By the Book is an upcoming American sitcom television series created by Patrick Walsh and produced by Johnny Galecki, with co-executive producers Andrew Haas, Spencer Medof, and director Andy Ackerman. Originally titled "Living Biblically", the series is based on A.J. Jacobs' best selling novel, The Year of Living Biblically. The Warner Bros. Television-produced series will air on CBS as a entry in the 2017-18 television season.