The Complete Pilot Report: NBC's Got Roseanne Barr, J.J. Abrams and Book of Mormon Stars!

Rosanne Barr, Sarah Silverman | Photo Credits: Dr. Billy Ingram/WireImage
Rosanne Barr, Sarah Silverman | Photo Credits: Dr. Billy Ingram/WireImage

The fall TV season is taking shape. Networks have ordered dozens of new pilots starring familiar faces including Zachary Levi, Mindy Kaling, Mandy Moore and Sarah Silverman, and from proven producers like Josh Schwartz, J.J. Abrams, Greg Berlanti and Kevin Williamson. Also making a comeback this year: Iconic characters including Green Arrow, Carrie Bradshaw, Sherlock Holmes and Beauty and the Beast.

To keep track of who's doing what, read our complete list of all the series projects in contention and check back for updates on their status. Here are the NBC pilots: (Click here for ABC, CBS, CW and Fox.)

DRAMA

Bad Girls
An unlikely group of women in a federal prison -- including a scandalous female warden, her new protégé and various inmates -- struggle with loyalties to people on the inside and outside. Shameless' John Wells will executive-produce alongside The Sweetest Thing scribe Nancy Pimental. Based on the long-running British hit series.

Beautiful People
Set 10 minutes in the future, families of mechanical human beings exist to service the human population -- until some of the mechanicals begin to "awaken." MADtv's Michael McDonald will write and executive-produce. American Horror Story's Frances Conroy, James Murray, Patrick Heusinger, Madisen Beaty, Cody Allen Christian, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Jud Taylor, Andrea Parker, Tovah Feldshuh, David Conrad will star. Ernie Hudson will recur.

Chicago Fire
The complex and heroic men and women of the Chicago Fire Department are explored in this action-driven drama. Derek Haas and Michael Brandt will write and executive-produce with Law & Order's Dick Wolf. Eamonn Walker will star.

County
Parenthood's Jason Ritter stars in this Jason Katims drama about a group of young doctors, nurses and administrators in an underfunded and morally compromising Los Angeles hospital. Friday Night Lights' Michael B. Jordan, Aimee Garcia, Jess Weixler and Agam Darshi will also star.

Do No Harm
A brilliant neurosurgeon (Steven Pasquale) wrestles with his dangerous alter-ego that threatens to wreak havoc on his personal and professional life. The Event's David Schulner will write and executive-produce with Samantha Who?'s Peter Traugott. Law & Order's Alana de la Garza, Mousa Kraish and Ruta Gedmintas will also star.

The Frontier
In an intense tale of survival, a group of disparate travelers embark on an incredible cross-country adventure through the west where danger stalks them at every turn. Shaun Cassidy will write and executive-produce alongside The West Wing's Thomas Schlamme. Jake McLaughlin, Bridget Regan, Al Weaver, Gina Bramhill, Ethan Embry and Megan Ferguson will star.

Midnight Sun
A female FBI cult specialist starts an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of a group living on a commune in Alaska and uncovers a larger conspiracy. Based on the Israeli format, The Event's Lisa Zwerling will write and executive-produce with Peter Traugott.

Notorious
An opulent soap in which a female detective returns to the wealthy family in which she grew up— only she's undercover as the maid's daughter — to solve the murder of the notorious heiress who was once her closest friend. Mercy's Liz Heldens will write and executive-produce.

Revolution
A high-octane action drama that follows a group of characters struggling to survive and reunite with loved ones in a world where all forms of energy have mysteriously ceased to exist. Supernatural's Eric Kripke will write and executive-produce with J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk.

COMEDY

1600 Penn
What happens when you're the most ordinary family in the world, but your father is the President of the United States? Book of Mormon's Josh Gad will star, write and executive-produce with Modern Family's Jason Winer.

Animal Kingdom
An office-based comedy featuring a House-like veterinarian (Weeds' Justin Kirk) who loves the animals but hates their owners. Executive-produced by Hangover Part II writer Scot Armstrong.

Daddy's Girls
A young woman (Christine Woods) returns home from overseas to find that her father is seriously dating the "mean girl" from high school (Nicky Whelan). From Friends' Dana Klein. Brenda Song and Cedric Yarbrough will also star.

Downwardly Mobile
Roseanne Barr stars as the proprietor of a mobile home park and surrogate mother to all the characters who live there. The Roseanne star will write and executive-produce with John Argent and Eric Gilliland. Roseanne's John Goodman will also star.

Friday Night Dinner
A single-camera comedy based on the UK format about a quirky family that has dinner together every Friday night. The Office's Greg Daniels, who will adapt and executive-produce alongside Ken Kwapis and Howard Klein. Monk's Tony Shalhoub and The West Wing's Allison Janney will portray the parents while Kevin Bigley and Gil Ozeri will play the kids. Aya Cash will also star.

Go On
While an irreverent yet charming sportscaster tries to move on from loss, he reluctantly finds surprising solace from the members of his mandatory group therapy sessions. Friends writer/producer Scott Silveri executive-produces.

Isabel
Marcia Gay Harden and Kevin Nealon play the parents of a middle-class family that has to deal with the challenges of raising a daughter (Sophia Mitri Schloss) with magical qualities. Inspired by the French-Canadian series Le Monde De Charlotte, the series will be executive-produced by Howard Busgang and Tom Nursall. Skyler Gisondo, Abigail Mavity, Barry Shabaka Henley, Alex Desert and Bradley White will also star.

Save Me
Anne Heche stars as a woman who starts to believe that she is channeling God after she has an accident. Heche will also serve as a producer on the project. John Scott Shepherd, Neal Moritz, Vivian Cannon and Scott Winant executive-produce. Alexandra Breckenridge, Heather Burns and Michael Landes will also star.

The New Normal
A gay couple — one half played by Book of Mormon actor Andrew Rannells — try to start a family with the help of a surrogate. Along with fellow Glee producer Ali Adler, Ryan Murphy will co-write and executive-produce the project.

Next Caller Please
A gender comedy focusing on a brash, alpha male DJ and his new plucky, feminist co-host. From Weeds' producer Stephen Falk.

Untitled Jimmy Fallon project
Three thirtysomething guys enjoy the adventures of parenting even though they haven't grown up themselves. NBC late-night host Jimmy Fallon will executive-produce.

Untitled Kari Lizer project
Two female friends, one who seemingly has the perfect life (Andrea Anders) and one who can't seem to get it together, can't live without each other. Kari Lizer (The New Adventures of Old Christine) will write and executive-produce.

Untitled Sarah Silverman project
Sarah Silverman stars as a thirtysomething woman adjusting to the single life after a decade-long relationship ends. Silverman will co-write the script with Dan Sterling and Jon Schroeder, who co-wrote her Comedy Central show The Sarah Silverman Project. Brian Grazer and Ron Howard will also executive-produce. Lost alum Ken Leung, June Raphael, Harris Wittels and Tig Notaro will also star.

Untitled Hilary Winston project
After being dumped by her fiancé, a shy, focused woman leans on her co-workers to help her come out of her shell and plot her revenge. Hilary Winston (Happy Endings, Community) will write and executive-produce alongside Happy Endings' Jamie Tarses. Aubrey Dollar will co-star.

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