CBS Fall 2024 Premiere Dates; Disney Entertainment Television at San Diego Comic-Con 2024

Monday, July 15, 2024

CBS Fall 2024 Premiere Dates; Disney Entertainment Television at San Diego Comic-Con 2024

CBS announced fall premiere dates for its five new and 15 returning series for the 2024-25 primetime schedule. The official "CBS Premiere Week" actually kicks off with a full week of original episodes beginning Monday, Oct. 14 with the 22nd season premiere of NCIS, and two hours of the new drama NCIS: Origins starring Austin Stowell as a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs and narrated by Mark Harmon. All the FBI series returns Oct. 15. Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage premieres on October 17 followed by the season premiere of Ghosts at 8:30pm. Elsbeth returns the same night at 10pm. On Fridaym Oct. 18, S.W.A.T. and Fire Country return, leading into Blue Bloods for its 14th and final season at 10pm.

The fall lineup includes two special "Sneak Peeks" prior to CBS Premiere Week: The new Thursday night drama series Matlock, starring Kathy Bates, on Sunday, Sept. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) with a strong lead in from the 57th season premiere of 60 Minutes, and the new Wednesday night action-adventure reality competition series The Summit, set in the New Zealand Alps and hosted by Manu Bennett, on Sunday, Sept. 29 (9:00-10:30 PM, ET; 8:30-10:00 PM, PT) with a powerful lead in following an NFL on CBS doubleheader and an original 60 Minutes.

Poppa's House

In addition, the hit reality series Survivor debuts its 47th season with a two-hour episode on Wednesday, Sept. 18 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). New sitcom Poppa's House premieres Monday, Oct. 21 at 8:30pm following the season premiere of The Neighborhood at 8. Last season's new series Tracker returns Sunday, Oct. 27, while The Equalizer also returns that night.

A.V.A. Fest

Downtown San Diego will be home to carnivals, factories, pop-up restaurants and more as Disney Entertainment Television touts a star-studded and immersive lineup of programming across its portfolio of content brands including 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC, ABC Signature, Disney Branded Television, FX and Hulu. Beginning Thursday, July 25, Hulu's Animayhem Factory, ABC's A.V.A. Fest (A Very Abbott Festival), and #FXSDCC outdoor activations will be open to the public directly outside the San Diego Convention Center. Plus, inside the convention halls, the Disney Entertainment Television booth will have 12 autograph signing sessions with talent from fan-favorite series.

Abbott Elementary will reach new heights at San Diego Comic-Con, inviting attendees to experience A.V.A. Fest (A Very Abbott Festival) firsthand. Inspired by two fan-favorite episodes from the series, this carnival-themed activation is poised to be Abbott's biggest, flashiest, "over-the-top and unhinged" fan experience to date. From a soaring swing ride to a colorful ball pit photo op and the chance to “dunk a white dude,” guests will encounter a wide variety of series-themed games and attractions inspired by its beloved characters. Also not to be missed – hourly live performances by the official Philadelphia Eagles Drumline and an exclusive festival playlist curated by Questlove. Hulu is bringing Animayhem back to San Diego Comic-Con with a zany, 2D-ifying factory where its beloved animated series are made. The factory is complete with Hulu's most iconic animated titles like Bob's Burgers, Family Guy, Futurama, The Simpsons and more. The activation is located right next to the Convention Center in the Bayfront’s Parking Lot.

FX will host a can't-miss series of immersive experiences transporting fans into their favorite FX series with interactive experiences, exclusive merch and photo opportunities including FX's The Bear Restaurant Pop-Up, the FX Fearless Hellevator, and featuring It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and What We Do in the Shadows.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, October 30

Abbott Elementary - "Costume Contest" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
It’s Halloween at Abbott Elementary! Janine and Gregory proudly show off their couple’s costume, but it fails to translate. Meanwhile, Barbara faces pushback from parents concerned about hygiene and her beloved apple-bobbing tradition.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Saved by the Spell" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
On her first day of school, Billie uses magic to impress Roman's best friend; when a jealous Roman steals Billie's wand, he falls into the grasp of a wizard-hunting phantomus.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Something Wizard This Way Comes" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
On Halloween, Billie tells Roman about Pumpkin Belly, a ghoul who eats anyone whose house isn't spookily decorated; Justin, Milo and Giada defend the home from pranksters.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 28)

Wednesday, October 30

Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary/Fam/Instant Mom/Moesha/It's a Living) - Watch Sheryl on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Salma Hayek Pinault (The Sinbad Show) - Salma appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Kieran Culkin (Solar Opposites/Go Fish) - Kieran is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Tom Hanks (Bosom Buddies) - Tom stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Emily Osment (Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage/Young Sheldon/Young & Hungry/Hannah Montana), Tien Tran (How I Met Your Father) and Vinny Thomas (Platonic) - Emily, Tien and Vinny are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
Adam Pally (Mr. Throwback/Indebted/Making History/The Mindy Project/Happy Endings) - Adam appears on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3:30am on Bravo.
Keri Russell (Running Wilde/Daddy's Girls) - Keri talks about The Diplomat on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Matty Matheson (The Bear) - Matty talks about improvising scenes on the hit show The Bear and how he started his career in restaurants on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - Anna is chatting with Drew about directing her first film Woman of the Hour, the crazy serial killer case the movie is based on, finding boundaries in her life, turning 40 and more on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez) - Mayan discusses her sitcom Lopez vs Lopez on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Blair Underwood (Fatherhood/The New Adventures of Old Christine) - Blair is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:30am.
Marissa Jaret Winokur (What We Do in the Shadows/Retired at 35/Stacked) - Marissa appears on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:05am.
Melissa Peterman (Happy's Place/Young Sheldon/Baby Daddy/Working Class/Reba) - Melissa talks about NBC's Happy's Place on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.