CBS has announced its fall 2026 premiere dates schedule, revealing when its dramas, comedies, reality competitions and returning favorites will debut during the 2026-27 television season.
The rollout begins in September with the return of Survivor, The Amazing Race and the 59th season of 60 Minutes, before CBS officially launches “Premiere Week” on October 4. The network’s fall lineup includes new seasons of Tracker, FBI, NCIS, Fire Country, Sheriff Country, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, Elsbeth and Boston Blue, alongside the series premieres of NCIS: New York, Eternally Yours and Cupertino.
This page tracks the complete CBS premiere schedule for fall 2026 and the wider 2026-27 broadcast season. It will be updated throughout the season as CBS announces additional premiere dates, confirms its midseason 2027 lineup and makes changes to previously announced dates and times.
Several series are already confirmed for the second half of the season, including Matlock, Ghosts and new drama Einstein, with premiere dates still to be announced. As more fall and midseason scheduling decisions are revealed, you’ll find the latest updates here.
Browse the complete CBS fall 2026 premiere date calendar below, including confirmed premiere dates, season premieres and series debuts.
Also see: ABC Fall 2026 Schedule | FOX Fall 2026 Schedule | NBC Fall 2026 Schedule
CBS 2026-2027 Season Schedule
As the CBS programming year unfolds, we’ll continue tracking schedule updates, cancellations, and premiere announcements. Stay tuned!
Here's another look at CBS' midseason 2026 line-up with the new dates and times (ET/PT):
CBS Fall 2026 SCHEDULE
7:30-8:30 PM, ET 60 MINUTES (59th season premiere) (7:00-8:00 PM, PT) *Regular 7:00-8:00 PM timeslot begins Sunday, Sept. 20.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23
8:00-10:00 PM SURVIVOR (51st season premiere) *Regular 8:00-9:30 PM timeslot begins Wednesday, Sept. 30.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27
7:00-7:30 PM, ET NFL ON CBS doubleheader
7:30-9:30 PM, ET 2026 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAs), live from Los Angeles
4:30-6:30 PM, PT *Two-hour CBS broadcast to simulcast on MTV
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30
9:30-11:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (39th season premiere)
THURSDAY, OCT. 1
8:00-9:30 PM BIG BROTHER (28th season finale)
9:30-11:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE
*One-time only - second episode airs
"CBS PREMIERE WEEK"
SUNDAY, OCT. 4
7:00-7:30 PM, ET NFL ON CBS doubleheader
7:30-8:30 PM, ET 60 MINUTES (7:00-8:00 PM, PT)
8:30-9:30 PM, ET MARSHALS (second season premiere) (8:00-9:00 PM, PT) *Regular 8:00-9:00 PM timeslot begins Sunday, Oct. 11.
9:30-10:30 PM, ET TRACKER (fourth season premiere) (9:00-10:00 PM, PT) *Regular 9:00-10:00 PM timeslot begins Sunday, Oct. 11.
MONDAY, OCT. 5
8:00-9:00 PM FBI (ninth season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM CIA (second season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM HARLAN COBEN'S FINAL TWIST (second season premiere)
TUESDAY, OCT. 6
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (24th season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: NEW YORK (series premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM NCIS: ORIGINS (third season premiere)
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7
8:00-9:30 PM SURVIVOR (regular time period)
9:30-11:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (regular time period)
THURSDAY, OCT. 8
8:00-8:30 PM GEORGIE & MANDY'S FIRST MARRIAGE (third season premiere of television's #1 comedy)
8:30-9:00 PM ETERNALLY YOURS (series premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ELSBETH (fourth season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM CUPERTINO (series premiere)
FRIDAY, OCT. 9
8:00-9:00 PM SHERIFF COUNTRY (second season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM FIRE COUNTRY (fifth season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM BOSTON BLUE (second season premiere)
SATURDAY, OCT. 10
10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS (39th season premiere)
SUNDAY, OCT. 11
7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT 60 MINUTES (regular time period)
8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT MARSHALS (regular time period)
9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT TRACKER (regular time period)
THURSDAY, OCT. 29
9:00-10:00 PM GHOSTS (Halloween two-episode special) *One-time only
THURSDAY, DEC. 10
9:00-10:00 PM GHOSTS (GHOSTSMAS two-episode special) *One-time only