Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Thursday, 9 p.m., NBC
Dan Goor, co-creator of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” was among the members of that show whose mood went from black to bright yellow when the comedy series was cancelled by Fox at the end of its fifth season — and then picked up by NBC shortly thereafter. Social media pleas by fans and celebrities such as Seth Meyers and Lin-Manuel Miranda, who tweeted, “RENEW BROOKLYN NINE-NINE. I ONLY WATCH LIKE 4 THINGS. THIS IS ONE OF THE THINGS,” gave rise to the resurrection, and a subsequent 18-episode order, which commences Thursday night. Goor and his writers are sending newlyweds Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero) on their honeymoon in the season premiere while, back home, Captain Holt (Andre Braugher) learns whether he will be the police commissioner.
Goor, 43, spoke to The Post from LA, just before the holiday break.
Can you describe what it was like, back in May, to learn that the show was cancelled — and then not canceled?
It was pretty depressing to be told, “We’re not going to be bringing back your show.” The internet exploded with responses to the cancellation. People were saying the show was important to them. It was unbelievably moving. All the producers got on the phone. We knew there was kind of a chance we would get resurrected. It tempered the despair.
How did the surprise renewal affect the mood on set?
Everyone came back to work feeling like we had walked away from a plane crash. There were a lot of hugs in the writers’ room. There was a feeling of elation that we were able to meet up again.
Now that you are back putting out weekly episodes, what’s different about the show?
When NBC brought us back, they wanted more of the same show. Our goal was to make “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” funnier and more interesting by changing things up with the form and tacking different issues. The new lease on life was to make each season better than the last one.
Before you thought you were cancelled, had you planned to start Season 6 with Jake and Amy’s honeymoon?
Yes. Because it felt like a natural place to pick up. We knew there had to be some funny complications along the way or the marriage would eventually get boring.
So now you have a married couple. Are you planning to have them start a family?
I claim the fifth. We’re letting them be married.
How does the marriage of Jake and Amy affect the other relationships on the force?
The marriage is just one aspect of the dynamic of “Nine-Nine.” We do romantic and workplace stories. There isn’t a massive effect.
And here’s what else to watch this week:
Houdini’s Last Secrets | Sunday, 10 p.m., Science Channel
Series premiere. How did the world’s greatest magician pull off death-defying stunts such as being buried alive? Helping us understand his genius are Houdini’s grand-nephew George Hardeen, magician Lee Terbosic, and master stunt builder Steve Wolf. With access to Houdini’s personal scrapbooks, letters and photographs, they try to uncover the science behind his most startling achievements.
Fam | Thursday, 9:30 p.m., CBS
Series premiere. Nina Dobrev is Clem and Tone Bell is Nick, her besotted fiancé. Their joyous home is wrecked by Clem’s teenage sister Shannon (Odessa Adlon), a nut who comes to live with them. Sheryl Lee Ralph and Brian Stokes Mitchell also star.
Black*ish | Tuesday, 9 p.m., ABC
Dre (Anthony Anderson) takes Jack (Miles Brown) on a camping trip. Meanwhile, Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross) gets an award, but feels slighted when a colleague is surprised to learn she went to USC.
New Amsterdam | Tuesday, 10 p.m., NBC
The hospital treats an uninsured heart surgery patient and deals with a potential nurses’ strike. Sharpe (Freema Agyeman) must come clean about Max’s (Ryan Eggold) condition.
Schooled | Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., ABC
Series premiere. Lainey Lewis (A.J. Michalka) returns to William Penn Academy as the new music teacher. Lainey has a hard time adjusting to being an authority figure, but she realizes she might make it through when she meets Principal Glascott’s (Tim Meadows) niece, Felicia (Rachel Crow), a kindred spirit.
Golden Globe Awards | Sunday, 8 p.m., NBC
Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) co-host the awards, which will honor Carol Burnett with a career achievement prize. During the evening, the majority of the accolades will be given out in film categories, where “Vice” leads with six nominations.
Young Sheldon | Thursday, 8:30 p.m., CBS
When Sheldon (Iain Armitage) is hospitalized, he becomes the world’s worst patient. Also, Missy (Raegan Revord) sees what life is like without her twin brother.
