CBS has announced its full 2025–2026 midseason schedule, rolling out a slate packed with franchise expansions, high-profile premieres, reality favorites, and the return of several top-performing series. The lineup features the long-awaited launch of CIA, the Yellowstoneverse sequel Y: Marshals, Harlan Coben’s thriller Final Twist, and unscripted newcomer America’s Culinary Cup hosted by Padma Lakshmi.
The schedule also confirms midseason returns for Tracker, The Neighborhood, DMV, the NCIS franchise, Watson, and more, as CBS refreshes its winter and spring programming blocks.
Midseason Highlights
‘CIA’ Moves to Midseason
Initially slated for fall, CIA shifted to midseason following a showrunner change and additional behind-the-scenes adjustments earlier this year. The FBI offshoot will now premiere Monday, February 23 at 10 p.m., airing after FBI at 9 p.m.
‘Y: Marshals’ Premieres on Sunday Nights
The newest entry in the Yellowstone universe, Y: Marshals, will make its series debut Sunday, March 1 at 8 p.m., leading into Tracker at 9 p.m. and a 10 p.m. drama hour.
Harlan Coben’s ‘Final Twist’ Debuts
The new true-crime drama Final Twist kicks off Wednesday, January 7 at 10 p.m., following Hollywood Squares and The Price Is Right at Night.
Padma Lakshmi Hosts ‘America’s Culinary Cup’
The network introduces its newest food competition series, America’s Culinary Cup, on Wednesday, March 4 at 9:30 p.m., immediately after Survivor in its regular timeslot.
Survivor 50 Takes Over February
CBS will celebrate Survivor’s monumental 50th season with a two-week programming event featuring encore episodes leading up to the three-hour season premiere on Wednesday, February 25.
2026 CBS Midseason Schedule
(All times Eastern/Pacific. All programs available live and on-demand via Paramount+.)
Wednesday, January 7
8–9 p.m. — Hollywood Squares
9–10 p.m. — The Price Is Right at Night
10–11 p.m. — Harlan Coben’s Final Twist (Series Premiere)
Monday, February 23
8–8:30 p.m. — The Neighborhood
8:30–9 p.m. — DMV
9–10 p.m. — FBI
10–11 p.m. — CIA (Series Premiere)
Tuesday, February 24
8–9 p.m. — NCIS
9–10 p.m. — NCIS: Origins
10–11 p.m. — NCIS: Sydney
Wednesday, February 25
8–11 p.m. — Survivor 50 (New Season Premiere)
Thursday, February 26
8–8:30 p.m. — Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
8:30–9 p.m. — Ghosts
9–10 p.m. — Matlock
10–11 p.m. — Elsbeth
Friday, February 27
8–9 p.m. — Sheriff Country
9–10 p.m. — Fire Country
10–11 p.m. — Boston Blue
Sunday, March 1
7–8 p.m. — 60 Minutes
8–9 p.m. — Y: Marshals (Series Premiere)
9–10 p.m. — Tracker (New Timeslot)
10–11 p.m. — Watson
Wednesday, March 4
8–9:30 p.m. — Survivor (Regular Timeslot Return)
9:30–10:30 p.m. — America’s Culinary Cup (Series Premiere)
10:30–11 p.m. — Hollywood Squares
Special Programming Events
CBS’ midseason also includes a lineup of tentpole special events, including:
- Golden Eve – Thursday, January 8
- ET: Live on the Golden Globes Red Carpet – Sunday, January 11
- The 83rd Annual Golden Globes – Sunday, January 11
- Inside the 68th Annual Grammy Awards – Friday, January 30
- The 68th Annual Grammy Awards – Sunday, February 1
- Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Hall of Fame Countdown – Monday, February 2
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