CBS DREAM TEAM, IT'S EPIC! Adds New Series to Saturday Morning Lineup

CBS announced today that a new series, THE OPEN ROAD WITH DR. CHRIS, will join THE CBS DREAM TEAM, IT'S EPIC! three-hour Saturday morning block when it returns for its fourth season, Saturday, Oct. 1 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

The CBS DREAM TEAM Saturday morning line up is a diverse, family friendly schedule featuring compelling shows and stories of hope and compassion designed to enlighten, teach and inspire viewers to make a greater commitment to themselves, their families and their communities. The block is FCC educational/informational compliant, targeted to 13- to 16-year-olds and appealing to all viewers.

THE OPEN ROAD WITH DR. CHRIS is hosted by renowned veterinarian Dr. Chris Brown, who also hosts DR. CHRIS PET VET. Complimenting Dr. Chris' dedication to ANIMAL care and environmental stewardship, he embarks on an extraordinary journey around the globe, introducing young people to exhilarating experiences, from hiking in the heart of a volcano to swimming with humpback whales. Each episode will feature Dr. Chris in a culturally diverse destination where he will uncover the best- kept secret of the region. Whether he's exploring the history of the Chilean capital or coming face-to-face with a live volcano in Vanuatu, THE OPEN ROAD WITH DR. CHRIS is the viewer's passport to a rare educational adventure.

In addition, the following series will return to THE CBS DREAM TEAM, IT'S EPIC! Saturday morning line up:

LUCKY DOG

Emmy Award-winning host and ANIMAL trainer Brandon McMillan works with ANIMAL shelters across the U.S. to save one dog at a time, as he rescues lonely, unwanted dogs living without hope. Then, back at Brandon's training facility known as the LUCKY DOG Ranch, he goes to work on the seemingly impossible task of turning the frightened pooches into perfect pets. "From hopeless to a home" is Brandon's mission, which he brings to life in each episode as a lucky family adopts an even luckier dog. This year, LUCKY DOG won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Series.

DR. CHRIS PET VET

Chronicling the adventures of Dr. Chris Brown, DR. CHRIS PET VET allows viewers a unique insight into the life of one of the world's busiest vets and the animals he devotes his days to caring for and treating. For those animals that require specialist services, Dr. Chris calls on his good friend and colleague Dr. Lisa Chimes, who works at a small ANIMAL specialist hospital. Each episode leaves viewers with a sense of hope and survival with a carefully crafted mix of human and ANIMAL interest stories, and featuring a variety of animals.

THE HENRY FORD'S INNOVATION NATION

INNOVATION NATION, hosted by Mo Rocca of CBS SUNDAY MORNING, is an Emmy Award winning celebration of the inventor's spirit - from historic scientific PIONEERS throughout past centuries to the forward-looking visionaries of today. Each episode tells the dramatic stories behind the world's greatest inventions - and the perseverance, passion and price required to bring them to life. Featuring "what if it never happened," "the innovation by accident" and a strong focus on "junior geniuses" who are changing the face of technology, this series appeals to young viewers and their families. This year, INNOVATION NATION won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing Special Class.

THE INSPECTORS

THE INSPECTORS is a scripted dramatic series set in Washington, D.C., inspired by compelling real cases handled by the United States Postal Inspection Service. In the series, Preston Wainwright (Bret Green), a determined teen who is thriving after being paralyzed in a car accident, works as an intern assisting his U.S. Postal Inspector mom, Amanda (Daytime Emmy Award winner Jessica Lundy), to solve crimes that deal with everything from internet scams, identity and mail theft, to consumer fraud. In season two, Preston continues to overcome barriers to get closer to achieving his goal of BECOMING a federal U.S. Postal agent. THE INSPECTORS strives to educate young people about making the right choices in their daily lives, encourages open communication between teens and parents and includes positive messaging regarding living with disabilities, overcoming challenges, beating the odds and the power of perseverance. Also starring in the series are Terry Serpico, Harrison Knight and Erica-Marie Sanchez. The United States Postal Inspection Service, the nation's oldest federal law enforcement agency, will serve as the show's official programming resource.

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL'S HIDDEN HEROES

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL'S HIDDEN HEROES, hosted by Brooke Burke-Charvet, is a hidden camera television show developed for teens in which each episode reveals the widespread goodwill in our world by secretly capturing heroes in action as they demonstrate acts of kindness, compassion and commitment to others. Highlighted by funny, light-hearted moments, the show shines a bright light on everyday people who selflessly share their positive attitudes towards society and life with others by doing good deeds.

Following is the "CBS Dream Team, It's Epic!" Saturday morning lineup for the 2016-17 season as of Oct. 1: (Schedule's day and time may differ maret-to-market. Check local listings.)

9:00-9:30 AM, ET LUCKY DOG

9:30-10:00 AM, ET DR. CHRIS PET VET

10:00-10:30 AM, ET THE HENRY FORD'S INNOVATION NATION

10:30-11:00 AM, ET THE INSPECTORS

11:00-11:30 AM, ET CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL'S HIDDEN HEROES

11:30-12:00 PM, ET THE OPEN ROAD WITH DR. CHRIS (NEW)

Please note: In some markets, CBS News' CBS THIS MORNING: SATURDAY will be broadcast 7:00-9:00 AM, ET/PT.

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