CBS Renews 10 Shows, Including Tracker and Matlock, for 2026-2027 Season

Network brings back fan favorites and introduces new spinoffs, leaving some shows' futures uncertain.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:03pm

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CBS has announced the renewal of 10 shows for its 2026-2027 season, including the hit drama 'Tracker' and the revival of the classic legal series 'Matlock.' The lineup also features the return of 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage,' 'Fire Country,' 'NCIS,' and more. However, the fate of shows like 'DMV' and 'Watson' remains unclear, and new spinoffs 'CIA' and 'Marshals' are set to debut, leaving fans eager to see if they'll live up to the hype.

Why it matters

CBS's decision to renew a significant number of shows, while also introducing new spinoffs, signals the network's confidence in its programming and its efforts to cater to a diverse audience. The mix of established hits and fresh concepts could help CBS maintain its viewership and remain competitive in the crowded television landscape.

The details

The renewed shows include 'Tracker,' 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage,' 'Matlock,' 'Elsbeth,' 'Fire Country,' 'NCIS,' 'NCIS: Origins,' 'NCIS: Sydney,' 'Survivor,' and 'The Amazing Race.' While these renewals were expected, the fate of 'DMV' and 'Watson' remains uncertain. Additionally, the network is introducing two new series, 'Cupertino' and 'Einstein,' for the 2026-2027 season.

  • The 'Tracker' Season 3 premiere is scheduled for March 3, 2026.
  • 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage' will resume its second season on February 26, 2026.
  • 'CIA,' a spinoff of the 'FBI' franchise, is set to debut on February 23, 2026.
  • 'Marshals,' a spinoff of 'Yellowstone,' will premiere on March 1, 2026.
  • The eighth and final season of 'The Neighborhood' is currently airing.

The players

Justin Hartley

The lead actor of the hit drama series 'Tracker.'

Tom Ellis

The star of the upcoming spinoff series 'CIA.'

Luke Grimes

The actor who will be featured in the 'Yellowstone' spinoff 'Marshals.'

Mike Colter

The lead actor of the new legal drama series 'Cupertino.'

Ella Stiller

The co-star of the new legal drama series 'Cupertino.'

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The takeaway

CBS's decision to renew a significant number of shows, while also introducing new spinoffs, signals the network's confidence in its programming and its efforts to cater to a diverse audience. The mix of established hits and fresh concepts could help CBS maintain its viewership and remain competitive in the crowded television landscape.