CBS fall 2026 premiere dates set for dramas and comedies
CBS has set its fall 2026 premiere dates for dramas, comedies, and reality series. Most scripted shows launch during premiere week from October 4–10, when newcomers NCIS: New York, Eternally Yours, and Cupertino debut. Survivor and The Amazing Race return in late September; all stream on Paramount+.
Key Takeaways
- CBS premiere week runs October 4–10, covering nearly all scripted fall series.
- NCIS: New York debuts October 6 between NCIS and NCIS: Origins.
- Cupertino and vampire comedy Eternally Yours premiere Thursday, October 8.
- Survivor Season 51 starts September 23; The Amazing Race Season 39 follows September 30.
- Ghosts sits midseason but returns for Halloween and holiday two-episode specials.
When does the CBS fall 2026 premiere week start?
According to Deadline, CBS unveiled the slate on Monday, July 27, 2026. Reality hits arrive first: Survivor Season 51 on Wednesday, September 23, and The Amazing Race Season 39 on September 30. Sixty Minutes Season 59 bows September 13 after an NFL doubleheader.
Scripted premiere week begins Sunday, October 4. Marshals Season 2 and Tracker Season 4 lead that night after NFL coverage and 60 Minutes. The Hollywood Reporter notes those two were the most-watched network shows last season outside live sports.
Which new series join the CBS fall 2026 premiere lineup?
Three newcomers headline the rollout. NCIS: New York launches Tuesday, October 6, at 9 p.m. ET between NCIS Season 24 and NCIS: Origins Season 3. On Thursday, October 8, Eternally Yours opens at 8:30 p.m., and legal drama Cupertino closes the night at 10 p.m.
That Thursday also brings Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Season 3 and Elsbeth Season 4. Monday, October 5, shifts FBI Season 9 and CIA Season 2 up an hour, with Harlan Coben’s Final Twist Season 2 at 10 p.m., after CBS dropped its Monday comedy block for 2026-27.
What else is returning, and what waits for midseason?
Friday, October 9, relaunches Sheriff Country Season 2, Fire Country Season 5, and Boston Blue Season 2. Saturday’s 48 Hours Season 39 premiere lands October 10. Fans following Streaming & TV Alerts should also note midseason holds for Ghosts Season 6, Matlock Season 3, and new crime dramedy Einstein.
Ghosts still delivers fall buzz: a Halloween two-episode special on October 29 and a Ghostmas two-episode special on December 10, both at 9 p.m. ET. Programs will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.