TV Development for 5/12/15: Upfronts Special Edition – Trends, Insights & All the New Network Series Orders in One Place

ABC - New Series Orders

SSN Insight: Shondaland to the rescue! Thanks to Shonda Rhimes’ How to Get Away with Murder, along with her stalwart Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, ABC is alive and well. Upping their diversity in a big way has also kept them afloat with hits like Black-ish and Fresh Off the Boat. They’ve decided to keep that trend going with orders for Ken Jeong’s Dr. Ken, Uncle Buck with an African-American family and The Real O’Neal about a gay son. And let’s not forget Disney, which supplies them with their fanboy fair. There was news of a spin-off with Agents of Shield, but the network decided against it, instead renewing Agent Carter and Agents of Shield. They’re also placing an expensive bet on Of Prophets & Kings, tapping into the faith-based market that’s served The History Channel well.

Dr. Ken Network: ABC Entertainment Group Studio: ABC Studios, Sony Pictures Television Production Company(s): Davis Entertainment Executive Producer(s): Ken Jeong, Jared Stern, John Davis, John Fox, Mike Sikowitz Writer(s): Jared Stern, Ken Jeong, Mike O'Connell Logline: Dr. Ken is a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor, as well as a good husband and dad to his two kids. However, these good intentions have a way of driving everyone crazy at both work and at home. Luckily, his therapist wife Allison is just the right partner to keep things sane. Notes: Loosely based on the pre-comedy life of Ken Jeong. SSN Insight: The multi-cam comedy was previously in development at NBC for the 2014-2015 season.

Of Kings and Prophets Network: ABC Entertainment Group Studio: ABC Studios Production Company(s): BoomGen Studios Executive Producer(s): Jason Reed, Reza Aslan, Mahyad Tousi, Adam Cooper, Bill Collage Writer(s): Adam Cooper, Bill Collage Logline: The story is an epic biblical saga of faith, ambition and betrayal as told through the eyes of a battle-weary king, a powerful and resentful prophet and a resourceful young shepherd on a collision course with destiny. 60 year old King Saul has been leading Israel's wars for the last thirty years; he's told by Samuel that God will anoint a new King. In Saul's palace, young David becomes the new harpist, and feels within him a mighty destiny, to be God's strong right arm. SSN Insight: ABC originally ordered the pilot on January 23. Scribes previously penned the Ridley Scott movie Exodos: Gods and Kings.

Quantico Network: ABC Entertainment Group Studio: ABC Studios Production Company(s): Mark Gordon Company Executive Producer(s): Joshua Safran, Mark R. Gordon, Nicholas Pepper Writer(s): Joshua Safran Logline: A group of young, sexy FBI recruits, all with specific reasons for joining, go through training given by current Special Agents at the college-like Quantico base in Virginia. One of the recruits turns out to be a sleeper terrorist who creates the most severe terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11. SSN Insight: ABC originally ordered the drama pilot on January 26.

The Family Network: ABC Entertainment Group Studio: ABC Studios Production Company(s): Mandeville Films/TV Executive Producer(s): Jenna Bans, David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Laurie Zaks Writer(s): Jenna Bans Logline: The return of a politician's young son who was presumed dead after disappearing more than a decade earlier, sends shockwaves throughout their tight knit community. But as the mysterious young man is welcomed back into his community, the neighbor sitting in jail for his murder is released and the cop responsible is forced to reexamine what truly happened so many years ago. SSN Insight: ABC originally ordered the drama pilot on January 28.

The Muppets Network: ABC Entertainment Group Studio: ABC Studios, The Muppets Studio, LLC Executive Producer(s): Bill Prady, Bob Kushell, Randall Einhorn, Bill Barretta Writer(s): Bill Prady, Bob Kushell Logline: A Muppets series set behind the scenes of a late-night talk show. SSN Insight: ABC original gave a commitment to a pilot presentation for the comedy on April 3.

The Real O'Neals Network: ABC Entertainment Group Studio: ABC Studios Production Company(s): Hypomania Content, Di Bonaventura Pictures Television Executive Producer(s): Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Dan Savage, Brian Pines, Daniel McDermott, Casey Johnson Writer(s): David E. Windsor, Casey Johnson Logline: A picture perfect family is turned upside down when the youngest son comes out of the closet. What seems like the end of their idyllic life turns out to be the beginning of a bright new chapter when everyone stops pretending to be perfect and actually starts being real. Notes: Loosely based on the life of columnist Dan Savage. SSN Insight: ABC originally ordered the single-camera comedy pilot on January 26.

