NBC Presents Its Premiere Dates

June 26, 2009

Marc Berman

NBC's Parenthood

NBC has announced the following fall 2009 series and season premiere dates:

Sunday Night Football (Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers): Sunday, Sept. 13, 8:15 p.m. ET

The Jay Leno Show: Monday, Sept. 14, 10 p.m. ET (series premiere, every weeknight)

The Biggest Loser: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. ET (two hours)

Saturday Night Live Weekend Thursday Update: Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. ET

Parks and Recreations: Thursday, Sept. 17, 8:30 p.m. ET

The Office: Thursday, Sept. 17, 9 p.m. ET

Community: Thursday, Sept. 17, 9:30 p.m. ET (series premiere)

Heroes: Monday, Sept. 21, 8 p.m. ET (new time, two hours)

Parenthood: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. ET (series premiere)

Law & Order: SVU: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 9 p.m. ET (new day and time)

Law & Order: Friday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. ET (new day and time)

Southland: Friday, Sept. 25, 9 p.m. ET (new time)

Dateline: Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. ET

Trauma: Monday, Sept. 28, 9 p.m. ET (series premiere)

Community: Thursday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m. ET (new time period)

30 Rock: Thursday, Oct. 15, 9:30 p.m. ET

NBC Presents Its Premiere Dates

June 26, 2009

Marc Berman

NBC's Parenthood

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