CBS Premiere Spoilers: Fresh Scoop On 18 New And Returning Shows! NCIS, Fire Country, Boston Blue And More

CBS has released synopses for more than a dozen premieres, including FBI, Ghosts and NCIS.

The following list, which is ordered by airdate, offers fresh intel and even fresher photos from all of your broadcast favorites — first looks at highly anticipated spinoffs Boston Blue and Sheriff Country, and the beginning of the end for The Neighborhood.

As previously reported, CBS Premiere Week kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 12, with Matlock and Elsbeth, and wrapping the following Sunday with Jensen Ackles' return to Tracker. In between, you'll get fresh episodes of Fire Country, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage and Watson, and the premiere of new comedy DMV. (Unscripted vets Survivor and The Amazing Race return in September.)

Scroll down to see what's on tap for all your favorite CBS shows, then leave a comment and let us know which premieres you're most anticipating.

"Act One of a Horror Film" – Eighteen strangers are abandoned on the islands of Fiji with the chance to win $1 million. Tribes must claim victory in the grueling marooning challenge to earn essential camp supplies. Then castaways are chosen to face off with a huge reward on the line.

Season 49 Premiere Date: Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 8 pm

"Two Worlds Colliding" – Host Phil Keoghan invites 13 former Big Brother players to compete on a journey around the world with their loved ones.

Season 38 Premiere Date: Thursday, Sept. 25 at 9 pm; Episode 2 airs in its regular time slot, Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 9:30 pm.

"The Before Times" – Matty questions the paternity of the man claiming to be Alfie's father. Also, the team takes on an arson case while Olympia tries to protect Julian's involvement in the Wellbrexa case.

Season 2 Premiere Date: Sunday, Oct. 12 at 8:30 pm; Episode 2 airs in its regular time slot, Thursday, Oct. 16 at 9 pm.

"Yes, And..." – Elsbeth dives into the world of late-night comedy when backstage tensions rise between a talk show host (Stephen Colbert), his head writer Laurel (Amy Sedaris) and her on-air sidekick husband, Mickey (Andy Richter). Also, Elsbeth meets a new police officer (Lindsay Mendez) who is an aspiring stand-up comic when off the clock.

Season 3 Premiere Date: Sunday, Oct. 12 at 9:30 pm; Episode 2 airs in its regular time slot, Thursday, Oct. 16 at 10 pm.

"Welcome to the New Normals" – The Johnsons and Butlers face big changes and unexpected challenges as Tina discovers a new passion, Malcolm navigates work and family boundaries, and Courtney takes a major step with Marty. Meanwhile, Dave's tech experiment backfires and Gemma's parenting plan goes awry.

Season 8 Premiere Date: Monday, Oct. 13 at 8 pm

"Pilot" – East Hollywood Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving examiner Colette pines for her coworker Noa while enduring teasing from colleagues Gregg, Vic and Ceci. Also, new manager Barb rallies the crew to save their branch from government shutdown.

Series Premiere Date: Monday, Oct. 13 at 8:30 pm

"Takeover" – After a federal judge disappears, a routine investigation takes a dark turn as the team uncovers that the judge had been searching for his missing son on a secluded island on the city's edge, where authority has crumbled. Meanwhile, reality weighs heavy on Jubal as he takes on a new leadership role.

Season 8 Premiere Date: Monday, Oct. 13 at 9 pm

"A Son in the Oven" – Watson and the fellows spring back into action when Mary's mother accidentally poisons herself while suffering from a rare form of dementia that is progressing with impossible speed. Meanwhile, Sherlock Holmes resurfaces after being presumed dead; Robert Carlyle guest-stars as Sherlock Holmes and Tika Sumpter returns as Laila.

Season 2 Premiere Date: Monday, Oct. 13 at 10 pm

"Prodigal Son (Part 1)" – Reeling from his father's murder, Parker goes to extreme lengths to hunt down the woman he holds responsible, mob boss Carla Marino, jeopardizing not only his own future but the team's; Nancy Travis guest-stars as Parker's sister, Navy Vice Admiral Harriet Parker.

