CBS’ fall schedule for the 2019-20 season brings five new series to its primetime lineup, including the return of “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “The Middle” alum Patricia Heaton in the comedy “Carol’s Second Act.” Two more dramas — “FBI: Most Wanted” and “Tommy” — are on tap for midseason, along with new comedy “Broke.” Here is CBS’ fall schedule and new series descriptions: MONDAY 8 p.m.: The Neighborhood 8:30 p.m.: Bob Hearts Abishola (new) 9 p.m.: All Rise (new) 10 p.m.: Bull TUESDAY 8 p.m.: NCIS 9 p.m.: FBI 10 p.m.: NCIS: New Orleans WEDNESDAY 8 p.m.: Survivor 9 p.m.: Seal Team 10 p.m.: SWAT (new time period) THURSDAY 8 p.m.: Young Sheldon (new time period) 8:30 p.m.: The Unicorn (new) 9 p.m.: Mom 9:30 p.m.: Carol’s Second Act (new) 10 p.m.: Evil (new) FRIDAY 8 p.m.: Hawaii 5-0 (new time period) 9 p.m.: Magnum, P.I. (new time period) 10 p.m.: Blue Bloods SATURDAY 8 p.m.: Crimetime Saturday 10 p.m.: 48 Hours SUNDAY 7 p.m.: 60 Minutes 8 p.m.: God Friended Me 9 p.m.: NCIS: Los Angeles 10 p.m.: Madam Secretary NEW SERIES DRAMAS ALL RISE is a courthouse drama that follows the chaotic, hopeful and sometimes absurd lives of its judges, prosecutors and public defenders, as they work with bailiffs, clerks and cops to get justice for the people of Los Angeles amidst a flawed legal process. Among them is newly appointed Judge Lola Carmichael (Simone Missick), a highly regarded and impressive deputy district attorney who doesn’t intend to sit back on the bench in her new role, but instead leans in, immediately pushing the boundaries and challenging the expectations of what a judge can be. Greg Spottiswood, Len Goldstein and Emmy Award winner Michael M. Robin are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television. Robin directed the pilot from a script by Spottiswood. ALL RISE stars Simone Missick as Lola Carmichael, Wilson Bethel as Mark Callan, Marg Helgenberger as Judith Benner, Jessica Camacho as Emily Lopez, J. Alex Brinson as Luke Watkins, Lindsay Mendez as Sara Pratt and Ruthie Ann Miles as Sherri Kanski. EVIL is a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a carpenter as they investigate the Church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there is a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work. Michelle King, Robert King and Liz Glotzer are executive producers for CBS Television Studios. Robert King directed the pilot. EVIL stars Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard, Mike Colter as David Acosta, Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shroff, Michael Emerson as Leland Townsend, Brooklyn Shuck as Lynn Bouchard, Skylar Gray as Lila Bouchard, Maddy Crocco as Lexis Bouchard and Dalya Knapp as Laura Bouchard. FBI: MOST WANTED From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf and the team behind FBI and the “Law & Order” franchise comes a high-stakes drama that focuses on the Fugitive Task Force, which relentlessly tracks and captures the notorious criminals on the Bureau’s Most Wanted list. Seasoned agent Jess LaCroix (Julian McMahon) oversees the highly skilled team that functions as a mobile undercover unit that is always out in the field, pursuing those who are most desperate to elude justice. Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski are executive producers for Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television in association with CBS Television Studios. Fred Berner directed the pilot from a script by Balcer. FBI: MOST WANTED stars Julian McMahon as Jess LaCroix, Alana De La Garza as Isobel Castille, Keisha Castle-Hughes as Hana Gibson, Kellan Lutz as Crosby, Roxy Sternberg as Sheryll Barnes and Nathaniel Arcand as Clinton Skye. TOMMY Multiple Emmy Award winner Edie Falco stars as a former high-ranking NYPD officer who becomes the first female Chief of Police for Los Angeles. A true blue New Yorker, Abigail “Tommy” Thomas (Falco) uses her unflinching honesty and hardball tactics to keep social, political and national security issues from hindering effective law enforcement in the Southland. Equal parts political, procedural and family drama, TOMMY comes from Paul Attanasio, the creator of the acclaimed series BULL, “House M.D.” and “Homicide: Life on the Street.” Paul