The fall 2026 TV schedule is overflowing with new and returning shows — but some of your favorite shows are happening until the new year.
CBS announced its schedule in April 2026 and viewers couldn’t help but notice some major changes. “Ghosts,” “Matlock” and “NCIS: Sydney” experienced an upheaval with their midseason premieres being pushed back to 2027. They will be part of the new show “Einstein”, which will finally premiere in 2027.
Matlock’s time slot is made available to Elsbeth so that Cupertino can premiere that same evening. NCIS: Sydney, meanwhile, enters midseason as NCIS: Origins – which was given a shorter episode order – succeeds NCIS: New York.
ABC also declines to resume any show in the fall. “High Potential,” “The Rookie” and “Shifting Gears” are some of the programs being held back for a later midseason premiere. Keep scrolling to see the full list — and the reason for the wait:
“The Newbie”
This is not the first time The newbie took place until mid-season. Showrunner Alexis Hawley teased the show’s return, saying at a panel discussion in July 2026, “I think (the big two-part premiere) is the best of what we’re doing. I just wish everyone didn’t have to wait until January to see it.”
“High potential”
Elsewhere on ABC, High potential I had a surprising exchange RJ Decker took over the postDWTS the slot instead. Ari GoldmanABC’s senior vice president of content strategy and scheduling told Deadline in May 2026 that the move was made in an effort to “give viewers the opportunity to watch these shows throughout the season with as little disruption as possible.”
“Will Trent.”
After the on-screen deaths of several characters. Will Trent will be back – but not until 2027.
“Switch gears”
Tim Allen And Cat DenningsThe hit sitcom is currently filming in preparation for a return in 2027.
“Ghosts”
While CBS doesn’t bring Ghosts There will continue to be Halloween and Christmas specials until mid-season Us above.
The fall 2026 lineup will look a little different for CBS after some shows underwent surprising changes. CBS announced its schedule on Wednesday, April 15, with viewers noticing some major changes. “Ghosts,” “Matlock” and “NCIS: Sydney” experienced an upheaval with their midseason premieres being pushed back to 2027. You will join the (…).
‘Matlock’
Creator Jennie Snyder Urman addressed their decision to delay MatlocK’s return, telling TV Insider ahead of the Season 2 finale in April 2026: “I asked for it to move forward with the network. We talked. I just feel like there was so much we had to think about because we were really setting out on a journey, and we really thought that was important because we didn’t want to drag out the same story over and over again and the characters need to get to a really emotional place.”
“NCIS: Sydney”
NCIS, NCIS: New York And NCIS: Origins will all air in fall 2026 NCIS: Sydney was held back to make room.
“Remembering a Murderer”
Memory of a murderer reflects the first season premiere and aims for midseason.
“Murder in a Small Town”
Murder in a small town returns for the third season a little late.