Uncle Buck Network: ABC Entertainment Group Studio: ABC Studios, Universal Television Production Company(s): Will Packer Productions Executive Producer(s): William Packer, Stephen Cragg, Brian Bradley Writer(s): Stephen Cragg, Brian Bradley Logline: A childish man learns how to be an adult by taking care of his brother’s kids in a very childish way. Notes: Based on the film, "Uncle Buck," (1989), directed by John Hughes and starring John Candy. SSN Insight: ABC originally ordered the single-camera comedy pilot on February 1.

Untitled Pate & Fishburne Project Network: ABC Entertainment Group Studio: ABC Studios Production Company(s): Flame Ventures, LLC Executive Producer(s): Tony Krantz, Josh Pate, Don Johnson, Rodes Fishburne, Drew Comins Josh Pate, Rodes Fishburne Logline: Billy and Cody Lefever dream of a new life beyond their working class roots and move to "The Bakken" in North Dakota, booming after the biggest oil discovery in American history. They’re soon pitted against a ruthless tycoon who forces them to bet big and put everything on the line, including their marriage. SSN Insight: The drama was originally in development at ABC for the 2012-2013 season. It moved to USA where it was in development at USA for the 2013-2014 season, before returning back to ABC for development for the 2015-2016 season.

Wicked City Network: ABC Entertainment Group Studio: ABC Studios Production Company(s): Mandeville Films/TV Executive Producer(s): Steven Baigelman, David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Laurie Zaks Steven Baigelman Logline: Two LA cops track a serial killer team amidst the rock-and-roll, coke-infused revelry of the 1980s Sunset Strip. SSN Insight: ABC originally ordered the drama pilot on January 23. Each season will follow a different case set in a different noteworthy era of LA history.

CBS - New Series Orders

SSN Insight: What once was old is new again, except by new we mean younger. CBS is tapping into the younger audience leveraging comic books and film, a shrewd move to be sure. Berlanti is on a role as Supergirl’s order means he will be executive producing six series come fall including Arrow, The Flash, and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow on The CW and The Mysteries of Laura and Blindspot on NBC. In addition ABC is also putting a lot of stock in film with Limitless and Rush Hour getting the small screen treatment. They’re not forgetting their core demographic with a spin-off of the procedural Criminal Minds joining the schedule that’s plenty heavy with NCIS and CSI and their spin-offs still running.

Angel From Hell Network: CBS Entertainment Studio: CBS Television Studios Executive Producer(s): Tad Quill Writer(s): Tad Quill Logline: When Amy enters Allison’s life and claims to be her guardian angel, they form an unlikely friendship and Allison can’t be sure if Amy is an angel or just nuts. SSN Insight: CBS ordered the single camera pilot on January 28.

The Briefcase Network: CBS Entertainment Studio: CBS Television Studios Executive Producer(s): Dave Broome, Faye Stapleton Logline: Hardworking American families experiencing financial setbacks are presented with a briefcase containing $101,000 and a potentially life-altering decision: They can keep all of the money for themselves or give all or part of it to another family in need. SSN Insight: Broome also created The Biggest Loser. Six episodes of the reality show have been ordered and it’s set to premiere on May 27.

Code Black Network: CBS Entertainment Studio: CBS Television Studios, ABC Studios Executive Producer(s): Michael Seitzman, Linda Goldstein-Knowlton, Marti Noxon, David Semel, Ryan McGarry Writer(s): Michael Seitzman Logline: One young doctor has just joined the extraordinary staff of Los Angeles’ busiest ER as they struggle in the face of a broken system to protect their ideals and the patients who need them the most. Notes: Based on the documentary, "Code Black," (2013) directed by Ryan McGarry. SSN Insight: CBS gave a put pilot order on August 21 for the drama, followed by a pilot order on January 27.

Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Network: CBS Entertainment Studio: CBS Television Studios, ABC Studios Production Company(s): Mark Gordon Company Executive Producer(s): Mark R. Gordon, Nicholas Pepper Writer(s): Erica Messer Logline: Follows FBI agents helping American citizens who find themselves in trouble abroad. The proposed spinoff will air as episode 19 of season 10 on the current series of "Criminal Minds". SSN Insight: The series will co-star Gary Sinise, Daniel Henney and Tyler James Williams and is a co-production between ABC Studios and CBS Television Studios.

Life in Pieces Network: CBS Entertainment Studio: 20th Century Fox Television Production Company(s): Kapital Entertainment Executive Producer(s): Justin Adler, Aaron Kaplan, Jason Winer Writer(s): Justin Adler Logline: The story of one family, told through the separate stories of its different family members. SSN Insight: CBS ordered the single-camera comedy pilot on January 23.

