The Upfronts are a yearly event where new TV shows are shown off for the major networks to buy up. Along with TV show pilots, networks also announce all the new shows they’ve purchased and send out trailers so the general public knows what to look forward to. Here are some of the new shows you can look forward to seeing this year.
Vice Principals
Vice Principals is an upcoming American television comedy series starring Danny McBride, Walton Goggins, Georgia King, Busy Philipps, Kimberly Hebert Gregory, Sheaun McKinney and Shea Whigham. Co-creators are Danny McBride and Jody. On HBO July 17th.
Shooter
Shooter follows the courageous journey of Swagger, a highly-decorated ex-marine sniper who is coaxed back into action after he learns about a plot to kill the President. When Swagger’s former commanding officer Isaac Johnson (Omar Epps) solicits his expertise in a clandestine operation, Swagger re-emerges from exile only to discover that he is inextricably involved in a disastrous operation with ties to his past. On the USA network July 19th.
Good Behavior
Letty Dobesh is a thief and con artist whose life is always one wrong turn, one bad decision, from implosion. Which is just how she likes it. Fresh out of prison, she's attempting to stay afloat. But when she overhears a hit man being hired to kill a man's wife, she sets out to derail the job, sending her on a wild collision course with the charming killer, and entangling them in dangerous, seductive relationship. On TNT.
Will
Will opens with a young William Shakespeare (Davidson) just arriving onto the punk-rock theater scene in 16th century London. It is in this seductive, violent world that his raw talent faces rioting audiences, religious fanatics and raucous sideshows.
Attracted to Will's naïve genius is Alice Burbage (DeJonge), the talented, beautiful and rebellious daughter of James Burbage (Meaney), the carpenter with a vision to build the first theater in London since Roman times. Despite being the daughter of an impresario, Alice is forbidden by society from pursuing a career in the theater. Her brother Richard Burbage (Inwood), is innately talented, but too much in love with himself and prone to overact. A chance encounter at the theater leads him to team up with Will in what would soon become the greatest actor-writer partnership the world has ever seen. Starring Laurie Davidson, Olivia DeJonge, Colm Meaney, Mattias Inwood, Jamie Campbell Bower and Ewen Bremner. On TNT.
Fox
Lethal Weapon
Texas cop and former Navy SEAL Martin Riggs suffers the loss of his wife and baby and he moves to Los Angeles to start anew. There, he gets partnered with LAPD detective Roger Murtaugh who, having recently suffered a “minor” heart attack, must avoid any stress in his life. Based on the movie franchise. On Fox this fall.
The Exorcist
Directed by Rupert Wyatt (“Rise of the Planet of the Apes”), THE EXORCIST is a propulsive psychological thriller following two very different priests tackling one family’s case of horrifying demonic possession. On Fox this fall.
https://youtu.be/5NH3ffAp9aA?list=PLXd9aCB0yKuhUe9SSIRKPq7g1YllUfeHQ
Son of Zorn
An animated warrior from a faraway island in the Pacific Ocean returns to Orange County, CA, to win back his live-action ex-wife and teenage son. On Fox this fall.
https://youtu.be/kPnlQTi8heM?list=PLXd9aCB0yKuhUe9SSIRKPq7g1YllUfeHQ
24: Legacy
The clock ticks again with 24: LEGACY, the next evolution of the Emmy Award-winning “24”.Six months ago in Yemen, an elite squad of U.S. Army Rangers, led by Sergeant ERIC CARTER (Corey Hawkins, “Straight Outta Compton”), killed terrorist leader Sheik Ibrahim Bin-Khalid. In the aftermath, Bin-Khalid’s followers declared a fatwah against Carter, his squad and their families, forcing them into federal witness protection. But a recent attempt on Carter’s own life makes it clear to him that his team is now exposed.
https://youtu.be/sOWpUB_Xdqs?list=PLXd9aCB0yKuhUe9SSIRKPq7g1YllUfeHQ
Pitch
A beautiful, tough and gifted athlete, GINNY BAKER (Kylie Bunbury, “Under The Dome”) is vaulted into instant fame when she’s called up by the San Diego Padres to make her Major League debut. Like any rookie, Ginny must prove herself to her teammates. On Fox this fall.
