CBS September 2025 Lineup: Full Schedule of VMAs, Emmys, Survivor, and More

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