Limitless Network: CBS Entertainment Studio: CBS Television Studios Production Company(s): K/O Paper Products, Relativity Television, 22nd & Green Bradley Cooper, Todd Phillips, Craig Sweeny, Neil Burger, Alex Kurtzman Writer(s): Craig Sweeny Logline: Follows Brian Sinclair as he discovers the power of the mysterious drug NZT and is coerced into using his newfound drug-enhanced abilities to solve weekly cases for the FBI. Based on the film. Notes: Based on the 2011 movie, "Limitless," which was based on the novel "Dark Fields" written by Alan Glynn and published in the United Kingdom by Little, Brown, and in the United States by Penguin-Putman. SSN Insight: Project was previously in development last season with Georgetown TV, who are no longer attached to this project. CBS ordered the pilot for the drama on Januaray 28.

Rush Hour Network: CBS Entertainment Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company(s): Doozer Productions Executive Producer(s): Bill Lawrence, Blake McCormick, Brett Ratner, Arthur Sarkissian, Jeff Ingold Writer(s): Bill Lawrence, Blake McCormick Logline: A stoic, by-the-book Hong Kong police officer is assigned to a case in Los Angeles, where he’s forced to work with a cocky black LAPD officer who has no interest in a partner. Notes: Based on the film, "Rush Hour" (USA/ 1998), directed by Brett Ratner and starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. SSN Insight: CBS ordered the pilot in February. The pilot was written by “Cougar Town” co-creator Lawrence. It will be an hour-long action comedy series.

Supergirl Network: CBS Entertainment Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company(s): DC Entertainment, Berlanti Productions Executive Producer(s): Allison Adler, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Geoff Johns Writer(s): Allison Adler, Greg Berlanti Logline: Born on the planet Krypton, Kara Zor-El escaped amid its destruction years ago. Since arriving on Earth, she’s been hiding the powers she shares with her famous cousin. But now at age 24, she decides to embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be. Notes: Based on the Supergirl character, created by writer Otto Binder and designed by artist Al Plastino in 1959. SSN Insight: The drama had a big series commitment penalty but has since been ordered to series and will star Glee and Whiplash alum, Melissa Benoist. Unlike Smallville, series will start with her as a superhero.

Zoo Network: CBS Entertainment Studio: CBS Television Studios Production Company(s): Treeline Films, Midnight Radio, James Patterson Entertainment Executive Producer(s): James Patterson, Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg Writer(s): Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg, Dee Harris-Lawrence Logline: Set amidst a wave of violent animal attacks sweeping across the planet, a young renegade scientist is thrust into a race to unlock the mystery behind this pandemic before time runs out for animals and humans alike. Notes: Based on the novel, "Zoo," written by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge and published by Little, Brown and Company on September 3, 2012. SSN Insight: CBS gave a series order of 13 episodes on July 1 to be broadcast in summer. Pinkner, Appelbaum, Nemec and Rosenberg share the Midnight Radio banner and previously inked a first-look deal with CBS TV Studios.

THE CW - New Series Orders

SSN Insight: Younger isn’t a problem for The CW as it still holds on to that set, albeit with less fashion and more flash with The 100, Beauty and the Beast and The Vampire Diaries holding strong. What once was Gossip Girl territory has been taken over by monsters and super-powered beings. As the network is half owned by Warner Bros., it has its share of DC comics based series with Arrow, The Flash, iZombie and now Legends of Tomorrow. But unlike Marvel, DC spreads the superheroes across networks with Gotham and Lucifer at Fox and Supergirl at CBS. Let’s not forget standout Jane the Virgin, though, which garnered a Golden Globe for star Gina Rodriguez and has been renewed.

A Wicked Offer Network: CW Television Network Production Company(s): T Group Productions Executive Producer(s): Jenny Daly, Robert Sizemore Logline: The show tests how far couples will go for money. It requires the couple to complete a series of scandalous and controversial tasks involving their unsuspecting friends, families and co-workers for cash prizes. With each challenge testing the couple’s moral and ethical boundaries, the couples must weigh the potential havoc wreaked on their relationship with each other and everyone involved. As the stakes and cash value are raised, the couples must decide how far they’re willing to go for money. SSN Insight: CW ordered the series on February 23 and slated its broadcast for the summer season.

Cordon Network: CW Television Network Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company(s): No Production Company Available. Executive Producer(s): Julie Plec, David Nutter Writer(s): Julie Plec, David Nutter Logline: When a deadly epidemic breaks out in Atlanta, a large city quarantine is quickly enforced, leaving those stuck on the inside to fight for their lives. Loved ones are tragically torn apart, and the society that grows inside the cordon reveals both the devolution of humanity and the birth of unlikely heroes. Notes: Based on the original Belgian series "Cordon" which was created by Carl Joos and aired in 2014. SSN Insight: CW ordered the pilot on February 2.

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Network: CW Television Network Studio: CBS Television Studios Executive Producer(s): Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom, Marc Webb Writer(s): Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom Logline: A successful, driven, and possibly crazy young woman who impulsively gives up everything – her partnership at a prestigious law firm and her upscale apartment in Manhattan – in a desperate attempt to find love and happiness in that exotic hotbed of romance and adventure in West Covina, CA. SSN Insight: Showtime ordered the half hour pilot with musical elements on June, 23 2014. The project was acquired by the CW and was re-developed as a one-hour.

