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The network will use its Olympics coverage to debut the second season of the fantasy procedural series, and preview new shows 'Go On' and 'Animal Practice' commercial free.

• Jun 15, 2012

AceShowbiz - NBC has become the first network to announce the premiere dates of its fall TV shows. The network will roll out most of its programs ahead of the official September 24 start date, taking advantage of its Summer Olympics platform to launch some new series.

A commercial-free preview of Matthew Perry's comedy "Go On" will air Wednesday, August 8 following Olympic Games coverage. On Sunday, August 12, "Animal Practice" will get the same treatment following Olympic Games Closing Ceremonies.

Also getting an early start is "Stars Earns Stripes" which will have a two-hour premiere at 8 P.M. on Monday, August 13. Later at 10 P.M., "Grimm" will return with the first episode of its sophomore season.

More shows, namely "The New Normal", "Revolution" and "The Voice", will be coming in September, but "30 Rock", "Chicago Fire", "Whitney" and "Community" will not air until October.

Wednesday, August 8 "Go On" (sneak peek following Olympics coverage)

Sunday, August 12 "Animal Practice" (sneak peek following Olympic Games Closing Ceremonies)

Monday, August 13 8 P.M. "Stars Earn Stripes" (two-hour premiere) 10 P.M. "Grimm" (Season 2 premiere; originals also air the following three Mondays)

Wednesday, September 5 7:30 P.M. NFL Kickoff Special 8:30 P.M. "Sunday Night Football" (special night)

Sunday, September 9 8:15 P.M. "Sunday Night Football"

Monday, September 10 8 P.M. "The Voice" (two hours)

Tuesday, September 11 9 P.M. "Go On" (regular time period debut) 9:30 P.M. "The New Normal" 10 P.M. "Parenthood"

Wednesday, September 12 10 P.M. "Guys With Kids" (following finale of "America's Got Talent")

Friday, September 14 9 P.M. "Grimm" (regular time period premiere)

Monday, September 17 10 P.M. "Revolution"

Thursday, September 20 8:30 P.M. "Up All Night" 9 P.M. "The Office" 9:30 P.M. "Parks and Recreation"

Wednesday, September 26 8 P.M. "Animal Practice" (regular time period debut) 8:30 P.M. "Guys With Kids" (regular time period debut) 9 P.M. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (two-hour premiere)

Thursday, October 4 8 P.M. "30 Rock"

Wednesday, October 10 10 P.M. "Chicago Fire"

Friday, October 19 8 P.M. "Whitney" 8:30 P.M. "Community"