swing it, it's Sean. Sean Hayes (Will & Grace, Hot in Cleveland) returns to NBC in a new comedy from executive writer/producer Victor Fresco (Better Off Ted, Andy Richter Controls the Universe) about work and family ... the ultimate balancing act! Half-hour comedy (multi-camera)."
4. The Blacklist
"For decades, ex-government agent Raymond 'Red' Reddington (James Spader) has been one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives. Brokering shadowy deals for criminals across the globe, Red was known by many as 'The Concierge of Crime.' Now, he's mysteriously surrendered to the FBI with an explosive offer: He will help catch a long-thought-dead terrorist, Ranko Zamani, under the condition that he speaks only to Elizabeth 'Liz' Keen, an FBI pro?ler fresh out of Quantico. For Liz, it's going to be one hell of a ?rst day on the job. What follows is a twisting series of events as the race to stop a terrorist begins. What are Red's true intentions? Why has he chosen Liz, a woman with whom he seemingly has no connection? Does Liz have secrets of her own? Zamani, we come to ?nd out, is only the ?rst of many on a list that Red has compiled over the years: a 'blacklist' of politicians, mobsters, spies and international terrorists. He will help catch them all ... with the caveat that Liz continues to work as his partner. Red will teach Liz to think like a criminal and 'see the bigger picture' ... whether she wants to or not. From writer/executive producer Jon Bokenkamp (Taking Lives) and executive producers John Eisendrath (Alias, My Own Worst Enemy) and John Davis (Gulliver's Travels, Predator) comes a global thriller that will become more mysterious with each name on the list. One-hour drama."
5. Welcome to the Family
"After four years of barely getting by in school, Dan and Katrina Yoder are thrilled when their daughter Molly is handed her high-school diploma. Now it's off to Arizona State for Molly, and a mid-life renaissance for the Yoders (which includes turning Molly's room into their dream fitness center). At the same time in East LA, Junior Hernandez is delivering his valedictorian address. As the first of his family to go to college (Stanford!), Junior's the pride and joy of parents Miguel and Lisette. But Junior's barely into his speech before he gets an unexpected text: 'i'm pregnant.' The sender? Miss Molly Yoder. OMG/Dios Mio! What follows is the ultimate culture crash as Molly and Junior decide to get hitched, bringing two very different families together in a way they never imagined. Dan and Miguel, who already have a history, do NOT see eye to eye. But more importantly, what about Stanford? Arizona State? Who's going to raise the baby? And oh no — what about the fitness center?! For the sake of their kids (and the one on the way) they'll have to somehow make it all work ... like it or not. From writer and executive producer Mike Sikowitz (Rules of Engagement), comes a comedy that proves: Life is full of unexpected little bumps. Half-hour comedy (single camera)."
6. Ironside
"In the gritty world of the NYPD, no one's tougher than Detective Robert Ironside. He's a fearless cop who won't stop until the guilty are brought to justice. He and his trusted, handpicked team of specialists will do whatever it takes to solve New York's most difficult and notorious crimes — even if it means breaking the rules. Tough, sexy and acerbic, Ironside's never been afraid to call it like he sees it. As a detective, his instincts are second to none, and those around him have to stay on their toes if they want to keep up ... because when his spine was shattered by a bullet two years ago, Ironside swore he'd never let a damn wheelchair slow him down. Justice. Nothing gets in his way. Blair Underwood stars in a bold new drama about a different kind of cop. One-hour drama."
The Million Second Quiz and American Dream Builders join the fresh slate as new alterative series. The Million Second Quiz is a "live competition where contestants test the limits of their knowledge, endurance and will to win as they battle each other in intense bouts of trivia for 12 consecutive days and nights." American Dream Builders is a weekly competition pitting designers, builders, architects and landscapers against each other to renovate homes.
Returning Shows
While Celebrity Apprentice and Hannibal are stuck in limbo between being renewed or canceled, NBC confirmed the return of several series. Returning scripted series include Grimm, Parenthood, Law & Order: SVU, Revolution, Chicago Fire, Parks and Recreation and Community. Dramas coming back are Chicago PD and The Night Shift . The Biggest Loser and The Sing-Off rejoin the mix as alternative programming, while reality show Food Fighters and comedy Undateable return as mid-season additions. Notably, The Voice resurfaces for season five in September.