Dates Network: CW Television Network Production Company(s): Balloon Entertainment, Ltd. Executive Producer(s): No Executive Producer Available. Writer(s): Bryan Elsley, Nancy Harris, Ben Schiffer, Jamie Chan, Laura Hunter Logline: Each episode of the series focuses on a first date between two people who have met on an online dating service. It explores the issues, intricacies, romance and danger of modern relationships, along with the thrill, calamities, lies and truths of first dates. SSN Insight: Acquired by the CW, the series previously aired in the UK on Channel 4 from June-July, 2013.

DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow Network: CW Television Network Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company(s): DC Entertainment, Berlanti Productions Executive Producer(s): Andrew Kreisberg, Marc Guggenheim, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter Writer(s): Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg Logline: When heroes alone are not enough the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront an unstoppable threat - one in which not only is the planet at stake, but all of time itself. Can this ragtag team defeat an immortal threat unlike anything they have ever known? Notes: Based on characters from the DC Comics universe and from the shows "Arrow" and "Flash," which air on the CW. SSN Insight: The superhero team-up series will star The Flash's Wentworth Miller as Captain Cold, Dominic Purcell as Heat Wave, Victor Garber at Dr. Martin Stein, Arrow’s Brandon Routh as The Atom, Arrow’s Caity Lotz as Sara Lance, Clara Renee as Hawkgirl, Franz Drameh as Jay Jackson and Arthur Darvill as Rip Hunter.

Significant Mother Network: CW Television Network Studio: CBS Television Studios, Warner Bros. Television Production Company(s): Alloy Entertainment Executive Producer(s): Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith, Tripp Reed, Leslie Morgenstein Writer(s): Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith Logline: Nate is a budding Portland restaurateur whose world is turned upside down when he comes back from a business trip to find his lothario best friend and roommate, Jimmy, is dating his recently separated mother, Lydia. To make matters worse, Nate’s previously disinterested dad, Harrison, is determined to win Lydia back and isn’t afraid to use Nate to get what he wants. Stuck between his family feud and his best friend’s first serious relationship, Nate’s "new normal" forever changes his relationships with his parents and severely handicaps his own dating life. Notes: Based on the digital series, "Significant Mother," which premiered on CW Seed in 2014. SSN Insight: CW has given a series order of 9 episodes as of April 10 and the series will shoot in June in Portland, Oregon.

FOX - New Series Orders

SSN Insight: The network had a lot of put pilots in the mix with five of the nine new series greenlit as a result of those deals. With hits like Gotham and Sleepy Hollow, they’re adding more genre-fare with the easy to market Minority Report, Frankenstein Code and X-Files. On the comedy side, they’ve opted for all single-camera formats and will rely on household names John Stamos and Rob Lowe to front their series. Empire has done stellar numbers for the network, thus making a renewal a no-brainer, however its proving hard to replicate without a clone in sight. Fox is breaking from the fold though with Scream Queens, a horror comedy anthology stemming from Glee creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.

Grandfathered Network: Fox Broadcasting Company Studio: ABC Studios, 20th Century Fox Production Company(s): St. Amos Productions, Rhode Island Ave. Productions Executive Producer(s): Dan Fogelman, John Stamos, Danny Chun Writer(s): Danny Chun Logline: A charismatic longtime bachelor's life is upended when he discovers he’s a father – and a grandfather. SSN Insight: Fox gave an initial put pilot commitment on September 11 followed by a pilot order on January 23.

Lucifer Network: Fox Broadcasting Company Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company(s): DC Entertainment, Jerry Bruckheimer Television, Aggressive Mediocrity, Inc Executive Producer(s): Tom Kapinos, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, Len Wiseman, Ildy Modrovich Writer(s): Tom Kapinos Logline: Lucifer, bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, resigns his throne and abandons his kingdom for the gorgeous, shimmering insanity of Los Angeles, where he gets his kicks helping the LAPD punish criminals. SSN Insight: Fox gave an initial put pilot commitment on February 19. Lina Esco was previously cast as Maze, but was replaced by Lesley-Ann Brandt.

Minority Report Network: Fox Broadcasting Company Studio: 20th Century Fox Television, Paramount Television Production Company(s): Amblin Television Executive Producer(s): Kevin Falls, Max Borenstein, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey Writer(s): Max Borenstein, Steven Spielberg Logline: Ten years after the end of Precrime in D.C., one of the three Precogs struggles to lead a "normal" human life but remains haunted by visions of the future. He meets a detective haunted by her past who just may help him find a purpose to his gift. Notes: Based on the film "Minority Report" (2002), directed by Steven Spielberg. SSN Insight: Fox gave an initial put pilot with a penalty commitment on September 8 followed by a pilot order on January 9.

