CBS Locks Fall Lineup, Fire Country Gets Shortened Season

0:00It's May 2nd, I'm Cory with the story. This is Entertainment and celebrity news today, driven by AI and built for the culture. CVS is keeping its Friday night line of locked in for Fall 2026, with Sheriff Country at 8, Fire Country at 9, and Boston Blue at 10. That block has dominated as number one for 16 straight seasons, so they're not messing with success. Fire Country though, is getting just a 13 episode order for season 5, down from 20 this year, and it'll wrap early. Same deal on Tuesdays for the NCIS family. Origins down to 10 episodes, Sydney also 10 in mid season, while the mothership and new New York spin-off. With LL Cool J whole steady, these cuts make sense as CVS ramps up its scripted slate big time next season, dropping Watson, the neighborhood, and DMV but adding fresh dramas like Cupertino, Einstein, and NCIS New York, plus comedy eternally yours. These newbies get full 20 episode runs, except Einstein at 13.

1:03Matlock's heading to mid season for season 3 with 13 episodes too, prepping a creative overhaul after wrapping its main storyline. Fire Country still a hit that sparked its own franchise, but newer Friday shows have stolen some shine with stronger numbers. Slots like Fire Country's mid season gap, plus openings on Monday and Sunday, leave room for more surprises. Maybe unscripted, or one of those bench. Who's sliding in to keep the momentum rolling?