Attanasio, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey and Kate Dennis (pilot only) are executive producers for CBS Television Studios. Kate Dennis directed the pilot from a script by Attanasio. TOMMY stars Edie Falco as Abigail “Tommy” Thomas, Michael Chernus as Ken Rosey, Adelaide Clemens as Blake Sullivan, David Fierro as Buddy Boyardi, Russell G. Jones as Aurelius Looper, Olivia Lucy Phillip as Kate Jones, and Joseph Lyle Taylor as Treat Dudik. COMEDIES BOB ♥ ABISHOLA From award-winning creator, executive producer and writer Chuck Lorre comes a love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over. Undaunted by Abishola’s (Folake Olowofoyeku) lack of initial interest or the vast differences in their backgrounds, Bob (Billy Gardell) is determined to win Abishola’s heart, in this comedic examination of immigrant life in America. Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky, Al Higgins and Beth McCarthy-Miller (pilot only) are executive producers for Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. McCarthy-Miller directed the pilot from a script by Lorre, Gorodetsky, Higgins and Gina Yashere. BOB ♥ ABISHOLA stars Billy Gardell as Bob, Folake Olowofoyeku as Abishola, Christine Ebersole as Dottie, Matt Jones as Douglas, Maribeth Monroe as Christine, Vernee Watson as Gloria, Shola Adewusi as Auntie Olu, Barry Shabaka Henley as Uncle Tunde and Travis Wolfe Jr. as Dele. CAROL’s SECOND ACT stars Emmy Award winner Patricia Heaton stars in a comedy about a woman who embarks on a unique second act after raising her children, getting divorced and retiring from teaching: pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor. At age 50, Carol is a medical intern and must sink or swim with peers who are half her age. It’s her enthusiasm, perspective and yes, even her age, that may be exactly what will make her second act a great success. Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins; Patricia Heaton, Adam Griffin, David Hunt and Rebecca Stay (Four Boys Entertainment); Aaron Kaplan and Dana Honor (Kapital Entertainment); and Pamela Fryman (pilot only) are executive producers for CBS Television Studios. Fryman directed the pilot from a script by Halpern and Haskins. CAROL’S SECOND ACT stars Patricia Heaton as Carol Kenney, Kyle MacLachlan as Dr. Frost, Ito Aghayere as Dr. Maya Jacobs, Jean-Luc Bilodeau as Daniel and Sabrina Jalees as Lexie. Lucas Neff guest stars as Caleb. THE UNICORN is a single-camera comedy about a tight-knit group of best friends and family who helps Wade (Walton Goggins) embrace his “new normal” in the wake of the loss of his wife one year ago. As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again. To Wade’s amazement, he’s a hot commodity with women, and his friends explain that he’s the perfect single guy – a “unicorn”: employed, attractive, and with a proven track record of commitment. With his daughters and best friends rooting him on and hoping he’ll find happiness again, Wade and his healing heart are ready to try life… and love… again. Bill Martin, Mike Schiff, Aaron Kaplan, Dana Honor, Wendi Trilling, Peyton Reed, and John Hamburg (pilot only) are executive producers for CBS Television Studios. Hamburg directed the pilot from a script by Martin and Schiff. THE UNICORN stars Walton Goggins as Wade, Rob Corddry as Forrest, Michaela Watkins as Delia, Omar Benson Miller as Ben, Maya Lynne Robinson as Michelle, Ruby Jay as Grace, and Makenzie Moss as Natalie. BROKE stars Jaime Camil and Pauley Perrette in a comedy about Jackie (Perrette), a single suburban mother who’s shocked when her estranged sister, Elizabeth (Natasha Leggero), her sister’s outrageously wealthy, big-hearted husband, Javier (Camil), and Javier’s fiercely loyal assistant/driver/friend, Luis (Izzy Diaz), land on her doorstep in need of a place to live after the couple’s money dries up.