NBC to offer Full-Episode Previews of Some New Fall Shows

NBC will offer full-episode, pre-sampling versions of its new fall series prior to their network time-period premieres, it was announced today.  Each new primetime program will receive a digital sampling window via multiple platforms leading into the regular series premiere. 

During the Olympics, the network will provide a full-episode and commercial-free network preview of the new comedies “Go On” (August 8) and “Animal Practice” (August 12).   The online preview for those shows will be available over a wide spectrum for viewing immediately following their initial broadcasts beginning August 9 and 13, respectively.  All other new new fall series will receive a two-week digital sampling period leading up to the broadcast series premiere.

In addition, NBC will present a six-minute tease of the new fall drama “Revolution” on Saturday, August 4 at approximately 10:54 p.m. (ET) following the Olympics swimming competition that is expected to feature U.S. gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps.

Platforms where these shows will be available include: on demand and online through cable, satellite and telco providers; NBC.com; NBC Owned and affiliate station websites (should they choose to opt in); Hulu (including Hulu’s online distribution partners); iTunes, Amazon and Xbox.  Select shows will be available on the Hulu Plus subscription service as well.

The announcements were made today by Robert Hayes, Executive Vice President, NBC Entertainment Digital.

"We are excited to have this unique opportunity to share our new fall shows," said Hayes.  "We're taking the proven success of sampling to the next level, expanding its reach with a comprehensive strategy that makes our entire freshman line-up widely available across multiple digital platforms.”

NBC’s other new series and broadcast preview/premieres for Fall 2012 are “Stars Earn Stripes” (August 13), “The New Normal” (September 11), “Guys with Kids” (September 12), “Revolution,” (September 17) and “Chicago Fire” (October 10).   After its post-Olympics preview, “Go On” premieres in is regular day and time on September 11 while “Animal Practice” makes its time period debut on September 26. 

Fans are able to engage via MyNBC and by following NBC on Facebook and Twitter. 

NBC.com also offers full episodes and interactive experiences for all of its popular series at www.nbc.com.

Platforms for sampling include on demand and online through cable, satellite and telco providers; NBC.com; NBC Owned and affiliate station websites (should they opt in); Hulu (including Hulu’s online distribution partners); iTunes, Amazon and Xbox.  Select shows will be available on the Hulu Plus subscription service as well.

Series [On-Air Preview]  [Sampling Begins]  [Broadcast Premiere]

THE NEW NORMAL  [-] [August 29] [September 11]
GO ON  [August 8]   [August 9]  [September 11]
GUYS WITH KIDS  [-] [Sept 13] [September 26]
REVOLUTION  [-] [September 13] [September 26]
ANIMAL PRACTICE  [August 12] [August 13] [September 26]
CHICAGO FIRE  [-] [September 27] [October 10]