Rosewood Network: Fox Broadcasting Company Studio: 20th Century Fox Television Production Company(s): Temple Hill Entertainment Executive Producer(s): Todd Harthan, Vahan Moosekian, Richard Shepard, Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen Writer(s): Todd Harthan Logline: Brilliant Dr. Johnny Rosewood, Jr., is the top private pathologist in all of Miami. As owner of one of the most sophisticated, state-of-the-art independent labs in the country, he finds the secrets in bodies that others usually miss. His eternal optimism will frustrate the cynical female detective he often works with, but she can’t argue with the results that his unique perspective provides. SSN Insight: Fox ordered a pilot for the drama on January 20.

Scream Queens Network: Fox Broadcasting Company Studio: 20th Century Fox Television Production Company(s): Ryan Murphy Productions, Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision Executive Producer(s): Ryan Murphy, Dante Di Loreto, Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan Logline: A comedy-horror anthology series. Season one revolves around a college campus rocked by a series of murders. SSN Insight: Fox ordered 15 episodes on October 20. Oliver Hudson replaces Joe Manganiello in the cast.

The Frankenstein Code Network: Fox Broadcasting Company Studio: 20th Century Fox Television Production Company(s): Teakwood Lane Productions Executive Producer(s): Rand Ravich, Howard Gordon, Michael Cuesta Writer(s): Rand Ravich Logline: Centers on Ray Pritchard, a morally corrupt retired cop who is given a second chance at life when he is brought back from the dead. Now younger and stronger, Pritchard will have to choose between his old temptations and his new sense of purpose. Notes: Inspired by the novel, "Frankenstein," written by Mary Shelley and published in 1818. SSN Insight: Fox gave an initial commitment of a put pilot on October 22 followed by a pilot order on January 20.

The Grinder Network: Fox Broadcasting Company Studio: 20th Century Fox Television Production Company(s): No Production Company Available. Executive Producer(s): Andrew Mogel, Jarrad Paul, Nicholas Stoller, Rob Lowe, Jake Kasdan Writer(s): Andrew Mogel, Jarrad Paul Logline: When his long-running hit series comes to an end, he finds himself at a crossroads in life and decides to move back to his small home town thinking he has the experience to take over his family’s law firm where he butts heads with his brother. SSN Insight: Fox gave an initial commitment of a put pilot on October 6 followed by a pilot order on February 12.

The Guide To Surviving Life Network: Fox Broadcasting Company Studio: 20th Century Fox Television Production Company(s): The Jackal Group Executive Producer(s): Jay Lacopo, Gail Berman, William Callahan Writer(s): Jay Lacopo Logline: 26-year-old Cooper Barrett turns to a camera after a particularly calamitous experience and using cautionary tales from his own life, episode by episode, helps the youth of America survive the ridiculous disaster that is life and love in your 20s. SSN Insight: Fox ordered the pilot on February 2. Home Free Network: Fox Broadcasting Company Production Company(s): Relativity Television Executive Producer(s): Mike Holmes, George Verschoor, Trice Barto, Brad Bishop, Andrew Marcus Logline: Nine couples are challenged to revive one run-down house every week. During each episode, Mile Holmes will present the couples with tasks designed to test and challenge the skills of these do-it-yourself enthusiasts. Not only must the couples work together to restore the home, they all must live together 24/7 in the same dilapidated home. The final two couples remaining will fight to the finish to win their ultimate dream home. SSN Insight: Fox ordered 8 episodes on April 29.

The X-Files Network: Fox Broadcasting Company Studio: 20th Century Fox Television Production Company(s): Ten Thirteen Productions Executive Producer(s): Chris Carter, Glen Morgan Writer(s): Glen Morgan, James Wong Logline: The series follows the continuing story of FBI special agents Scully and Mulder, who investigate unexplained cases,"X-Files", for which the only answers involve paranormal phenomena. Notes: The event series continues the story from the television series, "The X-Files," which aired on Fox from 1993-2002. SSN Insight: The network has ordered 6 episodes as a limited series to star David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson as Mulder and Scully once more on March 24. Project will premiere after the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, January 24th, 2016 and will then air on Monday's at 8pm.

NBC - New Series Orders

SSN Insight: Dying is easy, comedy is hard. Those words couldn’t be truer for NBC has not one of their freshman comedy series received a renewal. But with 23 new shows on the schedule, NBC is outpacing all the other networks in terms of sheer quantity. They’re holding fast and strong to the multi-cam comedy with Undateable and One Big Happy still on the schedule with new shows Coach being taken off the bench along with Crowded, Hot & Bothered and People Are Talking amongst other single camera comedies. They’re taking a page from Netflix’s playbook and releasing their summer series, Aquarius all at once on NBC.com the same day of its premiere. Meanwhile on the franchise end, Dick Wolf is still going strong with his Law & Order and Chicago franchises, the latter earning a spin-off, not to mention his latest live unscripted series, You the Jury.

