US EditionCBS 2025-2026 Schedule Shakeup: ‘CIA’ Moves to Midseason, ‘Watson’ Returning in the Fall
UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – CBS delayed CIA to midseason 2026 after a showrunner change and advanced Watson to fall 2025, with Watson premiering October 13 in the FBI universe lineup.
- CBS announced a fall schedule change moving 'CIA,' starring Tom Ellis, from a fall premiere to midseason in 2025-2026.
- The move occurred due to production delays and a showrunner replacement, with Warren Leight taking over for David Hudgins.
- 'Watson,' a second-year drama from Kapital Entertainment, will fill the fall Monday 10 PM slot originally intended for 'CIA' starting October 13.
- CBS will launch most of its fall lineup during 'CBS Premiere Week' starting the week of October 12, leveraging NFL doubleheaders for special premieres.
- This schedule shift suggests CBS adapts its programming strategy to optimize new show launches and maximize audience reach during key sports events.
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CBS has made changes to its 2025-26 television schedule. The upcoming FBI spinoff series CIA is moving to the mid-season, likely with a 2026 release, instead of airing this fall. The news comes amid a showrunner change for the series. FBI: Most Wanted showrunner David Hudgins was originally set to lead the show, but he has departed the series and has been replaced by Warren Leight, who previously served as showrunner on Law & Order: SVU. The del…
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