NBC Unveils Post-Olympics Lineup

UNIVERSAL CITY: Following NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics, when The Jay Leno Show is no longer occupying the 10 p.m. slot, the drama Parenthood will make its debut, along with the new Jerry Seinfeld comedy panel series The Marriage Ref.

Parenthood, inspired by the box-office comedy of the same name, will debut March 2, airing Tuesdays at 10 p.m. The Marriage Ref, premiering March 4, takes over the 10 p.m. slot on Thursdays. The show will have a special sneak preview following the Closing Ceremony of the Winter Olympics on February 28 at 10:30 p.m.

There’s also new alternative series on the roster, including Who Do You Think You Are?, which makes its debut March 5 at 8 p.m. The new game show Minute to Win It launches March 14 at 8 p.m. Friday Night Lights begins a new season starting April 30, taking over Fridays at 8 p.m. after Who Do You Think You Are? wraps.

Law & Order continues into its 20th season on a new night with a two-hour broadcast on March 1. The long-running series then heads to its regular time slot, Mondays at 10 p.m., starting March 8. Law & Order: SVU moves to Wednesdays at 10 p.m. beginning March 3. Trauma returns March 8 at 9 p.m.