NBC Plans Two Programming Schedules for Upcoming Year

[Above: a screenshot from NBC's SVU]

As we reported in February, NBC has announced plans to move to year-round prime-time programming. The past couple months have allowed the network ample time to solidify its schedule for the upcoming year.

The Winter Olympics, which will be broadcast on the network Feb. 12-28, will serve as the break between the two mini-seasons.

Although this scheduling tactic means viewers won't see as many episodes of some of their favorite shows as they are accustomed to (the traditional 22-episode season will be abbreviated for most programs), it also means there will be fewer reruns.

"You'll wind up with more originals than ever," NBC Entertainment/Universal Media Studios co-chair Ben Silverman promised Variety. "What we don't need to do is turn around and do one TV show the same slot throughout the year. We're playing for 52 weeks of originals."

Some network favorites, including The Office, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, will air during both seasons.

For details on both seasons' schedules, check here.