CBS has announced its midseason lineup for 2026, featuring return dates for popular series and debuts of new shows starting late February. Highlights include a wedding in FBI and the return of NCIS character Ellie Bishop. The schedule spans multiple nights with synopses revealing key plot developments.
CBS released details on January 27, 2026, for its midseason programming, rolling out premieres over two weeks beginning February 23. The announcement covers returning favorites and new entries, providing episode synopses and first-look photos for shows such as FBI, Tracker, Boston Blue, and NCIS. This slate aims to refresh primetime lineups amid ongoing viewer interest in procedural dramas and reality competitions. The schedule kicks off on Monday, February 23, at 8 p.m. with The Neighborhood episode 'Welcome to the Zhuzh,' where Calvin coaches Dave for a job interview while Marty plans a proposal. It continues at 8:30 p.m. with DMV's 'Hot Gurlz,' involving a date and a lawsuit discovery. At 9 p.m., FBI presents 'Confetti,' an undercover operation at a cartel wedding that leads agents Nina Chase and Scola to decide on marriage. The night ends with the series premiere of CIA at 10 p.m., featuring agents Colin Glass and Bill Goodman investigating a stolen weapon, with Jeremy Sisto guest-starring. Wednesday, February 25, brings Survivor season 50 at 8 p.m., themed 'In the Hands of the Fans,' where 24 returning players face fan-voted twists and an injury during the immunity challenge. Thursday, February 26, includes Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage at 8 p.m., Ghosts at 8:30 p.m. facing 'The Others' spirits, Matlock at 9 p.m. handling an ICE detention case, and Elsbeth at 10 p.m. probing a biohacker murder. Friday, February 27, features Sheriff Country at 8 p.m. in 'Crucible, Part 2,' Fire Country at 9 p.m. amid a wildfire, and Boston Blue at 10 p.m. dealing with a killer's release and family tensions. On Sunday, March 1, the Yellowstone spin-off Marshals debuts at 8 p.m. with Kayce Dutton aiding a bomber hunt, followed by Tracker at 9 p.m. in a new slot where Colter is framed for murders, and Watson at 10 p.m. rescuing from a sinkhole. Tuesday, March 3, revives the NCIS trifecta: NCIS at 8 p.m. with Ellie Bishop's return as a wanted cyber-terrorist, played by Emily Wickersham; NCIS: Origins at 9 p.m. exploring Gibbs' Vegas elopement; and NCIS: Sydney at 10 p.m. investigating an Antarctica killing. Finally, Wednesday, March 4, launches America's Culinary Cup at 9:30 p.m., hosted by Padma Lakshmi with judges Michael Cimarusti and Wylie Dufresne, as 16 chefs compete for $1 million. These developments signal CBS's strategy to blend established hits with fresh narratives, potentially boosting ratings in a competitive broadcast landscape.