Inside CBS’ 2026 Primetime Schedule

Inside CBS' 2026 Primetime Schedule

CBS has unveiled its 2026-2027 fall primetime schedule with a lineup designed to captivate viewers across generations and platforms. The new season combines strategic franchise expansion, new originals, and a deep bench of returning hits complemented by can't miss sports, and major live events.

Highlights include the expansion of the powerhouse NCIS franchise with NCIS: New York, along with three previously announced new series: Cupertino,Einstein, and Eternally Yours. With 19 returning fan favorites rounding out the slate, CBS is reinforcing its position as a destination for must-see entertainment.

George Cheeks, Chair of TV Media at Paramount said: "For us, every green light and renewal decision starts with one question: will the series appeal to the core CBS older audience and find an unduplicated younger audience on Paramount+? For the past few seasons, we've launched hit shows virtually every night of the week, and they do just that."

Amy Reisenbach, President of CBS Entertainment said: "CBS broadcasts the most-watched entertainment shows in the country and continues to launch more every season. We'll build on that this fall by expanding the powerful NCIS franchise and introducing a new original drama from the creators of The Good Wife and Elsbeth and a comedy from the acclaimed duo behind Ghosts. This all adds up to another schedule built for launching new hits, scaling audiences, and growing content value."

CBS programming highlights for the 2026-2027 fall season:

• Mondays: FBI and CIA move up an hour to 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM respectively, followed by Harlan Coben's Final Twist at 10:00 PM.
• Tuesdays: The world's #1 global franchise powers an all-NCIS night anchored by flagship NCIS at 8:00 PM, the addition of NCIS: New York at 9:00 PM, and NCIS: Origins which moves to 10:00 PM.
• Wednesdays: Two reality TV titans return with 90-minute episodes of Survivor at 8:00 PM followed by The Amazing Race at 9:30 PM.
• Thursdays: Two new shows join the night. Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage at 8:00 PM, followed by new comedy Eternally Yours at 8:30 PM, Elsbeth moves to 9:00 PM, and new series Cupertino at 10:00 PM.
• Fridays: The winning action-packed lineup remains unchanged with Sherriff Country at 8:00 PM, Fire Country at 9:00 PM, and Boston Blue at 10:00 PM.
• Sundays: The Sunday schedule continues with 60 Minutes at 7:00 PM, Marshals at 8:00 PM, Tracker at 9:00 PM, and drama encores at 10:00 PM during the fall.

New and returning CBS specials include:

• Sept 27: The MTV Video Music Awards returns to simulcast on CBS and MTV.
• Nov 14: CBS Presents Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards will simulcast on CBS and Nickelodeon for the first time.
• Dec: The Price Is Right Live debuts a primetime Christmas episode, the first live show in its historic 54-year run.

CBS Sports' portfolio of marquee properties and championships features:

• The NFL, highlighted by TV's most-watched window at 4:25 PM ET on Sundays, along with a full playoff slate capped off by the AFC Championship.
• College football, including the Big Ten on Saturdays at 3:30 PM ET, Army-Navy, and the Pac-12 Championship.
• College basketball, led by the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament with the Final Four and National Championship.
• Golf, including the PGA Tour, the Masters, and the PGA Championship.
• Select UFC events.
• 20 WNBA games on broadcast TV, the most ever for the Network.
• And soccer with the UEFA Champions League Final and the NWSL Championship game, which will air in primetime for the fifth consecutive year.

Daytime:

CBS remains the #1 network in Daytime and is projected to claim its 40th consecutive winning season. Beyond the Gates has been renewed for two more seasons and will continue as part of CBS' Daytime lineup of The Price Is Right, Young and the Restless, Bold and the Beautiful, and Let's Make a Deal.

CBS by the Numbers:

CBS is on track to deliver this season's top three primetime series (#1 Tracker, #2 Marshals, #3 60 Minutes), the top four new primetime series (#1 Marshals, #2 Sheriff Country, #3 Boston Blue, #4 CIA), the top two comedies (#1 Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, #2Ghosts), and 13 of the top 20 most-watched series. (Source: Nielsen Season-to-date "Most Current" data 9/22/25-4/5/26)

For even more details on the 2026-2027 fall schedule, visit Paramount Press Express.