CBS became the first broadcast network to unveil a post-strike midseason schedule featuring all returnees and two new scripted series whose production was delayed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The announcement comes five days after the end of the SAG-AFTRA hiatus. Since then, the network and studios have been solidifying plans to return to production.
The show begins immediately after the Super Bowl airs on CBS on February 11 with the premiere of the new drama Tracker. As Deadline reported last week, the drama starring Justin Hartley is among the first scripted series scheduled to begin production after Thanksgiving to be able to make its high-profile launch, which was announced in May.
All CBS scripted series, incl FBI And NCIS privileges, Young Sheldon And Neighborhood, They will begin their new seasons the week of February 12th. As Deadline reported, seasons affected by the strike will consist of 10 to 13 episodes spanning from February to May, which is also the case at CBS. For example, Neighborhood And CSI: Vegas You will do 10 episodes, FBI13. There are a couple of exceptions, including the popular CBS comedy Young Sheldonwhich will air 14 or 15 episodes (still TBD).
CBS’ midseason schedule — which will be syndicated during the Super Bowl as well as the NFL Playoff games in January and the Grammys on Feb. 4 — closely resembles the network’s original fall lineup announced in May that did not take into account the impact of a potential hit. The main difference is Tracker Replace the new drama classmate Matlock Starring Kathy Bates on Sunday. (Matlock It was supposed to air at 8 p.m., Tracker It will air at 9 p.m., next Eqwhich will retain its Sunday 8 p.m. berth.)
As Deadline also reported, Matlocka reboot of the classic series and a new comedy from Damon Wayans-Damon Wayans Jr Bubba’s house It is postponed to the 2024-25 season. As a result of limited mid-season shelf space due to strike-related production delays and the longer setup time and runway scheduling necessary for new series, most upcoming scripted shows ordered in May for that season will move to the next show.
Of the four new series picked up by CBS for 2023-2024, two, Tracker And the good Wife branch Elspethlaunching this season.
To accommodate extended setup/pre-production time, Elspeth It will debut two weeks after the rest of CBS’ scripted lineup. This way, the series starring Carrie Preston will also avoid a crowded premiere week and benefit from additional promotions. Tracker Repeats will be broadcast ElspethThursdays at 10pm for these two weeks.
Veterans reality Survivor And The amazing race They will launch their new seasons in March for a back-to-back series of original episodes through May.
You can watch a promo for the CBS 2024 lineup above.
Here’s CBS’ 2024 schedule with premiere dates: (NTP – new time slot; RTP – regular time slot)
Sunday 11 February
(After the live broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII)
10-11pm – Al Muqtafi (Series Premiere, Estimated Start Time)
Monday 12 February
8-8:30pm – The Neighborhood (Season 6 Premiere)
8:30-9pm – Bob ♥ Abishola (Season 5 Premiere)
9-10 p.m. – NCIS (Season 21 premiere)
10-11 p.m. – NCIS: Hawaii (Season 3 premiere)
Tuesday 13 February
8-9 p.m. – FBI (Season 6 Premiere)
9-10 p.m. – FBI: International (Season 3 premiere)
10-11 p.m. – FBI: Most Wanted (Season 5 premiere)
Thursday 15 February
8-8:30 p.m. – Young Sheldon (Season 7 premiere)
8:30 – 9 p.m. – Ghosts (Season 3 Premiere)
9-10 p.m. – So Help Me Todd (Season 2 Premiere)
10-11pm – The Tracker (first episode debut)
Friday 16 February
8-9pm – SWAT (Season 7 Premiere)
9-10 p.m. – Fire Country (Season 2 premiere)
10-11 p.m. – Blue Bloods (Season 14 premiere)
Sunday 18 February
7-8 pm – 60 minutes
8-9 p.m. – The Equalizer (Season 4 premiere)
9-10 PM – Tracker (RTP)
10-11 p.m. – CSI: Vegas (Season 3 premiere, NTP)
Thursday 22 February
8-8:30pm – Young Sheldon
8:30-9pm – Ghosts
9-10pm — Help me, Todd
10-11 PM – Al-Muqtafi (Second Episode Appearance)
Wednesday 28 February
8-10 p.m. – Survivor (season 46 premiere)
Thursday 29 February
8-8:30pm – Young Sheldon
8:30-9pm – Ghosts
9-10pm — Help me, Todd
10-11pm – Elsbeth (series premiere, RTP)
Wednesday 6 March
8-10pm – Survivor (2-hour episode)
Wednesday 13 March
8-9:30pm – Survivor (return to 90-minute episodes)
9:30 – 10 p.m. – The Amazing Race (Season 36 Premiere)
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