With the close of yet another successful season, CBS retains its title as “America’s Most-Watched Network” in primetime. This marks the 16th year of dominance in total viewership, surpassing the former record set by CBS from 1955 to 1970. The network is now gearing up to introduce its 2024-2025 lineup.
CBS, stepping out as the first to share its new Fall TV schedule, highlights a mix of old favorites, freshly introduced series, and one familiar game show returning with a makeover.
Coming off a season that saw most of its lineup renewed—specifically, 18 series—the network is adding just six new shows, including a spinoff from the beloved Young Sheldon titled Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage; a reimagination of Matlock with a gender switch; a prequel called NCIS: Origins; Poppa’s House, a new comedy starring the father-son duo Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr.; and Watson, which proposes a modern twist to the Sherlock Holmes saga with a focus on medical conundrums.
Among its unscripted shows are The Summit, a competition adventure across New Zealand’s challenging terrain, and a reprise of classic Hollywood Squares with Drew Barrymore assuming the pivotal center square.
A few of the newcomers, namely Watson and Hollywood Squares, will make their debut in the midseason. The latter will form a part of an all-new “Game Show Wednesdays” starting in January, potentially replacing Survivor.
Continuing its expansive content offering, CBS will present its roster of regular high-profile events, such as the Grammy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Tony Awards, Kennedy Center Honors, New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, and the recent addition, the American Music Awards.
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CBS’s 2024-2025 Program Slate (New Additions in Bold)
Highlighting the New Series
FAQ Section
- How many new series has CBS introduced for the 2024-2025 season?
- CBS has introduced six new series and is also reimagining a classic game show.
- What are some of the anticipated new shows on CBS?
- Fans can look forward to Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, Matlock, NCIS: Origins, and Watson among other new shows.
- Will there be a replacement for Survivor in the CBS midseason schedule?
- Yes, “Game Show Wednesdays” will be introduced in the midseason, which may potentially take over the time slot of Survivor.
Conclusion
The 2024-2025 fall season looks promising for CBS as it blends the familiarity of returning shows with the excitement of new content. From the comedic relatability of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage to the thrilling challenges in The Summit, viewers have a diverse range of programming to anticipate. With a mix of reimagined classics and fresh narratives, CBS is poised to maintain its position as a leader in primetime television. Stay tuned as these shows unfold and join CBS to celebrate another potentially record-breaking season.