If you are like Us, you might have noticed your regularly scheduled TV shows not airing new episodes during March Madness — but when will new episodes return?
The NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, a.k.a March Madness, started the first round of games on Thursday, March 20, which meant several CBS shows were put on hiatus. The first and second round of games extend to Sunday, March 23, before the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 from March 27 to March 30.
From there, the Final 4 and National Championship will air on April 5 and April 7, respectively, which means most shows on the network will be preempted while the games are being broadcast.
The list includes Matlock, Elsbeth, NCIS and more but keep scrolling for a full breakdown — including an update on when the shows return:
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Thursday, March 20
The Bold and the Beautiful: Returning Monday, March 24 Beyond the Gates: Returning Monday, March 24 The Young and the Restless: Returning Monday, March 24 Let’s Make a Deal: Returning Monday, March 24
Jeopardy!: Check your local listings Wheel of Fortune: Check your local listings
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: Returning Thursday, April 3 Ghosts: Returning Thursday, April 3 Matlock: Returning Thursday, April 3 Elsbeth: Returning Thursday, April 3
Friday, March 21
NCIS: Sydney: Returning Friday, April 4 Fire Country: Returning Friday, April 4 S.W.A.T.: Returning Friday, April 4
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Thursday, March 27
Jeopardy!: Check your local listings Wheel of Fortune: Check your local listings
Monday, April 7
The Neighborhood: Return date not yet announced Poppa’s House: Returning Monday, April 28 NCIS: Returning Monday, April 14 NCIS: Origins: Returning Monday, April 28
