Every network is different, and CBS is proving that today with the release of its fall 2024 schedule.
While we TV fanatics long for a return to our favorite shows like Elsbeth, Blue Bloods, NCIS, and FBI, CBS wants to keep us salivating for more a little longer.
It’s not our favorite thing, but maybe it means fewer interruptions so we can enjoy our shows the way they’re meant to be enjoyed – with very little disruption. Hey, we can dream, right?
CBS today announced fall premiere dates for five new and 15 returning series in primetime for 2024-25.
Official “CBS Premiere Week” kicks off Monday, October 14, with a full week of original series, including the NCIS Season 22 premiere and the new two-hour series “NCIS” : Origins,” starring Austin Stowell as young Leroy Jethro Gibbs and narrated by Mark Harmon.
The fall lineup includes two special “sneak peeks” ahead of premiere week on CBS.
The new Thursday night drama “Matlock,” starring Kathy Bates, premieres Sunday, September 22 (8/7c) from Channel 57th “60 Minutes” season premiere.
The Summit, a new Wednesday night action-adventure reality competition series set in the New Zealand Alps, will air on Sunday, September 29 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET; 8:30-10:00 p.m. ET), hosted by Manu Bennett PM, PT) with a strong lead in both NFL ON CBS games and original 60 minutes.
In addition, the popular reality TV show “Survivor” also made its debut in the 47th episode.th The show returns for its 14th season premiere week on CBS with a two-hour episode on Wednesday, September 18 (8/7c)th The final season will take place on Friday, October 18 (9/8c). The #1 drama series Trackers returns on Sunday, October 27th.
Below is a sneak peek and CBS premiere schedule, with special attention to the timing of various events starting at different times in the time zone:
(**All times are Eastern/Pacific unless otherwise stated). (bold The series title indicates a season premiere or sneak peek.
Wednesday, September 18
8:00-10:00 pm
Survivor (Season 47 Premiere)
*Regular hours begin Wednesday, September 25th from 8:00-9:30pm.
Saturday, September 21st
9:00-11:00 PM — 48 Hours (Season 37 Premiere)
*Regular 10:00-11:00 pm time slot begins Saturday, September 28th.
Sunday, September 22
7:00-8:00 p.m. — 60 minutes (Season 57 premiere)
8:00-9:00 PM — MATLOCK (Sneak Peek)
*Regular Thursday 9:00-10:00 pm session starting October 17th
Sunday, September 29
7:00-7:30 p.m. ET — NFL vs. CBS two games
7:30-9:00 PM ET / 7:00-8:30 PM PT — 60 min*90 min episode
9:00-10:30 PM ET / 8:30-10:00 PM PT — Summit (Sneak Peek)
*Regular Wednesday evenings from 9:30-11:00pm starting October 16th.
10:30-11:30 PM ET / 10:00-11:00 PM PT — BIG BROTHER (original series)
Wednesday, October 9
8:00-9:30 PM — Survivor
9:30-11:00 PM — THE SUMMIT (encore of episode 1)
Thursday, October 10
8:00-9:00 PM — Big Brother (Original)
9:00-10:00 PM — MATLOCK (Episode 1 encore)
10:00-11:00 PM — ELSBETH (Replay)
Sunday, October 13
7:00-8:30pm — 60 minutes
*90 minutes episode
8:30-10:00 PM — Big Brother (Season Finale)
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Monday, October 14
8:00-9:00 p.m. — NCIS (Season 22 Premiere)
*Regular hours begin Monday, October 21st from 9:00-10:00pm.
9:00-11:00 p.m. — NCIS: Origins (series premiere)
*Regular 10:00-11:00 PM time slot begins Monday, October 21st.
Tuesday, October 15
8:00-9:00 PM — FBI (Season 7 Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. — “FBI: International” (Season 4 Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM — FBI: Most Wanted (Season 6 Premiere)
Wednesday, October 16
8:00-9:30 PM — Survivor
9:30-11:00 PM — “Summit” (Episode 2)
Thursday, October 17
8:00-8:30 PM — Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage (Series Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM — “Ghost” (season 4 premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM — MATLOCK (Episode 2)
10:00-11:00 PM — ELSBETH (Season 2 Premiere)
Friday, October 18
8:00-9:00 PM — SWAT (Season 8 Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. — “Fire Nation” (Season 3 Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM — BLUE BLOODS (returning for remaining episodes of Season 14)
Monday, October 21
8:00-8:30 p.m. — “The Neighbors” (Season 7 premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM — POPPA’S HOUSE (Series Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM — NCIS
10:00-11:00 PM — NCIS: Origins
Sunday, October 27
7:00-7:30 p.m. ET — NFL vs. CBS two games
7:30-8:30 PM ET / 7:00-8:00 PM PT — 60 minutes
8:30-9:30 PM ET / 8:00-9:00 PM PT — TRACKER (Season 2 Premiere)
*Regular 8:00-9:00 pm time slot begins Sunday, November 3
9:30-10:30 PM ET / 9:00-10:00 PM PT — “The Equalizer” (Season 5 Premiere)
*Regular 9:00-10:00 PM time slot begins Sunday, November 3
As previously announced, returning series “The Amazing Race” and new series “WATSON” and “HOLLYWOOD SQUARES” are currently scheduled to air in the second half of the 2024-25 broadcast season.
Now you get it. Please share your thoughts on this somewhat disappointing but exciting news below!
