Viewers surprised as CBS runs multiple NCIS/FBI spin‑offs during March Madness windows
sportsMar 26, 2026
During March Madness windows, CBS ran blocks of crime dramas instead of expected tournament feeds. Viewers noticed the network airing multiple NCIS and FBI spin-offs, plus CSI, Blue Bloods and other procedurals. The unexpected lineup interrupted anticipated Elite Eight and March Madness coverage for many fans. The switch matters because it disrupted live sports viewing and triggered widespread complaints about CBS programming choices.
Key Highlights
CBS aired multiple crime-drama spin-offs during March Madness windows.
Programs included NCIS, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney, FBI, and CSI.
Viewers complained after expecting live Elite Eight and March Madness coverage.