CBS viewers expecting 48 Hours on Saturday, November 7, 2026, will instead find a major college football rivalry occupying the network’s evening schedule.
The investigative series is taking a one-week break as CBS broadcasts the Army Black Knights against the Air Force Falcons from West Point, New York.
No regular 48 Hours episode is scheduled for November 7, and CBS has confirmed the programme will return the following weekend with a new investigation.
Is There a New 48 Hours Episode Tonight?
No. CBS has announced that 48 Hours will not air Saturday, November 7.
The change affects the programme’s customary 10 p.m. Eastern and 9 p.m. Central broadcast slot.
The network is instead presenting live coverage of the Air Force–Army college football game, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
The game is expected to occupy much of CBS’s Saturday primetime schedule.
CBS has not announced a special late-night edition of 48 Hours following the game, nor has it designated an encore for the normal 10/9c slot.
This is a straightforward sports-related preemption rather than an indication of changes to the programme’s production or future.
The network has already confirmed that another new investigation is planned for the following Saturday.
Why the Army–Air Force Game Is Being Televised on CBS
The Army–Air Force matchup is one of college football’s established military academy rivalries.
Army hosts the game at Michie Stadium in West Point, where the two teams will compete as part of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy series.
The trophy is contested annually among Army, Air Force and Navy, with the academies’ results against one another determining the winner.
Beyond the rivalry, this year’s game is notable for its unusual scheduling.
The November 7 contest marks Army’s first home night game against Air Force since 2006.
CBS will broadcast the matchup nationally, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
Rich Waltz is scheduled to provide play-by-play commentary, joined by analysts Adam Breneman and Brian Kelly. Jordan Giorgio will report from the sidelines.
The live coverage will also be available through the Paramount+ Premium plan.
Because college football games can extend beyond their scheduled duration, the network has cleared the evening rather than placing a new true-crime investigation immediately afterwards.
When Does 48 Hours Return to CBS?
The wait for the next new investigation should be brief.
CBS has confirmed that 48 Hours will return on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with an all-new mystery.
The programme’s usual broadcast time is 10/9c.
The network has not yet identified the next case, the featured correspondent or the episode’s official title.
That means viewers should not assume any particular investigation will be presented until CBS announces the details.
The November 14 return is the key information in the current programming notice.
The one-week interruption also means the programme has not been cancelled or replaced permanently by football.
What Has 48 Hours Covered This Season?
Season 39 of 48 Hours began on October 17, 2026, continuing the programme’s established focus on real-life criminal investigations and the people affected by them.
The October 31 edition, Jade Benning’s Final Call, featured Natalie Morales examining the death of a Nashville chef and the telephone conversation that became significant evidence in the prosecution of former NFL scout Blaise Taylor.
On October 24, CBS presented What the Cameras Saw, reported by Anne-Marie Green, and The Mansion Above Dale Hollow Lake, reported by Peter Van Sant.
The former investigation examined a woman’s death and surveillance footage that helped establish events surrounding the crime.
The latter explored deaths connected to a property near Dale Hollow Lake and the circumstances that contributed to its unsettling local reputation.
Those investigations remain part of the programme’s recent catalogue while viewers await the November 14 premiere.
Can You Still Watch 48 Hours This Weekend?
Although CBS is not showing a regular new episode on November 7, 48 Hours remains available through several on-demand and streaming options.
Paramount+ carries previously released investigations, while CBS News provides programme coverage and access to selected episodes.
The 48 Hours free streaming channel features earlier cases and is accessible through CBS News and supported streaming platforms.
Viewers can also find selected investigations on Pluto TV and the programme’s official YouTube presence.
These options allow fans to continue watching true-crime coverage during the temporary network scheduling interruption.
48 Hours returns Saturday, November 14, 2026, with an all-new mystery. Until then, CBS’s November 7 primetime schedule is devoted to live Army–Air Force college football coverage.
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