CBS has renewed 10 current series for the 2026-2027 broadcast season, increasing its total number of ordered series for that season to 16. The network also has several new series and spin-offs in various stages of production and scheduling. Meanwhile, decisions for two existing series, "Watson" and "DMV," are pending.
Renewed Series for 2026-2027
The network announced renewals for the following 10 series:
- "Tracker": Renewed for Season 4
- "Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage": Renewed for Season 3
- "Matlock": Renewed for Season 3
- "Elsbeth": Renewed for Season 4
- "Fire Country": Renewed for Season 5
- "NCIS": Renewed for Season 24
- "NCIS: Origins": Renewed for Season 3
- "NCIS: Sydney": Renewed for Season 4
- "Survivor": Renewed for Season 51, ahead of its Season 50 premiere
- "The Amazing Race": Renewed for Season 39
Previously Ordered and New Series
These renewals complement CBS’ previous pickups for the following series:
- "Blue Bloods" spinoff "Boston Blue"
- "Fire Country" spinoff "Sheriff Country"
- "FBI": Previously renewed
- "Ghosts": Previously renewed through Season 6
New series joining the lineup for the 2026-2027 season include the legal drama "Cupertino," starring Mike Colter, and the procedural series "Einstein," starring Matthew Gray Gubler. "Einstein" had been delayed from the 2025-2026 season.
Upcoming premieres include the new series "CIA," an "FBI" spinoff, scheduled for February 23. The "Yellowstone" spinoff "Marshals," starring Luke Grimes, is set to premiere on March 1.
Series Awaiting Decisions
The medical drama "Watson" and the comedy "DMV" are the only ongoing CBS scripted series currently awaiting new season decisions.
"Watson""Watson," a sophomore drama, previously performed well in a midseason Sunday slot behind "Tracker," which contributed to its Season 2 renewal. However, its ratings declined after being moved to a Monday slot behind "FBI" and it is currently reported as the lowest-rated scripted series on the network. CBS plans to evaluate "Watson's" performance after its return to Sundays on March 1, where it will again air behind "Tracker." The ratings of "Marshals," also debuting on March 1, will also influence the decision regarding "Watson."
"DMV""DMV," a freshman single-camera workplace comedy, achieved initial viewership of 10.1 million Live+35 Day multi-platform viewers during its premiere week. This performance exceeded that of its lead-in, "The Neighborhood," and half of the series CBS has already renewed. CBS is expected to weigh "DMV" against other potential comedy pilots for a slot.
Historically, scripted series left on the bubble by CBS after missing early renewals have a low chance of renewal. For instance, among those in a similar position last year, only "The Neighborhood" received a final-season renewal, while others were canceled.
Concluding Series and Pilots
The multi-cam comedy "The Neighborhood" is concluding its run after its current season, marking its eighth season. CBS is also developing two comedy pilots for potential future consideration: "Eternally Yours," a vampire comedy from "Ghosts" executive producers, and "Regency."