CBS has set its September schedule with a mix of special events, awards shows, and reality TV premieres. Scripted dramas and comedies return in October.
📅 Full Schedule by Date
Sunday, September 7
- 8:00-11:00 PM ET (5:00-8:00 PM PT) – 2025 Video Music Awards (Hosted by LL Cool J, live from UBS Arena; simulcast on MTV)
Sunday, September 14
- 8:00-11:00 PM ET (5:00-8:00 PM PT) – 77th Emmy Awards (Hosted by Nate Bargatze, live broadcast)
Sunday, September 21
- 8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT – A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
Wednesday, September 24
- 8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT – Survivor Season 49 Premiere (Two-hour special)
- Moves to Wednesdays, 8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT from October 1
Thursday, September 25
- 9:00-10:30 PM ET/PT – The Amazing Race Season 38 Premiere
- Moves to Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 PM ET/PT from October 1
Saturday, September 27
- 10:00 PM ET/PT – 48 Hours Season 38 Premiere
Sunday, September 28
- 7:00 PM ET – NFL on CBS Doubleheader (May delay primetime)
- 7:30-9:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) – 60 Minutes Season 58 Premiere (90-minute episode)
- 8:30-10:30 PM ET (8:00-10:00 PM PT) – Big Brother Season 27 Finale (Two-hour special)
🗓 Weekly Overview
Monday–Friday (Sept 1–30)
- Daytime: CBS News Mornings, The Price Is Right, The Talk
- Primetime: Mostly reruns, sports, or special programs until October scripted premieres
Saturday Nights
- 8:00 & 9:00 PM – Drama encores
- 10:00 PM – 48 Hours (new season begins Sept 27)
Sundays in September
- NFL coverage in the evening
- 60 Minutes premieres Sept 28
- Special events: VMAs (Sept 7), Emmys (Sept 14), Earth, Wind & Fire tribute (Sept 21)
- Big Brother finale Sept 28
📌 Coming in October
- CBS Premiere Week begins October 12
- Returning hits: NCIS, FBI, Tracker, Ghosts, Matlock
- New series: Boston Blue, Sheriff Country, DMV
- Midseason (2026): CIA, Y: Marshals, Harlan Coben’s Final Twist, America’s Culinary Cup, Hollywood Squares
Streaming
- All CBS shows stream live on Paramount+ Premium
- On-demand viewing available the next day with any Paramount+ plan