https://youtu.be/k0wLCGwYZ3g?list=PLXd9aCB0yKuhUe9SSIRKPq7g1YllUfeHQ
Making History
MAKING HISTORY follows three friends from two different centuries as they try to balance the thrill of time travel with the mundane concerns of their present-day lives. On Fox this fall.
https://youtu.be/Z-TVyOqCkr0?list=PLXd9aCB0yKuhUe9SSIRKPq7g1YllUfeHQ
The Mick
The Mick is a no-holds-barred single-camera comedy that gives new meaning to the phrase “dysfunctional family.” MACKENZIE aka “MICKEY” (Kaitlin Olson, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) is a brash, two-bit hustler from Rhode Island who has spent her entire life shirking any semblance of responsibility.
https://youtu.be/MQ6Jg5i_pqc?list=PLXd9aCB0yKuhUe9SSIRKPq7g1YllUfeHQ
Shots Fired
FOX's all-new show, SHOTS FIRED, is a compelling event series examining the dangerous aftermath of racially charged shootings in a small Southern town.
https://youtu.be/1RmkAihHeJg?list=PLXd9aCB0yKuhUe9SSIRKPq7g1YllUfeHQ
Star
Three talented singers, desperate for a new start and with ambitions of stardom, navigate the cut-throat music business on their road to success. On Fox this fall.
https://youtu.be/T2snL9QUIZI?list=PLXd9aCB0yKuhUe9SSIRKPq7g1YllUfeHQ
APB
After Gideon Reeves witnesses his best friend’s murder, he takes over Chicago’s troubled 13th District and reboots it as a private police force. On Fox this fall.
https://youtu.be/bsbVnrOkcr8?list=PLXd9aCB0yKuhUe9SSIRKPq7g1YllUfeHQ
NBC
The Good Place
Follow Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell, "House of Lies," "Veronica Mars"), an ordinary woman who, through an extraordinary string of events, enters the afterlife where she comes to realize that she hasn't been a very good person. With the help of her wise afterlife mentor (Ted Danson, "Bored to Death," "Cheers"), she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome (or at least the pretty good) person within. On NBC this fall.
https://youtu.be/UMf24rEsMOs?list=PLRUSbbQynOdGDHtWaJhW8k07GpVPJ60KJ
This is Us
A group of people born on the same day, including Rebecca (Moore) and Jack (Ventimiglia), a married couple expecting triplets in Pittsburgh, and Kevin (Hartley), a handsome television actor growing bored of his fly bachelor lifestyle. On NBC this fall.
Timeless
a mysterious criminal steals a secret state-of-the-art time machine, intent on destroying America as we know it by changing the past. Our only hope is an unexpected team: a scientist, soldier and history professor who must use the machine’s prototype to travel back in time to critical events. While they must make every effort not to affect the past themselves, they must also stay one step ahead of this dangerous fugitive. Can this handpicked team uncover the mystery behind it all and end his destruction before it’s too late? The cast includes Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, Malcolm Barrett, Goran Visnjic, Paterson Joseph, Sakina Jaffrey and Claudia Doumit. On NBC this fall.
ABC
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck is a fun loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. Starring Mike Epps, Nia Long, James Lesure. On ABC June 17th.
Designated Survivor
Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland (“24”) returns to primetime in a conspiracy thriller as Tom Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member who unexpectedly becomes president after a devastating attack on Washington. He will struggle to prevent the country and his own family from falling into chaos, as he is thrust into one of the most difficult presidencies in history. ABC this fall.
Notorious
“Notorious” is inspired by the true-life stories of famed criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos and cable news producer Wendy Walker, who serve as executive producers. The series is a provocative look at the unique, sexy and dangerous interplay of criminal law and the media. Josh Berman (“Blacklist,” “Bones,” “CSI”) is writer and executive producer, and Allie Hagan (“Suri’s Burn Book”) is writer and co-executive producer. On ABC this fall.
Speechless
Maya DiMeo (Minnie Driver) is a mother who is willing to do anything for her family. Her son, JJ (Michah Fowler) has cerebral palsy and she will fight for justice in order to give him what he deserves. From the creators of Fresh Off The Boat, comes Speechless on ABC.
Downward Dog
Based on the web series, “Downward Dog” is about a struggling millennial, Nan (Emmy-nominated Allison Tolman, “Fargo”), from the point of view of her lonely and philosophical dog, Martin. One session at obedience school already makes them realize that even at their worst they may be the best thing for each other. On ABC.
