{"id":89687,"date":"2026-05-03T16:29:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T16:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/which-cbs-shows-got-episode-counts-cut-before-fall-2026-season\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T16:29:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T16:29:49","slug":"which-cbs-shows-got-episode-counts-cut-before-fall-2026-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/which-cbs-shows-got-episode-counts-cut-before-fall-2026-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Which CBS Shows Got Episode Counts Cut Before Fall 2026 Season?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>CBS has cut the episode count for several TV shows ahead of the fall 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>The network confirmed that <em>Ghosts, Matlock<\/em> and <em>NCIS: Sydney<\/em> received a shakeup by having their premieres moved to 2027 for midseason. They will join the new show <em>Einstein<\/em>, which is finally premiering in 2027 as well.<\/p>\n<p>Matlock\u2019s timeslot will be given to <em>Elsbeth<\/em> to allow <em>Cupertino<\/em> to premiere on the same night. <em>NCIS: Sydney<\/em>, meanwhile, is moving to midseason as <em>NCIS: Origins<\/em> \u2014 which received a shorter episode order \u2014 takes over to pair off with <em>NCIS: New York<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to <em>NCIS: Origins<\/em>, other shows such as Fire Country will see a significantly receded amount of episodes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/marshalstracker.jpg?crop=0px%2C41px%2C2000px%2C1131px&amp;resize=400%2C225&amp;quality=55&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"Yellowstone's Marshals Tops Tracker as CBS' Most-Watched Show\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-fallback-img=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/marshalstracker.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n<p>    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">Why Are Many CBS Shows Facing Major Shakeups? Fall Lineup Changes Explained<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tThe fall 2026 lineup is going to look a little different for CBS after some shows went through surprising changes. CBS announced its schedule on Wednesday, April 15, with viewers noticing some substantial changes. Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney received a shakeup by having their premieres moved to 2027 for midseason. They will join the [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>CBS also found success with new additions such as <em>Yellowstone<\/em> spinoff <em>Marshals<\/em>, which was picked up for season 2 after its premiere was watched by 20.6 million viewers within seven days. It marked the most-watched network original series premiere without a football lead-in since 2017.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMarshals delivered a breakout performance, capturing a massive audience across platforms and quickly establishing itself as one of TV\u2019s most powerful new series,\u201d CBS Entertainment president <strong>Amy Reisenbach<\/strong> said in a statement. \u201cThe overwhelming viewer response speaks to the strength of the Yellowstone world, the bold, character-driven storytelling from the creative team and the dynamic cast performances led by Luke Grimes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to a press release, CBS had several wins with <em>Marshals<\/em> and <strong>Justin Hartley<\/strong>\u2018s <em>Tracker<\/em>. Both shows came out as the top two most\u2011watched during their premiere week. The debut of <strong>Luke Grimes<\/strong>\u2018 spinoff, meanwhile, ranked as CBS\u2019 most-streamed episode ever on Paramount+.<\/p>\n<p><em>Boston Blue <\/em>and<em> Sheriff Country<\/em> also scored quick season 2 pickups, with <em>Sheriff Country<\/em> averaging 7.6 million viewers and <em>Blue Bloods<\/em> bringing in 8 million viewers and winning \u201cevery Friday night in total viewers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Keep scrolling for a breakdown of which shows are getting their episode counts cut \u2014 and by how much:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>\u2018Fire Country\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>The first responder series will air 13 episodes in season 5, which is down from its usual 20.<\/p>\n<div id=\"news-block\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form  \">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/themes\/us-weekly\/assets\/img\/newsletter-bg-narrow.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"newsletter-form__background background-narrow\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/themes\/us-weekly\/assets\/img\/newsletter-bg-wide.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"newsletter-form__background background-wide\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup__success\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h3>Thank You!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>\u2018NCIS: Origins\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>The prequel will air 10 episodes are after 20 in prior seasons.<\/p>\n<h2>\u2018NCIS: Sydney\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>NCIS\u2019 other spinoff, meanwhile, will roll out 10 episodes instead of 18.<\/p>\n<h2>\u2018Matlock\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>The legal drama will air 13 episodes in season 3 after airing 16 this season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CBS has cut the episode count for several TV shows ahead of the fall 2026 season. The network confirmed that Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney received a shakeup by having their premieres moved to 2027 for midseason. They will join the new show Einstein, which is finally premiering in 2027 as well. 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