
The second season of Watson is on the way to CBS, and fans can expect it a lot sooner than was originally announced. Instead of having to wait until early 2026 to see the aftermath of John letting Moriarty die in the Season 1 finale, the doctor and his team will be back very soon in the 2025 TV schedule thanks to some scheduling changes. The catch? Watson is losing its post-Tracker slot on Sunday nights, but leading man Morris Chestnut is optimistic about the doctor/detective drama doing well on Mondays.
Watson will air this fall on Mondays at 10 p.m. ET, immediately following Season 8 of FBI. FBI was originally set to be paired with CIA, the newest installment in Dick Wolf’s expansive TV world. When CIA was delayed to midseason, Watson was bumped up and is now just a couple of weeks away from premiering and introducing this show’s take on Sherlock Holmes. When I spoke with Morris Chestnut about all things Watson, he shared his thoughts on his show being paired with FBI rather than Tracker: