CBS 2025-2026 Schedule Shakeup: ‘CIA’ Moves to Midseason, ‘Watson’ Returning in the Fall

Meredith Jacobs
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CBS 2025-2026 Schedule Shakeup: ‘CIA’ Moves to Midseason, ‘Watson’ Returning in the Fall
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There’s not going to be a night of two hours of shows in the FBI universe this fall anymore.

CBS has announced its fall 2025 premiere dates, and with it comes a major change from its previously announced schedule. CIA was set to premiere this fall, on Mondays at 10/9c, after FBI, of which it is an offshoot. Instead, it has now been moved to the midseason.

Instead, Watson, which was previously set to return for its second season in 2026, has been moved to the fall. It is taking over the Mondays, 10/9c slot after FBI, and it will premiere on October 13, along with the rest of the night’s lineup, including The Neighborhood‘s eighth and final season and new comedy DMV. That’s a new night for Watson, which aired on Sundays its first season.

CIA stars Tom Ellis as a fast-talking, rule-breaking loose cannon CIA case officer who is partnered up with a by-the-book, seasoned and smart FBI agent who believes in the rule of law (not yet cast). When this odd couple are assigned to work out of CIA’s New York Station, they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil, finding that their differences may actually be their strength. CIA is a universe expansion of the FBI series.

Watson, a modern adaptation following the iconic titular doctor (Morris Chestnut) after the death of his friend, sleuth Sherlock Holmes, ended its first season in dramatic fashion. Watson was the cause of villain Moriarty’s (Randall Park) death. Season 2 will have to tackle how he deals with that as well as address whether Sherlock Holmes is truly dead (no body? it’s possible).

What are you hoping to see from Watson and CIA next season? Let us know in the comments section below.

Watson, Season 2 Premiere, Monday, October 13, 10/9c, CBS

CIA, Series Premiere, 2026, CBS

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    Tanya

    I will not be watching this new FBI CIA. I love FBI and FBI Most Wanted. Bring that back.

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      CyanGuitar

      FBI is still there its most wanted and International that they canceled

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    Blue8Ball

    CBS bring the REAL BLUE BLOODS BACK. Not the fake spin off which is just going to be the Donnie Wahlberg show. Just so disrespectful to not even bring the Real Sean back. Boston Blue is not going to get past it 1st Season unless you at least have the real Blue Bloods Stars making guest appearances on a regular basis. This isn't a spin off in anyway. Better choice would have been Jamie and Eddie and Baby Jamko moving out to the suburbs but of course remaining in the NYPD and guest appearances from the Reagan family. More believable then the Donnie Wahlberg show. As a side Never liked Watson show

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    GreenLobster

    I didn't like Watson and I won't watch it. I love Tom Ellis - can't wait for CIA. I liked the FBI shows.

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      PurpleRing

      Do enjoy Watson because it’s different. Don’t like Ingrid she’s a traitor nasty!

      I’m angry that FBI Internal was canceled it was a great show. Both hubby & I loved it. Will watch CIA because love Tom Ellis will see if costars make it worth the risk.

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    BlueCone

    Watson is great, but I hope they get rid of that Ingrid, the turncoat intern. I can't stand looking at her much less watching her on the show.

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    OrangePopcorn

    will not be watching anything new on CBS. I loved the FBI series and they always take the good shows off. They are cheap and as soon as they demand pay hikes they will drop them.

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      CyanGuitar

      its Fbi Most wanted and International that are gone Original is still there

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    BlueUmbrella

    If CIA is no better than BOSTON BLUE it won’t last a season. I struggled to watch the first episode and it was a struggle. My husband felt the same way. So many unbelievable situations from the fire scene to the first chase scene. They could have left the FBI series intact and had far more successful ratings!

    As much as I love Morris Chestnut I have never been able to get into Watson, it doesn’t hold my interest!

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    Blue8Ball

    I'm still disappointed that they took off FBI:Most Wanted and FBI: International. I have no intention of watching CIA. Watson I can take or leave

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    RedToast

    I am so upset that you took two of my favorite FBI's off and kept Watson, Fire Country, Matlock and Ellsbeth. They are ok but the FBI were better and just as good as NCIS. I ALSO LIKED THE EQUALIZER!!!!

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    GoldHammer

    I never got into Watson, and I will only watch FBI live, depending on who is with Tom Ellis on CIA will determine if I watch, it sure is not for Ellis, but most likely I will skip CIA then only FireCountry but they pissed me off with taking 2 favorites ships off the show so now I can care less. CBS cheap scathes should have never taken FBI Int and MW off the schedule

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    RedCloud

    You took 2 of my favorite shows off. FBI and FBI most wanted. Won't watch new show😠

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      GreenCoffee

      FBI isn’t cancelled (thank God) but yes sadly FBI International and FBI Most wanted were 😢. I definitely will still be watching FBI though 😊

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    PurpleTrumpet

    Perfectly said! Bring back Blue Bloods CBS! Nothing else you are airing measures up!!

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    OliveUmbrella

    FBI isn’t cancelled. It’s FBI Internal, & that was my favorite.

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    OliveUmbrella

    I really loved those two shows, & the actors in them.

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    GoldChilli

    Maybe the actors want to do something new..

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    OrangeTree

    Just another screwup for cbs won’t watch any of it

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