CBS has just blown up the internet with its latest announcement — and fans are losing their minds. In a surprise press release that nobody saw coming, the network confirmed the return of nine major shows for 2025, including some fan-favorite series that were rumored to be canceled just months ago.
Social media instantly went into meltdown mode as CBS’s official X account posted the now-viral message:
“They’re back. 2025 just got a lot bigger.”
Within minutes, hashtags like #CBSRenewals, #TheyreBack, and #TrackerSeason3 started trending worldwide. Here’s the full list of confirmed returning shows — and what fans can expect next year:
First up, the crown jewel — Tracker, starring Justin Hartley, is officially renewed for Season 3. The network teased “darker stories, shocking alliances, and emotional payoffs fans won’t see coming.” It’s been CBS’s breakout hit since its premiere, and Hartley’s return as Colter Shaw is already one of the most anticipated events of the year.
Next, NCIS continues its unstoppable run, with a new spin-off reportedly in development centered on Gibbs’s early years. Longtime fans are calling it “a dream come true” after years of fan theories demanding a prequel.
FBI and its sister shows FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International have also been renewed, solidifying Dick Wolf’s reign over primetime procedural television. CBS confirmed all three will return with “high-stakes crossovers that will redefine the franchise’s future.”
Blue Bloods, which many feared was ending for good, has miraculously been revived after fan petitions flooded CBS’s inbox. Sources close to production say Tom Selleck personally pushed for one final chapter, calling it a “thank-you” to fans for over a decade of loyalty.
Adding to the chaos, Fire Country will return for Season 3 after smashing ratings records, with Max Thieriot teasing “huge emotional payoffs and bigger fires — literally.”
In a twist nobody saw coming, CBS also confirmed the renewal of So Help Me Todd, which was previously thought to be axed. The quirky legal dramedy starring Skylar Astin and Marcia Gay Harden will return with a “completely reimagined” tone — rumored to lean more toward mystery and character-driven arcs.
And finally, the network announced Young Sheldon: The College Years, an all-new continuation of the Big Bang Theory universe. The new spinoff will follow Sheldon navigating Caltech and early adulthood, with familiar faces and new comedic chaos on the horizon.
CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach said in a statement:
“We’re thrilled to continue delivering the stories fans love. 2025 is going to be one of our biggest years ever — and we’re just getting started.”
The internet quickly exploded with reactions. Fans on Reddit and X shared memes, countdowns, and wild predictions. One user wrote, “CBS just made my entire year,” while another said, “This is the best comeback lineup I’ve seen in a decade.”
Critics agree that the strategy signals CBS’s confidence in blending legacy titles with fresh creative energy. After losing a few key shows earlier this year, the network appears determined to dominate the 2025 primetime race — and this announcement just made it official.
With filming already underway for multiple series, teasers and trailers are expected to drop in early 2025. CBS insiders promise major surprises, including shocking cameos, crossover episodes, and even a rumored event night bringing multiple shows together for one explosive storyline.
If there’s one thing clear after today’s bombshell: CBS isn’t just playing it safe. It’s doubling down — and fans are absolutely here for it.
2025 just became the year of CBS.
