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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.

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.

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.

Posted by Pavan -- SitcomsOnline.com at 12:00 PM

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Labels: Abbott Elementary, ABC, Blue Bloods, CBS, FX, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Ghosts, Hulu, Matlock, NCIS, Poppa's House, San Diego Comic Con, Survivor, The Equalizer, The Neighborhood