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CBS Fall 2009 Schedule
Topic Author: Dell Billings
Posted: 1:31 PM May 28, 2009
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With many high powered shows, CBS didn’t have a lot of changes to make with their fall 2009 lineup. But the age on some of the shows, notably “CSI:,” is starting to show so some schedule movement was necessary for the network to keep it’s number one standing: 

Sunday nights have “60 Minutes” and “The Amazing Race” leading into the new show “Three Rivers.” One of many medical dramas coming next year, it follows the stories of organ donors, recipients and their surgeons. It stars Alex O’Loughlin, who guest starred in a creepy episode of “Criminal Minds” this year, but is probably better known as the vampire on “Moonlight” from last season. “Cold Case,” a show that was on the bubble for returning, ends the night at 9pm (or later during football season).
 
The Monday night comedies do a little moving around with “How I Met Your Mother” starting the night off, followed by “Accidentally on Purpose.” This show stars Jenna Elfman and revolves a single woman, who has a one night stand with a younger guy, and realizes that she “accidentally” gets pregnant. Um, alright. 
 
“Two and a Half Men” stays at 8pm and “The Big Bang Theory” moves into its new time slot behind it. Horatio Caine and his sunglasses on “CSI: Miami” stay in their same time slot at 9pm.
 
Tuesday night starts with “NCIS” followed by spinoff “NCIS: Los Angeles.” If you saw the two part “Legend” episode when the normal NCIS guys went to LA, then you know who’s in the show. Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J. They are undercover agents. But I really wish CBS would have named the show differently. Too many “CSI” and “Law & Order” shows on the air already. 
 
They are followed by another new show, “The Good Wife.” Starring Emmy winner Julianna Margulies, it takes place when a politician's corruption and sex scandal lands him in jail, leaving his wife to pick up the pieces. She re-enters the workforce by joining a Chicago law firm in order to take responsibility for the family. Pretty good cast here with Chris Noth (Mike Logan on “Law and Order” for the guys, Mr. Big on “Sex and the City” for the ladies), Josh Charles, and Christine Baranski.
 
Wednesday has no changes from last year. “Old Christine,” Gary Unmarried,” “Criminal Minds,” and “CSI:NY” continue their nightly dominance. 
 
Thursday has “Survivor” back for season #19 in Samoa. “CSI:” keeps it’s normal timeslot at 8pm. “The Mentalist,” last year’s only new show hit gets the privilege of the prime 9pm Thursday night spot.     
 
Friday nights keep “Ghost Whisperer” and “Numb3rs” in their same time slots at seven and nine, but the NBC show “Medium” is now in the middle at 8pm.
 
Confused? Why did CBS pick up “Medium” from NBC? The show is a CBS company property. They know that making more episodes will make it more profitable when they sell it into syndication. That’s where a lot of shows that weren’t big hits can clean up (see “According To Jim”) or get noticed and drive up the ratings of new episodes of the show (see “NCIS”). “Medium” also has a huge fan base that is giddy the show was picked up. 
 
Saturday nights continue the tradition of showing reruns of the crime shows and “48 Hours Mystery.”
 
So here’s the lineup, night by night:
 
 
SUNDAY
6:00-7:00 PM, 60 MINUTES
7:00-8:00 PM, THE AMAZING RACE
8:00-9:00 PM, THREE RIVERS (New show)
9:00-10:00PM, COLD CASE
 
MONDAY
7:00-7:30 PM, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
7:30-8:00 PM, ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE (New show)
8:00-8:30 PM, TWO AND A HALF MEN
8:30-9:00 PM, THE BIG BANG THEORY
9:00-10:00PM, CSI: MIAMI
 
TUESDAY 
7:00-8:00 PM, NCIS
8:00-9:00 PM, NCIS: LOS ANGELES (New show)
9:00-10:00PM, THE GOOD WIFE (New show)
 
WEDNESDAY
7:00-7:30 PM, THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE
7:30-8:00 PM, GARY UNMARRIED
8:00-9:00 PM, CRIMINAL MINDS
9:00-10:00PM, CSI: NY
 
THURSDAY
7:00-8:00 PM, SURVIVOR: SAMOA
8:00-9:00 PM, CSI:
9:00-10:00PM, THE MENTALIST
 
FRIDAY
7:00-8:00 PM, GHOST WHISPERER
8:00-9:00 PM, MEDIUM (Transfer from NBC)
9:00-10:00PM, NUMB3RS
 
SATURDAY
7:00-8:00 PM, CRIMETIME SATURDAY
8:00-9:00 PM, CRIMETIME SATURDAY
9:00-10:00PM, 48 HOURS MYSTERY
 
Now for the shows taken away:
 
ELEVENTH HOUR: It never really hooked viewers even though it had the biggest CBS show as a lead in. 
 
WITHOUT A TRACE: Was on the bubble all year because of costs. However, considering this show was a powerhouse for seven seasons and started the trend of CBS being the #1 network, it should have gotten a better sendoff than it did. But the final scene (flashback pictures of all the missing people from the show’s run) was pretty cool.
 
