From left, Justin Kirk as Dr. George Coleman, Bobby Lee as Dr. Yamamoto, Tyler Labine as Dr. Doug Jackson and Crystal as Dr. Zaius star in the new comedy "Animal Practice" coming this fall to NBC. CHRIS HASTON/NBC
NBC will make the most of its Olympics coverage including using it to launch its fall schedule.
The network will off sneak peeks of the freshman comedies "Go On" on Aug. 8 following its evening coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games and "Animal Practice" on Aug. 12 after the closing ceremonies, both without commercials, NBC announced Thursday.
The rollout strategy continues Aug. 13 with the two-hour premiere of the reality TV competitive series "Stars Earn Stripes" on Aug. 13, followed by the sophomore season premiere of "Grimm" at 10 p.m. Grimm moves to its regular time slot Sept. 14.
Premieres also announced include: "The Voice," 7 p.m., Sept. 10; "Go On," 9 p.m., and "The New Normal," 9:30 p.m., Sept. 11; a preview of "Guys With Kids" Sept. 12 and the season premiere of "Parenthood" on Sept. 11.
The new dramas "Revolution" and "Chicago Fire" will launch Sept. 17 and Oct. 10, respectively. The comedies "30 Rock" and "Community" will return Oct. 4 and 19, respectively.
The "NFL Kick-Off Special 2012" and first NFL game of the season will air on Sept. 5, followed by "Football Night in America" at 6 p.m. and "Sunday Night Football" (Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos) at 7:15 p.m., their regular Sunday time slots, on Sept. 9.
Summer Olympics coverage airs July 27-Aug. 12 on channel 2, cable 9 in Tulsa.
Following are the premiere dates for NBC's Fall 2012 primetime schedule (New shows are listed in upper case):
Wednesday, August 8
"GO ON" (sneak peek following Olympic Games coverage)
Sunday, August 12
"ANIMAL PRACTICE" (sneak peek following Olympic Games Closing Ceremonies)
Monday, August 13
7-9 p.m. "STARS EARN STRIPES" (two-hour premiere)
9-10 p.m. "Grimm"
Wednesday, September 5
6:30-7:30 p.m. "NFL Kickoff Special 2012" (regular season)
7:30-10 p.m. "Sunday Night Football" (regular season)
Sunday, September 9
6-7:15 p.m. "Football Night in America" (regular day and time)
7:15-10 p.m. "Sunday Night Football" (regular day and time)
Monday, September 10
7-9 p.m. "The Voice"
Tuesday, September 11
8-8:30 p.m. "GO ON" (time period premiere)
8:30-9 p.m. "THE NEW NORMAL"
9-10 p.m. "Parenthood"
Wednesday, September 12
9-9:30 p.m. "GUYS WITH KIDS" (sneak peek after penultimate "America's Got Talent")
Friday, Sept 14
8-9pm - "Grimm" (time period premiere)
Monday, September 17
9-10 p.m. "REVOLUTION"
Thursday, September 20
7:30-8 p.m. "Up All Night"
8-8:30 p.m. "The Office"
8:30-9 p.m. "Parks and Recreation"
Wednesday, September 26
7-7:30 p.m. "ANIMAL PRACTICE" (time period premiere)
7:30-8 p.m. "GUYS WITH KIDS” (time period premiere)
8-9 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (two-hour premiere)
Thursday, October 4
7-7:30 p.m. "30 Rock"
Wednesday, October 10
9-10 p.m. "CHICAGO FIRE"
Friday, October 19
7-7:30 p.m. "Whitney"
7:30-8 p.m. "Community"
A sneak peek of "Animal Practice" coming to NBC Aug. 12
