NBC announced this week the renewal of three critically acclaimed shows, Chuck, Life and Heroes, for the 2008-2009 season. (link) Even though the three shows are being renewed, they will be held off the air until the start of next season where they “will have major re-launch campaigns.” (link)
As for the remainder of this season, many NBC mainstays will be returning with all new episodes in April. (link) News as to new whether this will be the final season for longtime running medical show ER has yet to be determined. NBC is contractually obligated to Warner Bros. to produce new episodes of the show for the remainder of this season, which would allow for the filming of a series finale for the 14 year old drama. (link) But, NBC is open to airing one final season next year if a deal can be worked out that is financially rewarding for all parties involved. (link) As previously reported, there is still no word as to whether NBC will sign off on new episodes of its other long time running medical show, Scrubs. NBC is hoping 5 additional episodes of 30 Rock can be filmed for this season, but it depends “on the availability of the [show’s] star Alec Baldwin, who is scheduled to start work on a movie.” (link)
NBC’s New Spring Broadcast Schedule
Medium (Mondays, 10/9 central
Continues Current Run
My Name Is Earl (Thursdays, 8/7 central)
Resumes April 3rd with a one hour episode
30 Rock (Thursdays, 8:30/7:30 central)
Resumes April 10th
The Office (Thursdays, 9/8 central)
Resumes April 10th
Scrubs (Thursdays, 9:30/8:30 central)
Resumes April 10th
ER (Thursdays, 10/9 central)
Resumes April 10th
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Tuesdays, 10/9 central)
Resumes April 15th
Law & Order (Wednesdays, 10/9 central)
Resumes April 23rd
