NBC's lineup
On the schedule
Six weeks ahead of its competitors, NBC unveiled a slate of new shows that will roll out over the next year. Here's how the new shows will unfold.
Fall 2008* "My Own Worst Enemy" -- A dramatic series starring Christian Slater as a mild-mannered suburban dad who learns that his alter ego is a spy.
* "Kath & Kim" -- A comedy starring Molly Shannon about suburbia's most dysfunctional mother and daughter duo.
* "Knight Rider" -- An updating of the 1980s television hit about a talking car.
* "Crusoe" -- Based on the classic by Daniel Defoe, the dramatic series chronicles the lead character's struggle for survival after being shipwrecked on a remote tropical island.
Winter 2008* "The Philanthropist" -- A dramatic series about an iconoclastic billionaire who uses his wealth and power to help the little people.
* "The Office" spinoff -- New faces, new locations, but with the same sense of humor from executive producer Greg Daniels.
* "Merlin" -- Based on the Arthurian legend, the hourlong fantasy series is set in the mythical city of Camelot but is inspired by modern storytelling.
* "Kings" -- Based on the biblical tale of David and Goliath, the dramatic series updates the tale and focuses on a small-town guy who eventually becomes king.
Summer 2009* "America's Toughest Jobs" -- A reality series that pits a dozen people against one another as they tackle some of the planet's most difficult jobs.
* "Shark Taggers" -- A reality series about marine biologists who track down the ocean's most feared predators.
* "The Listener" -- A dramatic series about a paramedic who can read people's minds.
* "Chopping Block" -- A reality series that gives couples less than a week to design and revamp a restaurant space, plan a menu and create a signature dish.
Returning shows"Chuck," "Life," "Heroes," "The Office," "Law & Order," "Law & Order: SVU," "ER," "My Name Is Earl," "Medium," "Friday Night Lights," "30 Rock," "Lipstick Jungle," "Deal or No Deal," "Biggest Loser," "Celebrity Apprentice," "American Gladiators."