Aquarius Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Tomorrow Studios Executive Producer(s): David Duchovny, John McNamara, Marty Adelstein, Melanie Greene, Becky Clements Writer(s): John McNamara, Alexandra Cunningham, Sera Gamble, Rafael Yglesias, David Reed Logline: A Los Angeles police sergeant with a complicated personal life starts tracking a small-time criminal and budding cult leader seeking out vulnerable women to join his "cause." The name of that man is Charles Manson. SSN Insight: NBC ordered 13 episodes in a straight to series order on March 31. After the network premiere on May 28th, the entire series will be available on NBC.com and the NBC app as well as other VOD platforms.

Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: ITV Studios America Production Company(s): No Production Company Available. Executive Producer(s): Neil Patrick Harris, Orly Adelson, Shu Greene, Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly Logline: Features comedy sketches, musical numbers, mini game shows, hidden-camera celebrity pranks and appearances by A-listers. Notes: Based on the UK series, "Saturday Night Takeaway," which premiered on ITV in 2002. SSN Insight: NBC gave a ten episode limited series order for the variety show on October 27.

Blindspot Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company(s): Berlanti Productions Executive Producer(s): Martin Gero, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Mark Pellington Writer(s): Martin Gero Logline: A beautiful, mysterious woman with no memory of her past is found naked in the middle of Times Square, her body covered in fresh tattoos, including the inked name of an FBI agent on her back. The FBI becomes involved in the case, using the tattoos on her body as a road map of clues to unlock a conspiracy and discover her identity. SSN Insight: NBC gave the drama an initial commitment for a script plus penalty on August 28 and ordered the pilot on January 23. Chicago Med Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Universal Television Production Company(s): Wolf Films, Inc. Executive Producer(s): Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Matt Olmstead, Dick Wolf, Peter Jankowski Writer(s): Derek Haas, Michael Brandt Logline: Storyline under wraps. Notes: Conceived as a spinoff of the NBC series, "Chicago Fire." The characters for the potential spinoff are introduced in episode 319 of "Chicago Fire" On February 4. SSN Insight: The characters for the potential spinoff are introduced in episode 319 of Chicago Fire. Law & Order 16 year strong alumna S. Epatha Merkerson is set to work again with EP Wolf and will star in the series.

Coach Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Universal Television Production Company(s): No Production Company Available. Executive Producer(s): Barry Kemp, Craig T. Nelson Writer(s): Barry Kemp Logline: Coach Hayden Fox , now retired from coaching , is called back to become assistant coach to his own grown son, who is the new head coach at an Ivy league school in Pennsylvania that is just starting up a new team. Notes: A sequel to the original ABC series "Coach," which aired for 9 seasons starting in 1989. SSN Insight: NBC gave an order of 13 episodes on March 26 for the comedy.

Crowded Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Universal Television Production Company(s): Hazy Mills Productions Executive Producer(s): Suzanne Martin, Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner Writer(s): Suzanne Martin Logline: After 20 years of parenting, empty nesters Mike and Martina are finally reclaiming their wild side. Yet when both of their two grown daughters unexpectedly move back in, and Mike’s parents scratch their plans to spend their golden years in Florida, their roost is full again. SSN Insight: NBC gave the pilot order on January 15 and ordered the multi-cam comedy series on May 7.

First Dates Network: NBC Entertainment Production Company(s): A Very Good Production, Shed Media U.S. Executive Producer(s): Tom Shelly, Pamela Healey, John Hesling, Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman Writer(s): No Writer Available. Logline: Based on the British format, the show follows singles as they meet for the first time and have dates in a public restaurant. Each couple then decides if they want to see each other again. This "fly-on-the-wall" social experiment takes a candid look at today's world of dating. Notes: Based on the British format. SSN Insight: NBC ordered 8 episodes of the docuseries on March 27.

Game of Silence Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Sony Pictures Television, Universal Television Production Company(s): Intrigue, TIMS Productions, Carol Mendelsohn Productions Executive Producer(s): David Hudgins, Niels Arden Oplev, Carol Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz, Timur Savci Writer(s): David Hudgins Logline: Centers on a rising attorney on the brink of spectacular success who could lose his perfect life when his long lost childhood friends threaten to expose a dark secret from their violent past. Notes: Based on the Turkish series, "Suskunlar," which aired in 2012. SSN Insight: NBC gave an initial commitment of a pilot plus penalty for the drama on September 9 and ordered the pilot on January 21.

