CBS and ABC Unveil Fall 2026‑2027 Primetime Premiere Lineups
CBS announced its fall primetime schedule for the 2026‑2027 television season. The network’s “CBS Premiere Week” begins on Sunday, October 4, with new series such as Marshals and Tracker. Other slated premieres include the 59th season of 60 Minutes on September 13, the 51st season of Survivor on September 30, the 39th season of The Amazing Race on September 30, and the 28th season finale of Big Brother on October 1. Additional new or returning series – FBI, CIA, Harlan Coben’s Final Twist, NCIS, NCIS: New York, NCIS: Origins, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, Eternally Yours, Elsbeth, Cupertino, Sheriff Country, Fire Country, Boston Blue, and 48 Hours – are scheduled throughout October.
ABC also released its fall 2026‑2027 premiere slate. The network will open its season with Monday Night Football on September 14, featuring the Denver Broncos versus the Kansas City Chiefs. “Dancing With the Stars” returns for a two‑night premiere on September 15, followed by “America’s Funniest Home Videos” on September 27. New episodes of “Scrubs” and “Shark Tank” debut on September 30, while “Abbott Elementary” returns on October 7. The drama line‑up includes “9‑1‑1” and its spin‑off “9‑1‑1: Nashville” on October 15, alongside the season premiere of “Grey’s Anatomy” the same day. Additional specials such as the world television debut of the animated film “Inside Out 2” are scheduled for late September.
Entities: ABC · CBS · Dancing With the Stars · Grey’s Anatomy · Survivor
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Dancing With the Stars returns with a two‑night premiere on September 15, 2026. (ABC schedule)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Abbott Elementary returns on October 7, 2026. (ABC schedule)
- [● 2 SOURCES] CBS scheduled season premieres for shows including Survivor (Season 51 on Sep 30), The Amazing Race (Sep 30), Big Brother finale (Oct 1), and NCIS (Oct 6). (CBS schedule)
- [● 2 SOURCES] ABC’s fall schedule opens with Monday Night Football on September 14, featuring the Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs. (ABC schedule)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Grey’s Anatomy is slated to premiere on October 15, 2026. (ABC schedule)
- [● 2 SOURCES] ABC announced fall premiere dates for its 2026‑2027 schedule, including Dancing With the Stars, Grey’s Anatomy, and other series. (ABC press release)
- [● 2 SOURCES] CBS premiere week begins on Sunday, October 4, 2026. (CBS schedule details)
- [● 2 SOURCES] CBS announced fall primetime premiere dates for the 2026‑2027 TV season. (CBS press release)