CBS Sets Fall Premiere Dates For Drama, Comedy & Reality Series

CBS has announced its full premiere schedule for the 2026 fall television season. The network intends to roll out its lineup of dramas, comedies, and unscripted series throughout September and October. Viewers can access all programming on Paramount+.

The schedule begins in mid-September with the return of 60 Minutes and the debut of the newest season of Survivor. The week of October 4 serves as the main launch period for the network. During this window, popular shows like FBI, NCIS, and Fire Country return to the airwaves alongside several new additions to the prime time schedule.

New series joining the fall block include NCIS: New York, which debuts on October 6, and the legal drama Cupertino, set to premiere on October 8. The vampire comedy Eternally Yours also joins the Thursday night lineup on October 8. These shows occupy key time slots across the week, competing for audiences in the traditional broadcast evening hours.

While some titles like Matlock and Einstein remain slated for midseason, fans of the comedy Ghosts have special programming to anticipate before the year ends. The show will air two-episode specials for the Halloween and winter holiday periods. Programming details for the entire slate are available for those tracking individual series returns.

This schedule confirms the network strategy for the final quarter of the year. All listed programs are available to stream live or on demand, providing flexibility for viewers who prefer digital access over traditional cable broadcasts. Most shows maintain their established time slots after their initial premiere dates throughout October.