During its presentation at the Television Critics Association's winter press tour, NBC announced the premiere date for the upcoming original drama series Council of Dads.
The drama will begin its first season on Tuesday, March 10 at 10/9c. It will then move to the 9/8c. time slot on Tuesday, March 31 after This Is Us completes its fourth season.
When Scott, a loving father of four, has his entire life's plan thrown into upheaval by a cancer diagnosis, he calls on a few of his closest allies to step in as back-up dads for every stage of his growing family's life. Scott assembles a trusted group of role models that includes Anthony, his oldest friend; Larry, his AA sponsor; and Oliver, his surgeon and best friend to his wife, Robin. These men agree to devote themselves to supporting and guiding Scott's amazing family through all the triumphs and challenges life has to offer - just in case he ever can't be there to do so himself.
The drama stars Sarah Wayne Callies, Clive Standen, Tom Everett Scott, J. August Richards, Michele Weaver, Steven Silver, Emjay Anthony, Thalia Tran, Blue Chapman and Michael O'Neill.
Joan Rater and Tony Phelan created the drama. They executive produce with Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman and KristieAnne Reed. Bruce Feiler and James Oh are producers. Universal Television, Jerry Bruckheimer Television and Midwest Livestock Productions produce.