THE UNIT: I can tell you I’m still mad about this. I’m not ready to talk about it. I don’t think I’ll ever be over this. The season finale left you with a “What the heck is going to happen next year?” feeling. Now, it’s not coming back. Seriously CBS? Seriously?? Molly just left Jonas for goodness sake! You can’t give us a few more episodes to wrap this up right?!?!
 
So how do you like the schedule? See any shows here that you are looking forward to, or some you think have no chance of succeeding?
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  • by dot Location: new jersey on Feb 18, 2010 at 10:08 AM
    With Cold Case in doubt and without a Trace gone That leaves me with one CBS show to watch. The Mentalist. Once thought CBS was my leader in shows but I think now I'll have to look else where.
  • by Kim Location: New Orleans on Nov 9, 2009 at 10:21 PM
    I have never watch an episode of NCIS and it doesn't make sense to have two shows back to back of a show that is not that popular to me. The Unit had a different take on catching the bad guys from our men in the military. It will definitely be missed by me and i'm sure many of other viewers also.
  • by Mike Gibson Location: Huntington,WV. on Oct 16, 2009 at 03:08 PM
    I can not believe With Out A Trace is not going to return. Of all the shows that youcould take off why this one? Also The Unit.
  • by Ron Location: Central Texas on Sep 29, 2009 at 09:17 AM
    I heard that THE UNIT has been picked up for reruns by another Group. If true when is it scheduled to happen? As far as I am concern i would rather watch reruns of an excellent show than most of the new stuff coming out today.
  • by Edith Location: Huntsville, Alabama on Sep 28, 2009 at 01:32 PM
    BRING BACK THE UNIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • by Leish Location: VA on Sep 22, 2009 at 09:03 PM
    I'm more angry than I can intelligently state about the UNIT being taken off the air. I and most of my friends love this show but not any more than my husband and his friends. The UNIT has been a high point in all of their deployments whether they were in a place with access to streaming video or they had to watch recordings. I can not believe they would take this show away. It was one of the very few on today that offered more than mediocre entertainment.
  • by Jim Location: Mississippi on Sep 7, 2009 at 05:33 PM
    Bring back The Unit! A real action show. Thanks for keeping NCIS & picking up Medium. Friday is now the big night.
  • by Heidi Location: N.C. on Aug 21, 2009 at 07:27 PM
    What happened to Flash Point? Bring back the Unit!
  • by Hosea Location: Arkansas on Aug 14, 2009 at 06:37 PM
    I was born in 1950. Television played a big part of my 60's development. Saturday nights were always a time to enjoy TV. Now,Saturday night is the worst for TV viewing. When is someone going to stepupto the plate a put something good on for Saturday night.
  • by Krista Location: PA on Aug 10, 2009 at 09:17 AM
    I am very excited for ncis old and new along with all the csi's but i am very disapointed that you removed without a trace and deffinaly mad that you took off eleventh hour i mean you didnt even give it a chance 1 season isnt enough time to make that kind of decission. Also i would love it if you put on another series like Harpers Island that was the best show on TV this last season!!!!!!!
  • by Mike Location: Louisiana on Aug 8, 2009 at 03:26 PM
    Im glad to see that reality shows are getting thined. have never cared for all of them, also why is "THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE" still around? Never did care for this one. I am a fan of all csi's, numbers, and ncis. I just wonder whatever happened to "SHARK" staring "James Woods")? Would have liked to see that one come back. As for "THE UNIT" lost interest in it when it came back on. The writers of this show have tried to get way too many subplots going. It they bring it back need to cut back on them or else take care of the subplots in that same episode are maybe the next week.
  • by Liam Location: Arizona on Aug 4, 2009 at 01:42 PM
    About the only show I'll watch will be "Medium" - smart call by CBS. Outside of that, I'm an ABC fan through and through. Can't wait for "LOST" to return and the premieres of "FlashForward" and "V". I may just check out the new "Melrose Place" on FOX also.
  • by lee Location: florida on Jul 28, 2009 at 08:40 PM
    i'm so disappointed that they didn't bring without a trace..that was an awesome show and really didn't end the way i would want a show to end after being on 7 years ...i'm glad that they kept coldcase and criminal minds...but, eleventh hour was just getting interesting and you never see the revenge for his wifes death ..not good that they did that .... i never watched the unit but ...a lot of people liked it
  • by BOB Location: PALM BAY FL on Jul 17, 2009 at 02:22 PM
    DO NOT FEEL GOOD ABOUT THE GOOD WIFE PERHAPS ONE HALF SEASON
  • by Valasteen Hooper Location: delaware on Jul 6, 2009 at 12:08 PM
    My favorite show was the Unit and I don't like the way it left us hanging. I too would like some closure with the Molly and Jonas situation since they are not going to bring it back. Without a trace was my second favorite show. I loved the mystery and it was a challenge trying to figure out the endings. How come they can't be placed on the saturday night slots with 48 hours. There is enough CSI shows and after a while they will loose viewers or the new show may take away from the current shows ratings.
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