NBC Lines Up Fall Premieres

UNIVERSAL CITY: On September 14, NBC kicks off the fall season with the prime-time debut of The Jay Leno Show, with the Thursday night comedy roster that includes The Office and Parks and Recreation under way on September 17.

Also launching in the Thursday block on September 17 is newcomer Community, alongside Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday. The Biggest Loser returns with all new two-hour episodes on September 15 at 8 p.m. On Monday, September 21, Heroes returns at 8 p.m. with a two-hour premiere. On September 23 at 8 p.m., the new family drama Parenthood launches, followed by Law & Order: SVU in its 11th season at 9 p.m. Trauma makes its debut on Monday, September 28, at 9 p.m.

The Emmy-winning comedy 30 Rock returns to NBC on October 15 in a 9:30 p.m. slot, while new episodes in a 35th season of Saturday Night Live begin September 26.

Ben Silverman, the co-chairman of NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios, commented: "NBC is proud to present more hours of comedy programming this fall than any other network with the The Jay Leno Show each night at 10 p.m. and Community joining the award-winning Thursday lineup. We’re also excited about adding two new dramas to our strong slate of quality returning shows."