Season 23 Premiere Date: Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 8 pm

"The Funky Bunch" – Gibbs and Franks investigate the disappearance of a young Marine connected to a mysterious compound with a charismatic leader, and Lala's fate is revealed.

Season 2 Premiere Date: Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 9 pm

"Gut Instinct" – The discovery of two missing U.S. Navy aviators adrift in the Coral Sea leads the team to expose a sinister terrorist plot.

Season 3 Premiere Date: Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 10 pm

"A Tie Breaker and a Huge Mistake" – Tensions rise in the tire store when new co-owners Georgie and Ruben realize they can't agree on anything, and Jim struggles to find his purpose now that he's retired.

Season 2 Premiere Date: Thursday, Oct. 16 at 8 pm

"Soul Custody" – Sam, Jay and the ghosts attempt to extricate Jay from his deal with Elias Woodstone (Matt Walsh), the devil. Also, Isaac helps Patience (Mary Holland) through a crisis of confidence and Pete and Alberta navigate the fallout from their kiss.

Season 5 Premiere Date: Thursday, Oct. 16 at 8:30 pm

"Goodbye for Now" – In the aftermath of the Zabel Ridge fire, Station 42 faces internal turmoil but must rally together for a high-stakes rescue that tests their strength, loyalty and the future of the firehouse.

Season 4 Premiere Date: Friday, Oct. 17 at 8 pm; Episode 2 airs in its regular time slot, Friday, Oct. 24 at 9 pm.

"Pilot" – Morena Baccarin stars as Mickey Fox, a straight-shooting sheriff in the small rural town of Edgewater, Calif., and stepsister of Cal Fire's division chief Sharon Leone, who must balance the demands of law enforcement with the complexities of motherhood, community politics and a past that won't stay buried. When a young boy is caught stealing food, Mickey uncovers a disturbing case of child abuse that leads to a high-stakes rescue and a cliffside standoff that could cost lives. Meanwhile, Mickey's daughter Skye is newly sober, but her path to sobriety is complicated by her relationship with a troubled young man whom her mother arrested. Max Thieriot guest-stars. 

Series Premiere Date: Friday, Oct. 17 at 9 pm; Episode 2 airs in its regular time slot, Friday, Oct. 24 at 8 pm.

"Pilot" – NYPD detective Danny Reagan teams up with Boston detective Lena Silver to investigate a deadly fire at a tech company. As they dig deeper, they uncover a complex web of secrets involving facial recognition technology, family ties and a search for justice that brings the Silver and Reagan families closer together. Bridget Moynahan guest-stars as Erin Reagan.

Series Premiere Date: Friday, Oct. 17 at 10 pm

"The Process" – As Colter grapples with the shocking truth surrounding his father's death, Russell (Jensen Ackles) joins forces with his brother to help track down the missing wife and daughter of one of Reenie's clients. Their reunion finds them mixed up in a chain of events involving a sinister underground operation known as "The Process."

Season 3 Premiere Date: Sunday, Oct. 19 at 8 pm

"The Premiere" – The journey kicks off for 12 emerging musicians as they take the stage as opening acts for Grammy Award winner, executive producer and "headlining superstar" for The Road, Keith Urban, at their first stop at Tannehill's Music Hall in Ft. Worth, Texas. As each musician performs, Keith and executive producer Blake Shelton watch closely to see how they connect with the crowd. Grammy Award winner and "tour manager" Gretchen Wilson shares her first words of support, offering viewers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at life on the road – before and after the spotlight hits. As the night unfolds, the live audience casts their votes and one musician will be sent home, while the remaining 11 earn a coveted seat on the tour bus and begin a thrilling 10-week ride through the highs and lows of touring, where one ultimate winner will claim the grand prize.

Series Premiere Date: Sunday, Oct. 19 at 9 pm