CBS’s SEAL Team star David Boreanaz handles double duty as both star and director of season four episode one. Episode one, “God of War,” will air as the first part of a two-hour season premiere on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT. (The episode was previously scheduled for Nov. 25th.)
David Boreanaz leads the cast as Jason Hayes, Max Thieriot plays Clay Spenser, and Neil Brown Jr. stars as Ray Perry. AJ Buckley is Sonny Quinn, Toni Trucks is Lisa Davis, and Jessica Paré plays Mandy Ellis. Recurring cast members include Justin Melnick as Brock Reynolds, Tyler Grey as Trent Sawyer, Scott Foxx as Full Metal, and Judd Lormand as Lt. Cdr. Eric Blackburn.)
Episode one features guest stars Parisa Fakhri, Callard Harris, Bailey Chase, Tim Chiou, Joe Pistone, Jay Abdo, and Ali Eldein.
“God of War” Plot: Bravo Team enters enemy territory in the snowy Spin Ghar Mountain Range to capture Al-Hazred, the leader of a terrorist group and son of the terrorist leader that Jason took down early in his career and made him Bravo One. When they are attacked, Jason and Cerberus, Bravo’s canine member, are separated from the team, in part one of the two-part fourth season premiere.
Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell and Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan in ‘FBI’ season 3 episode 1 (Photo: Michael Parmelee / CBS 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
As season three of CBS’s FBI begins, the team is welcoming a new member. Katherine Renee Turner joins the dramatic series’ cast as Special Agent Tiffany Wallace.
Season three episode one, “Never Trust a Stranger,” will air on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT. Episode one was directed by executive producer Alex Chapple from a script by executive producer Rick Eid.
Missy Peregrym and Zeeko Zaki lead the cast as Special Agent Maggie Bell and Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan. Jeremy Sisto stars as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, Alana De La Garza is Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille, and John Boyd plays Special Agent Stuart Scola.
The “Never Trust a Stranger” guest cast includes Josh Segarra, Vedette Lim, Taylor Anthony Miller, Cindy Cheung, Andrew Yackel, Lance Daniels, and Bill Cwikowski. Sagar Kiran, Carmen Lamar Gonzalez, Ben Rosenblatt, Anna Basse, Zach Adkins, Shadrack Boakye, Niraj Arjan, and Isaiah Seward also guest star.
“Never Trust a Stranger” Plot: The team welcomes a new member, Special Agent Tiffany Wallace (Turner), as they search for killers who orchestrated a mass shooting at a media company, and OA’s personal connection with the case threatens to cloud his judgement.
Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan, Josh Segarra as Nestor Vertiz and Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell (Photo: Michael Parmelee / CBS 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell in season 3 episode 1 (Photo: Michael Parmelee / CBS 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)Katherine Renee Turner as Special Agent Tiffany Wallace, Jeremy Sisto as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine and John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola (Photo: Michael Parmelee / CBS 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan, Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell and Alana De La Garza as Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille (Photo: Michael Parmelee / CBS 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell, Katherine Renee Turner as Special Agent Tiffany Wallace and John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola in ‘FBI’ season 3 (Photo: Michael Parmelee / CBS 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell, Katherine Renee Turner as Special Agent Tiffany Wallace and John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola in ‘FBI’ season 3 (Photo: Michael Parmelee / CBS 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
CBS has set fall 2020 primetime premiere dates for FBI, FBI: Most Wanted, SEAL Team, The Unicorn, and Bull. All five returning shows will have their new season premieres in November.
The Unicorn – the only comedy among the just-announced dates – returns for season two on November 12th. Bull kicks off its fifth season on November 16th and FBI, along with its spinoff FBI: Most Wanted, arrive on November 17th. Season four of SEAL Team debuts on November 25th.
