New details have emerged in the deaths of director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. CBS News will honor Reiner's legacy with a one-hour tribute special, “Rob Reiner – Scenes From a Life,” airing December 21 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The deaths of Rob Reiner—known for directing classics like “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally,” “Stand by Me,” and others—and his wife were ruled a murder, with son Nick Reiner taken into custody, sources say.
CBS News' tribute special, replacing regular programming, airs Sunday, December 21, at 8:30 p.m. ET (8:00 p.m. PT) on CBS and streams on Paramount+, with access via Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and DirecTV in most markets.
The program features interviews with collaborators including Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O’Connell, and Mandy Patinkin. Archival footage includes Reiner's CBS News appearances, such as his final “60 Minutes” interview with Lesley Stahl.
Albert Brooks shared, “I’m Still in That Not Believing It Stage,” capturing the shock amid these developments. The special highlights Reiner's influence from “All in the Family” to Hollywood hits. See prior coverage for a full career retrospective.