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NBC announces premiere date for The Rockford Files reboot

NBC has scheduled the debut of its updated series starring David Boreanaz. Outlets agree on the premiere timing and the show's connection to an NFL broadcast.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Nov 5, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • The reboot of The Rockford Files, featuring David Boreanaz, is scheduled to premiere on NBC on January 2.23
  • The series debut will air at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT directly after the network's NFL game.23

NBC has confirmed the premiere date for its upcoming reboot of the 1970s drama The Rockford Files.23

The show, which stars David Boreanaz, will air its first episode on January 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.23

This initial broadcast is scheduled to follow the network's NFL telecast.23

Where sources agree

  • David Boreanaz stars in the reboot2 of 3
  • Premiere is January 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT2 of 3
  • The show airs after an NFL game2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1The Hollywood ReporterNBC’s ‘Rockford Files’ Remake Sets Premiere Date — and Jim Rockford Wants You to Call Him ↗
  2. 2Variety‘Rockford Files’ Reboot Sets NBC Release Date, Launches Jim Rockford Hotline ↗
  3. 3Deadline‘The Rockford Files’ Starring David Boreanaz Gets Premiere Date, Post-NFL Launch On NBC ↗

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