The first episode of the new CBS drama Watson — yes, it’s about that Watson — premieres tonight (January 26) on CBS after the AFC Championship Game. As such, the exact start time can vary depending on what part of the country you are located in. Here’s how CBS describes the first episode of this new TV show, complete with a cast list; a gallery of photos can be found below.
“Pilot” – Morris Chestnut stars as Dr. John Watson, who resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders six months after the death of his friend and partner, Sherlock Holmes, at the hands of Moriarty. Watson’s old life isn’t done with him, though: Moriarty and Watson are set to write their own chapter of a story that has fascinated audiences for more than a century. WATSON is a medical show with a strong investigative spine, featuring a modern version of one of history’s greatest detectives as he turns his attention from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries, on the series premiere after the AFC Championship Game, Sunday, Jan. 26 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET; 9:00-10:00 PM, CT; 8:00-9:00 PM, MT; 7:00-8:00 PM, PT)** on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. **(Start time is approximate after post-game coverage.) The series also stars Eve Harlow as Ingrid Derian, Peter Mark Kendall as Dr. Stephens Croft and Dr. Adam Croft, Ritchie Coster as Shinwell Johnson, Inga Schlingmann as Sasha Bullock, and Rochelle Aytes as Dr. Mary Morstan.
NCIS: Sydney
“Heart Starter” – NCIS: Sydney will do whatever it takes to crack the case of a rogue assassin on the run during NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson’s chaotic first day as boss, on the second season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS: SYDNEY, Friday, Feb. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. L-R: Tuuli Narkle as AFP Liaison Officer Constable Evie Cooper, Sean Sagar as Special Agent DeShawn Jackson, Mavournee Hazel as Forensic Pathologist Bluebird 'Blue' Gleeson, William McInnes as Forensic Pathologist Dr. Roy Penrose and Todd Lasance as AFP Liaison Officer Sergeant Jim 'JD' Dempsey in NCIS: Sydney episode 1, season 2 streaming on Paramount+, 2025. PHOTO CREDIT: Daniel Asher Smith/Paramount+
