New Broadcast Series Photos for 2026-27: Featuring Rockford Files, Baywatch, Rookie: North, Cupertino, and More
The major broadcast networks are preparing for the 2026-2027 television season with an array of new scripted series announced by ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC.
ABC has greenlit a spinoff of The Rookie titled The Rookie: North, featuring Jay Ellis in the lead role. The series is set to premiere midseason and follows Alex Holland, played by Ellis, who transitions from a stagnant life to join the Pierce County Police Department after a life-altering event.
CBS plans to debut three new scripted series, including two dramas and a comedy. The family comedy Eternally Yours, starring Ed Weeks and Allegra Edwards, is slated for a fall release. The drama series Cupertino, featuring Mike Colter and Rachel Keller, will also premiere in the fall. Additionally, Einstein, with Matthew Gray Gubler portraying Albert Einstein’s great-grandson, will debut midseason.
Fox has decided to postpone the reboot of Baywatch, originally set for January, to a later midseason release.
NBC has announced two comedies and two dramas for its upcoming programming slate. The drama series Line of Fire stars Peter Krause and Hope Davis, while The Rockford Files features David Boreanaz in the titular role. Comedy offerings include Sunset P.I., starring Jake Johnson and Jane Levy, along with Newlyweds, featuring Téa Leoni and Tim Daly.
This significant influx of new shows across the networks highlights the competition for viewer attention in a rapidly changing media landscape as the 2026-2027 season approaches.
New Series Details
The Rookie: North (ABC)
Starring Jay Ellis, this series focuses on Alex Holland, who joins the police force to find purpose after a violent home invasion shakes his life.
Einstein (CBS)
Matthew Gray Gubler leads this crime procedural about Lewis Einstein, who, after finding himself in legal trouble, assists a detective in solving complex cases.
Eternally Yours (CBS)
This family comedy follows vampire couple Charles and Liz, whose stagnant relationship is tested by their daughter’s human boyfriend.
Cupertino (CBS)
Set in Silicon Valley, this legal drama follows a lawyer fighting against tech giants while representing those wronged by the system.
Baywatch (Fox)
This reboot features a cast with a significant social media presence. The show is set to premiere in January.
Line of Fire (NBC)
This drama centers around a family of law enforcement agents who tackle high-stakes cases across various agencies.
Newlyweds (NBC)
Téa Leoni and Tim Daly star in this romantic comedy about a couple navigating life together after a whirlwind courtship.
The Rockford Files (NBC)
This reboot follows James Rockford, a private investigator, as he solves cases in Los Angeles after being released from prison.
Sunset P.I. (NBC)
A contemporary take on classic private eye stories, this series follows a diverse cast as they solve cases in Los Angeles.
As networks unveil these new series, viewers can anticipate a variety of intriguing storylines and dynamic characters aiming to capture their attention in the upcoming season.
