The suspense is over, TV fans: CBS has unveiled its Fall 2026 primetime schedule. What’s back? What’s new? Since you can stream CBS shows on Paramount+, you better know we have the answers.
Here’s the quick overview: 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.
In unveiling the schedule, CBS also announced it 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 – coming back in the fall; Matthew Gray Gubler – coming back at midseason; you – fairly excited right now.
Read on for a full breakdown of what’s new, what’s back, and when everything airs for CBS’ Fall 2026 shows.
What is the CBS Fall 2026 schedule?
CBS announced its Fall 2026 schedule on April 15, 2026. The schedule 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 at a glance – new shows are in bold:
CBS Fall 2026 schedule
Sundays
- 7 PM ET – 8 PM ET: 60 Minutes
- 8 PM ET – 9 PM ET: Marshals
- 9 PM ET – 10 PM ET: Tracker
- 10 PM ET – 11 PM ET: CBS Drama Encores
Mondays
- 8 PM ET – 9 PM ET: FBI
- 9 PM ET – 10 PM ET: CIA
- 10 PM ET – 11 PM ET: Harlan Coben’s Final Twist
Tuesdays
- 8 PM ET – 9 PM ET: NCIS
- 9 PM ET – 10 PM ET: NCIS: New York
- 10 PM ET – 11 PM ET: NCIS: Origins
Wednesdays
- 8 PM ET – 9:30 PM ET: Survivor
- 9:30 PM ET – 11 PM ET: The Amazing Race
Thursdays
- 8 PM ET – 8:30 PM ET: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
- 8:30 PM ET – 9 PM ET: Eternally Yours
- 9 PM ET – 10 PM ET: Elsbeth
- 10 PM ET – 11 PM ET: Cupertino
Fridays
- 8 PM ET – 9 PM ET: Sheriff Country
- 9 PM ET – 10 PM ET: Fire Country
- 10 PM ET – 11 PM ET: Boston Blue
Saturdays
- 8 PM ET – 9 PM ET: CBS Encores
- 9 PM ET – 10 PM ET: CBS Encores
- 10 PM ET – 11 PM ET: 48 Hours
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
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
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
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.
But wait, there’s more! A new show starring Matthew Gray Gubler will premiere on CBS at midseason:
Einstein
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 19 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
- Marshals
- NCIS
- Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
- 60 Minutes
- Boston Blue
- CIA
- Elsbeth
- FBI
- Fire Country
- Harlan Coben’s Final Twist
- NCIS: Origins
- Sheriff Country
- Survivor
- The Amazing Race
- 48 Hours
Ghosts, Matlock, and NCIS: Sydney will also be back with new seasons; their seasons launch at midseason.
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.
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