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CBS shows, the broadcast network behind long-running procedurals and major live sports.
About CBS
CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) is a major American broadcast network owned by Paramount Skydance, historically associated with long-running procedural dramas, sitcoms, and significant live sports and news programming. CBS has consistently ranked among the most-watched broadcast networks in the U.S. for extended stretches, often driven by franchises like NCIS and the various CSI series.
As part of Paramount Skydance, CBS content is closely integrated with the Paramount+ streaming service, which carries both current CBS programming and a deep back catalog.
History
1927
Founding
CBS launches as a radio network before expanding into television broadcasting.
2000s
Procedural drama era
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and its spin-offs, along with NCIS, become ratings powerhouses that define the network's brand for years.
2019–present
ViacomCBS / Paramount era
CBS reunites with Viacom to form ViacomCBS (later Paramount Global, then Paramount Skydance), aligning its content strategy with Paramount+.
Key People
David Ellison
Chairman & CEO, Paramount Skydance
William S. Paley
Built CBS into a broadcasting powerhouse starting in 1928
Notable CBS Series
| Title | Debut | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 2000 | Spawned multiple spin-off series across different cities |
| NCIS | 2003 | One of the longest-running and most-watched scripted dramas on U.S. television |
| The Big Bang Theory | 2007 | A long-running sitcom that became a global syndication hit |
| Survivor | 2000 | A pioneering reality competition series still airing new seasons |
Financials
How It Compares
| Compared To | Key Difference |
|---|---|
| NBC | CBS has leaned heavily on procedural dramas (NCIS, FBI) and reality competition (Survivor) compared to NBC's comedy and variety-show roots. |
| ABC | Both compete for the broadcast ratings lead, with CBS traditionally skewing toward an older, procedural-drama-loving audience. |
Trivia & Fan Culture
The 'Tiffany Network'
CBS earned the nickname 'Tiffany Network' in the mid-20th century for its reputation for high production quality and prestige programming under William Paley.
60 Minutes' six-decade run
60 Minutes has aired on CBS since 1968, making it one of the longest-running primetime programs in U.S. television history.
New ownership era
CBS entered a new corporate chapter in August 2025 when Paramount's merger with Skydance Media closed, installing David Ellison as the combined company's chairman and CEO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CBS part of Paramount?
Yes, CBS is owned by Paramount Skydance, the company formed through Paramount Global's 2025 merger with Skydance Media.
How many CSI spin-off series exist?
The original CSI spawned multiple spin-off series set in different cities, extending the franchise across many television seasons.
What does CBS stand for?
CBS stands for the Columbia Broadcasting System.
Who owns CBS now?
CBS is owned by Paramount Skydance, formed when Skydance Media's merger with Paramount Global closed in August 2025.
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