<doc-sep>NBC on Sunday unveiled its virtually unchanged prime-time schedule for the fall of 2019 — save the debut of a new Jimmy Smith drama on Mondays and two new comedies on Thursdays featuring Bradley Whitford and Kal Penn. The biggest news coming out of the network is the three-year renewal for This is Us, NBC’s three-year-old hit that trails only NCIS on CBS as broadcast TV’s most-watched drama (15.7 million versus 13.7 million). Even though the new contract takes the show through season 6, the suits wouldn’t even say whether that would mark the show’s final year. “We are keeping it open for right now,” NBC Co-Entertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy said during a call with reporters. “As you know, Dan [Fogelman] is a maestro for this show.” Telegdy wouldn’t reveal whether The Village, The Enemy Within and A.P. Bio were canceled. “Anything that is still on the air is still under discussion. No cancellation.” In January, NBC will bring back America’s Got Talent: The Champions and Ellen’s Game of Games, as well as Little Big Shots with new host Melissa McCarthy and World of Dance. Also bowing in early 2020: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Will & Grace, Indebted, The Kenan Show, Manifest, Good Girls, Blindspot, Council of Dads, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and Lincoln. Here is NBC’s fall 2019-2020 schedule (new shows in bold) MONDAY 8-10 P.M. — The Voice 10-11 P.M. — Bluff City Law TUESDAY 8-9 P.M. — The Voice 9-10 P.M. — This Is Us 10-11 P.M. — New Amsterdam WEDNESDAY 8-9 P.M. — Chicago Med 9-10 P.M. — Chicago Fire 10-11 P.M. — Chicago P.D. THURSDAY 8-8:30 P.M. — Superstore 8:30-9 P.M. — Perfect Harmony 9-9:30 P.M. — The Good Place 9:30-10 P.M. — Sunnyside 10-11 P.M. — Law & Order: SVU FRIDAY 8-9 P.M. – The Blacklist 9-11 P.M — Dateline NBC SATURDAY 8-10 P.M. — Dateline Saturday Night Mystery 10-11 P.M. – Saturday Night Live (encores) SUNDAY 7-8:20 P.M. — Football Night in America 8:20-11 P.M. — NBC Sunday Night Football Here are NBC’s descriptions of the new shows: Bluff City Law: Coming from a famous Memphis family known for taking on injustice, brilliant lawyer Sydney Strait used to work at her father Elijah’s celebrated law firm until their tumultuous relationship got in the way. After barely speaking to him for years, Sydney is suddenly thrust back into the family fold when her philanthropist mother passes away unexpectedly. In the wake of her loss, hoping to reconnect with the daughter he loves, Elijah asks Sydney to rejoin his ﬁrm. She agrees because, despite her lingering resentment and distrust, she knows that working alongside her father is her best hope at changing the world … if they can ever get along. The cast includes Jimmy Smits, Caitlin McGee, Scott Shepherd, Barry Sloane, Michael Luwoye, MaameYaa Boafo, Stony Blyden and Jayne Atkinson. Perfect Harmony: Bradley Whitford stars in this comedy about finding inspiration in the most unlikely places. When former Princeton music professor Arthur Cochran unexpectedly stumbles into choir practice at a small-town church, he finds a group of singers that are out of tune in more ways than one. Despite the ultimate clash of sensibilities, Arthur and his newfound cohorts may just be the perfect mix of individuals to help each other reinvent and rediscover a little happiness, just when they all need it most. The cast includes Bradley Whitford, Anna Camp, Tymberlee Hill, Rizwan Manji, Will Greenberg, Geno Segers, and Spencer Allport. Sunnyside: Garrett Modi was living the American Dream. As the youngest New York City Councilman ever, he was rubbing elbows with the political elite, attending star-studded parties and was the pride of Queens. But instead of spending his time in ofﬁce helping the people that got him elected, he lost his way amidst the power and glamour of politics. When his downward spiral got him busted for public intoxication (and downright stupidity), it was all caught on tape and ended his career. Now, Garrett’s crashing with his sister, Mallory, and wondering where it all went wrong. That is, until he’s hired by a diverse group of hopefuls who dream of becoming American citizens and believe he can help – giving him a new sense of purpose and a chance for redemption, as long as he remembers where he came from. The cast includes Kal Penn, Diana Maria Riva, Joel Kim Booster, Kiran Deol, Poppy Liu, Moses Storm, and Samba Schutte. Council of Dads: When Scott, a loving father of four, has his entire life’s plan thrown into upheaval by an unexpected health scare, he calls on a few of his closest allies to step in as back-up dads for every stage of his growing family’s life. Scott assembles a trusted group of role models that includes