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[03/12/13 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 12
Updates include: James Spader to head NBC's "The Blacklist"; Tom Berenger joins FOX's "Gang Related"; and Stephen Lang to get "Reckless" at ABC.

[11/12/12 - 12:53 PM]
ABC Family Begins Production on Comedy Pilot "Phys Ed"
Ryan Sypek, Kate Lang Johnson, Sunkrish Bala, Samm Levine and Chelsea Harris star in the multi-camera project.

[10/15/12 - 01:13 PM]
Ryan Sypek and Kate Lang Johnson Are Cast in ABC Family Pilot "Phys Ed"
The half-hour multi-camera comedy is written and-executive produced by David H. Steinberg.

[02/08/12 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 8
Updates include: Jon Favreau to direct NBC's "Revolution"; Alfred Molina reports to TNT's "Chelsea General"; and James Purefoy joins Kevin Bacon on FOX's Kevin Williamson drama pilot.

[03/02/11 - 10:44 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 2
Updates include: Kyle Bornheimer, Martin Henderson land pilots in second position; Sarah Paulson to topline Kari Lizer's NBC comedy; and Alexandra Breckenridge to star in The CW's "Cooper & Stone."

[08/31/10 - 10:07 AM]
NBC Ties for #1 in 18-49 for the Primetime Week of AuG. 23-29, Led by the Emmys and 'America's Got Talent'
NBC spins the numbers for the week of August 23-29.

[08/24/10 - 09:58 AM]
NBC Ranks #2 in Adults 18-49 and #1 in Adults 25-54 for the Week of AuG. 16-22
NBC spins the numbers for the week of August 16-22.

[08/13/10 - 05:21 PM]
Exclusive: NBC to Wrap "Persons Unknown" Early, Skipped Episode to Debut Online
The show's 11th episode will debut online instead of on air.

[08/03/10 - 12:52 PM]
The Wednesday Edition of 'America's Got Talent' Is the #1 Program of the Week in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 26-August 1.

[07/27/10 - 01:32 PM]
'Talent' Paces NBC's Primetime Week of July 19-25
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 19-25.

[07/13/10 - 01:28 PM]
NBC Finshes #2 in 18-49 and Total Viewers for the Primetime Week of July 5-11
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 5-11.

[07/07/10 - 01:11 PM]
'America's Got Talent' and 'Macy's 4th of July' Special Provide NBC Ratings Fireworks for the Primetime Week of June 28-July 4
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 28-July 4.

[06/30/10 - 06:34 PM]
NBC Shuffles Four Nights, Sends "Persons Unknown" to Saturdays
Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays will all look a lot different after the holiday weekend.

[06/29/10 - 01:20 PM]
'America's Got Talent' Ranks #1 and #2 in Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers, Pacing NBC's Primetime Week of June 21-27
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 21-27.

[06/29/10 - 10:43 AM]
ABC Is Up Over the Year-Ago Week for the 6th Straight Frame in Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 21-27.

[06/23/10 - 02:53 PM]
NBC Flips "Persons Unknown," "Last Comic Standing" on Mondays
"Unknown" will now kick off the night at 8:00/7:00c followed by expanded two-hour episodes of "Standing" at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/22/10 - 10:11 AM]
ABC Wins Its 3rd Straight Week in Viewers and All Key Adult Demos
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 14-20.

[06/22/10 - 09:35 AM]
ABC Wins Its 4th Straight Monday with the Bachelorette and True Beauty
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, June 21.

[06/15/10 - 10:32 AM]
ABC Wins 2nd Straight Week in Viewers and Across Key Adult Demos
ABC spins the numbers for the week of June 7-13.

[06/15/10 - 09:02 AM]
ABC Wins 2nd Straight Monday
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, June 14.

[06/08/10 - 08:51 AM]
ABC Wins Monday as the Bachelorette Grows
ABC spins the numbers for Monday, June 7.

[03/27/10 - 12:03 AM]
Development Update: Saturday, March 27
Updates include: Jason Wiles reports for "Boston's Finest" at ABC; Martin Short is a "Tax Man" for FOX; and Christopher Sieber to topline ABC's "It Takes a Village."

[03/08/10 - 10:55 PM]
NBC Fills in More of Summer Lineup
Encores of "Last Comic Standing" and "America's Got Talent" will precede their original installments on Mondays and Wednesdays.

[03/05/10 - 09:05 AM]
NBC Reveals Summer Premiere Dates for 'America's Got Talent,' 'Last Comic Standing' and Two New Series '100 Questions' and 'Persons Unknown'
Also on tap: "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "The Jensen Project" and "The Making of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter."

[03/05/10 - 12:23 AM]
Development Update: Friday, March 5 (Part 1)
Updates include: Scott Caan is "Danno" for CBS's "Hawaii Five-O"; Robert Patrick joins ABC's "Edgar Floats"; and over 15 pilots name their directors.

[01/20/10 - 02:13 PM]
NBC Extends Scripted Series, Confirms Orders
"Trauma," "Law & Order," "Parks & Recreation," "Community" and "Law & Order: SVU" have each been asked for two to four additional episodes.

[01/10/10 - 11:41 AM]
NBC Extends "Law & Order," Trims "Day One" (Again)
Plus: notes about "Heroes," "100 Questions," "Trauma," "Persons Unknown," "Friday Night Lights" and a Los Angeles edition of "Law & Order."

[09/03/09 - 06:49 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 3
Updates include: Matt Nix brings "Jack & Dan" to FOX; Hank Steinberg to import "Prime Suspect" for NBC; and Bret Harrison returns to comedy for CBS.

[08/28/09 - 10:49 AM]
The Futon's First Look: "Persons Unknown" (NBC)

[07/16/09 - 06:55 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 16
Updates include: Fox Television Studios books "Persons Unknown," its third international output, at NBC.

[07/01/09 - 06:02 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 1
Updates include: Tim Minear looks to revive "Alien Nation" at Sci Fi; CMT orders "All Jacked Up"; and ABC clears "Defying Gravity" in the U.S.

[04/26/06 - 12:00 AM]
Sci Fi Channel Unveils Powerhouse Development Slate







PERSONS UNKNOWN (NBC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
6/7/10 - 8/28/10
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2009-2010 season)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
SEASON(S):
1 (13 episodes, 1 of which have yet to air)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
series finale aired on 8/28/10
DESCRIPTION:
(from NBC's press release, March 2010) "Persons Unknown" is a one-hour mystery drama in which a group of strangers must come together to solve the puzzle of their lives. The series is from Oscar-winning writer Christopher McQuarrie ("The Usual Suspects") who executive-produces with Heather McQuarrie and Remi Aubuchon. The series stars Alan Ruck ("Spin City") and Jason Wiles ("Third Watch").
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Alan Ruck as Charlie Morse
· Chadwick Boseman as Graham McNair
· Daisy Betts as Janet Cooper
· Jason Wiles as Joe Tucker
· Kandyse McClure as Erika Taylor
· Kate Lang Johnson as Tori Fairchild
· Lola Glaudini as Kat Damatto
· Sean O'Bryan as Bill Blackham
· Tina Holmes as Moira Doherty
CREW INFORMATION:
· Christopher McQuarrie as CRTR/EP
· Heather McQuarrie as EP
· Michael Rymer as DIR (Pilot)
· Remi Aubuchon as EP
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Fox Television Studios
· Invisible Ink