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NBC Revives Pilot Season with Six New Projects

1/24/2026

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NBC is reviving its traditional pilot season by ordering six pilots in 2026, the most since before COVID-19, including five dramas and one comedy.
The move aims to return to a structured pilot model after disruptions like the 2023 strikes and signals a shift toward police procedurals in NBC’s slate.
ABC and CBS are embracing pilot seasons, while streaming services Hulu and HBO Max increasingly commission pilots.

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NBC is reviving its traditional pilot season by ordering six pilots in 2026, the most since before COVID-19, including five dramas and one comedy.
The move aims to return to a structured pilot model after disruptions like the 2023 strikes and signals a shift toward police procedurals in NBC’s slate.
ABC and CBS are embracing pilot seasons, while streaming services Hulu and HBO Max increasingly commission pilots.