CBS Unveils Fall 2023 Schedule, Keeps Strike Contingencies in Reserve

CBS has unveiled its Fall 2023 schedule, and while fans are excited about the new shows and returning favorites, the network is keeping contingencies in reserve in case of a labor strike.

In a statement, CBS said it will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments as necessary. The network is not alone in its cautious approach, as other networks are also preparing for the possibility of a strike by the Writers Guild of America, which could disrupt production and delay or cancel shows.

Despite the uncertainty, CBS is moving forward with its programming plans, including the return of season favorites like “NCIS,” “Blue Bloods,” and “SEAL Team.” The network is also introducing a slate of new series, including a drama about a time-traveling detective, a comedy set in a retirement community, and a reboot of the classic legal drama “Perry Mason.”

Here is a breakdown of CBS’ Fall 2023 schedule:

Monday
8:00 p.m. – “The Neighborhood”
8:30 p.m. – New Comedy Series
9:00 p.m. – “Bob Hearts Abishola”
9:30 p.m. – “B Positive”
10:00 p.m. – “NCIS: Hawai’i”

Tuesday
8:00 p.m. – “NCIS”
9:00 p.m. – “FBI”
10:00 p.m. – New Drama Series, “Rewind”

Wednesday
8:00 p.m. – “Survivor”
9:00 p.m. – “SEAL Team”
10:00 p.m. – “SWAT”

Thursday
8:00 p.m. – “Young Sheldon”
8:30 p.m. – “B Positive”
9:00 p.m. – “Ghost Whisperer” reboot, “Spirited”
10:00 p.m. – New Drama Series, “The Time Detective”

Friday
8:00 p.m. – “MacGyver”
9:00 p.m. – “Magnum P.I.”
10:00 p.m. – “Blue Bloods”

Saturday
8:00 p.m. – Drama Series Encore
10:00 p.m. – “48 Hours”

Sunday
7:00 p.m. – “60 Minutes”
8:00 p.m. – “The Equalizer”
9:00 p.m. – “Perry Mason”
10:00 p.m. – “NCIS: Los Angeles”

Overall, CBS is offering a mix of established franchises and new concepts, with a particular emphasis on dramas. With the network holding contingency plans in reserve, viewers will have to wait and see how the Fall 2023 season shapes up.