CBS Announces Fall Premiere Dates, Including Supergirl and Limitless

By Max Evry

CBS announced today a multi-phase launch for its new season, with fall 2015-2016 primetime premiere dates spanning the start of NFL “Thursday Night Football” on Sept. 17 to the return of its top-rated Thursday entertainment lineup on Nov. 5.

They also debuted a special video for the launch of “Supergirl” on Twitter featuring star Melissa Benoist…

“With many of the biggest hits on primetime television as well as ‘Thursday Night Football,’ we have the ability to strategically roll out our new season over several weeks this fall,” said Nina Tassler, Chairman, CBS Entertainment. “We’ve created a very focused scheduling and promotional environment to provide the best possible launch platform for new and returning series across the schedule.”

Premiere Week

Monday, Sept. 21: The season premiere of “The Big Bang Theory” (8:00-8:30 PM) leads into the debut of new comedy “Life in Pieces” (8:30-9:00 PM), followed by the season premieres of “Scorpion” (9:00-10:00 PM) and “NCIS: Los Angeles” (10:00-11:00 PM).

Tuesday, Sept. 22: The season premiere of “NCIS” (8:00-9:00 PM) is followed by “NCIS: New Orleans” (9:00-10:00 PM), leading into the series premiere of new drama “Limitless” (10:00-11:00 PM).

Wednesday, Sept. 23: A big night of reality that begins with the 90-minute season premiere of the 31st edition of “Survivor” (8:00-9:30 PM), followed by the 90-minute season finale of the summer reality show “Big Brother” (9:30-11:00 PM).

Friday, Sept. 25: The 27th edition of “The Amazing Race” debuts (8:00-9:00 PM), followed by season premieres of “Hawaii Five-0” (9:00-10:00 PM) and “Blue Bloods” (10:00-11:00 PM).

Saturday, Sept 26: “48 Hours” premieres (10:00-11:00 PM).

Sunday, Sept. 27: “60 Minutes” premieres (7:30-9:00 PM), followed by the special two-hour series finale of “CSI: Crime Scene” (9:00-11:00 PM).

Second Week Premieres

Wednesday, Sept. 30: The season premiere of “Criminal Minds” (9:00-10:00 PM) is followed by the series premiere of new drama “Code Black” (10:00-11:00 PM).

Sunday, Oct. 4: New seasons of “Madam Secretary” (8:00-9:00 PM) and “The Good Wife” (9:00-10:00 PM) premiere, followed by the time period launch of “CSI: Cyber” (10:00-11:00 PM).

Monday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Nov. 5

Monday, Oct. 26: Following an original episode of “The Big Bang Theory” (8:00-8:30 PM), “Supergirl” makes its series debut at a special time (8:30-9:30 PM), followed by “Scorpion” (9:30-10:30 PM) and a comedy rebroadcast (10:30-11:00 PM). “Supergirl” moves into its regular time period (8:00-9:00 PM) on Monday, Nov. 2, while “Scorpion” returns to 9:00-10:00 PM.

Thursday, Nov. 5: CBS’s Thursday night entertainment lineup returns with “The Big Bang Theory” (8:00-8:30 PM) and “Life in Pieces” (8:30-9:00 PM) moving to their regular time periods, followed by the season premiere of “Mom” (9:00-9:30 PM), the series debut of new comedy “Angel From Hell” (9:30-10:00 PM) and “Elementary” (10:00-11:00 PM).

CBS’s 2015-2016 Primetime Premiere Dates

Thursday, Sept. 17

7:30-8:25 PM, ET THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PRE-GAME SHOW

8:25 PM, ET NFL THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (Denver @ Kansas City)

Monday, Sept. 21

8:00-8:30 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (9th Season Premiere)

8:30-9:00 PM LIFE IN PIECES (Series Debut)

9:00-10:00 PM SCORPION (2nd Season Premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES (7th Season Premiere)

Tuesday, Sept. 22

8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (13th Season Premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: NEW ORLEANS (2nd Season Premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM LIMITLESS (Series Debut)

Wednesday, Sept. 23

8:00-9:30 PM SURVIVOR (90-Minute 31st Season Premiere)

9:30-11:00 PM BIG BROTHER (90-Minute Season Finale)

Friday, Sept. 25

8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (27th Season Premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM HAWAII FIVE-0 (6th Season Premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS (6th Season Premiere)

Saturday, Sept. 26

10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS (28th Season Premiere)

Sunday, Sept. 27

7:30-9:00 PM 60 MINUTES (48th Season Premiere)

9:00-11:00 PM CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (Two-Hour Series Finale)

Wednesday, Sept. 30

8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR

9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS (11th Season Premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM CODE BLACK (Series Debut)

Sunday, Oct. 4

8:00-9:00 PM MADAM SECRETARY (2nd Season Premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM THE GOOD WIFE (7th Season Premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM CSI: CYBER (2nd Season Premiere)

Monday, Oct. 26

8:00-8:30 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (Original Episode)

8:30-9:30 PM SUPERGIRL (Series Debut)

