CBS is gearing up for a thrilling Fall 2024 TV season, albeit starting a bit later than its competitors. While other networks jump into new seasons in mid-September, CBS is strategically scheduling its big premiere week to kick off on Sunday, October 13th. For viewers eager to plan their weekend viewing, especially for Saturday nights at 10 PM, understanding CBS’s schedule is key. This guide breaks down what you can expect from CBS on Saturday nights and the broader fall lineup.
Traditionally, Saturday nights on broadcast television are a mix of encore presentations and news programming. CBS follows this pattern, offering a reliable and familiar schedule. For the 10 PM ET slot on Saturdays, long-standing fans know to tune in for 48 Hours. This investigative newsmagazine has been a Saturday night staple for decades, delivering compelling true crime stories and in-depth reporting.
CBS’s Saturday Night Lineup: What to Watch
CBS’s Saturday night TV guide, particularly at 10 PM, is anchored by 48 Hours. Leading into this, the 8 PM slot typically features drama repeats. This predictable schedule provides a comforting consistency for viewers planning their weekend entertainment. While Saturday nights might not be premiere-heavy, they offer a chance to catch up on popular dramas or delve into the gripping narratives of 48 Hours.
Austin Stowell as young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS: Origins, a new CBS prequel series for the Fall 2024 TV schedule.
Beyond Saturday: CBS Fall 2024 Schedule Highlights
While Saturday at 10 PM is reliably 48 Hours, CBS has a robust lineup across the week. Monday nights are dedicated to the NCIS franchise, featuring the original NCIS and the new prequel NCIS: Origins. Tuesday nights belong to the FBI universe with FBI, FBI: International, and FBI: Most Wanted airing consecutively. Wednesdays will see the return of Survivor, joined by the new competition series The Summit.
Thursday nights bring comedy and drama with Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, a spin-off of Young Sheldon, followed by Ghosts, the new Matlock series starring Kathy Bates, and Elsbeth. Friday nights are action-packed with S.W.A.T., Fire Country, and the final season of Blue Bloods.
Premiere Dates and What to Expect This Fall
CBS is staggering its fall premieres, starting with Survivor and 48 Hours in late September. However, the major rollout begins with CBS Premiere Week on Sunday, October 13th. This week will launch new seasons of hit shows and introduce highly anticipated new series.
- Sunday, October 13th: Tracker Season 2 premiere at 8 PM ET, leading into the season finale of Big Brother.
- Monday, October 14th: NCIS Season 22 and the series premiere of NCIS: Origins.
- Tuesday, October 15th: Premieres of FBI, FBI: International, and FBI: Most Wanted.
- Thursday, October 17th: Series premiere of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage and Season 4 premiere of Ghosts.
- Friday, October 18th: Season premieres of S.W.A.T. and Fire Country, and the return of the final season of Blue Bloods.
- Sunday, October 20th: Season 5 premiere of The Equalizer at 9:30 PM ET.
Max Thieriot in Fire Country, part of CBS’s Friday night lineup for the Fall 2024 TV season.
For viewers specifically interested in Saturday nights, while drama repeats at 8 PM and 48 Hours at 10 PM remain consistent, it’s worth noting the network’s focus on building strong lineups throughout the week. Whether you are planning your primetime viewing around Saturday 10 PM or any other night, CBS’s Fall 2024 schedule offers a diverse range of entertainment. Stay tuned to conduct.edu.vn for more updates and in-depth TV guides as the fall season approaches.
