48 Hours Pre-Empted September 26 2026 for College Football
Anyone searching for a 48 Hours episode on Saturday, September 26, 2026 will come up empty for a simple reason: CBS has preempted the show for college football.
The network has officially confirmed there will be no new investigation and no encore broadcast in the series’ normal 10/9c slot.
There Is No September 26 Episode Title
Because 48 Hours is completely preempted, there is no September 26 episode title, case or correspondent to announce.
That is important because generic television listings can sometimes continue to show a placeholder 48 Hours entry before network schedules are finalized.
In this case, CBS News’ own schedule is explicit: the program is preempted due to NCAA football.
College Football Has Disrupted the September Schedule
September has been an unusual month for 48 Hours viewers.
CBS preempted the series on September 12 for Texas Tech at Oregon State and again on September 19 for BYU at Colorado State.
September 26 now becomes the third consecutive Saturday listed as a football preemption on the official 48 Hours schedule.
The sports interruptions are happening while the series remains between seasons.
When Is the Next New 48 Hours?
CBS has confirmed that 48 Hours Season 39 premieres Saturday, October 10 at 10/9c.
There will not be an early return on October 3 either, as CBS says 48 Hours is preempted by NCAA football again that Saturday.
That makes October 10 the date viewers should circle for the return of new investigations.
Can You Still Watch 48 Hours?
Yes.
Although there is no CBS-network broadcast on September 26, previous 48 Hours episodes remain available through CBS News and streaming services including Paramount+, while additional full episodes can be found through the program’s YouTube and FAST-channel offerings.
48 Hours is preempted Saturday, September 26, 2026. There is no episode, repeat or alternate CBS timeslot that night. Season 39 premieres October 10 at 10/9c.
