As part of a year-round strategy of more original programming and fewer repeats, CBS announced today the season premiere dates of THE MENTALIST and UNDERCOVER BOSS. Both programs will bridge the time periods between the fall finales and the spring premieres of SURVIVOR and THE AMAZING RACE.
The seventh and final season of
THE MENTALIST will premiere Sunday, Nov. 30 (9:30-10:30 PM, ET/9:00-10:00 PM, PT*), where it will air new episodes for five weeks through December. When
THE GOOD WIFE returns on Sunday, Jan. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT),
THE MENTALIST will shift to its regular Wednesday (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) time slot on Jan. 7. The series will conclude with a special two-hour finale on Wednesday, Feb. 18 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
MADAM SECRETARY will also return Sunday, Jan. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
The sixth season of
UNDERCOVER BOSS will begin with three special Sunday broadcasts, Dec. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), and Dec. 21 and 28 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/8:00-9:00 PM, PT*). On Jan. 2, it will move to its regular Friday (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) time period.
"One of the goals this season was to keep expanding our lineup of year-round, original programming and have fewer repeat cycles," said Kelly Kahl, Senior Executive Vice President,
CBS Primetime. "We're fortunate to have two popular, proven ratings winners in
THE MENTALIST and
UNDERCOVER BOSS to seamlessly join our schedule."
The ultimate "Survivor" will be revealed during its finale on Wednesday, Dec. 17 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). The two-hour episode will be followed by the one-hour live reunion show (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), hosted by Jeff Probst. The season finale of the multiple Emmy Award-winning THE AMAZING RACE, hosted by Phil Keoghan, will be broadcast Friday, Dec. 19 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
The spring cycles of
SURVIVOR (30th edition) and
THE AMAZING RACE will both premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 25, each with a special 90-minute episode, 8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT and 9:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT, respectively.
THE AMAZING RACE will then move to its regular time period on Friday, Feb. 27 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
About THE MENTALIST
THE MENTALIST stars Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Rockmond Dunbar, Joe Adler and Josie Loren. Bruno Heller, Chris Long and Tom Szentgyorgyi are the executive producers for Warner Bros. Television.
About UNDERCOVER BOSS
The two-time Emmy Award winner
UNDERCOVER BOSS is produced by Studio Lambert/All3Media America. Stephen Lambert, Eli Holzman and Chris Carlson are executive producers.
*These are football doubleheader Sundays.
Following is the updated schedule.
CBS Sunday, Effective Nov. 30 (Football Doubleheader)
8:30-9:30 PM, ET/8:00-9:00 PM, PT MADAM SECRETARY
9:30-10:30 PM, ET/9:00-10:00 PM, PT
THE MENTALIST (7th Season Premiere)
10:30-11:30 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 PM, PT CSI
CBS Sunday, Dec. 14
8:00-9:00 PM
UNDERCOVER BOSS (6th Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM THE MENTALIST
10:00-11:00 PM CSI
CBS Wednesday, Dec. 17
8:00-10:00 PM
SURVIVOR (season finale)
10:00-11:00 PM
SURVIVOR LIVE REUNION SHOW (Live ET/Delayed PT)
CBS Friday, Dec. 19
8:00-9:00 PM
THE AMAZING RACE (Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 PM A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS
CBS Sunday, Dec. 21 and 28 (Football Doubleheaders)
8:30-9:30 PM, ET/8:00-9:00 PM, PT UNDERCOVER BOSS
9:30-10:30 PM, ET/9:00-10:00 PM, PT THE MENTALIST
10:30-11:30 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 PM, PT CSI
CBS Friday, Effective Jan. 2
8:00-9:00 PM
UNDERCOVER BOSS (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM HAWAII FIVE-0
10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS
CBS Sunday, Effective Jan. 4
8:00-9:00 PM MADAM SECRETARY
9:00-10:00 PM THE GOOD WIFE
10:00-11:00 PM CSI
CBS Wednesday, Jan. 7
8:00-9:00 PM
THE MENTALIST (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-11:00 PM
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS (Special)
CBS Wednesday, Effective Jan. 14
8:00-9:00 PM THE MENTALIST
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS
10:00-11:00 PM STALKER
CBS Wednesday, Feb. 18
8:00-10:00 PM
THE MENTALIST (Series Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM STALKER
CBS Wednesday, Feb. 25
8:00-9:30 PM
SURVIVOR (30th Edition Premiere)
9:30-11:00 PM
THE AMAZING RACE (26th Edition Premiere)
CBS Friday, Effective Feb. 27
8:00-9:00 PM
THE AMAZING RACE (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM HAWAII FIVE-0
10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS
CBS Wednesday, March 4
8:00-9:00 PM
SURVIVOR (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS
10:00-11:00 PM STALKER
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