SerpApi.Org
Founded in 1927 as a radio network, CBS has evolved greatly over the years and remained an industry leader despite the ever-shifting tides. As of 2026, it provides roughly 88 hours of regularly scheduled network programming each week. This includes 22 hours of prime time programming for affiliated stations, Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Eastern and Pacific time.
Among the big networks, CBS was the first to announce its fall schedule via press release (without an upfront presentation), followed by NBC, Fox, and ABC. And you know what you get with CBS: lots of procedurals, crime dramas, legal dramas, reality shows, and news programs. You are unlikely to find a sci-fi thriller or a period drama, and that’s okay. The network execs know what works, and they have stuck to it.
So, what’s coming later in 2026? Here’s when each show will be airing (Eastern Time)
Sundays
'60 Minutes' Season 59 – 7:30 p.m.
With its style of reporter-centered investigations, 60 Minutes is still a staple in 2026. Many will be eager to see how the new season unfolds given the numerous changes behind the scenes. Long-time correspondent Scott Pelley won't be returning as she was reportedly dismissed after complaining about the new management. Popular correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega will also be unavailable, and so will longtime producer Henry Schuster, who announced he was leaving. Hopefully, fissures don't emerge.
'Marshalls' Season 2 – 8:30 p.m.
Despite poor reviews, Season 1 of the Yellowstone spin-off, about a team of law enforcement officers in Montana, was a major hit. Its numerous well-choreographed action sequences were a form of respite for franchise fans tired of the excessive dialogue. Season 2 of Marshals is likely to be even better, as many Taylor Sheridan shows started with low Rotten Tomatoes scores only to get better as the years passed by (see Yellowstone and Lioness). There are no major cast changes, so fans should expect the same old faces with… perhaps a few surprises.
'Tracker' Season 4 – 9:30 p.m.
It feels like Tracker just premiered yesterday, but a lot of time has passed. The action thriller stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a skilled survivalist who handles missing persons cases across America for reward money. I like it a lot because it reminds me of the pre-streaming era, when almost every popular show had at least 20 episodes. The series has seasons of 13, 20, and 22 episodes so far. Will Season 4 have even more?
Mondays
'FBI' Season 9 – 8 p.m.
For eight seasons, FBI has delivered what the title promises. Bureau agents from the New York office solve all types of cases, ranging from terrorist threats to murders. It’s hardly surprising that the series has lasted this long. It’s a Dick Wolf production after all. Police procedurals of its kind also tend to stay on air for years. I predict a Law & Order run for it. Expect Season 20 and more
'CIA' Season 2 – 9 p.m.
CIA is a spin-off of FBI, but, unlike its parent show, it doesn’t exactly deliver what its title promises. Not in a bad way, though. Fans of spy thriller shows might pounce, expecting lots of globetrotting and scenes from the main office at Langley, Virginia. However, events mainly take place in New York and revolve around a buddy duo consisting of a CIA case officer and an FBI agent. Perhaps Season 2 will be bigger and more ambitious.
'Harlan Corben’s Final Twist' Season 2 – 10 p.m.
Thanks to the massive success of I Will Find You on Netflix, Harlan Coben is the name on everyone’s lips right now. Well, CBS has something from him, too. Harlan Coben's Final Twist sees the author step into the shoes of a true-crime investigator as he looks into real-world murder cases. Season 1 had eight great episodes, and I can’t wait to see what the second season has to offer.
Tuesdays
'NCIS' Season 24 – 8 p.m.
There’s someone somewhere who was born after NCIS premiered, and they are a proud parent now. Despite the exit of the long-time main character (Gibbs), demand for the series hasn’t gone down. There are still more unique criminal cases involving Marines, and agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) are happy to look into them.
'NCIS: New York' Season 1 – 9 p.m.
The NCIS babies keep coming. Sections of fans were unhappy about NCIS: Tony & Ziva getting canceled, but NCIS: New York will soon be here, starring a familiar face. Rapper LL Cool J reprises his role as Agent Sam Hanna from NCIS: Los Angeles. It makes sense for Hanna to lead the new spin-off, as he has been the second-most popular character in the franchise after Gibbs. Rooting for LL Cool J and the rest of the team,
'NCIS: Origins' Season 3 – 10 p.m.
There has been an influx of prequel spin-off shows lately, and most of them have been brilliant. For NCIS fans, NCIS: Origins has been quite a treat as it brought back Gibbs. There were doubts about whether Austin Stowell would be as good in the role as Mark Hammon, but he has been excellent. Those who miss Hammon haven’t been forsaken either, as the veteran actor serves as the show’s narrator. Can the show grow as big as the original?
