The lead-in still matters. At least CBS is hoping that is true following the announcement of the new scripted medical mystery Watson, starring Morris Chestnut, launching Sunday, January 26 at 10 p.m. ET out of the AFC Championship Game. Due to the live nature of the AFC, the start time is approximate after post-game coverage.

The medical drama with Morris Chestnut starring as Dr. John Watson will premiere after the NFL matchup on Jan. 26, 2025.

CBS’ new medical drama is taking up a coveted slot for its series premiere. TVLine reports that the Morris Chestnut-led Watson will premiere after the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 26 at approximately 10 p.

The show will launch after the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 26, 2025 at approximately 10 p.m. ET, depending on when the game and post-game coverage conclude. It will air on CBS and be available to stream on Paramount+. “Watson” will begin airing in its regular Sunday timeslot at 10 p.m. ET beginning on Feb. 16.

Morris Chesnut is coming back to prime time. His new CBS series Watson is set to premiere on January 26 following the AFC Championship game. It will air at approximately 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT/7 p.m. PT,

Morris Chestnut’s Watson series (yes, the the Sherlock Holmes character) is fast approaching. Chestnut stars in the upcoming CBS series and also executive produces it. Along with its premiere date announcement,