CBS has announced its fall schedule for the 2024 TV season, marking a return to business as usual with an array of new premieres and beloved returning series.
Among the highlights is the premiere of the new “Matlock” reboot with a special premiere on Sunday, September 22. However the show’s official run date is wihtin the THursday night line up. It will premiere in its time slot on Thursday, October 17, at 9 PM ET;
Also premiering new this season is “Poppa’s House” on October 21st at 8:30 PM.
The updated “Matlock” stars Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who re-enters the workforce at a prestigious law firm. Using her unassuming demeanor and cunning tactics, Matty aims to win cases alongside senior attorney Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), who has a thirst for justice. Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), intrigued by Matty’s clever skills, also plays a significant role. Matty collaborates with younger associates Billy (David Del Rio) and Sarah (Leah Lewis) as she navigates her new high-stakes environment.
“Poppa’s House” features legendary talk radio host “Poppa” (Damon Wayans) navigating new challenges in both his professional and personal life. The series, which explores themes of family, relationships, and career changes, also stars Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins, and Tetona Jackson.
Returning favorites include the comedy “The Neighborhood,” “Ghosts,” the drama “The Equalizer,” the “FBI” franchise, the “NCIS” series (including a new spinoff), and “S.W.A.T.” have also been given premiere dates.
Here are CBS’ fall premiere dates (all times ET/PT except where noted):
Wednesday, September 18
8-10 pm: Survivor (Season 47 premiere)
Saturday, September 21
9-11 pm: 48 Hours (Season 37 premiere)
Sunday, September 22
7-8 pm: 60 Minutes (Season 57 premiere)
8-9 pm: Matlock (sneak peek)
Wednesday, September 25
8-9:30 pm: Survivor (time slot premiere)
Saturday, September 28
10-11 pm: 48 Hours (time slot premiere)
Sunday, September 29
8:30-10 pm PT: The Summit (sneak peek)
9-10:30 pm ET: The Summit (sneak peek)
Tuesday, October 14
8-9 pm: NCIS (22nd season premiere)
9-11 pm: NCIS: Origins (series premiere)
Tuesday, October 15
8-9 pm: FBI (Season 7 premiere)
9-10 pm: FBI: International (Season 4 premiere)
10-11 pm: FBI: Most Wanted (Season 6 premiere)
Wednesday, October 16
9:30-11 pm: The Summit (time slot premiere)
Thursday, October 17
8-8:30 pm: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (series premiere)
8:30-9 pm: Ghosts (Season 4 premiere)
9-10 pm: Matlock (time slot premiere)
10-11 pm: Elsbeth (Season 2 premiere)
Friday, October 18
8-9 pm: S.W.A.T. (Season 8 premiere)
9-10 pm: Fire Country (Season 3 premiere)
10-11 pm: Blue Bloods (Season 14B premiere)
Monday, October 21
8-8:30 pm: The Neighborhood (Season 7 premiere)
8:30-9 pm: Poppa’s House (series premiere)
9-10 pm: NCIS (time slot premiere)
10-11 pm: NCIS: Origins (time slot premiere)
Sunday, October 27
8-9 pm PT: Tracker (Season 2 premiere)
8:30-9:30 pm ET: Tracker (Season 2 premiere)
9-10 pm PT: The Equalizer (Season 5 premiere)
9:30-10:30 pm ET: The Equalizer (Season 5 premiere)
Sunday, November 3:
8-9 pm: Tracker (time slot premiere)
9-10 pm: The Equalizer (time slot premiere)