David Boreanaz’s ‘Rockford Files’ Reboot Gets NBC Premiere Date

WHO:

Coming Soon - The reboot stars David Boreanaz; Michaela McManus is also named as a cast member.

Deadline - David Boreanaz stars in NBC’s *The Rockford Files* drama.

Variety - David Boreanaz stars in the *Rockford Files* reboot.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - NBC set a release date for its reboot of the crime TV show *The Rockford Files*.

Deadline - NBC will give the reboot a special preview, followed by its time-slot premiere.

Variety - NBC set the premiere date for the reboot and launched a Jim Rockford hotline.

Collider - Reported that David Boreanaz’s reboot of *The Rockford Files* is coming soon; the article excerpt does not provide further details.

Screen Rant - Reported that NBC’s reboot of the classic detective series has an official release date and a new preview.

WHERE:

Deadline - The special preview will air on NBC.

Variety - The premiere will air on NBC and be available on Peacock.

WHEN:

Coming Soon - The series will premiere Saturday, January 2 at 5 p.m. PT; its episode will begin streaming the next day.

Deadline - The special preview is scheduled for Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, immediately after NBC’s NFL telecast; the time-slot premiere is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 7, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Variety - The premiere episode is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, immediately after the night’s NFL telecast; it will stream the next day on Peacock.

Coming Soon - The article describes the release as a 2027 date.

HOW:

Coming Soon - The premiere is scheduled to follow NBC’s NFL telecast, with streaming beginning the next day.

Deadline - NBC will air the special preview immediately following its NFL telecast, then show the series in its regular time slot.

Variety - NBC will air the premiere after its NFL telecast and make it available to stream the following day.

(UPDATED November 5, 2026 20:04 UTC)

David Boreanaz stars in NBC’s reboot of the classic detective drama, The Rockford Files. A special preview airs January 2 after NBC’s NFL telecast, with streaming the next day. The series returns to NBC’s regular schedule January 7, with Michaela McManus also starring.