Networks Eye Early 2024 Premieres For NCIS, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY
By Movieguide® Contributor
Now that the WGA strikes are over, when can fans expect to see new episodes of favorite shows like ABBOTT ELEMENTARY and 911: LONE STAR?
The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the five major networks—ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and The CW—are already putting writers’ rooms together for successful shows.
“According to multiple sources familiar with the myriad plans in place at each network—which all hinge on the timing for when the actors’ strike may be resolved—scripted comedies and dramas could begin rolling out as early as January,” they continued.
The SAG-AFTRA strikes have not been resolved yet, but many are hopeful the union will come to a resolution with the AMPTP in the next few weeks.
If this happens, shows like ABBOTT ELEMENTARY and GREY’S ANATOMY are eyeing a February return, while NCIS and CSI are also planning on early 2024 dates.
While popular scripted shows are still working to get back on track, networks have padded their lineups with plenty of reality programming.
Deadline reported network TV schedules are “heavy with reality and other unscripted fare like game shows,” like PRESS YOUR LUCK, CELEBRITY SQUARES and PENN & TELLER: FOOL US.
Movieguide® previously reported on CBS’ fall line-up:
CBS just released an unexpected line-up for the fall. The new schedule includes CBS’s BLUE BLOODS, Paramount’s YELLOWSTONE, and some reality TV shows.
“CBS on Monday announced a fall schedule heavy on reality TV and game shows, on which writers generally are non-union; reruns of cable, streaming and overseas series making their American broadcast debuts; and fan-favorite reruns of BLUE BLOODS,” Newsday reporter Frank Lovece writes.
This sudden schedule change happened as a result of the current Hollywood strikes that involve the SAG-AFTRA (The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and WGA (Writers Guild of America) unions.
Late-night shows have already returned following the strike’s resolution.
John Oliver, host of LAST WEEK TONIGHT, addressed the strike during his first episode back.
“To be clear, this strike happened for good reasons. Our industry has seen its workers severely squeezed in recent years,” he said. “So, the Writers Guild went to strike and thankfully won. But, it took a lot of sacrifices from a lot of people to achieve that.”
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