CBS scripted series return starting October 4. CBS has revealed when all your favorite shows will return with new episodes this fall. Keep reading to find out 2026 premiere dates for CBS shows – and why some series won’t be back until 2027. CBS premiere week kicks off on October 4CBS starts off the fall season with the return of 60 Minutes on September 13, immediately following the NFL on CBS doubleheader. A packed lineup means some shows won’t return until 2027.