Here are the CBS Fall Premiere Dates 2025 with all key updates—including NCIS, Matlock, FBI, Watson, Ghosts, Boston Blue, and the mid‑season shuffle involving Tom Ellis’s CIA, now being delayed with a new showrunner behind the scenes.
🎬 Fall Premiere Highlights
CBS has unveiled a packed lineup for Fall 2025, spotlighting beloved returning shows, fresh originals, and some strategic shifts—especially around CIA and Watson.
🗓️ Premiere Week & September Specials
Sunday, Sept 7 – 2025 Video Music Awards at 8 p.m. ET
Sunday, Sept 14 – 77th Emmy Awards at 8 p.m. ET
Sunday, Sept 21 – A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire at 8 p.m. ET TV Insider+15Parade+15SpoilerTV+15
Wednesday, Sept 24 – Survivor S49 two-hour premiere at 8 p.m. ET
Thursday, Sept 25 – The Amazing Race S38 at 9 p.m. ET (special night)
Saturday, Sept 27 – 48 Hours S38 at 10 p.m. ET
Sunday, Sept 28 – 60 Minutes S58 at 7:30 p.m. ET; Big Brother S27 finale at 8:30 p.m. ET
📅 CBS Premiere Week Begins Oct 12
Sunday, Oct 12
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7:30 p.m. – 60 Minutes
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8:30 p.m. – Matlock S2 sneak peek
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9:30 p.m. – Elsbeth S3 sneak peek ShowbizJunkies+10Parade+10dobust.com+10
📺 Fall Lineup Kicks Off Oct 13–19
Monday, Oct 13
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8 p.m. – The Neighborhood (final season)
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8:30 p.m. – DMV (new comedy)
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9 p.m. – FBI S8
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10 p.m. – Watson S2 (moved to fall after CIA delay) Wikipedia+15Parade+15dobust.com+15
Tuesday, Oct 14: NCIS Night
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8 p.m. – NCIS S23
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9 p.m. – NCIS: Origins S2
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10 p.m. – NCIS: Sydney S3 Reddit+11Parade+11dobust.com+11
Thursday, Oct 16
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8 p.m. – Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage S2
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8:30 p.m. – Ghosts S5
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9 p.m. – Matlock regular slot returns
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10 p.m. – Elsbeth regular slot returns Forbes+13Parade+13TV Insider+13
Friday, Oct 17
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8 p.m. – Fire Country S4 (special time)
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9 p.m. – Sheriff Country (premieres)
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10 p.m. – Boston Blue (new spinoff) Wikipedia+11Parade+11SpoilerTV+11
Sunday, Oct 19
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8 p.m. – Tracker S3
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9 p.m. – The Road (new reality series) Wikipedia+4Parade+4SpoilerTV+4
Friday, Oct 24
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8 p.m. – Sheriff Country (regular)
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9 p.m. – Fire Country (regular)
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10 p.m. – Boston Blue continues Forbes+2TV Insider+2SpoilerTV+2
✅ Key Scheduling Updates & Moves
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Tom Ellis’s CIA has been shifted to midseason to allow a new showrunner, Warren Leight, to reshape the series.
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Morris Chestnut’s Watson is now moving into Monday’s 10 p.m. slot this fall, replacing CIA .
📌 Why This Fall Lineup Matters
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Heavy with staples: NCIS, FBI, Matlock, Ghosts, Survivor—CBS is leaning on tried-and-true hits.
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Bold new moves: Strategic placement of Boston Blue and Sheriff Country expands blue-collar drama horizons.
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Development in progress: CIA’s delay signals CBS’s commitment to strengthening its lineup before launch.
🎯 Quick Look: Fall 2025 Must-Watches
| Day | Time | Show(s) |
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| Mon 10/13 | 9–10 p.m. | FBI S8 / Watson S2 |
| Tue 10/14 | 8–11 p.m. | NCIS, Origins, Sydney |
| Thu 10/16 | 8–10 p.m. | Ghosts, Matlock, Elsbeth |
| Fri 10/17 | 8–10 p.m. | Fire Country, Sheriff Country, Boston Blue |
| Sun 10/19 | 8–9 p.m. | Tracker, The Road |
✨ Bottom Line
CBS is doubling down on its core strengths—familiar franchises and character-driven drama—while also investing in new directions. The reshuffling of CIA highlights strategic patience, and the rise of Watson and Boston Blue reflect bold storytelling moves.
Fall TV gets packed fast—so set your DVRs, update your streaming queues, and mark those premiere dates!
