Need to know: NBC renewals, pickups, cancellations


NBC revealed its new fall schedule yesterday, in advance of today's up-fronts in New York City.

You can check out the full schedule and programming run-down here, and find the highlights you need to know below.

WELCOME RENEWALS: Parenthood, Parks & Recreation, The Office, Chuck (for a 13-episode fifth and final season)

ALSO RENEWED: The Biggest Loser, Harry's Law, Law & Order: SVU, Community

NEW SERIES: Up All Night, starring Christina Applegate, Maya Rudolph and Will Arnett; Whitney, starring Chelsea Lately regular Whitney Cummings; The Playboy Club starring Eddie Cibrian

WORTH THE WAIT: 30 Rock will air its next season uninterrupted, though not until midseason to accommodate Tina Fey's pregnancy.

ALSO MIDSEASON: Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea, starring Laura Prepon as Chelsea Handler and Chelsea Handler as Chelsea Handler's sister; Smash, a musical dramedy starring Debra Messing, Katharine McPhee, Anjelica Huston

CANCELED: The Cape, Chase, The Event, Law & Order: Los Angeles, Outsourced, Perfect Couples