
Arguably, CBS has been one of the most stable networks this season and looks like it will continue to be going into the next.
“The Big Bang Theory” and “How I Met Your Mother” seemed like it was the perfect 1-2 punch, so I was actually kind of surprised that CBS decided to break them up. However, it makes sense. They need to launch new shows that will do well, ratings-wise, as well. Moving “The Big Bang Theory” behind “Two And A Half Men” is only logical if CBS is trying to ensure that “The Big Bang Theory” will have enough “bang”, so to speak, to take over the night after “Two And A Half Men” retires.
Tuesdays seem kind of strange. Total viewers wise CBS was solid in this night with “NCIS” and “The Mentalist” this season. However, it again makes sense that they want to move shows around to help build an audience with the newcomer. However, basically 2 hours of “NCIS”? Isn’t that a bit of an overkill? I guess not on CBS.
Even though Wednesday comedies were not strong for CBS I applaud them for keeping them in the time slot to try and build a new, much needed, comedy block.
Thursdays are very solid. Well that is as long as “Survivor” and “CSI” do not continue to decline. “CSI” lost a lot of viewers when its lead left this season.
Fridays are also solid. The “Ghost Whisperer” / “Medium” combo might prove to be an overkill with the same type of genre, but I think/hope it will actually work for the network. Especially after the way NBC has mistreated “Medium”. What I am really excited about is the fact that there seems to be a lot more scripted programming on Friday night this upcoming season on all the broadcast networks than there has in a while. Thank you!
Sundays have been the same thing on CBS to me as always, not impressive. I never watch CBS on Sunday.
CBS PRIMETIME SCHEDULE: FALL 2009 (ALL TIMES ET/PT)
(N=New, NT=New Time)MONDAY
8:00-8:30 PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (NT)
8:30-9:00 PM ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE (N)
9:00-9:30 PM TWO AND A HALF MEN
9:30-10:00 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (NT)
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: MIAMITUESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES (N)
10:00-11:00 PM THE GOOD WIFE (N)WEDNESDAY
8:00-8:30 PM THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE
8:30-9:00 PM GARY UNMARRIED
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: NYTHURSDAY
8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR
9:00-10:00 PM CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
10:00-11:00 PM THE MENTALIST (NT)FRIDAY
8:00-9:00 PM GHOST WHISPERER
9:00-10:00 PM MEDIUM
10:00-11:00 PM NUMB3RSSATURDAY
8:00-9:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS MYSTERYSUNDAY
7:00-8:00 PM 60 MINUTES
8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE
9:00-10:00 PM THREE RIVERS (N)
10:00-11:00 PM COLD CASE (NT)Ordered for Midseason:



