The suspense is over, TV fans: CBS has unveiled its Fall 2026 primetime schedule, and announced Fall 2026 premiere dates. So, what’s back? What’s new? And when’s everything on? Since you can stream CBS shows on Paramount+, you better know we have the answers.
The fall lineup boasts three new shows, including NCIS: New York, starring LL COOL J, reprising the role he originated on NCIS, and Hawaii Five-0 vet Scott Caan. The lineup also features more than a dozen returning hits, from Marshals to Survivor to Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
CBS has slated the new drama Einstein, starring longtime Criminal Minds favorite Matthew Gray Gubler, for a midseason premiere.
So, to recap: LL COOL J and Scott Caan – back in the fall; Matthew Gray Gubler – back at midseason; you – fairly excited right now.
Read on for a full breakdown of what’s new, what’s back, when each fall show premieres, and when everything airs on CBS.
What is the CBS Fall 2026 schedule?
The CBS Fall 2026 schedule, unveiled this spring, offers a night-by-night look at the planned primetime programming for the upcoming new season. Highlights include an all-NCIS night on Tuesdays, a reality-competition slate on Wednesdays, and an hourlong comedy block on Thursdays.
Here’s the schedule, complete with regular time slots and confirmed premiere dates.
CBS Fall 2026 schedule
Sundays
- 7 PM ET/PT – 8 ET/PM PT: 60 Minutes Season 59
- Premieres: Sunday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 PM ET
- Regular time-slot premiere: Sunday, Sept. 20
- 8 PM ET/PT – 9 ET/PM PT: Marshals Season 2
- Premieres: Sunday, Oct. 4 at 8:30 PM ET
- Regular time-slot premiere: Sunday, Oct. 11
- 9 PM ET/PT – 10 ET/PM PT: Tracker Season 4
- Premieres: Sunday, Oct. 4 at 9:30 PM ET
- Regular time-slot premiere: Sunday, Oct. 11
Mondays
- 8 PM ET/PT – 9 PM ET/PT: FBI Season 9
- Premieres: Monday, Oct. 5
- 9 PM ET/PT – 10 PM ET/PT: CIA Season 2
- Premieres: Monday, Oct. 5
- 10 PM ET/PT – 11 PM ET/PT: Harlan Coben’s Final Twist Season 2
- Premieres: Monday, Oct. 5
Tuesdays
- 8 PM ET/PT – 9 PM ET/PT: NCIS Season 24
- Premieres: Tuesday, Oct. 6
- 9 PM ET/PT – 10 PM ET/PT: NCIS: New York (NEW SHOW)
- Premieres: Tuesday, Oct. 6
- 10 PM ET/PT – 11 PM ET/PT: NCIS: Origins Season 3
- Premieres: Tuesday, Oct. 6
Wednesdays
- 8 PM ET/PT – 9:30 PM ET/PT: Survivor Season 51
- Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 8 PM ET/PT – 10 PM ET/PT
- Regular time-slot premiere: Wednesday, Sept. 30
- 9:30 PM ET/PT – 11 PM ET/PT: The Amazing Race Season 39
- Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 30
Thursdays
- 8 PM ET/PT – 8:30 PM ET/PT: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Season 3
- Premieres: Thursday, Oct. 8
- 8:30 PM ET/PT – 9 PM ET/PT: Eternally Yours (NEW SHOW)
- Premieres: Thursday, Oct. 8
- 9 PM ET/PT – 10 PM ET/PT: Elsbeth Season 4
- Premieres: Thursday, Oct. 8
- 10 PM ET/PT – 11 PM ET/PT: Cupertino (NEW SHOW)
- Premieres: Thursday, Oct. 8
Fridays
- 8 PM ET/PT – 9 PM ET/PT: Sheriff Country Season 2
- Premieres: Friday, Oct. 9
- 9 PM ET/PT – 10 PM ET/PT: Fire Country Season 5
- Premieres: Friday, Oct. 9
- 10 PM ET/PT – 11 PM ET/PT: Boston Blue Season 2
- Premieres: Friday, Oct. 9
Saturdays
- 10 PM ET/PT – 11 PM ET/PT: 48 Hours Season 39
- Premieres: Saturday, Oct. 10
What new shows are coming in 2026-2027?
