NBC Fall Lineup: Return Dates for ‘Law & Order,’ ‘Chicago Fire,’ and the Shows Missing in Action

Fall may not be here just yet, but NBC’s fall TV premiere schedule sure is!

This week, the network confirmed the premiere dates for most of their shows, including longtime fan-favorites Law and Order, along with its various spin-offs, as well as the three One Chicago shows, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD.

Their 2025-2026 television season officially kicks off on September 22 with the return of The Voice, featuring coaches Michael Bublé, Reba McEntireNiall Horan and Snoop Dogg, however before that, it’ll celebrate the start of NFL season with the return of Football Night in America on September 4, followed by the season’s first game between 2025 SuperBowl champions the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys.

This fall also marks the return of the NBA to NBC, on October 21, after 23 years away from the network.

Scroll below to make note of when all of your favorite NBC shows come back.

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Law & Order

Law & Order season 25 will premiere on Thursday, September 25 at 8pm, followed by Law & Order season 27 and Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5.

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Dateline NBC

The 34th season of the long-running program returns Friday, September 25 at 9pm.

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One Chicago

The three One Chicago shows all premiere on Wednesday, October 1, about a week later than usual. Chicago Med premieres season 11 at 8pm, followed by Chicago Fire season 14 at 9pm, and Chicago PD season 13 at 10pm.

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Saturday Night Live

The beloved comedy show will return after its milestone 50th anniversary extravaganza for its 51st season on Saturday, October 4 at 11:30pm.

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St. Denis Medical

Season two returns on Monday, November 3.

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