NBC Greenlights Four New Series for 2026-27 Season: Boreanaz’s ‘Rockford Files’ Reboot, Johnson’s Comedy & More

NBC has officially greenlit four of its eight pilots to series for the upcoming 2026-27 television season, including two comedies and two dramas. The network announced the orders on Friday, emphasizing the creative strength and job creation potential of its pilot slate.

NBC’s 2026-27 Series Orders

• ‘The Rockford Files’ Reboot (Drama) – Starring David Boreanaz, the series is a contemporary twist on the 1970s classic. Written by Mike Daniels, it follows James Rockford, a newly paroled private investigator who uses charm and wit to solve cases in Los Angeles. The cast includes Michaela McManus, Felix Solis, and Jacki Weaver. Executive producers are Daniels, Carl Beverly, Sarah Timberman, and Chris Leanza.
• ‘Line of Fire’ (Drama) – Written by Josh Safran, this series follows a family of law enforcement agents tackling cases for the FBI, U.S. Marshals, Secret Service, and Department of Justice. Peter Krause, Hope Davis, Kat Cunning, Tommy O’Brien, Taylor Bloom, and Charlie Barnett star. Safran executive produces alongside Jenna Bush Hager and Ben Spector.
• ‘Newlyweds’ (Comedy) – Real-life couple Téa Leoni and Tim Daly star in this later-in-life love story about a free-spirited woman and a buttoned-up professor who marry after a whirlwind courtship. Written by Gail Lerner, the series is executive produced by Lerner, Eric and Kim Tannenbaum, Jamie Lee Curtis, Scott Schwartz, and Lionsgate Television.
• ‘Sunset P.I.’ (Comedy) – Starring Jake Johnson as an L.A. private eye, the series continues the Hollywood tradition of detective stories, from Philip Marlowe to modern-day investigations.

NBC Highlights Job Creation and Talent Development

NBC emphasized the pilot season’s role in job creation, noting that the eight potential pilots generated 4,000 jobs across cast, crew, and production teams. Filming took place domestically, with three pilots shot on the Universal lot in Los Angeles, three in New York, and two in Atlanta.

“Our creative teams, led by Lisa Katz at NBC and Erin Underhill at Universal Television, delivered an exceptional pilot slate, developing eight standout projects that reflect our ambition. While we often hear the phrase ‘embarrassment of riches,’ it truly applies in this case. This process allowed us to take big swings, and we landed on shows that we think can truly break through.”

— Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman of NBC Entertainment and Peacock Scripted

The expanded focus on pilot season aligns with NBC’s initiative to nurture new talent and create more jobs both above and below the line. Universal Television’s international sales for the series are handled by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.