# US broadcast TV programming and ratings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-broadcast-tv-programming-and-ratings > Updated: 2026-09-12T23:14:58.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 5. In late July 2026, major U.S. networks began outlining their upcoming fall schedules. CBS announced a slate of new and returning series for the 2026–2027 primetime season, including fresh dramas such as *Marshals* and *Tracker* and the continuation of long-running shows like *60 Minutes*, *Survivor* and *The Amazing Race*. ABC released its own lineup, featuring the kickoff of Monday Night Football, a two-night premiere of *Dancing With the Stars*, and new episodes of *Scrubs*, *Shark Tank* and *Grey’s Anatomy*. As the 2025–26 season concluded, subsequent rating data through week 45 continued to influence renewal decisions. Evaluations centered on advertiser-driven demographic ratings to determine the survival of various productions. New content being evaluated included ABC’s “9-1-1: Nashville,” CBS’s “America’s Culinary Cup,” FOX’s “Fear Factor: House of Fear,” NBC’s “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,” and The CW’s “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent.” By early September, networks released final season average ratings for the 2025–26 season through week 49, which ended on 30 August 2026. These final national numbers, including live and same-day viewing, track the performance of programming across ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX, and NBC. The industry continues to prioritize demographic metrics, as advertisers typically pay higher rates for shows that attract younger viewers, who are considered harder to reach via traditional television. Following the conclusion of week 49, ratings tracking continued into week 50, ending on 6 September 2026. This period covers various series currently airing or recently premiered across major networks, such as ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “The Rookie”; CBS’s “NCIS,” “FBI,” and “Survivor”; FOX’s “American Dad!,” “Family Guy,” and “Hell’s Kitchen”; and The CW’s “All American” and “Wild Cards.” ## Claims - CBS announced fall primetime premiere dates for the 2026‑2027 TV season. (corroborated by 2 sources) - CBS premiere week begins on Sunday, October 4, 2026. (corroborated by 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). (corroborated by 2 sources) - ABC announced fall premiere dates for its 2026‑2027 schedule, including Dancing With the Stars, Grey’s Anatomy, and other series. (corroborated by 2 sources) - ABC’s fall schedule opens with Monday Night Football on September 14, featuring the Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Dancing With the Stars returns with a two‑night premiere on September 15, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Abbott Elementary returns on October 7, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Grey’s Anatomy is slated to premiere on October 15, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: US Network TV season ratings reported through week 50 Television ratings for the 2025-26 network season have been recorded through week 50, covering various series on ABC, CBS, FOX, and The CW. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-network-tv-season-ratings-reported-through-week-50 ### 2026-09-05: US Television networks release 2025-26 season ratings Final average ratings for new 2025-26 network TV series have been released through week 49, highlighting performance across major US broadcasters. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-television-networks-release-2025-26-season-ratings ### 2026-08-09: US Network TV ratings reveal 2025-26 season performance Ratings through week 45 of the 2025-26 television season are determining the renewal prospects for new series across ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and The CW. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-network-tv-ratings-reveal-2025-26-season-performance ### 2026-07-30: US Network TV Ratings for 2025-26 Season Revealed Ratings for the 2025‑26 US broadcast season show ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and The CW shows' viewership, influencing renewal and cancellation decisions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-tv-2025-26-season-ratings-reveal-renewals-and-cancellations ### 2026-07-27: CBS Unveils Fall 2026‑2027 Primetime Premiere Schedule CBS released its fall 2026‑2027 primetime schedule, launching CBS Premiere Week Oct 4 and featuring new seasons of Survivor, The Amazing Race, Marshals, Tracker, FBI, CIA, NCIS and spin‑offs. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cbs-and-abc-unveil-fall-20262027-primetime-premiere-lineups --- Cite as: US broadcast TV programming and ratings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-broadcast-tv-programming-and-ratings