NBC Announces Midseason Premiere Dates

NBC has unveiled the launch dates in this midseason for the return of “The Carmichael Show,” plus new sitcom “Crowded,” and new dramas “Heartbeat” and “Game of Silence.” The sophomore season of “The Carmichael Show,” starring comedian Jerrod Carmichael, will preview in the Tuesday 10:30 p.m. half-hour on March 8 and then move into the Sunday 8 p.m. hour with two episodes on March 13.

“Crowded,” featuring empty nesters (Patrick Warburton and Carrie Preston) who have to re-adjust their lives after their grown daughters (Miranda Cosgrove and Mia Serafino) move back home, previews with two episodes in the 10 p.m. hour on Tuesday, March 15 (out of “The Voice”). It is regularly scheduled Sundays at 9:30 p.m. (out of “The Carmichael Show”).

Medical drama “Heartbeat,” which follows the professional and personal life of heart transplant surgeon Dr. Alex Panttiere (Melissa George, “The Slap”), opens Wednesday, March 23 at 8 p.m. It previews on Tuesday, March 22 at 9 p.m. (out of “The Voice”).

And drama “Game of Silence,” the tale of four best friends have a dark secret they thought was buried 25 years ago, but they soon discover that you can’t hide your past forever, premieres, Thursday, April 7 at 10 p.m.