It looks like the cops of “Southland” will be back on the mean streets of L.A. in the fall.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has picked up the midseason drama for 13 episodes, likely for the network’s fall lineup.

The show is expected to move from its 10 p.m. Thursday timeslot to 9 p.m. – thought not necessarily on Thursday – in order to make room for “The Jay Leno Show,” which is slated to air at 10 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

“Southland,” starring Ben McKenzie, Tom Everett Scott and Regina King, among others, has averaged 9.2 million viewers since premiering April 9 in the timeslot vacated by “ER.” John Wells, the man behind that long-running medical drama, is also the executive producer of “Southland.”

The reported renewal comes as NBC prepares for its “Infront” presentation on Monday, when it will discuss its fall schedule plans with advertisers and press.

The fate of other NBC shows, including “Chuck,” “Medium,” “Parks & Recreation,” “Law & Order” and “My Name Is Earl,” is expected to be announced in the coming days and weeks.






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