NEW CBS’ 2020-2021 PRIMETIME PREMIERE DATES:
Thursday, Nov. 12
8:00-8:30 PM YOUNG SHELDON
8:30-9:00 PM B POSITIVE
9:00-9:30 PM MOM
9:30-10:00 PM THE UNICORN (2nd Season Premiere)
Monday, Nov. 16
8:00-8:30 PM THE NEIGHBORHOOD (3rd Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM BOB ♥ ABISHOLA (2nd Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ALL RISE (2nd Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM BULL (5th Season Premiere)
Tuesday, Nov. 17
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (18th Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM FBI (3rd Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM FBI: MOST WANTED (2nd Season Premiere)
Wednesday, Nov. 25
8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE
9:00-10:00 PM SEAL TEAM (4th Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM S.W.A.T.
BULL:Bull stars Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull in a drama inspired by the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw, the founder of one of the most prolific trial-consulting firms of all time. Brilliant, brash and charming, Dr. Bull is the ultimate puppet master as he combines psychology, human intuition and high-tech data to learn what makes jurors, attorneys, witnesses and the accused tick. His personal life proves harder to manage as he tries to live a healthier lifestyle following a heart attack and learns he is expecting a child with his ex-wife.
Bull employs an enviable team of experts at Trial Analysis Corporation to shape successful narratives down to the very last detail. This includes his quick-witted former brother-in-law, Benny Colón, a lawyer who acts as defense attorney in the company’s mock trials; Marissa Morgan, a neurolinguistics expert from the Department of Homeland Security who monitors shifting jury reactions in real-time for Bull; former NYPD detective Danny James, the firm’s tough but relatable investigator; Taylor Rentzel, a working mother and former colleague of Marissa’s who is an expert in coding and computer hacking; and Chunk Palmer, a former all-American lineman and stylist-turned-law student who helps clients prepare their look and testimony for trial.
In high-stakes trials, Bull’s combination of remarkable insight into human nature, three Ph.D.’s and a top-notch staff creates winning strategies that tip the scales of justice in his clients’ favor.
FBI: From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf and the team behind the Law & Order franchise, FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe.
Born into a multigenerational law enforcement family, Special Agent Maggie Bell commits deeply to the people she works with as well as those she protects. Her partner is Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan, a West Point graduate via Bushwick who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being cherry-picked by the FBI. Overseeing them is Special Agent in Charge, Isobel Castille, who operates under intense pressure and has undeniable command authority. The team also includes Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, the nerve center of the office whose ability to easily relate to and engage with both superiors and subordinates makes him a master motivator. Kristen Chazal is the team’s most valued resource, who recently took on a new role as a field agent alongside partner, Stuart Scola.
These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime and counterintelligence.
FBI: MOST WANTED: The series is 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 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.
SEAL TEAM: The show is a military drama that follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions our country can ask of them. Jason Hayes is the respected, intense leader of the Tier One team whose home life has suffered as a result of his extensive warrior’s existence. His team includes his trusted confidant, Ray Perry, the longest-tenured operator with whom Jason shares an ingrained shorthand; Sonny Quinn, an exceptional, loyal soldier with a checkered past who still combats self-destructive tendencies; and Clay Spenser, a young, multilingual, second-generation SEAL with insatiable drive and dedication.
Vital to the team’s success are troop commander Lt. Cdr. Eric Blackburn, who serves as a leader and confidant both on and off the battlefield; CIA analyst Mandy Ellis, who has sacrificed everything in her drive to root out evil and take down terrorists; and Ensign Lisa Davis, a no-nonsense, take-charge officer. Deployed on clandestine missions worldwide at a moment’s notice, and knowing the toll it takes on them and their families, this tight-knit SEAL team displays unwavering patriotism and fearless dedication even in the face of overwhelming odds.
THE UNICORN: The single-camera comedy is about a tight-knit group of best friends and family who help 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.
Aleister (voice of Simon Pegg), Sterling Archer (voice of H. Jon Benjamin), Cheryl/Carol Tunt (voice of Judy Greer), and Pam Poovey (voice of Amber Nash) in ‘Archer’ season 11 (Photo Credit: FXX)
Of course FXX renewed the critically acclaimed adult animated comedy Archer for a 12th season. The series’ 11th season, currently airing on Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT, has been averaging 2.4 million viewers. That’s up an incredible 32% over season 10.
The eight episode 11th season finishes up on October 28, 2020. Season 12 is expected to premiere in 2021.