Ready for your new favorite shows? CBS is expanding the NCIS universe with NCIS: New York, starring LL COOL J, welcoming back Matthew Gray Gubler in Einstein at midseason, and adding doses of drama and romance.
Here’s a look at the new shows for Fall 2026:
NCIS: New York
Premiere date: Tuesday, Oct. 6
The newest NCIS universe expansion follows Senior Special Agent Sam Hanna (LL COOL J, reprising the character he’s played on NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, and NCIS: Hawai’i) as he returns to his hometown, New York City, and partners with a roguish special agent (Hawaii Five-0 vet Scott Caan).
Cupertino
Premiere date: Thursday, Oct. 8
A wronged lawyer (Evil‘s Mike Colter) partners with a promising young attorney (Rachel Keller) to stand up against the giants of Silicon Valley in a David vs. Goliath battle.
Eternally Yours
Premiere date: Thursday, Oct. 8
An eternal love story about two vampires who have been married for 500 years and their struggles to accept the human who is dating their daughter.
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But wait, there’s more! A new show starring Matthew Gray Gubler will premiere on CBS at midseason:
Einstein
Premiere date: TBA
Matthew Gray Gubler (Criminal Minds) stars as the brilliant but directionless great-grandson of Albert Einstein, who is forced to put his reckless antics behind him, utilizing his genius to help solve crimes with a local police detective (Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s Melissa Fumero).
Which shows are returning this fall?
A whopping 16 CBS shows are returning to the network in the fall, including the No. 1 broadcast series, Tracker. Keep reading for the full list of CBS shows returning this fall:
- Tracker
- Premiere date: Sunday, Oct. 4
- Season: Fourth season
- Marshals
- Premiere date: Sunday, Oct. 4
- Season: Second season
- NCIS
- Premiere date: Tuesday, Oct. 6
- Season: 24th season
- Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
- Premiere date: Thursday, Oct. 8
- Season: Third season
- 60 Minutes
- Premiere date: Sunday, Sept. 13
- Season: 59th season
- Boston Blue
- Premiere date: Friday, Oct. 9
- Season: Second season
- CIA
- Premiere date: Monday, Oct. 5
- Season: Second season
- Elsbeth
- Premiere date: Thursday, Oct. 8
- Season: Fourth season
- FBI
- Premiere date: Monday, Oct. 5
- Season: Ninth season
- Fire Country
- Premiere date: Friday, Oct. 9
- Season: Fifth season
- Harlan Coben’s Final Twist
- Premiere date: Monday, Oct. 5
- Season: Second season
- NCIS: Origins
- Premiere date: Tuesday, Oct. 6
- Season: Third season
- Sheriff Country
- Premiere date: Friday, Oct. 9
- Season: Second season
- Survivor
- Premiere date: Wednesday, Sept. 23
- Season: 51st season
- The Amazing Race
- Premiere date: Wednesday, Sept. 30
- Season: 39th season
- 48 Hours
- Premiere date: Friday, Oct. 9
- Season: Second season
An additional three CBS favorites will be back with their new seasons at midseason. They are:
- Ghosts
- Premiere date: Midseason TBA
- Season: Sixth season
- Matlock
- Premiere date: Midseason TBA
- Season: Third season
- NCIS: Sydney
- Premiere date: Midseason TBA
- Season: Fourth season
As announced at San Diego Comic-Con® International 2026, in advance of its season premiere in 2027, Ghosts will launch two hourlong holiday specials this fall: a Halloween special (Thursday, Oct. 29), and a Christmas special (Thursday, Dec. 10).
How to watch CBS shows on Paramount+
You can watch CBS shows on Paramount+ with a subscription. When you subscribe to the Paramount+ Essential subscription, you can stream new CBS shows on demand on the day after they air on TV.
With the Paramount+ Premium plan, you can stream your local CBS station live, giving you live access to all your favorite CBS primetime shows as they air. Visit the Paramount+ Help Center for details on plans and pricing.
