CBS Fall 2026-27 Schedule: ‘FBI Block & ‘Elsbeth’ Shift; ‘Ghosts’ & ‘Matlock’ Benched

CBS is introducing a fall schedule with only two half-hour comedies. It is believed to be an all-time low for the network.

The lineup also includes four franchise blocks, FBI on Tuesdays, NCIS on Wednesdays, Fire Country on Friday and, with an asterisk, a Robert & Michelle King pair on Thursday. MIAs are Ghosts and Matlock, which had been fall staples since their launches, as well as NCIS: Origins. New next season are dramas NCIS: New York, Cupertino and Einstein.

Here is the schedule, followed by brief analysis and descriptions of CBS’ new 2026-27 series.

In presenting the fall schedule, CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach touted “a strong foundation of returning hits who are early in their cycle.”

That is exemplified by Tracker, in its third year, and freshman Marshals, which alternate as No.1 most watched series each week. They are staying put on Sunday behind 60 Minutes.

“We have a triple threat and are not going to mess with perfection,” Reisenbach said.

Also coming back is CBS’ 2025-26 Friday lineup of Sheriff Country, Fire Country and Boston Blue, with Reisenbach noting the network’s stronghold on the night as No.1 in viewers for the past 16 years. Ditto for Wednesday’s Survivor and The Amazing Race duo, the latter again doing one cycle a season.

Gone is the Monday comedy block of departing The Neighborhood and canceled DMV. Their 8 PM hour is being taken over by FBI, followed by CIA, each sliding up an hour, followed by Harlan Coben’s Final Twist.

Asked about the reduced number of half-hour comedies on the schedule, Reisenbach noted that CBS has comedic elements in hour-long series, including Elsbeth, which switched from drama to comedy at the Emmys this year, and the upcoming crime procedural Einstein starring Matthew Gray Gubler, launching in midseason.

Tuesday is staying an NCIS-branded night. Instead of NCIS: Sydney, NCIS at 8 PM and NCIS: Origins at 10 PM will be sandwiching a new spinoff, NCIS: New York, headlined by LL Cool J, reprising his NCIS: LA character Sam Hanna, and Scott Caan.

NCIS: Sydney will be back in midseason, taking over Origins‘ slot as the NCIS prequel will have a reduced order for next season.

Despite all the similarities between Ghosts and new single-camera comedy series Eternally Yours, from the same showrunners Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, CBS opted to launch the freshman behind the multi-camera Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage on Thursday.

Reisenbach explained the decision with the Young Sheldon offshoot being the top comedy on television and a strong launch pad. As for Ghosts, it will still produce a full season of 22, she said. That includes Halloween and Christmas specials.

FALL 2026-2027 NEW SERIES

NCIS: NEW YORK

Legendary NCIS Agent Sam Hanna (LL COOL J) returns to his hometown of New York City to their field office, partnering with a roguish agent (Scott Caan) and helping lead a new team as they are tasked with high-stakes missions to defend one of the most vital cities and ports in the world. NCIS: NEW YORK is produced by CBS Studios. R. Scott Gemmill, Byron Balasco, LL COOL J and Jason Barrett serve as executive producers, with Balasco serving as showrunner.

ETERNALLY YOURS

A family comedy centered around Charles (Ed Weeks) and Liz (Allegra Edwards) – a vampire couple whose once-passionate romance has devolved into a pulseless marriage after 500 years together. Living in present-day Seattle with their oddball coven, they’ve settled into an eternal rut – until their daughter’s earnest human boyfriend unexpectedly enters their lives and forces them to confront whether their love can survive forever … or if forever is a life sentence. ETERNALLY YOURS is produced by CBS Studios. Joe Port, Joe Wiseman, Eric Tannenbaum, Kim Tannenbaum and Jason Wang serve as executive producers. The pilot was executive produced and directed by Trent O’Donnell.

CUPERTINO

A David vs. Goliath legal drama set in the heart of Silicon Valley that follows a lawyer (Mike Colter) who is being cheated out of his stock options by his former employer, a tech startup. Refusing to back down, he joins forces with another recently fired attorney (Rachel Keller) to represent those taken advantage of by the tech elite and help them fight back in a high-stakes battle against the Goliaths controlling Silicon Valley. CUPERTINO is produced by CBS Studios. Robert and Michelle King will serve as executive producers and co-showrunners under their King Size Productions banner, with Robert directing the premiere episode. Liz Glotzer and Sam Hoffman also serve as executive producers.

2026-2027 MIDSEASON SERIES

EINSTEIN

EINSTEIN stars Matthew Gray Gubler as Lewis Einstein, the brilliant but directionless great grandson of Albert Einstein. He spends his days as a comfortably tenured professor until his reckless antics land him in trouble with the law and he is pressed into service helping a local police detective (Melissa Fumero) solve her most puzzling cases. EINSTEIN is produced by CBS Studios. Andy Breckman serves as showrunner, with Breckman, Randy Zisk, Michael Rauch, Tariq Jalil, Rose Hughes, Rodrigo Herrera Ibarguengoytia and Laura Beetz serving as executive producers. Matthew Gray Gubler also serves as a producer.

FALL 2026-2027 NEW SPECIALS:

NICKELODEON KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS (Saturday, Nov. 14, 8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT)

NICKELODEON KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS (KCAs) will air on the CBS Television Network, marking the Network’s debut telecast in its nearly 40‑year history. The event will celebrate fans’ favorites from across the worlds of film, television, music, sports and more. The special will simulcast live from Los Angeles, on CBS and Nickelodeon. NICKELODEON KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS is produced by Done and Dusted.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE (December)

For the first time in its 54-year history on CBS, television’s longest-running game show will air live with THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE. This high-stakes, must‑watch primetime Christmas television event unfolds in real time, raising the pressure with every passing second. Viewers gain unprecedented behind-the-scenes access alongside host Drew Carey, announcer George Gray, the models and the production team as they race to keep the show on track-resetting games, transforming the stage and beating the clock. Lucky contestants will “Come on down!” to play fan-favorite games Plinko, Cliffhangers and Lucky Seven, before spinning The Big Wheel for a shot at a luxury showcase – all played out live.  THE PRICE IS RIGHT is produced by Fremantle. John Quinn is executive producer.