“Archer is back in a big way this season, with viewership up as the Emmy Award-winning spy series returns to its roots and begins to plot a 12th season next year,” said Nick Grad, President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment. “Our thanks to Adam Reed, Matt Thompson, Casey Willis and the entire team at Floyd County Productions for keeping Archer as fun as ever and true to form. Together with its unbelievable voice cast, Archer is set to give fans another great season.”
The popular series’ voice cast includes H. Jon Benjamin as the newly awakened secret agent, “Sterling Archer;” Aisha Tyler as super spy, “Lana Kane;” Jessica Walter as Archer’s mother and spymaster, “Malory Archer;” Judy Greer as the surprisingly well-adjusted assistant, “Cheryl/Carol Tunt;” Chris Parnell as the newly-minted alpha male, “Cyril Figgis;” Amber Nash as the lovable comrade in arms, “Pam Poovey;” Adam Reed as the consummate professional, “Ray Gillette;” and Lucky Yates as the unscrupulous scientist, “Algernop Krieger.”
The Emmy Award-winning animated comedy was created by Adam Reed. Reed, Matt Thompson, and Casey Willis serve as executive producers.
The Archer Plot, Courtesy of FXX:
Archer is an animated, half-hour comedy that, in its 11th season, follows Sterling Archer and his return to the spy world after a three-year coma. While many things changed during his absence, Archer is confident it will take just a little time for him to reset things back to the old ways. The problem: does the rest of the team want that?
Season 11 episode seven, “Caught Napping,” airs October 21st at 10pm and was written by Mark Ganek.
They’re back… Animaniacs returns with 13 new animated episodes premiering Friday, November 20, 2020 on Hulu. It’s been 22 years since the goofy animated series aired, and the new trailer plays catch-up with the zany characters.
Oscar winner Steven Spielberg’s (Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List) is back as an executive producer of the animated series from Amblin Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation. President of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios Sam Register and Amblin Television Co-Presidents Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank also executive produce. Executive producer Wellesley Wild is the season one showrunner.
The voice cast includes Rob Paulsen (“Yakko Warner” & “Pinky”), Tress MacNeille (“Dot Warner”), Jess Harnell (“Wakko Warner”), and Maurice LaMarche (“The Brain”).
The Plot, Courtesy of Hulu:
They’re back! The Warner brothers, Yakko and Wakko, and the Warner sister Dot, have a great time wreaking havoc and mayhem in the lives of everyone they meet. After returning to their beloved home, the Warner Bros. water tower, the siblings waste no time in causing chaos and comic confusion as they run loose through the studio, turning the world into their personal playground.
Joining Yakko, Wakko and Dot, fan-favorite characters Pinky and the Brain also return to continue their quest for world domination.
CBS’s popular action drama NCIS: Los Angeles returns to primetime with season 12 episode one, airing on November 8, 2020 at 8pm PT/8:30pm ET. Episode one, “The Bear,” was directed by Dennis Smith from a script by R. Scott Gemmill.
Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J lead the cast as Special Agent G. Callen and Special Agent Sam Hanna. Season 12 also stars Linda Hunt as Operations Manager Henrietta “Hetty” Lange, Daniela Ruah as Special Agent Kensi Blye, Eric Christian Olsen as LAPD Detective Marty Deeks, Barrett Foa as Tech Operator Eric Beale, Renée Felice Smith as Intelligence Analyst Nell Jones, Medalion Rahimi as Special Agent Fatima Namazi, and Caleb Castille as Special Agent Devin Rountree.
Episode one guest stars include Vyto Ruginis, Eugene Prokofiev, Don Wallace, Olesya Rulin, Daniel Kove, Lissa Danshaw, and Brian Leigh Smith.
“The Bear” Plot: When a Russian bomber goes missing while flying over U.S. soil, Callen and Sam must track it down in the desert and secure its weapons and intel before the Russians on board destroy the plane. Also, Hetty gives Nell a cryptic assignment.
NCIS: Los Angeles Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:
NCIS: Los Angeles is a drama about the high-stakes world of a division of NCIS that is charged with apprehending dangerous and elusive criminals, who pose a threat to the nation’s security. By assuming false identities and utilizing the most advanced technology, this team of highly trained agents goes deep undercover, putting their lives on the line in the field to bring down their targets.