Anthony, his oldest friend; Larry, his AA sponsor; and Oliver, his surgeon and best friend to his wife, Robin. These men agree to devote themselves to supporting and guiding Scott’s amazing family through all the triumphs and challenges life has to offer – just in case he ever can’t be there to do so himself. The cast includes Sarah Wayne Callies, Clive Standen, Tom Everett Scott, J. August Richards, Blue Chapman, Emjay Anthony, Michele Weaver, Thalia Tran, Steven Silver and Michael O’Neill. Lincoln: Inspired by the best-selling book The Bone Collector, former NYPD detective and forensic genius Lincoln Rhyme was at the top of his game until a serious accident at the hands of a notorious serial killer forces him out of the field. When Amelia Sachs, an intuitive young officer who’s got her own gift for proﬁling, finds herself hot on the killer’s trail, Rhyme in turn finds a partner for this new game of cat and mouse. As the unlikely detective duo joins forces to crack the city’s most confounding cases, they must also race to take down the enigmatic “Bone Collector” who brought them together. The cast includes Russell Hornsby, Arielle Kebbel, Brían F. O’Byrne, Tate Ellington, Courtney Grosbeck, Ramses Jimenez, Brooke Lyons, Roslyn Ruff and Michael Imperioli. Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist: In this joyous and celebratory drama, Zoey Clarke is a whip-smart computer coder forging her way in San Francisco. After an unusual event she starts to hear the innermost wants and desires of the people around her through songs. At ﬁrst, she questions her own sanity but soon realizes this unwanted curse may just be an incredibly wonderful gift. The cast includes Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Peter Gallagher, Alex Newell, John Clarence Stewart, Carmen Cusack and Mary Steenburgen. Indebted: Young parents Dave and Rebecca are ready to reclaim their life after years of diapers and sleepless nights. However, things take an unexpected turn when Dave’s parents show up unannounced and broke, leaving Dave with no choice but to open the door to the people who gave him everything. But these boomerang parents aren’t great with boundaries and the question of who’s parenting who quickly becomes blurred in this multi-generational comedy starring Fran Drescher and Adam Pally as mother and son. The cast includes Adam Pally, Abby Elliott, Steven Weber and Fran Drescher. The Kenan Show: In this family comedy, Kenan Thompson strives to be a super dad to his two adorable girls while simultaneously balancing his job and a father-in-law who “helps” in the most inappropriate ways. The cast includes Kenan Thompson, Punam Patel, Dani Lockett, Dannah Lockett and Andy Garcia.<doc-sep>Courtesy of ABC, CBS, The CW, Fox and NBC RELATED STORIES The Voice's Cam Anthony Shares His Winning Strategy, His Feelings About Blake Shelton and His Single Plans The Voice's Cam Anthony Shares His Winning Strategy, His Feelings About Blake Shelton and His Single Plans NCIS Star Confirms Exit in Season 18 Finale: 'What a Great Ride It's Been' It’s never too early to start planning your viewing habits for the fall TV season (and get a jump on any new DVR conflicts! ), so TVLine as is tradition has compiled a day-by-day, hour-by-hour grid of the primetime schedules for each broadcast network. NBC, Fox, ABC, CBS and The CW have all unveiled their schedules, as shown below. • NEW programming for the 2019-20 TV season is listed in RED. • MIDSEASON LAUNCHES are listed beneath the grid. FOR MIDSEASON (NEW SHOWS IN CAPS): NBC‘s America’s Got Talent: The Champions, Blindspot (final season), Brooklyn Nine-Nine, COUNCIL OF DADS, Ellen’s Game of Games, Good Girls, INDEBTED, THE KENAN SHOW, LINCOLN, Little Big Shots, Manifest, Will & Grace, World of Dance and ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST… FOX’s 911: LONE STAR, DEPUTY, DUNCANVILLE, FILTHY RICH, THE GREAT NORTH, Last Man Standing, The Masked Singer (Season 3), NEXT, The Orville, OUTMATCHED, ULTIMATE TAG… ABC’s American Idol, The Bachelor, THE BAKER AND THE BEAUTY, FOR LIFE, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Season 7), Station 19, UNITED WE FALL… CBS‘ The Amazing Race, BROKE, Criminal Minds, FBI: MOST WANTED, MacGyver, Man With a Plan, TOMMY, Undercover Boss… CW’s The 100, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, In the Dark, KATY KEENE, Roswell, New Mexico<doc-sep>