Heartbreaker Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Universal Television Production Company(s): No Production Company Available. Executive Producer(s): Jill Gordon, Brad Silberling, Amy Brenneman, Robert Duncan McNeill Writer(s): Jill Gordon Logline: Follows the outspoken Alex Panttiere, one of the rare female heart-transplant surgeons, who brings an innovative eye to treating patients week to week while also balancing the complications of her professional and romantic life. Notes: Based on the memoir, "Heart Matters: A Memoir of a Female Heart Surgeon," written by Kathy E. Magliato, MD and published by Crown Archetype on January 26, 2010. SSN Insight: NBC ordered the pilot for the drama on January 23.

Hot & Bothered Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Universal Television Production Company(s): UnbeliEVAble Entertainment Executive Producer(s): Eva Longoria, Ben Spector, Christine Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein, Josh Bycel Writer(s): Christine Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein Logline: A sizzling TV superstar, and her lively family of cast and crew all competing to steal the spotlight. When the cameras turn off, the drama turns up as Ana battles pesky network execs, drunken scriptwriters, narcissistic co-stars and an unfortunately familiar new on-screen love interest. Notes: Based on an idea by Eva Longoria. SSN Insight: The project will get a 13-episode order as Longoria has committed to star.

I Can Do That! Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Universal Television Production Company(s): Armoza Formats Executive Producer(s): Marlon Wayans, Audrey Morrissey, Matilda Zoltowski, Avi Armoza, Rick Alvarez Writer(s): No Writer Available. Logline: The show challenges its celebrity cast members to stretch beyond their comfort zones by putting on a new act each week. Each week, the regulars will work in pairs to put on an act with the help of guest stars who work in other fields, such as magicians, acrobats and stunt performers. At the end of the season, one of the regulars will be crowned "the ultimate entertainer." Notes: Based on the Israeli format, "I Can Do That." SSN Insight: NBC ordered six episodes of the variety show on March 3 and slate the show for summer.

Manhunt Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Universal Television Production Company(s): No Production Company Available. Executive Producer(s): Gavin Hood, Whit Brayton, Zack Rice, Michael Sugar, Alex Goldstone Writer(s): Whit Brayton, Zack Rice Logline: Explores the mounting tension of an entire city on the hunt for a fugitive roaming the streets at large. It will examine the moment an American, or international city, becomes a police state, a war zone or a ground zero and the ensuing bloodlust it inspires. SSN Insight: NBC ordered ten episodes of the anthology drama on September 8. The original straight to series deal with cast and script contingent. People Are Talking Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Universal Television Production Company(s): Will Packer Productions Executive Producer(s): DJ Nash, William Packer Writer(s): DJ Nash Logline: Follows two diverse couples who are neighbors and best friends. As they go through life side-by-side, they can’t help but analyze and obsess about everything. Whether its sex and race or the fact that the trusted new babysitter might be a porn star, nothing is out of bounds for this wildly outspoken foursome. SSN Insight: NBC ordered the multi-cam comedy pilot on January 20. Brooke Ishibashi was previously attached to star.

S.T.R.O.N.G. Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Sony Pictures Television Production Company(s): 25/7 Productions Executive Producer(s): Sylvester Stallone Logline: The series follows six men and six women looking to reach their full potential by getting fit, not losing weight. The series will eliminate one contestant every week. Each of the 12 contestants will be paired with their own trainer, also six men and six women, creating mixed-gender teams of two. SSN Insight: NBC ordered 10 episodes of the unscripted series on March 102

Shades of Blue Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Universal Television Production Company(s): Nuyorican Productions, Ryan Seacrest Media, EGTV, H's Films Executive Producer(s): Jack Orman, Jennifer Lopez, Adi Hasak, Ryan Seacrest, Nina Wass Writer(s): Adi Hasak Logline: A single mother and detective is recruited to work undercover for the FBI’s anti-corruption task force. Part of a close-knit unit known for its conviction record, she has become compromised by her colleagues, all of whom also pitch in to help her raise her daughter, and finds herself faced with the moral dilemma of working against her cop brothers in order to redeem herself. SSN Insight: Ordered straight to series. NBC gave a straight to series order of 13 episodes of the Jennifer Lopez starrer on February 21.

Superstore Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Universal Television Production Company(s): The District Executive Producer(s): Justin Spitzer, Ruben Fleischer, David Bernad Writer(s): Justin Spitzer Logline: A workplace comedy about a unique family of employees at a super-sized megastore. From the bright-eyed newbies and the seen-it-all veterans to the clueless summer hires and in-it-for-life managers, together they hilariously tackle the day-to-day grind of rabid bargain hunters, riot-causing sales and nap-worthy training sessions. SSN Insight: NBC ordered the single camera comedy pilot on January 14.