Mid-Season Additions
Joining the new fall shows will be mid-season drama add-ons Believe, Crisis and Crossbones, as well as comedies The Family Guide and About a Boy. Here are NBC's descriptions of each:
Believe: "Levitation, telekinesis, the ability to control nature and even predict the future … Since she was 2 years old, Bo (Johnny Sequoyah) has had gifts she could neither fully understand, nor control. Raised by a small group known as the "True Believers," the orphaned girl has been safeguarded from harmful outsiders who would use her forces for personal gain. But now that she is 10, her powers have become stronger and the threat has grown more dangerous. With her life and future now in jeopardy, the 'Believers' turn to the only person they see fit to be her full-time protector. That is, once they break him out of jail. Tate (Jake McLaughlin), a wrongfully imprisoned death row inmate who's lost his will, is initially reluctant until he witnesses one of her extraordinary abilities. Bo sees people for who they truly are … and who they may become. Tate and Bo begin their journey, one in which trust must be earned. Traveling from city to city, every place they stop and everyone they meet will be changed forever. But they'll have to keep going to stay one step ahead of the sinister forces after Bo's power … because it will take a miracle to keep them safe forever. 'Believe' also stars Delroy Lindo and Kyle MacLachlan."
Crisis: "It's field trip day for the students of Ballard High School, a place that educates the children of Washington, D.C.'s elite, top-of-their-industry CEOs, international diplomats, political power players and even the president's son. But when their bus is ambushed on a secluded rural road, the teenagers and their chaperones are taken, igniting a national crisis. Now with some of the country's most powerful parents at the mercy of one vengeful mastermind, the question arises: How far would you go and what would you become to ensure your child's safe return? With so many parents and dignitaries put into play with nowhere to turn and no one to trust, this unthinkable scenario grows from the select families at risk to an entire nation at stake."
Crossbones: "It's 1715 on the Bahamian island of New Providence, the first functioning democracy in the Americas, where the diabolical pirate Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard, reigns over a rogue nation of thieves, outlaws and miscreant sailors. Part shantytown, part marauder's paradise, this is a place like no other on earth, and a mounting threat to international commerce. To gain control of this fearsome society, Tom Lowe, a highly skilled undercover assassin, is sent to the pirates' haven to take down the brilliant and charismatic Blackbeard. But the closer Lowe gets, the more he finds that his quest is not so simple. Lowe can't help but admire the political ideals of Blackbeard, whose thirst for knowledge knows no bounds. But Lowe is not the only danger to Blackbeard's rule. He is a man with many villainous rivals and one great weakness, a passionately driven woman whom he cannot deny."
The Family Guide: "It's not every family that's brought closer together by divorce, but then again, the Fishers aren't exactly typical. Take Mel Fisher, for example. Whether it's chopping down trees, showing his daughter how to drive or playing football with his son, he's never let the fact that he's blind slow him down. Then there's Joyce Fisher, possibly the only mom in Pasadena to smoke a pipe. For her, divorce is like a second coming-of-age, a chance to be the teen she never was. Just ask '80s-obsessed teenage daughter Katie, whose clothes Joyce is always borrowing. At the center of all this is Henry, the Fisher's 11-year old son. Having always been his dad's eyes, ears and wingman, Henry's less than thrilled when Mel shows up with Elvis, a guide dog … which is also how Henry learns about the pending divorce. While reluctant to the changes this dog would bring, it's through the adult Henry's voiceover that we find out his parent's split would allow all of us to finally discover who we needed to be.'"
About a Boy: "Based on the best-selling Nick Hornby novel, writer Jason Katims and director Jon Favreau present a different kind of coming-of-age story. Will Freeman lives a charmed existence as the ultimate man-child. After writing a hit song, he was granted a life of free time, free love and freedom from financial woes. He's single, unemployed and loving it. So imagine his surprise when Fiona, a needy single mom and her oddly charming 11-year-old son, Marcus, move in next door and disrupt his perfect world. When Marcus begins dropping by his home unannounced, Will's not so sure about being a kid's new best friend, until, of course, Will discovers that women find single dads irresistible. That changes everything and a deal is struck: Marcus will pretend to be Will's son and, in return, Marcus is allowed to chill at Will's house. Before he realizes it, Will starts to enjoy the visits and even finds himself looking out for the kid. In fact, this newfound friendship may very well teach him a thing or two that he never imagined possible — about himself and caring for others.
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