CBS Reveals Fall Premiere Dates for 'Matlock,' 'NCIS,' 'Survivor,' ‘Tracker' and More
CBS Reveals Fall Premiere Dates for 'Matlock,' 'NCIS,' 'Survivor,' ‘Tracker' and More originally appeared on Parade.
CBS today announced the fall premiere dates for the 2025-2026 season, which includes four new and 16 returning series, including the popularMatlock, Tracker, NCIS, and Survivor.
In making the announcement, the eye network also revealed that it would be moving its new drama CIA from fall to midseason, and that returning Watson will now be moving to the fall on Monday nights.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R24e4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R44e4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeThe official “CBS PREMIERE WEEK” begins Sunday, Oct. 12 with sneak peeks of Matlock and Elsbeth on a special day, followed by seven straight nights of original episodes of new and returning series.
But even with the later-than-normal starting dates for its dramas and comedies, September will be stacked with specials and new reality TV.
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CBS’ Fall Premiere Schedule
SUNDAY, SEPT. 78 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT 2025 Video Music Awards (VMAs)
SUNDAY, SEPT. 148 p.m. Emmy Awards
SUNDAY, SEPT. 218 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PTA Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2ce4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4ce4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeWEDNESDAY, SEPT. 248 p.m.SurvivorSeason 49 (two hours) [Regular 8:00-9:30 p.m. timeslot begins Wednesday, Oct. 1]
Related: Survivor Returns for Season 49 in the Fall: Everything to Know
THURSDAY, SEPT. 259 p.m.The Amazing RaceSeason 38 (90 minutes) [Regular Wednesday 9:30-11:00 p.m. timeslot begins Oct. 1]
SATURDAY, SEPT. 2710 p.m.48 HoursSeason 38
SUNDAY, SEPT. 287:30 p.m.60 MinutesSeason 588:30 p.m.Big BrotherSeason 27 finale (two hours)
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18 p.m.Survivor(90 minutes)9:30 p.m.The Amazing Race(90 minutes)
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2ke4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4ke4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeSUNDAY, OCT. 127:30 p.m.60 Minutes8:30 p.m.MatlockSeason 2 premiere (special night) [Returns to regular 9:00 p.m. Thursday timeslot with an original episode on Oct. 16]9:30 p.m.ElsbethSeason 3 premiere (special night) [Returns to regular 10:00 p.m. Thursday timeslot with an original episode on Oct. 16]
MONDAY, OCT. 138 p.m.The Neighborhoodfinal season8:30 p.m.DMVseries premiere9 p.m.FBISeason 810 p.m.WatsonSeason 2
Related: Everything We Know So Far About Matlock Season 2
TUESDAY, OCT. 148 p.m.NCISSeason 239 p.m.NCIS: OriginsSeason 210 p.m.NCIS: SydneySeason 3
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2pe4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4pe4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeRelated: All the Details on Season 23 of NCIS
THURSDAY, OCT. 168 p.m.Georgie & Mandy’s First MarriageSeason 28:30 p.m.GhostsSeason 59 p.m.Matlock(regular time slot premiere)10 p.m.Elsbeth(regular time slot premiere)
FRIDAY, OCT. 178 p.m. Fire Country Season 4 (special time)9 p.m.SHERIFF COUNTRYseries premiere (special time)10 p.m.BOSTON BLUEseries premiere
Related: Blue Bloods Star Donnie Wahlberg Talks Whether Tom Selleck Could Be a Part of Boston Blue (Exclusive)
SUNDAY, OCT. 198 p.m.TrackerSeason 39 p.m.THE ROADreality series premiere
Related: Everything to Know About the Taylor Sheridan and Blake Shelton New Reality Show The Road – Including the Cast
FRIDAY, OCT. 248 p.m.SHERIFF COUNTRY(regular time slot premiere)9 p.m.Fire Country(regular time slot premiere)10 p.m.BOSTON BLUE
Related: Lucifer’s Tom Ellis Reveals the Details of His Next Career Move (Exclusive)
In addition to CIA, America’s Culinary Cup, Harlen Coben’s Final Twist, Hollywood Squares,Y: Marshals, and The Price Is Right at Night will be held until midseason.
Next, Find Out If Your Favorite Show Is Coming Back or Canceled with Our Fall TV 2025-2026 Guide!
CBS Reveals Fall Premiere Dates for 'Matlock,' 'NCIS,' 'Survivor,' ‘Tracker' and More first appeared on Parade on Jul 11, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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