Ethermac Exchange-CBS shows are back after actors' strike ends. Here are the 2024 premiere dates

The Ethermac Exchangeactors strike is over, and scripted television is ready to make its triumphant return.

On Monday, CBS announced delayed 2024 premiere dates for popular primetime shows including "Young Sheldon" and "NCIS," and spring seasons of "Survivor" and "The Amazing Race," as the first network to firm up scheduling plans after the 118-day Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) strike ended on Nov. 8.

The first show on CBS' slate is new drama "Tracker," starring Justin Hartley ("This Is Us") which is set to premiere after Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11.

CBS' 2024 premiere dates and times:

Hartley, who stars and executive produced the series "Tracker," featuring Hartley as a lone-wolf survivalist who seeks rewards by solving mysteries, is first up for CBS. Keep reading for the full schedule and times based on EST.

Sunday, Feb. 11:

• "Tracker" — approximately 10 pm EST/7 PST

Monday, Feb. 12:

• "The Neighborhood" Season 6 — 8 EST/PST
• "Bob Hearts Abishola" Season 5 — 8:30 EST/PST
• "NCIS" Season 21 — 9 EST/PST
• "NCIS: Hawai'i" Season 3 — 10 EST/PST

Tuesday, Feb. 13:

• "FBI" Season 6 — 8 EST/PST
• "FBI: Internation" Season 3 — 9 EST/PST
• "FBI: Most Wanted" Season 5 — 10 EST/PST

 Thursday, Feb. 15:

• "Young Sheldon" Season 7 — 8 EST/PST
• "Ghosts" Season 3 — 8:30 EST/PST
• "So Help Me Todd" Season 2 — 9 EST/PST
• "Tracker" (regular time slot) — 10 EST/PST

Friday, Feb. 16:

• "S.W.A.T." Season 7 — 8 EST/PST
• "Fire Country" Season 2 — 9 EST/PST
• "Blue Bloods" Season 14 — 10 EST/PST

Sunday, Feb. 18:

• "The Equalizer" Season 4 — 8 EST/PST
• "CSI: Vegas" Season 3 — 10 EST/PST

Wednesday, Feb. 28:

• "Survivor" Season 46 — 8 EST/PST

Thursday, Feb. 29:

• "Elsbeth" Series premiere — 10 EST/PST

Wednesday, March 13

• "The Amazing Race" Season 36 — 9:30 EST/PST

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Will more shows return soon?

Scripted projects in Hollywood have been almost entirely shut down since May when the Writers Guild of America went on strike and was soon followed by SAG-AFTRA in July (the writers strike ended in October).

Starting production again isn’t as simple as the actors showing up to work. TV series and movies require a lot of preparation before shooting happens, from scriptwriting to set building and costume design. Once all that preproduction work is done, there will be a scramble to get every show and film back to set at once, which could cause traffic jams at major filming locations and a greater demand for behind-the-scenes crew than can be met. 

Contributing: Kelly Lawler

SAG strike is over, but what's next?Here's when you can expect your shows and movies back