The Paper Will Join NBC Monday Comedy Lineup
NBC is moving the streaming comedy to broadcast television to expand its audience reach beginning November 10.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Television
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NBC will begin airing The Paper on its broadcast network starting November 10, 2026. The show will occupy the 8:30 p.m. ET time slot following the series St. Denis Medical.
Why it matters
NBC hopes to leverage the show's strong streaming performance to increase overall viewership across both its broadcast network and the Peacock platform. By expanding access to non-subscribers, the network aims to build upon the audience growth established during the comedy's second season.
The second season of The Paper reached Nielsen's top 10 rankings and secured the position of the second-highest comedy premiere on Peacock. The show will air on NBC following St. Denis Medical, which is scheduled for the 8:00 p.m. ET time slot.
The players
NBC
NBC is a major American broadcast television network that provides entertainment and news programming.
Peacock
Peacock is a streaming service platform operated by NBCUniversal.
The Paper
The Paper is a television comedy series that recently completed its second season.
St. Denis Medical
St. Denis Medical is a television program airing on NBC that will lead into The Paper.
The details
The decision to bring the series to network television aims to capitalize on recent success while the production team simultaneously works on materials for a potential third season. The move provides viewers who do not use Peacock an opportunity to access the content on broadcast television.
Timeline
The Paper season two aired on Peacock in September 2026.
The Paper begins its NBC broadcast run on November 10, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The shift of streaming comedies to linear networks reflects a broader trend of leveraging content across multiple delivery systems to maximize franchise value. This strategy helps networks combat audience fragmentation while maintaining the visibility of high-performing intellectual property.
Viewers will be able to access episodes on broadcast television without needing a paid subscription to the Peacock streaming service. The series will occupy a regular weekly time slot every Monday night at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The takeaway
Fans of broadcast comedy can now anticipate a new addition to their Monday night schedule without relying on streaming platforms. This move suggests that high-performing streaming shows are increasingly viewed as valuable assets for filling traditional network slots.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ComingSoon.
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