CBS on Monday released synopses for more than a dozen season premieres, including the FBIs, the NCISes and Young Sheldon.
The following summaries serve up fresh intel on Marg Helgenberger’s CSI return, NCIS‘ two-part crossover and S.W.A.T.‘s Thailand-set adventure. You’ll also find deets on returning sitcoms Bob Hearts Abishola, Ghosts and The Neighborhood (now under new management).
A complete rundown of this fall’s returns, courtesy of CBS’ PR department, reads as follows…
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The Neighborhood (Monday, Sept. 19 at 8 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “Welcome Back to the Neighborhood” – When Dave decides to disconnect the Johnson home from the grid, he inadvertently causes a community-wide power outage, much to Calvin’s frustration. Also, in the wake of Marty’s engagement, Tina struggles with no longer being the primary woman in her son’s life.
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Bob Hearts Abishola (Monday, Sept. 19 at 8:30 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “Touched by a Holy Hand” – Abishola and Kemi hatch a plan to keep Ebun and the new pastor’s flirtation from growing. Also, Bob is thrown for a loop when Goodwin leaves MaxDot for a better job at Christina’s company.
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NCIS (Monday, Sept. 19 at 9 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “A Family Matter” (Crossover Part 1 of 2) – Special Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole) is still on the run with his ex-wife Vivian (Teri Polo), so the team investigates who from his past might have a personal vendetta against him in hopes of clearing Parker’s name. Enlisting the help of NCIS: Hawai’i’s Special Agent Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and Computer Specialist Ernie Malick (Jason Antoon), who are in town meeting with Director Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll) in preparation for a global military exercise, the group tracks down their prime suspect, The Raven.
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NCIS: Hawai'i (Monday, Sept. 19 at 10 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “Prisoners’ Dilemma” (Crossover Part 2 of 2) – Special Agent Tennant’s team, along with NCIS agents Nick Torres and Jessica Knight, learns about plans for an attack on RIMPAC (The Rim of the Pacific Exercises) in Oahu, the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise; Gary Cole, Brian Dietzen and Diona Reasonover also guest-star.
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FBI (Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 8 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “Hero’s Journey” – The team pivots when their sting operation to secure a massive bomb from an illegal broker leads them to discover that the device is already in the wrong hands. Also, Jubal’s promise to be present at his son’s birthday party is put to the test as the case continues to heat up.
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FBI: International (Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 9 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “Unburdened” – The Fly Team and new Europol liaison Megan “Smitty” Garretson (regular series cast member Eva-Jane Willis) investigate when an American police detective on the Federal task force is murdered in Paris while looking into a U.S. company suspected of selling illegal weapons in France and the Middle East.
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FBI: Most Wanted (Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 10 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “Iron Pipeline” – When a family of four from New York is found dead in a Georgia motel room, the Fugitive Task Force investigates a connection between the victims and the sale of illegal firearms. Also, Barnes struggles with Remy’s leadership style upon her return from maternity leave, and Remy and his sister plan for their mother’s care.
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The Amazing Race (Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 10 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “Many Firsts But Don’t Be Last” – Twelve new teams start their journey on The Amazing Race outside the U.S., in Munich, Germany, and in this season’s shocking new twist, one team will be eliminated at the end of every leg.
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Young Sheldon (Thursday, Sept. 29 at 8 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “Four Hundred Cartons of Undeclared Cigarettes and a Niblingo” – George Sr. bails Meemaw and Georgie out of jail. Also, Sheldon and Missy meet Mandy (new series regular Emily Osment), and Mary feels unwelcome at church.
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Ghosts (Thursday, Sept. 29 at 8:30 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “Spies” – Sam enlists the Ghosts to help secure a good review from an overly critical couple staying at the B&B. Also, Isaac tries to integrate Nigel into his friend group.
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CSI: Vegas (Thursday, Sept. 29 at 10 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “She’s Gone” – Season 2 kicks off with the return of Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger) as she persuades Maxine Roby to let her rejoin the esteemed CSI team in Las Vegas. The CSIs investigate the murder of a dominatrix found near her secret sex dungeon.
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The Equalizer (Sunday, Oct. 2 at 8 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “Boom.” – In the aftermath of her abduction, the walls between McCall’s family and vigilante life continue to crumble as those closest to her must come together for the first time to save her.
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S.W.A.T. (Friday, Oct. 7 at 8 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “Thai Hard” – During a trip to Bangkok to train alongside Thailand’s premiere S.W.A.T. team, Hondo and his former military buddy Joe (guest star Sean Maguire) stumble upon a wide-ranging heroin operation with ties to Los Angeles and find themselves on the run from a powerful drug kingpin.
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Blue Bloods (Friday, Oct. 7 at 10 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “Keeping the Faith” – The job takes a dangerous turn for the Reagans when Eddie and Jamie deal with a domestic violence case associated with an investigation led by Danny and Baez. Also, Frank and his friend, Archbishop Kearns (Stacy Keach), go on a mission to avail themselves to an unfiltered look at the city; and Erin is presented with a surprising offer by her ex-husband, Jack Boyle (Peter Hermann), regarding her run for District Attorney.
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NCIS: Los Angeles (Sunday, Oct. 9 at 10 pm)
Image Credit: Courtesy of CBS “Game of Drones” – The NCIS team searches for a suspect and their motive following the bombing of a large facility where military combat drones are assembled. Also, Callen and Kilbride get troubling news about a body found in Syria.
