This Is Us, Chicago Fire Pushed For President Barack Obama’s Farewell Speech

NBC ADJUSTS TUESDAY, JAN. 10 SCHEDULE FOR RETURN OF ‘THIS IS US’

To Accommodate President Obama’s Farewell Speech, the Network Moves Back Return Episode in Eastern and Central Time Zones While West Coast Receives Two Airings

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Jan. 6, 2017 — In order to ensure viewers will be able to see the return of their favorite new show of the season on Tuesday, Jan. 10, NBC has pushed back “This Is Us” to 10 and 9 p.m. in the Eastern and Central time zones, respectively, while airing it twice in the Pacific time zone.

The changes were made because of the network’s airing of President Barack Obama’s farewell speech to the nation live at 9 p.m. ET.

Due to the president’s address, NBC’s lineup for the night is now set for the following in all time zones:

Eastern time zone
8 p.m. — “The Wall” (original)
9 p.m. — President Obama address
9:40 p.m. — “The Wall” (encore of Dec. 19 episode, joined in progress)
10 p.m. — “This Is Us” (episode 111: “The Right Thing to Do”)

Central time zone
7 p.m. — “The Wall” (original)
8 p.m. — President Obama address
8:40 p.m. — “The Wall” (encore of Dec. 19 episode, joined in progress)
9 p.m. — “This Is Us” (episode 111: “The Right Thing to Do”)

Mountain time zone
7 p.m. — President Obama address
7:40 p.m. — “The Wall” (Dec. 19 episode, joined in progress)
8 p.m. — “This Is Us” (episode 111: “The Right Thing to Do”)
9 p.m. — The Wall (original)

Pacific time zone
8 p.m. — “The Wall”
9 p.m. — “This Is Us” (episode 111: “The Right Thing to Do”)
10 p.m. — “This Is Us” (encore of 9 p.m. episode)

Episode 111: “The Right Thing to Do”
Kate (Chrissy Metz) struggles with her feelings in the aftermath of Toby’s (Chris Sullivan) heart attack. As William (Ron Cephas Jones) begins to spend more time with Jesse (Denis O’Hare), Randall (Sterling K. Brown) has to get used to his father’s new relationship. After receiving the news they’re expecting triplets, Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Mandy Moore) must find a way to afford a home that can accommodate three babies. Olivia (Janet Montgomery) unexpectedly resurfaces, throwing both Kevin (Justin Hartley) and Sloane (Milana Vayntrub) for a loop.

“This Is Us” is executive produced by Dan Fogelman, Donald Todd, John Requa, Glenn Ficarra, Ken Olin, Charlie Gogolak and Jess Rosenthal. “This Is Us” is produced by 20th Century Fox Television.

The “Chicago Fire” episode originally scheduled for Jan. 10 at 10 p.m. will be aired Jan. 17. (NBC)

Over at CBS, the network will re-run the The Big Bang Theory Season 9 finale in place of Bull following the speech.

This Is Us and Chicago Fire are well on course for Season 2 and Season 6 renewals, respectively, at NBC, while Bull is also nearing a second season CBS order. Stay tuned for the very latest updates…