9:30-10:30 PM SCORPION

10:30-11:00 PM COMEDY REBROADCAST TBD

Monday, Nov. 2

8:00-9:00 PM SUPERGIRL (Regular Time Period)

9:00-10:00 PM SCORPION

10:00-11:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES

Thursday, Nov. 5

8:00-8:30 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (Regular Time Period)

8:30-9:00 PM LIFE IN PIECES (Regular Time Period)

9:00-9:30 PM MOM (3rd Season Premiere)

9:30-10:00 PM ANGEL FROM HELL (Series Debut)

10:00-11:00 PM ELEMENTARY (4th Season Premiere)

Supergirl

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Supergirl's powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman's formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Mehcad Brooks and Jenna Dewan-Tatum Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposé on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Jeremy Jordan Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Supergirl's powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman's formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Mehcad Brooks, Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Melissa Benoist Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposé on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Mehcad Brooks Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Supergirl's powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman's formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Mehcad Brooks, Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Melissa Benoist Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Supergirl's powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman's formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Melissa Benoist Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposé on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Calista Flockhart Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposé on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Calista Flockhart Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposé on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Jeremy Jordan Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposé on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Jeremy Jordan Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Supergirl's powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman's formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Melissa Benoist (center) Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Cat (Calista Flockhart, pictured) plans to run an exposé on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposé on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Jeremy Jordan Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposé on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist, Jeremy Jordan and Calista Flockhart Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Supergirl's powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman's formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist, Mehcad Brooks and Jenna Dewan-Tatum Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposé on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Jeremy Jordan Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Stronger Together" -- When Kara's (Melissa Benoist, left) attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Stronger Together" -- When Kara's (Melissa Benoist) attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Stronger Together" -- Cat (Calista Flockhart, right) pressures James to use his connection to Superman to get her an interview with Supergirl, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Also pictured: Melissa Benoist (left) Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Stronger Together" -- Cat pressures James (Mehcad Brooks) to use his connection to Superman to get her an interview with Supergirl, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Stronger Together" -- Cat (Calista Flockhart, left) pressures James (Mehcad Brooks, right) to use his connection to Superman to get her an interview with Supergirl, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Stronger Together" -- When Kara's (Melissa Benoist, right) attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz. Also, Cat pressures James ((Mehcad Brooks, left) to use his connection to Superman to get her an interview with Supergirl, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Stronger Together" -- When Kara's (Melissa Benoist, right) attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz. Also, Cat pressures James ((Mehcad Brooks, left) to use his connection to Superman to get her an interview with Supergirl, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Stronger Together" -- When Kara's attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Chyler Leigh Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Stronger Together" -- When Kara's (Melissa Benoist) attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Stronger Together" -- When Kara's attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh and David Harewood Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Pilot" -- After 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, Kara Zor-El, (Melissa Benoist) Superman's cousin, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be, on the series premiere of SUPERGIRL, Monday, Oct. 26 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. The series moves to its regular time period (8:00-9:00 PM) on Monday, Nov. 2. Photo: Darren Michaels/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Pilot" -- After 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, Kara Zor-El, (Melissa Benoist) Superman's cousin, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be, on the series premiere of SUPERGIRL, Monday, Oct. 26 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. The series moves to its regular time period (8:00-9:00 PM) on Monday, Nov. 2. Photo: Darren Michaels/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Pilot" -- After 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, Kara Zor-El, (Melissa Benoist, left) Superman's cousin, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be, on the series premiere of SUPERGIRL, Monday, Oct. 26 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. The series moves to its regular time period (8:00-9:00 PM) on Monday, Nov. 2. Also pictured: Mehcad Brooks (right) as James Olsen Photo: Richard Cartwright/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    "Pilot" -- After 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, Kara Zor-El, (Melissa Benoist, center) Superman's cousin, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be, on the series premiere of SUPERGIRL, Monday, Oct. 26 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. The series moves to its regular time period (8:00-9:00 PM) on Monday, Nov. 2. Also pictured: Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers (left) and David Harewood as Hank Henshaw Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • Supergirl

    Supergirl

    Melissa Benoist stars as Kara Danvers/Supergirl in the new action-adventure drama SUPERGIRL, on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Matthias Clamer/Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © 2015 WBEI. All rights reserved.

  • Supergirl's Red Tornado

    Supergirl's Red Tornado

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    Supergirl

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    Supergirl

  • Supergirl

    Supergirl

    SUPERGIRL, airing Mondays 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT starting in November, is CBS's new action-adventure drama based on the DC COMICS' character Kara Zor-El, Superman's (Kal-El) cousin who, after 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be. Kara lives in National City assisting media mogul and fierce taskmaster Cat Grant (Calista Flockhart), who just hired the Daily Planet's former photographer, James Olsen, as her new art director. Photo: Richard Cartwright/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

  • SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL

    SUPERGIRL, airing Mondays 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT starting in November, is CBS's new action-adventure drama based on the DC COMICS' character Kara Zor-El, Superman's (Kal-El) cousin who, after 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be. Kara lives in National City assisting media mogul and fierce taskmaster Cat Grant (Calista Flockhart), who just hired the Daily Planet's former photographer, James Olsen, as her new art director. Photo: Richard Cartwright/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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    Supergirl

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    Supergirl
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