CBS ‘Spoils’ a Dozen Premieres, Including NCIS, Blue Bloods, Ghosts, Fire Country, the FBIs and More
CBS has released synopses for a dozen season premieres, including NCIS, FBI and S.W.A.T.
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The following list, which is ordered by airdate, offers fresh intel and even fresher photos from all of your returning favorites — including first looks at Blue Bloods‘ final batch of episodes, Jesse Lee Soffer’s arrival on FBI: International and a brand-new spirit on Ghosts. (All of this is in addition to TVLine’s exclusive Fall TV Preview, which you can find here.)
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As previously reported, CBS Premiere Week kicks off Sunday, Oct. 13, with a fresh episode of Tracker. More than a dozen premieres will air over the following eight nights, culminating in the Monday, Oct. 21 return of The Neighborhood.
Tracker
“Out of the Past” – While investigating the strange disappearance of a missing family whose car was found abandoned on the side of the road in the backwoods of Arkansas, Colter makes a shocking discovery about the mother’s past that leads him into the world of organized crime. Also, Reenie opens up her new law firm and enlists Velma’s help in setting up shop.
Season 2 Premiere Date: Sunday, Oct. 13 at 8/7c
NCIS
“Empty Nest” – NCIS searches for a missing undercover agent in the midst of an active hostage situation.
Season 22 Premiere Date: Monday, Oct. 14 at 8/7c (special time)
FBI
“Abandoned” – The assassination of a seemingly ordinary Brooklyn plumber launches the team into a globe-spanning investigation that ruffles feathers with the CIA. Meanwhile, Tiffany struggles with fieldwork in the aftermath of the Hakim case.
Season 7 Premiere Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 8/7c
FBI: International
“A Leader, Not a Tourist” – The Fly Team is introduced to Supervisory Special Agent Wesley “Wes” Mitchell (new series regular Jesse Lee Soffer) when his partner is shot in Los Angeles and the suspects flee to Budapest, sending Mitchell overseas.
Season 4 Premiere Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 9/8c
FBI: Most Wanted
“Aquarium Drinker” – When a detective is brutally murdered, the Fugitive Task Force investigates a string of gruesome killings. Meanwhile, Remy and Abby’s (Susan Misner) relationship grows stronger.
Season 6 Premiere Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 10/9c
Ghosts
“Patience” – While Sam and the ghosts race to find him, Isaac comes face to face with Puritan ghost Patience (Mary Holland) for the first time since she was lost in the dirt.
Season 4 Premiere Date: Thursday, Oct. 17 at 8:30/7:30c
Elsbeth
“Subscription to Murder” – When a womanizing finance executive is found stabbed to death after a night at the opera, Elsbeth suspects an obsessed opera lover (Nathan Lane) was driven to murder because of a ringing cell phone. Meanwhile, Elsbeth, Captain Wagner and Kaya must adjust to changes in the precinct as the consequences of Noonan’s wrongdoing continue to loom.
Season 2 Premiere Date: Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10/9c
S.W.A.T.
“Vanished” – SWAT tackles a mission with personal ties for Hondo when they race to find a group of missing students and their bus driver, Hondo’s former high school football coach. Also, Hicks has reservations regarding Hondo’s new 20-Squad team addition, Devin Gamble (Annie Ilonzeh), a cop with a family background deeply entrenched in crime.
Season 8 Premiere Date: Friday, Oct. 18 at 8/7c
Fire Country
“What the Bride Said” – In the midst of Gabriela and Diego’s wedding, a helicopter crash ignites chaos and the team immediately jumps into action to stop fires and help victims.
Season 3 Premiere Date: Friday, Oct. 18 at 9/8c
Blue Bloods
“Life Sentence” – The Reagans’ professional lives converge when an allegation of jury tampering against Erin intertwines with Danny and Baez’s homicide case and Eddie’s bond to a child murder witness; Frank clashes with his friend and confidant Archbishop Kearns over the death penalty; and when Jamie’s car is stolen, he joins forces with his nephew, Joe Hill, to recover it.
Season 14, Part 2 Premiere Date: Friday, Oct. 18 at 10/9c
The Equalizer
“The Lost Ones” – McCall races to rescue two siblings who run into trouble after stealing a grocery truck carrying firearms. Meanwhile, Harry and Delilah help Mel through her trauma in the aftermath of her kidnapping.
Season 5 Premiere Date: Sunday, Oct. 20 at 8/7c
The Neighborhood
“Welcome to the Neighborhood, Daphne” – Marty and Courtney bring baby Daphne home from the hospital and Calvin is surprised to learn that Marty plans to take the paternity leave Dave offered in the employee handbook for the Fuse Box. Also, Tina will do anything to earn Daphne’s love.
Season 7 Premiere Date: Monday, Oct. 21 at 8/7c
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