As previously reported, CBS Premiere Week kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 12, with Matlock and Elsbeth, and wrapping the following Sunday
with Jensen Ackles’ return to Tracker. In between, you’ll get fresh episodes of Fire Country, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage and Watson,
and the premiere of new comedy DMV. (Unscripted vets Survivor and The Amazing Race return in September.)
“Act One of a Horror Film” – Eighteen strangers are abandoned on the islands of Fiji with the chance to win $1 million. Tribes must claim victory in the grueling marooning challenge to earn essential camp supplies. Then castaways are chosen to face off with a huge reward on the line.
“Two Worlds Colliding” – Host Phil Keoghan invites 13 former Big Brother players to compete on a journey around the world with their loved ones.
Season 38 Premiere Date: Thursday, Sept. 25 at 9 pm; Episode 2 airs in its regular time slot, Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 9:30 pm.
“The Before Times” – Matty questions the paternity of the man claiming to be Alfie’s father. Also, the team takes on an arson case while Olympia tries to protect Julian’s involvement in the Wellbrexa case.
Season 2 Premiere Date: Sunday, Oct. 12 at 8:30 pm; Episode 2 airs in its regular time slot, Thursday, Oct. 16 at 9 pm.
Elsbeth
“Yes, And…” – Elsbeth dives into the world of late-night comedy when backstage tensions rise between a talk show host (Stephen Colbert), his head writer Laurel (Amy Sedaris) and her on-air sidekick husband, Mickey (Andy Richter). Also, Elsbeth meets a new police officer (Lindsay Mendez) who is an aspiring stand-up comic when off the clock.
“Welcome to the New Normals” – The Johnsons and Butlers face big changes and unexpected challenges as Tina discovers a new passion, Malcolm navigates work and family boundaries, and Courtney takes a major step with Marty. Meanwhile, Dave’s tech experiment backfires and Gemma’s parenting plan goes awry.