NEW YORK – CBS is making bolder moves in a season of play-it-safe programming, adding five new fall series as it weathers the loss of TV's top comedy, "The Big Bang Theory," ending Thursday after a 12-season run. In a presentation to advertisers at Carnegie Hall Wednesday, the network outlines its strategy in its first schedule since chairman Leslie Moonves, who had a firm hand in programming decisions over his 24-year tenure, was ousted last fall over sexual misconduct allegations. CBS Entertainment president Kelly Kahl called the schedule "stable but not sleepy" in some ways, and "aggressive but not reckless" in others. Highlights: CBS enlists Patricia Heaton, Kyle MacLachlan, Pauley Perrette Fans loyal to CBS stars won't be disappointed. Heaton ("Everybody Loves Raymond," "The Middle") looks for "Carol's Second Act," playing a retired teacher and divorced mom who decides to become a doctor at 50. MacLachlan ("Twin Peaks") plays a fellow doctor. Billy Gardell, who co-starred with Melissa McCarthy in the network's 2010-16 comedy "Mike & Molly," is back as a heart-attack victim who falls for his Nigerian nurse in "Bob Hearts Abishola." Marg Helgenberger ("CSI") has a supporting role in "All Rise," a courtroom drama centered on a newly appointed African American judge (Simone Missick). In midseason, Edie Falco ("The Sopranos," "Nurse Jackie") plays a former New York cop who becomes L.A.'s first police chief in "Tommy." And fan favorite Perrette, a former star of "NCIS," will be back later with "Broke," as a suburban mom whose estranged sister and her family show up on her doorstep. CBS loves hit-making producers, like Chuck Lorre Lorre, the sitcom master behind "Big Bang," "Mom," "Mike & Molly" and "Two and a Half Men," is also behind "Abishola." Michelle and Robert King, who created "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight," are tackling "Evil," a psychological mystery involving religion and science. Dick Wolf, responsible for NBC's "Law & Order" and "Chicago" franchises, is producing "FBI" and a midseason spinoff, "FBI: Most Wanted," starring Julian McMahon. More:New CBS series feature big names: Edie Falco, Pauley Perrette and Patricia Heaton Schedule adjustments While Tuesday and Sunday lineups remain intact, CBS is grouping five new fall shows on just two nights, planting "Abishola" behind "The Neighborhood" on Mondays, and "The Unicorn" – a new comedy starring Walton Goggins ("Justified") as a desirable widowed dad reentering the dating pool – on largely retooled Thursdays, behind "Young Sheldon," which inherits the "Big Bang" lead-off spot. "S.W.A.T." moves to Wednesdays, while "Magnum P.I." heads to Fridays. The ratings scorecard CBS once again will finish the TV season next week as the most-watched network, averaging 9 million viewers, a figure unchanged from last year amid widespread declines elsewhere. Among adults ages 18 to 49, it's averaging 2 million, down 2%, and tied for second place. But the network has traditionally attracted a significantly older audience than its rivals. More:Save Our Shows 2019: Which network series are coming back, or gone for good What's leaving, or coming back later Aside from "Big Bang," CBS ditched four other comedies: "Life in Pieces," a short-lived revival of "Murphy Brown," and freshmen comedies "Fam" and "Happy Together." But it renewed an astounding 14 dramas, including Save Our Shows favorite "Madam Secretary," which returns for a final 10-episode season. The "MacGyver" remake Matt LeBlanc comedy "Man with a Plan" and a final season of "Criminal Minds" will join the schedule later. CBS fall schedule All times EDT/PDT; new shows in bold; new time slots in italics Monday; 8, "The Neighborhood"; 8:30, "Bob Hearts Abishola"; 9, "All Rise"; 10, "Bull" Tuesday: 8, "NCIS"; 9, "FBI"; 10, "NCIS: New Orleans" Wednesday: 8, "Survivor"; 9, "SEAL" Team; 10, "S.W.A.T." Thursday: 8, "Young Sheldon"; 8:30, "The Unicorn"; 9, "Mom"; 9:30, "Carol's Second Act"; 10, "Evil" Friday: 8, "Hawaii Five-0"; 9, "Magnum P.I. "; 10, "Blue Bloods" Saturday: 8, Drama repeats; 10, "48 Hours" Sunday: 7, "60 Minutes"; 8, "God Friended Me"; 9, "NCIS: Los Angeles"; 10, "Madam Secretary"