Wednesdays
'Survivor' Season 51 – 8 p.m.
Survivor will probably still be on air by the time most of us have grandkids. But who’s complaining? The competition series, based on the Swedish television series Expedition Robinson, serves similar adventures each season, but each contestant comes with a unique personality, hence the fun remains. And Sam Raimi’s Send Help proved to us that watching this show (or even participating in it) is a good thing. The skills can come in handy when you are trapped on an island.
'The Amazing Race' Season 39 – 9:30 p.m.
Like Survivor, The Amazing Raceis all about grit and endurance. It’s even more fun as it takes contestants on a global scavenger hunt… with lots of clues. I’m not sure about the logic behind airing it right after the latter, but in case you become plagued by competition exhaustion after an hour, DVRs make it possible to save and watch later.
Thursdays
'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage' Season 3 – 8 p.m.
Fans of The Big Bang Theory might never have imagined a show like this popping up, yet Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage has proven to be quite the treat. The show, which focuses on Sheldon Cooper’s older brother, George, and his wife, Mandy, is full of clever jokes and heartwarming family moments. I liked Young Sheldon more, but the third spin-off has its loyalists, and I’m hoping it becomes even bigger and triggers more franchise expansion.
'Eternally Yours' – 8:30 p.m.
Struggling to live with your spouse after only five years of marriage? Take lessons from Liz and Charles from Eternally Yours, who have been married for 500 years. 500 what? Yeah! They are vampires, so no getting old. Instead of racism or classism, the series does even better by throwing in a “speciesism” plot as the couple becomes uncomfortable when their daughter starts dating a human. Should be fun
'Elsbeth' Season 4 – 9 p.m.
Miss old detective shows like Columbo and Kojak? Catch up with Elsbeth. The series was born out of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, but has gained a lot of autonomy. It’s now an incredible police procedural comedy starring Carrie Preston as a lawyer who digs too deep into cases, causing her work to overlap with that of law enforcement. The show relies on the "howcatchem" mystery format rather than the popular "whodunit", revealing the killer first, before explaining how and why they commit the crime. Pure awesomeness.
'Cupertino' 10 – p.m.
Still on lawyers, there’s Cupertino, a legal drama set in Silicon Valley. The new show will revolve around a lawyer who is being cheated out of his stock options by a tech startup that he worked for. He thus joins forces with a recently fired lawyer to fight injustices. The series stars Mike Colter and Rachel Keller. The former is slowly becoming a TV legend, and I’m more than excited to see him. Given his impressive work in Luke Cage and Evil, I’m sure he’ll do a great job here.
Fridays
'Sheriff Country' Season 2 – 8 p.m.
History has taught us that a lot of plot can be mined out of a small-town sheriff’s activities, and Season 1 of Sheriff Country proved it once again. A spin-off of Fire Country, the series follows Sheriff Mickey Fox (Morena Baccarin) as she wipes out criminals and prevents any future threats to residents. Things are even more complicated on a personal level, since her daughter is battling addiction and her father is an ex-con.
'Fire Country' Season 5 – 9 p.m.
Critics have never been warm toward Fire Country, but the show’s fanbase keeps growing. Members of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire, also criticized the show for depicting the agency inaccurately, but that hasn’t stopped the love. The show began as the story of a young convict who volunteers to work as a firefighter for the California Conservation Camp Program, but has evolved greatly. Anyone can explore the CBS gem, but it is suited to Chicago Fire fans.
'Boston Blue' Season 2 – 10 p.m.
I loved Blue Bloods (mainly because I am a Tom Selleck fan). I haven’t found time to watch the spin-off, Boston Blue, yet. Still, I’ve heard good things about it. In it, Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) is now fighting crime with the Boston Police Department. Word is that it has all the good stuff from the parent series, including the family drama and the realistic depiction of the on-duty lives of law enforcement officers. I’ll definitely check it out.
Saturdays
'48 Hours' Season 40 – 10 p.m.
It’s also hard to remember a time when 48 Hours wasn’t on air. Over the years, the documentary news magazine series has been awarded 20 Emmys and changed its format a few times. However, the goal has remained the same. Each episode examines a single, intriguing true-crime case from start to end and features the words of investigators, victims, and the accused. For true-crime fans, the tales never get tiring, and Season 40 should maintain the thrills.
What are you looking forward to the most?
