Our favorite CBS shows are making their midseason returns — and the network has released spoiler-filled storylines for each one, including Tracker, Matlock, FBI and more.
Matlock became an overnight hit after the first season premiered in September 2024. The series follows a wealthy retired lawyer named Madeline Kingston (Kathy Bates) who pretends to be a poor widower named Matty Matlock to get a job at the company. As it turns out, Matty thinks someone at the company has a hand in the opioid epidemic that led to his daughter’s death.
According to the executive producer and director Kat Coiro the biggest twists are yet to come.
“What is so remarkable about the program again Jennie [Snyder Urman’s] writing that is more and more character-based. The twists have more to do with psychology than they do with big external factors or structural shifts,” Coiro said to himself. Us Weekly November 2024. “You invest so much in these characters that the little revelations become really fun.”
NCIS: The Originsmeanwhile, it previously ended on a high note after it was revealed that Gibbs (Austin Stowell) killed Pedro Hernandez (George Paez) on screen after the gang leader kills Gibbs’ family.
“Initially, the writers’ room told us the main storylines that might play out. But what [creators] Gina [Lucita Monreal] again David [J. North] what they said from the beginning is that they want to write for us and get to know us and see what works as we shoot. So I think we’re getting to know their characters as we go episode by episode,” said Stowell Us in November 2024 regarding the prequel series. “There are not many episodes to come. And we still have crimes to solve and memories to revisit. There are some events coming up in the next few episodes that are incredibly important to their story NCIS and Gibbs’ story that I’m excited to share with fans of the show.”
Keep scrolling for a sneak peek at your favorite CBS shows returning midseason:
‘Neighbor’
First date: Monday, January 27 at 8 pm. EST
Check-in line: The new neighbors who moved into Miss Kim’s old house keep the Butlers and Johnsons all night. Meanwhile, Courtney tells Marty that she’s leaving.
‘Poppa’s House’
First date: Monday, January 27 at 8:30 pm EST
Check-in line: Junior accuses Poppa of lying about his childhood crush on his dog. Meanwhile, Nina and Junior take a vow of celibacy to explore a deeper connection.
‘NCIS’
First date: Monday, January 27 at 9 pm EST
Check-in line: After NCIS discovers that the owner of Parker’s favorite bakery (guest star Melina Kanakaredes) is guided, they make a plan to save him from the perpetrators. Also, tensions rise when Torres’ secret love is discovered.
‘NCIS: Origins’
First date: Monday, January 27 at 10 pm EST
Check-in line: The team investigates the death of the son of a famous Marine commander, and an important part of Franks’ past involving his family is revealed.
CBS; Disney/Mike Taing All your favorite shows are returning – or showing – mid-season and more dates have been announced. High Potential returns on January 7 after an explosion involving a hostage situation in the area. After the episode, Daniel Sunjata teased what viewers can expect from the others […]
‘FBI’
First date: Tuesday, January 28 at 8 pm EST
Check-in line: The investigation into the death of an assistant US attorney leads the team to a scandal involving an airline whistleblower and the sad discovery that they don’t have much time to stop terrorists from crashing more corporate jets into the air. Facing the memory of his brother, who was a victim of 9/11, the case pushes Scola hard to prevent another tragedy.
‘FBI: International’
First date: Tuesday, January 28 at 9 pm EST
Check-in line: A member of the Fly Group goes missing as a hunt Greg Csonka continues in Paris. Meanwhile, Vo’s life hangs in the balance after being shot.
‘FBI: Most Wanted’
First date: Tuesday, January 28 at 10 pm EST
Check-in line: The Fugitive Task Force investigates a series of deadly fires involving descendants of those responsible for the infamous 1985 MOVE bombing in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Nina’s sister turns to her in a time of need.
‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Wedding’
First date: Thursday, January 30 at 8 pm EST
Check-in line: Tensions rise when Georgie walks into Mandy’s new sales conference. Meanwhile, Audrey is conflicted when Jim makes it a point not to cheat on Connor. Young Sheldon‘s Sarah Baker reprises her recurring role as Medford High’s librarian Ms. Hutchins.
‘Ghosts’
First date: Thursday, January 30 at 8:30 pm EST
Check-in line: Sam and Jay are forced to defend when Mark wants to meet a silent investor in Jay’s restaurant who has been involved in construction.
‘Matlock’
First date: Thursday, January 30 at 9 pm EST
Check-in line: Matty helps Olympia deal with the wrongful termination of Elijah’s cousin. Also, Edwin worries that the longer Matty stays at Jacobson Moore, the more likely he is to be caught.
‘Elsbeth’
First date: Thursday, January 30 at 10 pm EST
Check-in line: When a young man is found dead in his car, Elsbeth visits the health center she just left and begins to suspect its loving founder (Eric McCormack).
‘NCIS: Sydney’
First date: Friday, January 31 at 8 pm EST
Check-in line: The team will do whatever it takes to crack the case of a brutal killer on the run during NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson’s first day as boss.
‘Land of Fire’
First date: Friday, January 31 at 9 pm EST
Check-in line: As the Chezem Valley fire burns out of control, Bode and Audrey must find a way to save themselves; Manny risks his freedom for his missing daughter; and Eva tries to protect her father (Phil Morris) and their family farm.
‘SWAT’
First date: Friday, January 31 at 10 pm EST
Check-in line: When Hondo learns there’s a $1 million bounty on his head, the 20-Squad must race to uncover a mysterious old enemy of Hondo’s who’s intent on revenge. Also, Deacon and Tan butt lead Tan’s reforms in the SWAT academy.
‘Tracker’
First date: Sunday, February 16 at 8 pm EST
Check-in line: A new lead in Colter’s white whale case, the disappearance of Gina Picket, brings him and retired cop Keaton (Brent Sexton) reunite to track down a serial killer.
‘The Equalizer’
First date: Sunday, February 16 at 10 pm EST
Long line: After a little girl is the victim of a shooting in her neighborhood, the team races to find out if the gang war continues and if the crime is connected to the shipment of stolen guns that McCall is chasing. Meanwhile, love is in the air as Aunt Vi and Delilah prepare for their big day.