Video Clips of NBC's Fall Lineup: The Good, The Bad and The Slightly Racist

By now you've adjusted your Google Calendar accordingly to make room for all the new programming NBC is dropping on the unsuspecting public this fall, but wouldn't you like to see some actual video evidence of what lies ahead? Of course! If you feel like crashing your browser, NBC has helpfully created a fall-schedule page on their website to help you accomplish just that; otherwise click ahead and watch previews of Undercovers, The Event, Outsourced and Love Bites.

There is something inherently contrived about all of these clips. They want to give you a sense of the series, but within a 90 second window. And -- as you'll see -- normally, it's impossible. But the preview for Undercovers, looks just like you would expect something from J.J. Abrams to look: Kinda charming, kinda fun, kinda stupid and kinda hiding a larger mystery.

Too bad the same cannot be said for The Event, which seems to combine the worst parts of 24, Lost and whatever is on SyFy at a given moment. Fun fact: Anything that seriously uses the line, "I am the President of the United States, I need to know," is probably a clunker.

If unintentional comedy doesn't strike your fancy, there's always Outsourced. NBC is so high on this show they bumped Parks and Recreation to mid-season. And with it's John Krasinski look-alike lead (Ben Rappaport) and borderline racist humor, who can blame them. Right guys?

And finally, call me crazy, but something about Love Bites at least sounds intriguing. A television show that's built like an omnibus romantic comedy, sans major lead characters and telling a bunch of different, loosely connected stories? If done right it could be a game-changer in the same way Lost was. So while there isn't one thing believable in this clip -- though, hey Becki Newton! -- potential certainly exists. Also: A legitimate two-word title! And no, "The" in The Event doesn't count.

If you're browser is feeling lucky, NBC also has show pages up for Outlaw with Jimmy Smits and Chase from producer Jerry Bruckheimer among many others.

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