Special Agent “G” Callen is a chameleon who transforms himself into whomever he needs to be to infiltrate the criminal underworld. His partner is Special Agent Sam Hanna, a former U.S. Navy SEAL who has seen action in both Afghanistan and Iraq. The team includes the all-knowing Henrietta “Hetty” Lange, who handles the politics of the job and is tasked with providing everything from micro-surveillance cameras to cars for the team; Special Agent Kensi Blye, the exceptionally bright daughter of a slain Marine who lives for the adrenaline rush that comes with undercover work; Marty Deeks, a seasoned LAPD undercover detective who was recruited to the team by Hetty; tech operator Eric Beale, who has mastered every gadget and computer in the Ops Center; intelligence analyst Nell Jones, who won the team’s respect with her spot-on assessments and her shrewd insights; Fatima Namazi, a Middle East specialist and a razor-sharp cryptologist; and former FBI Agent Devin Rountree, whose unique upbringing, discipline and athletic ability are a welcome addition to the team.
Armed with the latest in high-tech gear and sent regularly into life-threatening situations, this tight-knit unit relies on each other to do what is necessary to protect national interests.
The Covid-19 pandemic and the heroic efforts of health care workers are integrated into season four episode one of ABC’s critically acclaimed medical drama, The Good Doctor. Directed by Mike Listo from a script by David Shore and Liz Friedman, season four episode one will air on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.
The cast of season four includes Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne, Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews, and Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman. Christina Chang plays Dr. Audrey Lim, Fiona Gubelmann is Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee is Dr. Alex Park and Paige Spara stars as Lea Dilallo.
Guest starring in episode one are Beau Garrett as Jessica Preston, Ricky He as Kellan Park, Sheila Kelley as Debbie Wexler, Karin Konoval as Nurse Petringa, and Jennifer Birmingham Lee as Mia. Elfina Luk guests as Nurse Villanueva, Lochlyn Munro is Martin Cross, Carly Pope is Lily Cross, and Arlen Aguayo-Stewart is Ambar Estrada.
“Frontline Part 1” Plot: In part one of the two-part season premiere of ABC’s The Good Doctor, Dr. Shaun Murphy treats a patient with an illness that is not only unpredictable in nature, but also unlike anything he or the team at San Jose St. Bonaventure has ever seen before. As safety protocols and quarantines increase due to the global pandemic, Lea and Shaun’s new relationship will become tested; and Dr. Alex Park gets ready to move back to Phoenix, Arizona, to be closer to his family.
Meanwhile, Dr. Morgan Reznick navigates her way around the clinic following her departure from the surgery team and unknowingly puts herself and several members of the staff in danger. Finally, Dr. Claire Brown continues to work through her grief, still reeling from the sudden death of Dr. Neil Melendez.
Freddie Highmore in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 4 episode 1 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Arlen Aguayo-Stewart in season 4 episode 1 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Will Yun Lee in season 4 episode 1 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Antonia Thomas and Christina Chang in season 4 episode 1 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Freddie Highmore and Lochlyn Munro in season 4 episode 1 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Christina Chang and Bethany Brown in season 4 episode 1 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
NBC’s This Is Us finally returns to kick off season five on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The fifth season will premiere with back-to-back episodes, beginning at 9pm ET/PT.
Returning cast members include Mandy Moore as Rebecca, Milo Ventimiglia as Jack, Justin Hartley as Kevin, Sterling K. Brown as Randall, and Chrissy Metz as Kate. Susan Kelechi Watson is Beth and Chris Sullivan stars as Toby.
Season 5 Episodes 1 & 2 Plots: “Forty: Part One/Part Two” – The Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born.
This Is Us Series Description, Courtesy of NBC:
Everyone has a family. And every family has a story. This Is Us chronicles the Pearson family across the decades: from Jack (Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Moore) as young parents in the 1980s to their kids (the big three), Kevin (Hartley), Kate (Metz) and Randall (Brown) searching for love and fulfillment in the present day along with Toby (Sullivan) and Beth (Kelechi Watson). This grounded, life-affirming dramedy reveals how the tiniest events in our lives impact who we become, and how the connections we share with each other can transcend time, distance and even death.
