CBS Sets Cupertino Premiere for October 8, Moves Matlock to Midseason
CBS's new legal drama Cupertino, starring Mike Colter and Rachel Keller, takes Matlock's fall 2026 slot and debuts October 8.
CBS has announced that its new legal drama Cupertino will join the network's fall 2026 lineup, taking the Thursday slot previously held by Matlock, according to Screen Rant. The series premieres on October 8.
Cupertino stars Mike Colter as Michael Price and Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre. A legal drama, the show is set in the world of tech companies.
Ahead of its premiere, Cupertino holds a 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes from six reviews.
To make room for the new series in the fall, CBS moved Matlock to midseason. The network has already renewed Matlock for season 3 and included it in its 2026-2027 midseason plans.
Matlock's Move
Matlock became Thursday night's No. 1 entertainment program and earned an early renewal for season 3. The season 2 finale resolved the Wellbrexa conspiracy storyline, and creator Jennie Snyder Urman asked CBS to delay the show's return to give her time to figure out its direction after season 2.
Quick answers
When does Cupertino premiere on CBS?
Cupertino premieres on October 8 as part of CBS's fall 2026 lineup.
Who stars in Cupertino?
Mike Colter plays Michael Price and Rachel Keller plays Olivia Siffre.
Why was Matlock moved to midseason?
CBS moved Matlock to midseason to make room for Cupertino in the fall 2026 lineup. Matlock has been renewed for season 3 and is included in the network's 2026-2027 midseason plans.