How Prime-Time TV Will Look Different This Fall

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Major broadcasters have thrown out the usual script for fall prime-time lineups. Production delays caused by the monthslong Hollywood writers and actors strikes mean the coming slate of shows on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox and the CW will look a lot different from past years. This year, viewers will see lineups heavy on reality and game shows, with titles such as “Shark Tank," “The Masked Singer," “Celebrity Jeopardy!" and “Raid the Cage." Networks are also turning to reruns of hits such as “Law & Order" and “Blue Bloods" to fill their airtime.

Some, like NBC and the CW, are trying to replicate the typical fall viewing experience by licensing shows that have been released on television overseas. Many international productions have been immune from strike-related disruptions. At Fox, new scripted fare includes “The Simpsons" and “Family Guy," animated shows that are typically made with a longer lead time than live-action programs.

Here is what you can expect on prime-time TV this season. At Paramount Global’s CBS, fall offerings include some long-running reality franchises and old episodes of the hit show “Yellowstone," which has never been broadcast on the network. CBS will also air the first international edition of the NCIS franchise, which was produced in Australia and wasn’t affected by the U.S.

strikes. Data on the share of new scripted content on each network in prior years is based on a Wall Street Journal analysis of scheduling data from TV ad-measurement company iSpot.tv. Later in the fall, the network plans to roll out additional scripted content that will be new for CBS viewers, including the U.K.