Still Star Crossed
“Still Star-Crossed,” a period drama from Shondaland, picks up where the famous story of Romeo and Juliet ends, charting the treachery, palace intrigue and ill-fated romances of the Montagues and Capulets in the wake of the young lovers’ tragic fate. The series is based on the book by Melinda Taub. On ABC.
Conviction
Lawyer and former First Daughter Hayes Morrison (Hayley Atwell, “Marvel’s Agent Carter”) is about to accept a job offered from her sexy nemesis, NY District Attorney Wayne Wallis, to avoid jail time for cocaine possession and avoid hurting her mother’s Senate campaign. Working with his team at the new Conviction Integrity Unit will let her use her brilliant mind to turn over cases, where there is credible suspicion of wrongful conviction, and give her a chance to turn things around with her high-powered political family. On ABC this fall.
Time After Time
Based on the novel and movie “Time After Time,” executive producer/writer Kevin Williamson (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Scream” franchise, “Dawson’s Creek”) delivers a fantastical cat and mouse adventure through time when famed science fiction writer H.G. Wells is transported to modern day Manhattan in pursuit of Jack the Ripper. Once H.G. arrives in New York City, he finds a world he never thought possible and a young woman who captivates him.Starring Josh Bowman, Freddie Stroma, Genesis Rodriguez, Regina Taylor, Jordin Sparks. On ABC this fall.
Imaginary Mary
Alice (Jenna Elfman) has her life turned upside-down when she ‘stupidly’ falls for the love of her life Ben (Stephen Schneider)— an adorable, quick-witted divorced father with three kids. But when she ignores her fears of commitment and her ability to mother, Imaginary Mary, her childhood invention (voiced by Rachel Dratch), comes back to life to express Alice’s deepest fears and add more chaos to the situation. On ABC this fall.
American Housewife
Katie Otto (Katy Mixon, “Mike and Molly”), a confident, unapologetic wife and mother of three, raises her flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, filled with “perfect” mommies and their “perfect” offspring.
https://youtu.be/A9JRoZsnINw?list=PLDe0CguuqcMCYjNrtV9t8ScSw2BU7B-Om
The CW
No Tomorrow
The series centers on a risk-averse quality-control assessor (Tori Anderson), who falls in love with a freewheeling man (Joshua Sasse) who lives life to the fullest because he believes the apocalypse is imminent. They embark on a quest together to fulfill their individual bucket lists, with comedic and poignant results. Sarayu Blue, Amy Pietz, Jesse Rath and Jonathan Langdon also star. No Tomorrow will air on the CW in the fall.
Frequency
In this reimagining of the 2000 New Line film, Peyton List stars as a female police detective who in 2016 discovers she is able to speak via a ham radio with her estranged father (Riley Smith), who's also was a detective but died in 1996. They forge a new relationship while working together on an unresolved murder case, but unintended consequences of the ‘butterfly effect’ wreak havoc in the present day. Devin Kelley, Lenny Jacobson, Anthony Ruivivar and Daniel Bonjour also star. To air in the fall on the CW.
The Great Indoors
An adventure reporter must adapt to the times when he becomes the boss to a group of millennials in the digital department of the magazine. Starring: Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Joel McHale, and Stephen Fry. On CBS in the fall.
Pure Genius
A young Silicon Valley tech-titan enlists a veteran surgeon with a controversial past in starting a hospital with a cutting-edge, new school approach to medicine. CBS this fall.
MacGyver
A reimagining of the television series of the same name, following a 20-something MacGyver as he creates a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening. CBS this fall.
Bull
Dr. Jason Bull is an expert in human psychology and the best trial consultant in the business. He and his team helps his clients by profiling the jury as a in this exciting new law drama. Starring Michael Weatherly (Anthony DiNozzo, NCIS). Executive producer Steven Spielberg. CBS this fall.
Training Day
TV follow-up to the 2001 film 'Training Day' about a rookie cop partnered with a corrupt officer.
Kevin Can Wait
A newly retired police officer looks forward to spending more quality time with his wife and three kids only to discover he faces much tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets. Kevin James stars in Kevin Can Wait, this fall on CBS.
Man with a Plan
CBS’ new comedy series Man With a Plan, starring Matt LeBlanc as a contractor who learns that raising his kids is more challenging than expected when his wife goes back to her job as a medical lab technician.
