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CBS Developing Cop Drama Starring 'Friends' Alum Matt LeBlanc
The new series 'Flint' will follow a burnt-out LAPD detective forced to extend his service before retirement.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:08pm
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A new CBS police drama starring Friends alum Matt LeBlanc explores the challenges of a veteran detective forced to extend his service before retirement.Flint TodayMatt LeBlanc, best known for his role as Joey on the hit sitcom Friends, is set to star in a new police drama in development at CBS. The series, titled Flint (working title), will follow a burnt-out LAPD detective who is forced to extend his service by five years before retirement. LeBlanc is also serving as an executive producer on the project, which is being developed by 24 showrunner Evan Katz.
Why it matters
This will mark LeBlanc's first major TV role since his comedy series Man with a Plan ended its four-season run on CBS in 2020. The new cop drama represents an opportunity for the popular Friends star to make a comeback on the small screen and potentially anchor a new procedural franchise for the network.
The details
According to the official description, Flint tells the story of a LAPD detective 'on the verge of retirement' who is 'blindsided when the city extends his service by five years.' Determined to get fired, the detective 'breaks rules and disobeys orders, which, to his dismay, makes him an even better cop.' LeBlanc is developing the series alongside Katz, and the two will serve as executive producers under CBS Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Television.
- Flint is currently in development at CBS and is expected to potentially air as part of the network's 2027-2028 season.
The players
Matt LeBlanc
A popular American actor best known for his role as Joey Tribbiani on the hit sitcom Friends. Flint will mark LeBlanc's first major TV role since his comedy series Man with a Plan ended in 2020.
Evan Katz
An experienced television writer and producer who has worked on shows like 24. Katz is developing Flint alongside LeBlanc and will serve as an executive producer.
CBS Studios
The production company behind Flint, which is also developing the series alongside Jerry Bruckheimer Television.
Jerry Bruckheimer Television
The production company co-developing Flint with CBS Studios, known for hit shows like CSI and the various NCIS spinoffs.
What’s next
Should Flint receive a series order from CBS, it is expected to air as part of the network's 2027-2028 programming lineup.
The takeaway
Matt LeBlanc's return to television with a new police procedural drama represents an opportunity for the popular Friends star to make a comeback on the small screen and potentially anchor a new franchise for CBS. The series' premise of a burnt-out detective forced to extend his service before retirement also taps into timely themes of burnout and work-life balance.