Justin Hartley as Kevin, Chrissy Metz as Kate, and Sterling K. Brown as Randall in ‘This Is Us’ season 5 episode 1 (Photo by: NBC)Asante Blackk as Malik and Sterling K. Brown as Randall in season 5 episode 1 (Photo by: NBC)Chrissy Metz as Kate and Justin Hartley as Kevin in season 5 episode 1 (Photo by: NBC)Sterling K. Brown as Randall and Faithe Herman as Annie in the season 5 premiere (Photo by: NBC)Caitlin Thompson as Madison and Justin Hartley as Kevin in season 5 episode 1 (Photo by: NBC)Chrissy Metz as Kate and Justin Hartley as Kevin in season 5 episode 1 (Photo by: NBC)Justin Hartley wears a mask in season 5 episode 1 (Photo by: NBC)
The special one-minute video for season two of Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian begins with a chase scene followed by the Mandalorian requesting the help of Greef Karga and Cara Dune. “I’ve been quested to bring this one back to its kind,” says Baby Yoda’s protector. He adds, “If I can locate other Mandalorians, they can guide me.”
The special look at season two arrived just 10 days out from the premiere. Season two will kick off on Disney+ on Friday, October 30, 2020.
In addition to the scene-stealing Baby Yoda, the cast features Pedro Pascal in the title role, Gina Carano as Cara Dune, Carl Weathers as Greef Karga, and Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon. Weathers, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rick Famuyiwa, Peyton Reed, and Robert Rodriguez directed season two episodes.
Showrunner Jon Favreau executive produces with Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, and Colin Wilson. The season two writers are Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and Rick Famuyiwa.
Pedro Pascal and Baby Yoda in season 2 of ‘The Mandalorian’ (Photo Credit: Disney+)
The Season 2 Plot:
The Mandalorian and the Child continue their journey, facing enemies and rallying allies as they make their way through a dangerous galaxy in the tumultuous era after the collapse of the Galactic Empire.
Series Description, Courtesy of Disney+:
After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic.
Jake Gyllenhaal reunites with his Prisoners and Enemy director Denis Villeneuve for the HBO limited series, The Son. Gyllenhaal is on board to star in and executive produce, with Oscar nominee Villeneuve (Arrival) directing and executive producing.
The Son, based on the New York Times bestseller by Jo Nesbø, is adapted by Lenore Zion. Zion is also the showrunner and executive produces with Kilter Films’ Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy as well as Nine Stories’ Riva Marker and Kilter Films’ Athena Wickham.
The limited series’ executive producers also include author Jo Nesbø, Niclas Salomonsson, Bold Films’ David Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, Michel Litvak, and Svetlana Metkina.
“Jonah and Lisa are a formidable creative force and we are excited to collaborate with them again, alongside the brilliant Lenore, to adapt Jo Nesbø’s novel,” said Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming. “Denis is a master at weaving visually exquisite and unique narratives, Jake is a gifted actor and producer whose work often traverses provocative and compelling terrain, and of course, he and Denis have collaborated brilliantly in the past. We are beyond excited to see how this powerhouse team tackles this exceptional work.”
The Son is a Nine Stories Productions, Kilter Films, and Bold Films production in association with Warner Bros. Television.
Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal’s (Brokeback Mountain) credits include Nightcrawler, Everest, Nocturnal Animals, Stronger, Velvet Buzzsaw, and Spider-Man: Far From Home.
The Book’s Plot:
Sonny Lofthus has been in prison for almost half his life: serving time for crimes he didn’t commit. In exchange, he gets an uninterrupted supply of heroin—and a stream of fellow prisoners seeking out his Buddha-like absolution. Years earlier Sonny’s father, a corrupt cop, took his own life rather than face exposure. Now Sonny is the center of a vortex of corruption: prison staff, police, lawyers, a desperate priest—all of them focused on keeping him stoned and jailed.
When Sonny discovers a shocking truth about his father’s suicide, he makes a brilliant escape and begins hunting down the people responsible for his and his father’s demise. But he’s also being hunted, and by enemies too many to count. Two questions remain: who will get to him first, and what will he do when he’s cornered?