The Carmichael Show Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: 20th Century Fox Television, Universal Television Production Company(s): A24 Executive Producer(s): Jerrod Carmichael, Nicholas Stoller, Ravi Nandan, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel Writer(s): Jerrod Carmichael, Nicholas Stoller Logline: Centers on Jerrod Carmichael's relationships with his girlfriend and family. Notes: Inspired by Jerrod Carmichael's standup. SSN Insight: A pilot presentation was shot in December 2013, but was retooled with a new premise and new writer/executive producer Nick Stoller who directed Carmichael in the feature Neighbors. NBC ordered a fresh pilot on November 3 and gave a six episode series order on March 10.

The Island Network: NBC Entertainment Production Company(s): Bear Grylls Ventures, Endemol Shine North America Executive Producer(s): Bear Grylls, Eden Gaha, Michael Brooks, Holly M. Wofford, Delbert Shoopman Logline: The series follows 14 American men who are abandoned on a deserted island without the basics of contemporary everyday life. The social experiment is aimed at determining if they have what it takes to survive, as they are left with only the clothes on their backs and minimal survival tools. The entire series is filmed by the men themselves. There are no prizes. No eliminations. No winner. No camera teams. The men must hunt for food, find source water, erect shelter, build a community and try to survive using only their strength, determination and know-how. Notes: Based on the UK series, "The Island," which premiered on Channel Four on May 5, 2014. SSN Insight: NBC gave an order of six episodes of the unscripted series on March 25.

Little Big Shots Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Warner Horizon Production Company(s): East 112th Street Productions, A Very Good Production Executive Producer(s): Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Harvey, Jeff Kleeman, Gerald Washington Logline: Harvey will showcase young musicians, singers, dancers and every form of wunderkind and go toe to toe with them in conversations and interviews, with hilarious results. SSN Insight: NBC has given an eight episode order to the comedy-variety series. Ellen DeGeneres is on a roll as this series joins her Netflix greenlit Green Eggs and Ham along with Heads Up on HLN.

The Player Network: NBC Entertainment Studio: Sony Pictures Television Production Company(s): Davis Entertainment, Kung Fu Monkey Productions Executive Producer(s): John Rogers, John Davis, John Fox, Bharat Nalluri Writer(s): John Rogers Logline: A former sniper-turned-security expert for the wealthy is wrongly accused of the brutal murder of his wife. A syndicate of powerful people offers him freedom in exchange for stopping high-stakes crimes, as he continues to avenge his wife’s death and uncover the game-like conspiracy among his mysterious employers. He eventually realizes he’s a player in a hundred-year-old tradition where the rich and powerful bet on the ultimate "game:" crime in our world. SSN Insight: NBC gave a pilot plus penalty commitment on September 9 followed by a pilot order on January 23.

The Reaper Network: NBC Entertainment Production Company(s): Macmillan Publishing, The Weinstein Company Executive Producer(s): Thomas Dean Donnelly, Josh Oppenheimer, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Brendan Deneen Writer(s): Thomas Dean Donnelly, Josh Oppenheimer Logline: Nicknamed "The Reaper" by his battalion, Nicholas Irving became one of its deadliest snipers, breaking records for enemy kills in a single deployment. The first African-American ever to serve as a sniper in his battalion, Irving's story gives an inside look at his development in the military, what those in the special operations community go through and the sacrifices they make to their country and families. Notes: Based on the autobiographical memoir,"The Reaper: Autobiography of One of the Deadliest Special Ops Snipers," written by Nicholas Irving with Gary Brozek and published by St. Martin's Press on January 27, 2015. SSN Insight: Planned as a 6-hour miniseries.

You The Jury Network: NBC Entertainment Production Company(s): Wolf Films, Inc., Magical Elves Executive Producer(s): Dick Wolf, Tom Thayer, Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz Logline: Viewers are given a chance to decide the verdict in real-life civil cases. SSN Insight: The live one show show marks Wolf’s fifth project on the network with his Law & Order and Chicago franchises.

You, Me and the End of the World Network: NBC Entertainment, Sky 1 Studio: NBCUniversal International Television Production Production Company(s): Working Title Television, Bigballs Limited Executive Producer(s): Juliette Howell, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Lynn Horsford, Andrew Conrad Writer(s): Iain Hollands Logline: The story follows an eclectic group of ordinary people in an extraordinary situation: a collision is imminent with an eight-mile wide comet that’s destined to wipe out all life on Earth. The cast of characters is made up of a British bank manager, an Italian nun, a female death row inmate, a Five Star U.S. General, a White House civil servant and a bride with a one-eyed husband 30 years her junior. Together, they hunker beneath the town of Slough, about 20 miles west of London, to watch the end of the world on TV. SSN Insight: NBC gave a series order of ten episodes of the hour long drama that’s a co-production with Sky 1 on January 8.