CBS Moves 'Ghosts' and 'Matlock' to Midseason, Adds New Shows for Fall 2026
CBS announced major changes to its 2026-27 TV schedule, moving popular shows 'Ghosts' and 'Matlock' from fall to midseason. The network will fill fall slots with new shows including legal drama 'Cupertino,' 'NCIS: New York,' and 'Eternally Yours.'
CBS shook up its traditional fall lineup by pushing two successful series to later in the season. 'Ghosts,' the supernatural comedy that has drawn strong ratings, and 'Matlock,' the legal drama reboot, will now premiere in midseason 2026-27 instead of fall.
The network is betting on fresh content for fall 2026. New legal drama 'Cupertino' will take a prime fall slot, joined by 'NCIS: New York,' the latest spinoff in the popular crime franchise. A third new series, 'Eternally Yours,' will also debut in the fall lineup.
CBS has already renewed multiple shows for the 2026-27 season. Returning series include 'Elsbeth' for a fourth season, 'FBI' for an eighth season, and 'Fire Country' for a fifth season. Recent hits like 'Boston Blue,' 'CIA,' 'Marshals,' and 'Sheriff Country' all got second-season pickups.
The scheduling strategy reflects how networks now spread their strongest shows across the entire season. Instead of loading fall with every major series, CBS can use popular shows like 'Ghosts' and 'Matlock' to draw viewers back in winter and spring.
TV fans will have to wait longer to see new episodes of two hit shows they've been watching. The changes also show how networks juggle their most popular content to keep viewers engaged year-round instead of cramming everything into fall.
CBS will likely announce specific premiere dates and time slots closer to the 2026-27 season launch.
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