CBS Reveals Fall 2025 Premiere Dates and Changes

CBS has announced its 2025-2026 fall premiere dates, revealing a schedule that features both new and returning series. Matlock Season 2 will debut with a special event on Sunday, October 12, before moving to its regular Thursday slot, while Elsbeth also premieres that night. The NCIS franchise will air back-to-back on Tuesdays starting October 14, including NCIS, NCIS: Origins, and NCIS: Sydney. The FBI spinoff CIA has been moved to midseason following a showrunner change, with Watson now set to air on Monday nights beginning October 13. Other notable fall premieres include Survivor, The Amazing Race, and special event broadcasts like the MTV VMAs and Emmy Awards. These scheduling changes reflect CBS's strategy to blend established favorites, franchise expansions, and new programming.