CBS Midseason 2026 Schedule; SNL Closes Out 2025 with 3 Episodes in December

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

CBS Midseason 2026 Schedule; SNL Closes Out 2025 with 3 Episodes in December

CBS announced its 2025-2026 midseason primetime programming lineup, featuring a new true-crime series, a milestone 50th Survivor season and special encore episodes event, two new powerful dramas and a new culinary cooking competition, along with returning hit series and special event programming.

Harlan Coben's Final Twist, the new true-crime series debuts Wednesday, Jan. 7 (10:00-11:00 PM) following Hollywood Squares and The Price is Right at Night returns. CIA, from executive producer Dick Wolf, starring Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss, premieres Monday, Feb. 23 (10:00-11:00 PM). Y: Marshals, from executive producer Taylor Sheridan, starring Luke Grimes reprising his role as Kayce Dutton, launches Sunday, March 1 (8:00-9:00 PM), followed by new time periods for Tracker and Watson. And America's Culinary Cup, from executive producer and host Padma Lakshmi, debuts Wednesday, March 4 (9:30-10:30 PM) following 90-minute Survivor episodes.

Leading up to the three-hour Survivor 50 milestone premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 25 (8:00-11:00 PM), CBS will present a special two-week programming event featuring 10 encore episodes from the show's iconic history showcasing players from the S50 cast. Specific episodes to be announced at a later date. Dates are: Monday, Feb. 9 and Tuesday, Feb. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM); Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM); Friday, Feb. 13, Monday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM) and Wednesday, Feb. 18 through Friday, Feb. 20 (8:00-9:30 PM).

Special events include Golden Eve, Thursday, Jan. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM). ET: LIVE On the Golden Globe Red Carpet, Sunday, Jan. 11 (Live) (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/4:00-5:00 PM, PT). The 83rd Annual Golden Globes, Sunday, Jan. 11 (Live) (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/5:00-8:00 PM, PT). Inside the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Friday, Jan. 30 (8:00-9:00 PM). The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Sunday, Feb. 1 (Live) (8:00-11:30 PM, ET/5:00-8:30 PM, PT). 25th Annual Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Hall of Fame Countdown, Monday, Feb. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM).

Saturday Night Live

Melissa McCarthy will return to host Saturday Night Live for the sixth time on Dec. 6. The two-time Academy Award nominee won an Emmy Award for hosting Saturday Night Live in 2017. Dijon will perform as musical guest for the first time. He's currently nominated for two Grammy Awards and is on tour in support of his album, "Baby."

Josh O'Connor will make his Saturday Night Live hosting debut on Dec. 13. The Emmy winner stars in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, in select theaters Nov. 26 and streaming Dec. 12 on Netflix. Lily Allen will make her second appearance as musical guest. The Grammy-nominated artist just released her fifth album, "West End Girl."

Ariana Grande will host Saturday Night Live for the third time on Dec. 20. The Academy Award-nominated and Grammy winning multi-hyphenate stars in Wicked: For Good, in theaters Nov. 21. Cher will take the stage as musical guest for the second time following her first appearance in 1987. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner's autobiography, "Cher: The Memoir" is currently available in paperback. In addition to the broadcast on NBC (11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT), Saturday Night Live streams live on Peacock. Stream every season of now on Peacock.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, July 16

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Alpha Males and the Power of Prayer" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mandy tries to make things right with Pastor Jeff (Matt Hobby) when she learns her controversial comments have hurt the tire store’s business. Meanwhile, Jim and Audrey butt heads over Connor’s allowance.

Ghosts - "Under New Management" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When new pressures threaten Sam and Jay’s control over Woodstone, they’re forced to navigate unexpected challenges to protect its future. Meanwhile, a long-absent ghost returns, reopening emotional connections that complicate new relationships.

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "A Country Club, a Yokel and a New Boss" (CBS, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Georgie’s plan to make new clients at the local country club backfires when its outdated policies upset Audrey. Meanwhile, Mandy struggles to prove herself at work.

Ghosts - "Gate-gate" (CBS, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When an emotion‑driven decision puts Woodstone at risk, Sam and Jay step up to defend what they’ve built. Meanwhile, Isaac struggles to adjust to new surroundings, only to realize that some connections are too important to leave behind.

The Bear - "Raspberries" (FX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
A traffic jam.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 13)

Thursday, July 16

Ike Barinholtz (The Studio/The Afterparty/Bless the Harts/The Mindy Project/Eastbound & Down) - Ike guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Regina Hall (Black Monday/Grandfathered/Married/Second Generation Wayans) - Regina talks about The Five-Star Weekend on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Jon Barinholtz (Amerian Auto/Superstore) - Jon is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Will Ferrell (The Hawk/The Office) - Will stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Jake Johnson (Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed/Minx/New Girl) - Jak talks about The Dink on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
Molly Shannon (The Hawk/I Love That for You/The Other Two/Divorce/Kath & Kim/Craking Up) - Andy Cohen interviews Molly on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3:30am on Bravo. She also talks about The Hawk on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Will Ferrell (The Hawk/The Office) - Will talks about The Hawk on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Brandy (Zoe Ever After/The Game/Moesha/Thea) - Brandy and Rita Ora discuss Descendants: Wicked Wonderland with ABC News contributor Kelley L. Carter on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
The Cast of The Hawk - The Cast of Netflix's The Hawk are guests on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Tracy Morgan (The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins/Crutch/The Last O.G./30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show) - Tracy tells Drew about his new show Crutch on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Dallas Liu (Pen15) - Dallas appears New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:15am.