Trending Now - CBS Unveils Fall 2026 Lineup: New Shows Debut, Favorites Delayed
WHO:
Deadline - CBS is the network unveiling the fall schedule for 2026.
Variety - CBS is introducing new series and scheduling changes for the 2026-2027 primetime lineup.
WHAT:
TV Insider - CBS will air one-hour Halloween and Ghostmas special episodes of "Ghosts" this fall.
TV Insider - The new series "Einstein," starring Matthew Gray Gubler, will follow the great-grandson of Albert Einstein as he solves crimes with a local police detective played by Melissa Fumero.
TV Insider - CBS is moving "Ghosts," "Matlock," and "NCIS: Sydney" to its midseason lineup, with their new seasons set to premiere in 2027.
TV Insider - The new series "Einstein," starring Matthew Gray Gubler, is slated to debut in the midseason lineup.
TV Insider - "Eternally Yours," a new vampire comedy from the creators of "Ghosts," will air in place of "Ghosts" this fall.
Deadline - CBS's fall schedule includes four franchise blocks: FBI on Tuesdays, NCIS on Wednesdays, Fire Country on Fridays, and a Robert & Michelle King pair on Thursdays.
Variety - The new comedy included in the fall lineup is titled "Elsbeth."
Deadline - CBS's fall schedule will feature only two half-hour comedies, marking an all-time low for the network.
Variety - The new fall schedule includes two new dramas, one of which is a spinoff titled "NCIS: New York," and one new comedy.
Variety - The new drama "Cupertino" is also part of the fall lineup.
WHERE:
Deadline - The changes pertain to CBS's primetime schedule in the United States.
WHEN:
TV Insider - "Einstein" is projected to debut in the midseason lineup in 2027.
TV Insider - The midseason lineup, including "Ghosts," "Matlock," and "NCIS: Sydney," is set to debut in 2027.
Screen Rant - CBS has confirmed premiere dates for more than 15 upcoming shows, including "NCIS" and "Marshals," set to air in the fall of 2026.
Variety - CBS unveiled the fall 2026-2027 primetime schedule on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026.
WHY:
Deadline - The reduction in comedies and the scheduling of certain shows is part of CBS's strategic programming decisions for the fall season.
HOW:
Deadline - CBS is implementing franchise blocks in its schedule, including FBI on Tuesdays, NCIS on Wednesdays, and Fire Country on Fridays.
(UPDATED April 16, 2026 17:22 UTC)
CBS is set to air one-hour Halloween and Ghostmas special episodes of "Ghosts" this fall. Additionally, a new series titled "Einstein," featuring Matthew Gray Gubler as the great-grandson of Albert Einstein, will follow his crime-solving adventures alongside a local police detective played by Melissa Fumero. "Einstein" is projected to debut in the midseason lineup in 2027.
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(UPDATED April 16, 2026 05:44 UTC)
CBS has announced that "Ghosts," "Matlock," and "NCIS: Sydney" will be moved to its midseason lineup, with their new seasons premiering in 2027. In the meantime, the network will introduce a new vampire comedy titled "Eternally Yours," created by the same team behind "Ghosts," which will take its place this fall. Additionally, a new series called "Einstein," featuring Matthew Gray Gubler, is also set to debut in the midseason lineup.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 23:13 UTC)
CBS has announced its fall schedule, featuring four franchise blocks: FBI on Tuesdays, NCIS on Wednesdays, Fire Country on Fridays, and a pair from Robert and Michelle King on Thursdays. Among the new additions is a comedy titled "Elsbeth," which will join the lineup. The network has also confirmed premiere dates for over 15 upcoming shows, including "NCIS" and "Marshals," set to air in the fall of 2026.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 21:18 UTC)
CBS has unveiled its fall 2026-2027 primetime schedule, which features an all-time low of only two half-hour comedies, along with two new dramas, including a spinoff titled "NCIS: New York" and another drama called "Cupertino." The changes, announced on Wednesday, are part of CBS's strategic programming decisions and include the implementation of franchise blocks, with FBI airing on Tuesdays, NCIS on Wednesdays, and Fire Country on Fridays. This new lineup reflects a significant shift in the network's approach to its primetime offerings in the United States.